Looking for family-friendly things to do this month in Charleston, SC? You’ve come to the right spot. You’ve found our monthly things to do list with special picks from a local mom.
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August is a hot and humid month in Charleston. We’re heading back to school and dreaming about those cooler Fall days that (hopefully) are coming soon. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some very fun things happening this month!
Our Monthly Picks
Picked by the Kidding Around Team, these events are worth a look.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
August 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Family Archery
at Johns Island County Park, Johns Island SC |
Arts & Crafts Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2026 Play Dayz- Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
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September 1, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Start with Art
at Wando Mount Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
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| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Bad Art
at Keith Summey North Charleston, North Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
1:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Make, Dip & Dye for Families Workshop
at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston SC |
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| 🆓 | September 6, 2026
1:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
1:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
1:00 pm |
Art Room Surprise
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
1:00 pm |
Art Room Surprise
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
1:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
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Local Sports (Charleston RiverDogs Games)
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
August 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Family Archery
at Johns Island County Park, Johns Island SC |
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September 6, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- Bluey Night
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston SC |
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September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Intro to Archery
at Johns Island County Park, Johns Island SC |
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September 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Family Archery
at Johns Island County Park, Johns Island SC |
Wondering about bringing your family to a RiverDogs game? Get a firsthand review from Rebecca: Bring the family to see the Charleston RiverDogs
Free Things to Do
Is the budget a little tight? No problem! There are still lots of things to do! These events happening this month won’t cost you a dime!
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | August 29, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Sensory Saturday: Apple Orchard Adventure
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2026 Play Dayz- Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
|
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Fall Gardening
at St. Paul’s/Hollywood, Hollywood SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Play Dayz
at Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
1:00 pm |
Tech Tuesday
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Mount Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Bad Art
at Keith Summey North Charleston, North Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
1:00 pm |
Check-Out Challenge
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
1:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
Happening for Homeschoolers
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
August 31, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Homeschool Climb at Coastal Climbing
at Coastal Climb, Charleston SC |
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September 7, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Homeschool Climb at Coastal Climbing
at Coastal Climb, Charleston SC |
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September 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Teen Homeschool History Day: Trial of Isaac Hayne
at The Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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September 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Homeschool Climb at Coastal Climbing
at Coastal Climb, Charleston SC |
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September 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Homeschool Climb at Coastal Climbing
at Coastal Climb, Charleston SC |
Best for Babies (& Toddlers)
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 25, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | September 30, 2026
10:00 am |
Early Connections
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
Perfect for Preschoolers
Want to see even more events? Head to our Kidding Around Charleston Calendar
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