Field Trip Finder Charleston

Homeschool & family fun around Charleston, SC

Homeschool days, free outings, library perks and family events from the Charleston peninsula to West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville, each checked with the museum, park, town, library or official source.

45current listings
41with upcoming dates
36free or no fee listed
17good for little kids (2–4)

Jump to: Homeschool days & classes · Free outings · Family & holiday events through Jan 3, 2027 · Library perks · Halloween events · Trick-or-treating · Calendar · Homeschool groups & resources

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Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

Resources

Library perks

Library perks for Charleston County Public Library cardholders, checked on the library's own site on Oct 23, 2026.

Getting a card: Apply at any Charleston County Public Library branch. Attraction and park passes are checked out on an adult card.

Full details, rules and sources (1 passes)

Charleston County Public Library card: Explore with CCPL passes

Charleston County Public Library · Charleston (Any CCPL branch)
LibraryFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangement

A CCPL card lets you check out attraction and park passes. Local pass supply is limited; call your branch before you go. Passes must be checked out on an adult card.

  • When: Year-round, while passes last
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free with a library card
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Ask at your local branch.
  • Proof of homeschool: Adult CCPL library card
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.
Local homeschool resources & groups
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the venue's own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, such as a toddler storytime or free entry for the youngest kids. It's our planning note, not the venue's.

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Halloween events (13 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween and fall events around Charleston, checked on the venue's, town's, park's or library's page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions and adults-only events are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.

Sensory Saturday: Spooky Pumpkin Patch

Charleston County Public Library, John L. Dart Branch · Charleston (Upper Peninsula · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A sensory-friendly Saturday with a spooky pumpkin patch, aimed at kids and families.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–noon
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween in a Jar

Charleston County Public Library, Keith Summey North Charleston Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

A Halloween craft in a jar for teens.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists teens.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Teen STEAM: Painted Pumpkins

Charleston County Public Library, Dorchester Road Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

A teen painting program making painted pumpkins.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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  • When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists teens.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Trivia

Charleston County Public Library, John L. Dart Branch · Charleston (Upper Peninsula · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

Halloween trivia for all ages at the Dart branch.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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  • When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
  • Time: 5–6 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Buttons (ages 5–11)

Charleston County Public Library, Main Library at Morrison · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A Halloween button-making craft for ages 5–11.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 3:15–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–11
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

KSNC Halloween Party

Charleston County Public Library, Keith Summey North Charleston Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

A Halloween party at the North Charleston branch.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Bewitched Halloween Event

Charleston County Public Library, Mt. Pleasant Branch · Mount Pleasant
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper

A Halloween event at the Mt. Pleasant library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 4–6 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Movie BINGO: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

Charleston County Public Library, Keith Summey North Charleston Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

A Halloween movie with BINGO cards: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Baptist Hill Fall Festival

Charleston County Parks: Schroder Recreation Center · Hollywood
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

Dress up and trick-or-treat with free candy, kid-friendly games and music. No registration needed.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Storytime (birth–5)

Charleston County Public Library, Main Library at Morrison · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A Halloween storytime for babies through age 5.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
  • Time: 10:30–11 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Birth to age 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Movie! (teens)

Charleston County Public Library, John's Island Branch · Johns Island
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A spooky movie afternoon for teens at the Johns Island library.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists teens.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Night Climb

Palmetto Peaks Climbing at James Island County Park · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
Community eventNext: Fri, Oct 30West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

An evening of climbing in costume under festive lighting; all climbing equipment is provided.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
  • Time: 7–9 p.m.
  • Price: $20
  • Ages: Ages 5 and up
  • Booking: Register through Charleston County Parks.

⚠️ Costumes must be safe to wear with a climbing harness.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Drop In Celebration

Charleston County Public Library, Village Branch · Mount Pleasant
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper

Games, crafts and fun at the Village library. Costumes welcome but not required.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–noon
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick-or-treating (9 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events from Friday, Oct 23 through Halloween, checked Oct 23, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 23–31

Bigger Halloween events that also have trick-or-treating (listed under Halloween events): Baptist Hill Fall Festival (Thu, Oct 29).

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Event details

Hanahan Trunk-or-Treat & Movie in the Park

Hanahan Amphitheater (City of Hanahan Recreation & Parks) · Hanahan
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

Costumed trunk-or-treat with a costume contest, food and a movie under the stars.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: Starts 5:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Fun at the Library (ages 0–18)

Charleston County Public Library, Main Library at Morrison · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A Halloween activity, then trick-or-treat through the main library. Start at the Youth Services desk in costume.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 3–4:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 0–18
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Carolina Park Trunk or Treat

Carolina Park Recreation Complex (Town of Mount Pleasant) · Mount Pleasant (Carolina Park · Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper

A Town of Mount Pleasant Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, a DJ, a photo booth and a petting zoo. Costumes encouraged; concessions are for sale.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
  • Time: 4:30–7 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick or Treat at The Joe

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (The Joe) · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A free Halloween trunk-or-treat in the VIP parking lot, with candy, activities and entertainment. Come in costume.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
  • Time: 4–6 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

7th Annual Trick or Treat at the Library (ages 0–11)

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

The library's 7th annual trick-or-treat day for kids up to age 11.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 0–11
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Goose Creek Police Trunk or Treat

City of Goose Creek Police Department · Goose Creek
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

The Goose Creek Police Department's Halloween trunk-or-treat. Start time is listed as 11 a.m.; see the city page for the location.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: Starts 11 a.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Charades

Charleston County Public Library, Otranto Road Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

Act out a Halloween charade prompt and earn a sweet treat at the Otranto Road library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Fun at Dorchester Road Library

Charleston County Public Library, Dorchester Road Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

Visit the service desks in costume for a treat while supplies last.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 1–2 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and teens
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick, Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival

Wannamaker County Park (Charleston County Parks) · North Charleston (Wannamaker County Park · North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek)
Community eventNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

Trick-or-treating, candy, face painting, jump castles, vendors and a fun run in the park.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Price: $25
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool days & classes (6 listings)

Lego Time for Homeschoolers at Cane Bay Library

Berkeley County Library System, Cane Bay Library · Summerville (Cane Bay · Summerville & Berkeley County)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Nov 3Summerville & Berkeley County

Free Lego play for homeschoolers with the library's blocks. Parental supervision is required.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 3, 2026; Tue, Dec 1, 2026

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  • When: Tue Nov 3 and Tue Dec 1, 2026
  • Time: 12:30–2 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5 and up
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Art Club (grades 6–12)

Charleston County Public Library, West Ashley Branch · Charleston (West Ashley · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 4West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A hands-on art club for homeschool teens at the West Ashley library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Wed, Dec 2, 2026

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  • When: Wed Nov 4 and Wed Dec 2, 2026
  • Time: 12:45–2 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists grades 6–12.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Hangout (grades 6–12)

Charleston County Public Library, West Ashley Branch · Charleston (West Ashley · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 18West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A drop-in homeschool hangout at the West Ashley library for grades 6–12.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Dec 16, 2026

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  • When: Wed Nov 18 and Wed Dec 16, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists grades 6–12.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool History Day: Fossil Frenzy

The Charleston Museum · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
MuseumNext: Thu, Nov 19Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A monthly homeschool morning: a fossil lesson and activity, plus time to go through the museum.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026

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  • When: Thu Nov 19, 2026
  • Time: Two sessions: 10–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Price: Students $10 ($5 for members); adults $15 (free for members)
  • Ages: Ages 6–12
  • Booking: Reservations required.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool History Day: A Lowcountry Holiday

The Charleston Museum · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
MuseumNext: Thu, Dec 17Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A tour of the Joseph Manigault House's holiday decorations, then a craft of Lowcountry holiday keepsakes.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 17, 2026

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  • When: Thu Dec 17, 2026
  • Time: Two sessions: 10–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Price: Students $10 ($5 for members); adults $15 (free for members)
  • Ages: Ages 6–12
  • Booking: Reservations required.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool group programs at Middleton Place

Middleton Place · Charleston (Ashley River Road · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
History & heritagePrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementWest Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

Customizable K–12 field-trip programs for homeschool groups affiliated with a homeschool association.

  • When: By arrangement
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Grades K–12
  • Booking: Contact the education team through the Middleton Place education page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free outings (5 listings)

Preschool Storytime at Baxter-Patrick James Island

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5Good for little kids (2–4)West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

Weekly Thursday-morning preschool storytime at the James Island library.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Thu, Dec 3, 2026; Thu, Dec 10, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026

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  • When: Thu Nov 5, Thu Nov 12, Thu Nov 19, Thu Dec 3, Thu Dec 10 and Thu Dec 17, 2026
  • Time: 10–11 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 3–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Stories & STEM: DinoVember (grades 1–5)

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 19West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A kids' science hour with dinosaur-themed activities for grades 1–5.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026

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  • When: Thu Nov 19, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades 1–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Meteor Showers and Giant Impacts: the Solar System at our Front Door

Charleston County Public Library, Main Library at Morrison · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 21Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

A family astronomy talk at the main library on meteor showers and impacts in our solar system.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21, 2026

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  • When: Sat Nov 21, 2026
  • Time: 1–2 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Stories & STEM: Snowflake Science! (grades 1–5)

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 17West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A snowflake science hour for kids in grades 1–5.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 17, 2026

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  • When: Thu Dec 17, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades 1–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Gibbes Museum of Art: free first floor

Gibbes Museum of Art · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

The activity-filled first floor is free and open to the public; gallery tickets are for the upper floors. Public tours run Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m.

  • When: Open to the public; see the museum for hours
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: First floor free; galleries ticketed
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Family & holiday events through Jan 3, 2027 (11 listings)

Holiday Festival of Lights

James Island County Park (Charleston County Parks) · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
Holiday lightsOpens Fri, Nov 13 · through Thu, Dec 31Good for little kids (2–4)West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

The 37th annual drive-and-walk lights display at James Island County Park. Visits with Santa are free through Dec 23.

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  • When: Nightly Nov 13–Dec 31, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–10 p.m.
  • Price: Per vehicle, by night: $15–$30 in advance, $25–$45 at the gate
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Buy a date-specific ticket online.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Winter Sip and Paint (grades 1–5)

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Dec 2West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A winter-themed sip-and-paint class for grades 1–5.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Dec 2, 2026

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  • When: Wed Dec 2, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades 1–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

No-sew Snowman Stuffies (grades 1–5)

Charleston County Public Library, Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch · Charleston (James Island · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 3West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

A craft session making no-sew snowman stuffies for grades 1–5.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 3, 2026

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  • When: Thu Dec 3, 2026
  • Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades 1–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

North Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting

City of North Charleston · North Charleston (Park Circle · North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek)
Tree lightingPrice not listedNext: Fri, Dec 4Good for little kids (2–4)North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

The city's annual Christmas tree lighting.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 4, 2026

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  • When: Fri Dec 4, 2026
  • Time: 6–7 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

John's Island Library Holiday Market

Charleston County Public Library, John's Island Branch · Johns Island
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 5West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

The Johns Island library's holiday market.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

North Charleston Christmas Parade & Festival

City of North Charleston · North Charleston (Park Circle · North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek)
ParadePrice not listedNext: Sat, Dec 5Good for little kids (2–4)North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

The city's Christmas parade and festival at Park Circle.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
  • Time: 2–6 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Charleston Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

City of Charleston: Colonial Lake to Marion Square · Charleston (Downtown Charleston · Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sun, Dec 6Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Charleston & the Upper Peninsula

The city's holiday parade starts at Colonial Lake and travels up Meeting Street to Marion Square, where the city tree is lit around 5 p.m.

Upcoming dates: Sun, Dec 6, 2026

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  • When: Sun Dec 6, 2026
  • Time: Parade 3 p.m.; tree lighting about 5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Gingerbread Decorating (teens)

Charleston County Public Library, Dorchester Road Branch · North Charleston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 10North Charleston, Hanahan & Goose Creek

A gingerbread decorating program for teens.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 10, 2026

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  • When: Thu Dec 10, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists teens.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

West Coleman Boulevard (Town of Mount Pleasant) · Mount Pleasant (Old Village · Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sun, Dec 13Good for little kids (2–4)Mount Pleasant & east of the Cooper

The town's lighted Christmas parade along West Coleman Boulevard.

Upcoming dates: Sun, Dec 13, 2026

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  • When: Sun Dec 13, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Christmas Drop-In Event at St. Stephen Library

Berkeley County Library System, St. Stephen Library · St. Stephen
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Dec 18Summerville & Berkeley County

Crafts and games at the St. Stephen library's Christmas drop-in.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 18, 2026

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  • When: Fri Dec 18, 2026
  • Time: 1–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Not listed on source
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Annual Gingerbread House Build

Charleston County Public Library, Hurd/St. Andrews Branch · Charleston (St. Andrews · West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 19West Ashley, James Island & Johns Island

Build a family gingerbread house; all supplies are provided, one kit per family. Registration is required.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 19, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 19, 2026
  • Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Families
  • Booking: Registration is required.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.