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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October brings fall to Charleston. Farms, festivals, and Halloween combine for some seriously fun family time.
Our Monthly Picks
Picked by the Kidding Around Team, these events are worth a look.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 16, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
at The Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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| 🆓 | October 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Ghostly Tide Tales
at Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms SC |
| 🆓 | October 22, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Monster Mash Up
at Mt. Pleasant Library, Mt Pleasant SC |
Arts & Crafts Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 16, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Wee Wild Ones: Web Makers
at James Island County Park, Charleston SC |
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October 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Make, Dip & Dye for Families Workshop
at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston SC |
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October 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am |
STEAM Saturday: Spooky Science
at The Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Fall Family Festival
at West County Aquatic Center, Hollywood SC |
| 🆓 | October 22, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Monster Mash Up
at Mt. Pleasant Library, Mt Pleasant SC |
October 31, 2026
10:00 am - 11:45 am |
Kids on the Go: Brushstrokes and Bullseyes (8-10yrs)
at Outdoor Adventure Center, Charleston SC |
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Local Sports
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 17, 2026
6:05 pm - 8:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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October 30, 2026
7:05 pm - 9:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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November 1, 2026
3:05 pm - 5:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Atlanta Gladiators
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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November 7, 2026
6:05 pm - 8:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Orlando Solar Bears
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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November 20, 2026
7:05 pm - 9:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greensboro Gargoyles
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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November 27, 2026
7:05 pm - 9:30 pm |
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
at North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston SC |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | October 15, 2026
5:30 pm |
Fall Movie Nights at American Gardens: E.T.
at American Gardens, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | October 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Ghostly Tide Tales
at Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms SC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Fall Family Festival
at West County Aquatic Center, Hollywood SC |
| 🆓 | October 22, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Monster Mash Up
at Mt. Pleasant Library, Mt Pleasant SC |
| 🆓 | October 22, 2026
5:30 pm |
Fall Movie Nights at American Gardens: Back to the Future
at American Gardens, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Trunk-or-Treat & Movie in the Park
at Hanahan Amphitheater, Hanahan SC |
| 🆓 | October 26, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Halloween in a Jar
at Keith Summey North Charleston, North Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | October 29, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Baptist Hill Fall Festival
at Schroder Recreation Center, Hollywood SC |
| 🆓 | October 29, 2026
5:30 pm |
Fall Movie Nights at American Gardens: Hocus Pocus
at American Gardens, Charleston SC |
| 🆓 | October 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
McClellanville Fall Festival
at Lincoln Recreation Center, McClellanville SC |
Happening for Homeschoolers
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Homeschool History Day: Textiles from the Deep
at The Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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October 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Homeschool History Day: Textiles from the Deep
at The Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
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October 19, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Seashore Exploration
at Isle of Palms County Park, Isle of Palms SC |
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October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Shark Tooth Sleuthing
at Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach SC |
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November 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Teen Homeschool History Day: Spying Game
at Charleston Museum, Charleston SC |
Best for Babies (& Toddlers)
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 13, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
$10 Toddler Tuesdays
at OutSlide In, Charleston SC |
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October 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Early Connections (Ages 0-3) - Wednesdays & Fridays
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
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October 20, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
$10 Toddler Tuesdays
at OutSlide In, Charleston SC |
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October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Early Connections (Ages 0-3) - Wednesdays & Fridays
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
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October 27, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
$10 Toddler Tuesdays
at OutSlide In, Charleston SC |
Perfect for Preschoolers
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
October 13, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
$10 Toddler Tuesdays
at OutSlide In, Charleston SC |
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October 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Early Connections (Ages 0-3) - Wednesdays & Fridays
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
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October 17, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Little Leapers at SkyZone (Wed. & Sat. 9-11am)
at SkyZone, Mt Pleasant SC |
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October 20, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
$10 Toddler Tuesdays
at OutSlide In, Charleston SC |
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October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Early Connections (Ages 0-3) - Wednesdays & Fridays
at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston SC |
Want to see even more events? Head to our Kidding Around Charleston Calendar
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