Ideas For Summer Fun in Charleston, South Carolina

Summer is in full swing, so now is an awesome time to take advantage of all the great outdoor activities that Charleston, South Carolina has to offer. 

There are literally hundreds of things you could do here, but these are just a few examples to get you started.

Taking in at least a couple of the different farmers' markets this summer is a must.  For starters, how about the big ones held each Saturday morning at Marion Square in downtown Charleston and in Summerville on West Doty between Cedar and Main Street?  You also won't want to miss out on the Mount Pleasant market that takes place every Tuesday afternoon on Coleman Boulevard.

The Charleston Riverdogs play more than 40 baseball home games at The Joe Riley Stadium during the months of June, July and August.  Their complete schedule can be found on their website.

With specially designed indoor and outdoor exhibits, your family can get up close and personal with snakes, alligators, turtles and more, both from around the world and native to our region at the incredible Edisto Serpentarium.

Be sure not to miss DREAMfest, which is held on the third Thursday of every month through September, in downtown Summerville.  It is a wonderful gathering of exhibits, entertainment and featured artists, complete with an Art Walk and a concert.  It's summer fun at its finest.

This is the first summer that the Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant is home to the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum.  Located on board the historic aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, and included in your Patriots Point admission, it is one exhibit not to be missed.

Load the kids in the car and head towards the Beachwalker County Park on Kiawah Island.  Stop by the incredible Angel Oak on your way through Johns Island to the beach and cap off the day with a visit to Freshfields Village.  An informal dinner and a little bit of everything are available at the crossroads of Johns, Seabrook and Kiawah Islands.

What beats a family mini-golf championship, except maybe a go-cart Grand Prix?  Top it off by dousing your favorite pirate at the all-new Water Wars at Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park in Mount Pleasant.

Get up close to over 7,000 animals, including endangered loggerhead sea turtles, at the South Carolina Aquarium.  You might even want to consider a family membership.  What better way is there to keep the kids stimulated and smiling when school's out?  And make sure you don't miss out on the new Camp Carolina exhibit!

And finally, Charleston County Parks offer both a variety of Splash Passes for season-long water park fun as well as its valuable annual Gold Pass.  The Gold Pass provides unlimited admission to all eight Charleston County Parks including its three beach access parks!  What a deal!