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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July is a hot and humid month in Charleston. With fewer large events happening outdoors due to the heat, it’s time to head indoors. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some fun things happening.
Arts & Crafts Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Rad 80's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Time Capsules
at Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 27, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Fly 90's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 27, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Craft Club (ages 8-16)
at John’s Island, Johns Island SC |
| 🆓 | August 4, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2026 Play Dayz- Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
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| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2026 Play Dayz- Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
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| 🆓 | October 6, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2026 Play Dayz- Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
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Local Sports (Charleston RiverDogs Games)
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
July 17, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- K Pop Night
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston SC |
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July 19, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- Princess and Pirate Night
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston SC |
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July 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- Marvel Night Funko POP Giveaway
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston SC |
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August 8, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- Renaissance Fair Night
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston SC |
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August 23, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Charleston RiverDog Home Games- Bluey Night
at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston 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 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | July 14, 2026
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Mount Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Rad 80's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Oregon Trail Live!
at Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Summer Movie Matinee Series- Super Mario Galaxy
at Hurd/St. Andrews, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:15 pm |
Gaming Day (teens/pre-teens)
at Baxter-Patrick James Island, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Time Capsules
at Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family Move Night
at Wando Mount Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Mount Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 27, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Fly 90's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 27, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Family Story Time at Village Library
at Village Library, Mt. Pleasant SC |
Perfect for Preschoolers
No Events
Just for Summer
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
July 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Homeschool in the Parks: Animal Trackers
at Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel SC |
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July 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Party at the Point
at Charleston Harbor Marina, Mt.Pleasant SC |
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July 23, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Mystical Moths
at Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel SC |
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July 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Dancing on the Cooper
at Mount Pleasant Pier, Mount Pleasant SC |
Events for Teens
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
July 17, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Fossil Friday (All Ages) - Fridays
at Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Rad 80's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Summer Movie Matinee Series- Super Mario Galaxy
at Hurd/St. Andrews, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:15 pm |
Gaming Day (teens/pre-teens)
at Baxter-Patrick James Island, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Time Capsules
at Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family Move Night
at Wando Mount Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant SC |
July 23, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Mystical Moths
at Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel SC |
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July 24, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Fossil Friday (All Ages) - Fridays
at Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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July 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Dancing on the Cooper
at Mount Pleasant Pier, Mount Pleasant SC |
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| 🆓 | July 27, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Blast From the Past- Fly 90's Crafts
at John L. Dart, Charleston SC |
Want to see even more events? Head to our Kidding Around Charleston Calendar