Charleston, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for kid-friendly events in Charleston, SC? You’ve found it. The Kidding Around Charleston Events Page is your go-to spot for family-friendly fun around the Lowcountry, featuring Charleston area events this weekend, plus can’t-miss activities and upcoming favorites for kids of all ages.
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Pick out the perfect tree and soak up the holiday spirit! Families can make Christmas crafts and decorations, snap photos in the photo booth, enjoy live music, and visit Santa (12–6 pm). Fresh-baked cookies and holiday treats are available for purchase.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission – no ticket required
📍 Location: Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the towering Christmas tree, live music, Santa’s grand arrival, treats, and kids’ activities.
📍 Location: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1200 Belk Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Pick out the perfect tree and soak up the holiday spirit! Families can make Christmas crafts and decorations, snap photos in the photo booth, enjoy live music, and visit Santa (12–6 pm). Fresh-baked cookies and holiday treats are available for purchase.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission – no ticket required
📍 Location: Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Kick off the holiday season at Wild Dunes! Join Santa as he leads the countdown to the Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 PM, then enjoy a festive oyster roast and holiday fare, gingerbread house and ornament decorating, and a letters-to-Santa station. Santa makes special appearances throughout dinner. Cash bar available.
🎟️ Cost: Adults (13+) $78; Kids (4–12) $40; Ages 3 & under free (plus 25% service charge and 11% tax)
📍 Location: Osprey Terrace & Ballroom at the Sweetgrass Inn, Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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Get into the holiday spirit at Summerville’s annual Old Time Christmas Celebration! Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony (right at 6 PM), food trucks and vendors, a chance to mail letters to Santa and meet him, and the Live Window Display Competition among local businesses. Expect street closures on Doty, Richardson, and Main Street starting at 2 PM.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Hutchinson Square, 102 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
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Meet Santa and soak up the holiday cheer at James Island County Park.
🎟️ Cost: $85 for a group up to 5.
📍 Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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“While you’re chatting with jolly old St. Nick, our professional photographer will take photos of your group of up to 5 people with Santa. If your group has more than 5 people, please book multiple spots. You’ll receive the full digital package with all images of your visit. No personal photography will be allowed. A maximum of 6 families will be able to register for each 1-hour time slot, and each visit with Santa will be on a first-come, first-served basis during that time slot.
A sensory-friendly visit with Santa during the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.
🎟️ Cost: $40.00
📍 Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Meet Santa and soak up the holiday cheer at James Island County Park.
🎟️ Cost: $85 per group up to 5
📍 Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
👉 Read more
“While you’re chatting with jolly old St. Nick, our professional photographer will take photos of your group of up to 5 people with Santa. If your group has more than 5 people, please book multiple spots. You’ll receive the full digital package with all images of your visit. No personal photography will be allowed. A maximum of 6 families will be able to register for each 1-hour time slot, and each visit with Santa will be on a first-come, first-served basis during that time slot.
Celebrate the season with a festive Breakfast with Santa at Indigo Rooftop! Enjoy a chef-prepared breakfast of holiday favorites, while little ones visit Santa for photos and wish-list sharing and adults sip from the mimosa bar. Each seating lasts 90 minutes, and advance reservations are required.
🎟️ Cost: Adults (13+) $55; Kids (4–12) $35; Ages 3 & under free (plus 25% service charge and 11% tax)
📍 Location: Indigo Rooftop at Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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A sensory-friendly visit with Santa during the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.
🎟️ Cost: $40.00
📍 Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
👉 Read more