Things to do with kids in Charleston this weekend, found and checked for you.
Disney On Ice skates into the North Charleston Coliseum Thursday through Sunday, with three Saturday shows. Friday is a big night: Fraggle Rock’s live musical plays the Gaillard at 6:30 and the Charleston Museum hosts a costumed trick-or-treat after dark. Wednesday, Dorchester Road Library throws a free trunk-or-treat. Charleston has 32 outings this week, 29 of them free and 26 indoors.
Last checked · 32 outings at 20 places · 29 free · 26 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGDisney On Ice: Magic of Family10:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm · North Charleston Coliseum · Tickets vary by seat; parking $10- LUNCHAround townEdmund’s OastOpen 11am–10pm · Upper King Street, 1505 King St. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townCharles Towne Landing State Historic SiteOpen 9am–5pm · Charleston · Kids $7, adults $12, 5 and under free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGDisney On Ice: Magic of Family10:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm; Sun 1pm & 5pm · North Charleston Coliseum · Tickets vary by seat; parking $10
- LUNCHAround townEdmund’s OastOpen 11am–9pm · Upper King Street, 1505 King St. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townCharles Towne Landing State Historic SiteOpen 9am–5pm · Charleston · Kids $7, adults $12, 5 and under free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Charleston favorites
A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.
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Outings for little ones in Charleston: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Charleston this weekend?
This week we found 32 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Disney On Ice: Magic of Family, Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, Nighttime at the Museum: Halloween Edition. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Charleston this week?
Yes, 29 of this week’s 32 picks are free, including library storytimes and SuperStars Sunday at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Charleston in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Charleston when it rains?
26 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Charleston?
This week we list 22 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Charleston this week?
9 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Storytime (Village), Baby Storytime (Main at Morrison) and Baby Storytime (Wando Mount Pleasant). 9 of them are free and 9 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Charleston list?
We go through Charleston’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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