Top Things To-Do with Kids in Mount Pleasant and Charleston

Top things To-Do in Mount Pleasant and the Charleston area with kids or be a kid yourself!

  • SkyZone of Charleston

    • Sky Zone Charleston opened in the Spring of 2014. Since opening we have proudly offer the good people of Charleston a fun and exciting place to be and are dedicated to providing you with the pure joy that comes with flying. Sky Zone is more that just jumping - there is something for everyone here: birthday parties, Toddler Time, Homeschool Hop, Sensory Jumps, field trips, Sky Camp and an 18+ volleyball league. We aim to be the cleanest, most fun family friendly establishment in town all so you can have a fantastic time with us! Sky Zone Charleston has several ways to play including our Open Jump court, Sky Slam, Ultimate Dodgeball, the Foam Zone, GLOW, Sky Wars and the tallest bouldering wall in SC! For just about any age, shape or size, Sky Zone Charleston is the ultimate play experience. We think you should add a little more fun to your life and Play. Every day!

  • South Carolina Aquarium

    • The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on May 19, 2000 on the historic Charleston Harbor. It is home to more than ten thousand plants and animals including North American river otters, loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, great blue herons, owls, lined seahorses, jellyfish, pufferfish, green moray eels, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, pythons, and sharks. The largest exhibit in the zoo is the Great Ocean Tank, which extends from the first to the third floor of the Aquarium and is the deepest tank in North America (42 feet); it holds more than 385,000 US gallons of water and contains more than seven hundred animals. The Aquarium also features a Touch Tank, where visitors may touch horseshoe crabs, Atlantic stingrays, and other marine animals.

    • Their mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. The South Carolina Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. They rely on the support of our paying guests, members, foundations and the generosity of our donors.

  • Charleston Fun Park

    • Go-Karts, two miniature golf courses, an amazing arcade, gemstone mining and a climbing wall! The Snack Shack serves a delicious concessions menu featuring Dippin' Dots, ICEE and more! Parents, you can relax at the outdoor Galley with a beer or a glass of wine while the kids have their run of the park. Charleston Fun Park also hosts birthday parties so book your next event today.

  • Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry

    • The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is a 501(c)3 non-profit that features nine hands-on interactives, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a life-sized Lowcountry Pirate Ship and a dedicated Art Room where little ones can channel their inner Leo Sewell, a famous recyclables sculptor, as everyday recyclables take on a whole new life. Made just for little ones, The Publix Market is always bustling with shoppers and children hone their math skills as they weigh the amount of fruit they want to purchase or count currency to pay their grocery bills. Families will discover the wonder of water as they navigate boats through the Charleston Harbor in WaterWise!

  • OutSlide In

    • Charleston’s premier indoor playground located in the Belk Wing of the Citadel Mall. Admission costs: Ages 0-2: $7.95 | Ages 3 & up: $11.95 | Adults: Free

    • Bring Socks!

    • 3 fun themed rooms available for birthday parties or events

  • Bee City

    • Bee City is family owned and operated. Our family started Bee City over 30 years ago, with the love of honeybees and a passion for educating people about the importance of the honeybee. We have evolved to a one of kind hands on zoo that is interactive and educational. We pride ourselves in offering the best experiences for you and your family, the highest quality honey products and providing excellent customer service.

      We are bee farm and a interactive zoo.  We make high quality products from the honey and beeswax.  We focus on educating the public about the importance of the honeybees.  We also have a great love for animals, and love to share that passion by providing opportunities for unique animal experiences.  Whether it is providing childhood memories that will last a lifetime, or a chance to escape from the craziness of life; the interactions are soothing for the soul of, both the humans and the furry and not so furry animals.  

  • Center for Birds of Prey

    • The Center is located just 16 miles north of downtown Charleston in Awendaw, which is part of the Bulls Bay Historic Passage, a relatively undeveloped and pristine natural area that includes parts of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion State Forest. The Center’s large public facility, aptly named Wingswood, allows visitors the opportunity to experience birds of prey in a natural setting and to learn more about avian science and environmental conservation. Visit and discover the life of raptors through guided walking tours, natural history discussions, and captivating flight demonstrations. The Center’s public facility is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays allowing visitors access to one of the nation’s largest and most diverse collections of live birds of prey including eagles, owls, falcons, and more!

      Admission: Adults - $18, Youth (6-18) - $12, Children under 6 - Free. Private group programs are available at a special rate. Discounts are offered for senior citizens, active-duty military, and AAA members.

  • Coastal Climbing Gym

    • Coastal Climbing welcomes children 5 and up. We recommend that you visit our facility before bringing your child to familiarize yourself with our climbing enviroment. We do not offer kids group sessions or birthday parties but if you are looking for personalised instruction you can schedule a QUICK CLASS and one of our instructors will tailor a class to your childs needs. 

      Please note that minors 14 and under are required to be closely supervised while in the facility by an adult over the age of 18.

      We require a strict adult supervisor ratio of one supervisor per two children. We do not provide staff assistance for children unless you book a quick class. Please come prepared to supervise your children while they engage in the sport of indoor climbing. 

  • Charleston Aqua Park

    • Come have fun on our park with floating features on the water. We are based at Trophy Lakes on Johns Island, only a short drive from downtown Charleston.

  • Charleston Zipline Adventures

    • Our amazing staff are committed to leading you on an adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventure through the treetops of the lowcountry. This unique venue gives you the opportunity to experience the outdoors while creating lasting memories with friends and family, appreciating Charleston, unplugging from social media, and challenging yourself. So, come fly through the treetops on our feature Zipline Canopy Adventure Tour or bring your little ones to the Koala Kid Zip course. We are excited to share our many exciting activities with adventurers of all ages! Come adventure with us!!

  • Flight Fit Fun - formerly Velocity Air Sports

    • Our indoor family entertainment facility offers 40,000 square feet of fun—including 17,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines! Host an epic birthday party, or gather with friends, family, and co-workers in a perfect party venue!

  • Go Play - The TINY Gym

    • GO PLAY is a children's fitness and education program which takes place inside our specially built TINY GYM.  Brought to your child's daycare or preschool weekly our instructors and facility are designed to create endless ways for children to safely play, grow and have fun.

  • Sk8 Charleston

    • 32,500 square feet designed and built by Team Pain Skate Parks.

    • 200+ foot long snake run that funnels down into a 9-foot deep pocket lined with Federal Stone pool block.

    • Pro Bowl with an 11.5-foot deep end (18 in. of vert), an 8-foot deep side pocket (6 in. of vert) and a 6-foot deep shallow end.

    • Intermediate Bowl with a 7-foot deep end and a 5-foot shallow end.

    • Both bowls are adorned with Tedder Stone pool coping. Street course is over 315-feet long and contains three pieces of “skate art” and three pieces of marble.

  • Summit Adventure Park

    • Our brand new indoor park includes jumping activities such as Olympic trampolines, two basketball hoops, a designated toddler area for children, wipe out, ultimate dodgeball, a giant airbag, ninja course and of course, a bunch of interconnected trampolines to experience adventure on every visit. We aren’t just a trampoline park, we’re an adventure park!

  • Charleston County Parks

    1. FOLLY BEACH PIER

      1. Hours & Fees

      2. Record Catches

      3. Pier Guidelines

    2. ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK

      1. Hours & Fees

    3. JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK

      1. Hours & Fees

      2. Campground & Cottages

      3. Climbing Wall

      4. Splash Zone Waterpark

      5. The Challenge Course

      6. The Outdoor Zone

    4. JOHNS ISLAND COUNTY PARK

      1. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center

      2. Archery Range

    1. KIAWAH BEACHWALKER PARK

      1. Park Guidelines

      2. Hours & Fees 

    2. LAUREL HILL COUNTY PARK

    3. LIGHTHOUSE INLET HERITAGE PRESERVE

    4. MCLEOD PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE

      1. Interpretive Tours

      2. McLeod Media Room

      3. McLeod Event Rentals

      4. Sea Island Cotton Project

    5. MEGGETT COUNTY PARK

    6. MOUNT PLEASANT PIER

      1. Hours & Fees

      2. Cafe & Gift Shop

    1. NORTH CHARLESTON WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK

      1. Hours & Fees

      2. Wannamaker North Trail

      3. Whirlin' Waters Waterpark

    2. PALMETTO ISLANDS COUNTY PARK

      1. Hours & Fees

      2. Splash Island Waterpark

    3. PARK & FACILITY DIRECTORY

    4. RENTAL FACILITIES

      1. Wedding & Event Venues

      2. Meeting Facilities 

      3. Covered Shelters

      4. Waterpark Parties

      5. Waterpark Private Rentals

    1. SK8 CHARLESTON

      1. Hours & Admission

      2. Skate Park Rules

      3. Annual Skate Pass

      4. Waiver

      5. Media Room

      6. Directions

      7. Lessons

    2. WATERPARKS

      1. Splash Island

      2. Splash Zone

      3. Whirlin' Waters

    3. OLD TOWNE CREEK COUNTY PARK

    4. WEST COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER