have you visited these kid friendly venues yet???
abstract adventures
1319 College Park Rd Unit C, Summerville, SC 29486
Abstract Adventures is a children's art studio, offering structured art classes that use process over product instruction. Find more information here.
adrenaline monkey
4950 Centre Pointe Dr Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29418
Adrenaline Monkey is an innovative family adventure park focused on empowering guests of all ages, sizes, and abilities with adrenaline-pumping adventures. Find more information here.
allwonderbility
3510 Park Ave Blvd suite 105, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466'
Through play, we help foster kindness, patience, and empathy, laying the foundation for meaningful friendships. Find more information here.
Bee City Zoo
1066 Holly Ridge Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435
Zoo with opportunities to feed animals, including parakeets, giraffes, and lemurs. Find more information here
Blueway Adventures
Canoe & kayak tour agency in Bonneau Beach. Find more information here.
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel, SC 29470
Set on a historic rice plantation, this area offers a range of trails with exhibits & rare wildlife. Find more information here.
the center for birds of prey
4719 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429
Providing medical care for injured birds of prey and shorebirds, and through educational, research and conservation initiatives. Find more information here.
Charleston adventure Forest
1152 State Rd S-10-98, Awendaw, SC 29429
Zipline, Climbing Wall, Outdoor Adventure Park & More Find more information here.
Charleston Animal Society - Raising Readers Program
Calling all readers! The shelter environment can be very stressful for our animals. Between the constant flow of new faces, smells, and noises, they could really use a break from all of the commotion. That’s where you come in!
Our Raising Readers program, sponsored by Raising Cane’s, provides animals with much-needed quiet time. This interaction gives them time to relax and enjoy a story (they love looking at the pictures)! Animals also make the best judgment-free audience for readers still mastering their skills. Readers of all levels are welcome! Find more information here.
Charleston Fun Park
3255 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Indoor/outdoor center with paintball, a climbing wall, go-karts, mini-golf, a jump house & arcade. Find more information here.
the charleston museum
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1773, it is the oldest museum in the United States. Its collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses. Find more information here.
Charles Towne Landing
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
The Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site offers a family-friendly glimpse into the first permanent English settlement in the Carolinas (settled in 1670). Here you will find a nature preserve, an animal forest, numerous trails, and an indoor museum depicting the lives of the area's early settlers. Find more information here.
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403
Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance. Find more information here
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St B, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Offers so many different options for nature loving family friendly activities - shark teeth hunting, kayaking, eco-tours, etc.
crazy sister fishing & cruises
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the thrill of fishing? Join Crazy Sister Marina for the 4.5-hour “Take a Kid Fishing” trip! Designed for families and young anglers, this exciting deep-sea fishing adventure takes you to the best fishing spots off the Murrells Inlet coast, where kids can reel in their very first catch. Our experienced crew provides all the bait, tackle, and guidance needed for a stress-free and memorable experience. Find more information here.
The Creative Palette
1335 Old Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Specializing in ceramics and supplies, including greenware, bisque and molds, plus paint and glazes. Find more information here.
Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Cypress Gardens is a 170-acre preserve and gardens located at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the garden is the 80 acres blackwater bald cypress/tupelo swamp, surrounded with both boat and foot trails. Find more information here.
Dorchester County Libraries
Ashley River Branch: 2824 Bacons Bridge Rd Summerville, SC 29485
North Charleston Branch: 8620 Patriot Blvd North Charleston, SC 29420
Summerville Branch: 76 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29485
St. George Branch: 506 N Parler Ave, St George, SC 29477
So many wonderful and FREE programs for all ages! Find more information here.
Edisto Island Serpentarium
1374 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438
Reptiles on display indoors & in outdoor gardens, plus shows & twice-daily alligator feedings. Find more information here.
edisto river adventures
Outfitter providing tube rentals and shuttle service for floating down the Edisto River, plus beach games. Find more information here.
Eudora Wildlife Safari
219 Salem Ln, Salley, SC 29137
Safari-style animal park where visitors can drive through and see species such as giraffes and camels. Find more information here.
flight trampoline park
8551 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
Trampoline park for all ages offering an array of jump options, a ninja warrior course and dodgeball. Find more information here.
icode mt pleasant
3475 Park Avenue, Suite 102 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
We make STEM education fun! Our instructor-led, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classes and camps utilize gamified learning techniques to keep students engaged and excited to learn. Our curriculum team also ensures that our lessons continuously evolve with technology, ensuring your student receives a best-in-class education. Moreover, kids and teens love iCode’s exciting classroom environment, which includes the latest hardware such as gaming computers, 3D printers, robotics, and even drones! More information here.
Katie’s Krops
505 Gahagan Rd Summerville, SC 29485
The outdoor classroom is a beautiful natural space located in the heart of our flagship garden! Students and their guardians will become a part of an immersive experience, where teachers use the garden and nature as learning tools. Students learn about various topics from composting and recycling, cooking using fresh garden produce, pollinators, butterfly gardens, trees, and animal friends, arts and crafts, and story time to name a few. More information here.
kidstrong
1231 Nexton Pkwy D, Summerville, SC 29483
9500 Dorchester Rd #330, Summerville, SC 29485
Kid-friendly fitness center teaching strength and social skills with weekly classes and obstacle courses. Find more information here.
The Little Gym
1201 Old Trolley Rd C, Summerville, SC 29485
1662 Savannah Hwy #110, Charleston, SC 29407
624 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Kids' gym, for children aged 4 months to 12 years, focusing on fitness and play.
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History
202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
The Mace Brown Museum of Natural History is a public natural history museum situated on the campus of The College of Charleston, a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Find more information here.
Mellow and Play Cafe
9473 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456
A play area designed for 0- to 8-year-old children - jump castles and more! Find more information here.
nature adventure on shem creek
Recreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education. Find more information here.
North Charleston Fire Museum
4975 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
The North Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center is a fire museum in North Charleston, South Carolina, displaying a collection of fire fighting vehicles dating back to the 1780s. Find more information here.
Old Santee Canal Park
900 Stony Lndg Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Family-friendly park and museum complex featuring boardwalks and trails for hiking, alongside picnic spots. Find more information here.
outslide in
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 304, Charleston, SC 29407 (In the Citadel Mall)
Indoor playground featuring a cafe and interactive play structures such as slides and climbing apparatuses. Find more information here.
Pepperjack Pottery
622 Old Trolley Rd Suite 134, Summerville, SC 29485
Paint-your-own-pottery studio, offering finished-piece pickup, friendly service and ceramic camps. Find more information here.
Public Works Art Center
135 W Richardson Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Cultural hub featuring exhibitions, classes, studio spaces, and a gift shop, plus summer camps. Find more information here.
Shallow Thoughts - kids fishing trip
Tailored for children who are new to fishing. We target fish or sharks that will bite fast to keep your children interested. Species including Black Sea Bass and Sharpnose sharks are targeted. Find more information here.
SkyZone Charleston
411 Wando Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more. Find more information here.
SK8 Charleston
1549 Oceanic St, Charleston, SC 29405
SK8 Charleston is a concrete skate park that spans over 32,000 square feet and was designed by Team Pain Skate Parks. Find more information here.
slip n slide play cafe
977 Royle Rd Suite D, Ladson, SC 29456
Opening December 27, 2025! Find more information here.
south carolina aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
Summit Adventure Park
1964 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Top Golf Charleston
5000 Topgolf Wy, North Charleston, SC 29418
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games. Find more information here.
urban air trampoline park
7800 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
we rock the spectrum kids gym
10359 Hwy 78 Suite 105, Summerville, SC 29483
Provides children fun activities and a sensory-safe environment. Find more information here.