Looking for something free to do?

Charleston is full of free adventures! Read on to find out more…

Waterfront Park at the corner of Vendue Range and East Bay Street features great views, bench swings, shaded picnic areas, and the pineapple fountain to cool off in. Bring bread to feed the Seagulls and Squirrels!

Plantation Playground in the Gahagan Ball Field area in Summerville is a fenced in playground with picnic tables and restroom facilities.

Seewee Visitor and Environmental Center off of 17 North about 9 miles north of Mt. Pleasant is a great place to spend some time! The exhibit hall shows how animals live in the surrounding eco-system. Take a short walk on the boardwalk which leads to the Red Wolf exhibit where you can view Red Wolves in their natural habitat. There are covered picnic areas and extended hiking trails. Bring tackle and bait and fish in the pond. Two Sundays a month, see eagles, hawks, and owls. Open Tuesday– Sunday, 9am—5 pm. Call 928-3368.

The Charleston Farmer’s Market at Marion Square is open March 26– December 18, every Saturday, 8 am—1 pm. Live music and occasional activities especially for children. Bring a picnic and a Frisbee and make it a day!

The Charleston Model Railway Association has open house every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 pm. See mini-train cities complete with people, cars, houses, and more! 4820 Jenkins Ave. North Charleston. Call 766-8293 for more information!

Free Craft Classes at Lowes and Home Depot on select Saturday mornings. Projects such as bird houses and wooden vehicles geared toward 2nd—5th graders. Call your nearest Lowes or Home Depot for dates and times.