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Weekend Round-Up: April 11-12

by Nicole Teed

April 10, 2009

It's Easter weekend, and the bunny has brought all sorts of activity to Charleston.  There's the return of the farmers market, more egg hunts than I can count, Hat Ladies on parade, and gorgeous weather to boot!  Put on your bonnets, grab your baskets and head out to enjoy!

Weekend Round-Up: April 3-5

by Nicole Teed

April 02, 2009

Like daffodils in the garden, the Charleston calendar has events popping up all over the place these days.  Here is some of the family-friendly fun to be had in town this weekend!

In case you haven't heard, the Cooper River Bridge Run is this Saturday. Grown-ups will have their chance to conquer the bridge then, but kids get their chance to race on Friday, April 3, at Hampton Park. The Kids Run Expo starts at 12 noon, with plenty of fun activities and treats.  Registration and packet pick-up happens until 3:30 pm, and the races start at 4 pm, with children grouped by age and kid-friendly distances. Pre-registrations is $8 with a T-shirt, or you can register and get a T for $10 on Friday.

The Summerville Flowertown Festival starts this Friday, April 3 and continues through Sunday, April 5 in beautiful downtown Summerville. This event is FREE for the whole family, and includes games, rides and crafts at the Children's Jubille on South Main.  Hours are 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday and 9 am - 4 pm Sunday.

Did you build you family by adoption?  If so, this Easter celebration and egg hunt are for you!  The Chosen Child Adoption services is hosting this special event at Wannamaker Park in North Charleston on Saturday, April 4, from 10 am - 12 noon. Families with adopted children, parents waiting to adopt, and others interested in adoption are invited to attend. The event is free, but there is a $1 admission to the park.  Bring baskets for the egg hunt!

If you're bargain-hunting for spring and summer kids' clothes (and who isn't), The KidShop Consignment sale is happening this Friday and Saturday at Fort Johnson Baptist Church on James Island.  Doors will be open from 9 am - 7 pm on Friday, with many items half-price Saturday from 8 am - 12 noon.  [If you missed the opportunity to consign with this sale, Charleston Repeats and Lowcountry Tot Swap are happening later this month.]

Finally, satisfy your craving for po' boys and with the Lowcountry Cajun Festival at James Island County Park on Sunday, April 5 from 12 noon - 6 pm.  Get down to some Zydeco, indulge in some Cajun and Creole food, and enjoy children's activities.  Admission is $10 for adults, kids 12 and under are free.  No outside food or beverage allowed.