Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Charleston, SC

What's Up this Weekend: Savvy Picks for Family Fun

by Nicole

Here are three events that look like a great way to spend Saturday! Legare Farms is hosting their sixth annual Sweet Corn Festival at their farm on John's Island. We *heart* Legare Farms for pumpkin picking and we had my daughter's last birthday party at their place as well. The Sweet Corn Festival promises pony rides, a jump castle, face painting and a corn shucking contest at 12 noon. (Who ... Read more >

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Lionfish, tiger sharks and otters, oh my! Discovering the wilderness of the urban jungle

by Nicole

Many of our out-of-town visitors have been surprised to learn that Charleston doesn't have a real zoo. (The state's large zoo, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden , is located about two hours away in Columbia.) However, that doesn't mean there is a shortage of wildlife to be found. With our coastal location and love of all things maritime, it makes sense that the best place for spotting animals in ... Read more >

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three days in Charleston: day 1 downtown Chucktown

by Nicole

While some of us are lucky enough to live here in Charleston, our fair city also has a fair number of people smart enough to have chosen it as their destination for a vacation. For the next three days, we're going to be talking through a plan to make the most of three days vacation in Charleston with preschool children. Today, I'll make some recommendations for downtown, tomorrow we'll get wet ... Read more >

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a walk on the wild side: sea turtle release

by Nicole

If your child thinks she might want to be an animal doctor, this experience will make her want to specialize and become a sea turtle doctor. For the rest of us, it'll just be really cool. The South Carolina Aquarium has a sea turtle hospital designed to rehabilitate injured turtles and, when possible, return them to their natural home. A loggerhead turtle named "North Litchfield" has been fixed ... Read more >

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aquarium in august: admission discounts!

by Nicole

Here's a way to enjoy the aquarium for less! During the entire month of August, the South Carolina Aquarium is offering a special deal on admission for residents of SC. Adults get to "play like a child, pay like a child" -- which means admission is only $10 for anyone in the family, ages 2 and up. Check out their discount page to see if there are additional discounts for which you might ... Read more >

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tuesday top five: best places to see fish in Charleston

by Nicole

Considering we live on a peninsula (or thereabouts) surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and countless smaller waterways, there is no shortage of fish in Charleston. Here are my top five recommendations for places to go to view the watery world -- and all of the life teeming within it! 1. I like the South Carolina Aquarium . A lot. And while I've talked about it before , they keep adding children's ... Read more >

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welcome to your weekend!

by Nicole

There is plenty to keep you busy this weekend in Charleston (like most weekends in our great city, I suppose!). Let's take a look at what's happening around town. The Holiday Festival of Lights is now open in James Island County Park! If you're ready to jump into the holiday spirit, take a drive this weekend through a gorgeous and wonder-filled park filled with over 600 light displays. Check out ... Read more >

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tuesday top five: holiday events for Charleston's children

by Nicole

There are plenty of special events to choose from in Charleston this month, but there are a few that are truly great times for families with kids! Here are my picks for the best of the season. 1. The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. This might be the tenth or so time I've mentioned this spectacular show of lights and fun at Santa's Village. I don't know how else to make ... Read more >

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