Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in charleston, SC

Weekend Round-Up: May 8-10

by Nicole Teed

May 07, 2009

Happy Mother's Day this weekend to all of those who are mothers or who have mothers.  I hope you'll use the holiday to spend some quality time with the people in your life who nurture you, whatever name they might go by. Here are some activities to enjoy with mom (or to take the kids to while mom enjoys a massage!).

Take them out to the ballgame!  The Charleston Riverdogs play those Tourists from Asheville this weekend, with tickets starting at just $5.  Games are Friday and Saturday at 7:05 pm.

The Charleston Greek Festival starts Friday, May 8 adn continues through teh weekend, with a celebration of Greek culture at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.  Enjoy some kebobs, listen to live Greek music, and enjoy folk dance performances.  Admission is just $3 for adults, $1 for seniors/students, and free for kids under 12 and for mothers on Mother's Day!

The North Charleston Arts Festival has hosted events all week and will wrap up with some additional activity this weekend, with a finale on Saturday.  Family-friendly picks for Friday include a Block Party that starts with classic beach music and moves later to reggae from 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm in the Olde North Charleston Business District on East Montague.  On Saturday, enjoy fabulous multicultural storytelling from 2-3 pm at the Dorchester Regional Library, the Cooper River Memorial Library, and the Otranto Rd. Regional Library.  Finally, finish with a party in the park, as the finale takes over Riverfront Park with music, storytelling, poetry, children's activities, and fireworks!  The Finale runs from 6 pm - 9 pm and is FREE.

The first of the Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series sponsored by Charleston County Parks and Recreation is this Saturday, 8 pm, at Wannamaker Park.  The De Lions of Jah will take the stage to entertain all ages with their reggae soul.  Cost is $8 for adults/free for children under 12 and Gold Pass holders.

If you're heading to the South Carolina Aquarium on Sunday, all mothers get free aquarium admission on Mother's Day. 

Enjoy!

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!

Give a gift of Charleston!

by Nicole

December 16, 2008

I don't know about you, but my kids have more than enough stuff. We've got old stuff, new stuff, even stuff to try and contain the stuff. While toys and books certainly have their place in holiday gift giving, I also like to give gifts that will keep giving throughout the year with enriching, fun experiences for the whole family. There are quite a number of options for giving the gift of  Read more...

Special Guest! An interview with Charlie the Riverdog

by Nicole

October 23, 2008

The local baseball season has come to an end, which gave Charlie the Riverdog some free time for an interview with us! Q: Hi Charlie! It's so nice to talk with you. What can you tell us about your job with the Charleston RiverDogs? A: Hi Nicole! Good thing they taught me to type because I still can't talk yet! I have the best job ever with the RiverDogs! My job is to excite all the  Read more...

Everyone can play at the Charleston Miracle League

by Nicole

September 15, 2008

Friday morning I was sitting with a group of other moms of preschoolers at the coffee shop, and we each took a turn lamenting the comments our children have made about differences that made us cringe. One friend's son snickered at a woman's creative hairstyle in the checkout line at Target. Another preschooler called a stranger at the park "fat." And my daughter loudly pointed out a woman with  Read more...

Tuesday top five: take me out to the Riverdogs game

by Nicole

July 29, 2008

Nothing says summer like a day at the ballpark, and nothing says family-friendly like a minor league game. The Charleston Riverdogs make it easy to take the family out to enjoy some baseball. Here are some tips for making the most of the ballgame. Batter up! 1. Best Place to Have a Picnic Before the Game: Brittlebank Park. I love the setting of this park along the river, with plenty of tables  Read more...