Charleston Kids Activities – Free or next to nothing

When heading out with the family to an event, do you carry a sewing needle in your purse? Just in case you run into a jump castle? Have you ever taken your kids to a shadow puppet performance only to find the theme involves obscene gestures of the Middle Ages? How about spending an entire paycheck on games, food, drink in one afternoon so your little ones can attend a “free” event around town?? Ever told the kids that you can’t take them to the local pizza joint/arcade because a band of wild cats ate their mascot?

Our mission at sckidsactivities.com is to provide a parent/kid reviewed calendar of events in and around the Charleston area. From movies at the library to our city’s annual events, we’ll let you know what it’s like to attend and for what age it is appropriate (and whether or not it will hold kid’s/parents interests, as well as if it’s worth the price). In addition, we will be reviewing kid friendly restaurants that don’t package toys with their food, and don’t pretend like they can’t find the highchair.

Charleston offers so many fun and educational activities for our kids, but who has the time to gather and sort through all of the monthly calenders and schedules from each and every one of Charleston’s venues?? Let us do the legwork. We’ll let you in on every little secret and insider info we have for whatever it is that you and your family would like to attend. The most important thing is to not waste your valuable family time-this is our number one goal. We are all in this together, packing up the kids to enjoy your day together should be joyful, not stressful. Let’s have fun and make some memories that will truly last a lifetime. Updated daily with a schedule of events, restaurant reviews will be posted weekly.

Garden in the Parks-Windemere Blvd. Community Garden

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy and local volunteers to help the Windermere Community Garden look its best! Gardening professionals from around the area will be on hand at the event to provide tips on how to keep your own garden looking its best. The event will be held from 8am to 10am and those attending should meet behind the Windemere Blvd. Earth Fare. So come help the community while learning some valuable gardening advice, and don’t forget to bring your gardening gear! Those with plans to attend this event should contact Paul Wentz or the Charleston Parks Conservancy to let us know you are coming!

Green and Lean 5k Run/Walk

Join Keep Charleston Beautiful for the 6th annual Green and Lean 5k Run/Walk! This USA TF certified 5k begins at Brittlebank Park and will lead participants on a scenic route through Hampton Park, around the Citadel, and back to Brittlebank Park. After the 5k, Clara’s 50 yard Tot Trot will be held for children ages 2-5. This is a family event and everyone is welcome! For more information please visit the Green and Lean 5k website at www.greenandlean5k.com

Garden in the Parks-Windemere Blvd. Community Garden

Lend a helping hand while learning helpful gardening tips! Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy on June 4th and help keep the Windemere Blvd. Community Garden a beautiful place. Participants should meet at 8am behind the Earth Fare and should bring their own gardening tools. So bring some friends and learn some helpful tips for your own garden! If planning to attend, please contact Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org and let us know you are coming!

Garden in the Parks-Windemere Blvd. Community Garden

Lend a helping hand while learning helpful gardening tips! Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy on June 4th and help keep the Windemere Blvd. Community Garden a beautiful place. Participants should meet at 8am behind the Earth Fare and should bring their own gardening tools. So bring some friends and learn some helpful tips for your own garden! If planning to attend, please contact Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org and let us know you are coming!

Garden in the Parks-Etiwan Park

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy on June 9th at Etiwan Park on Daniel Island to lend a helping hand while learning gardening tips from local experts. Bring some friends and don’t forget to bring your pruners, gloves, and any other gardening tools. Those attending should meet at Etiwan Park at 9am ready for some gardening fun! If planning to attend, please contact Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org and let us know you are coming!

Garden in the Parks – Riverland Terrace Greenspace

Learn about gardening at the Riverland Terrace Greenspace from local gardening professionals. This event will begin at 5:30pm and run until 7:30pm. Those attending should bring gardening tools, such as pruners, gloves, and buckets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips for improving your own garden!

Garden in the Parks – Chapel Street Fountain Park

Learn about historical Chapel Street Fountain Park and gardening while making Charleston a more beautiful place. This is a volunteer event which runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Those attending should meet at Chapel Street Fountain Park and bring pruners, garden gloves, weeder and a garden bucket.

Garden in the Parks – Hazel Parker Playground

Learn about historic Hazel Parker Playground and help make Charleston a more beautiful place. This event will run from 9-11 am. Those attending should meet at the Hazel Parker Playground Tennis Courts. Don’t forget to bring your gloves, pruners, buckets and any other gardening tools.