Boone Hall Farms Strawberry Festival 2026

Boone Hall Farms will host the Low Country Strawberry Festival over two weekends in April and May. Scheduled events include family-friendly shows, pig races, strawberry pie-eating contests, pony rides, and a petting zoo. A highlight of the festival will be thrill rides featuring a 120 foot Ferris wheel.

  • Dates: April 24-26 and May 1-3
  • Location: 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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April in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during April by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
April 18 Lowcountry Cajun Festival
April 24 Dancing on the Cooper
April 24-25 Boardr Series
April 29 Yappy Hour

Fitness & Wellness
April 11 Sunrise Yoga
April 25 Sunrise Yoga
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow
March 24- April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow

Nature, History & Culture
April 11 Beginner Birding
April 11 Caw Caw Walking On History
April 13 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 16 Benefits of Bats
April 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 18 Tea Farm Canoe Trip
April 20 Dock Discovery
April 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 23 Seashore Exploration
April 24 Shark Tooth Sleuthing
April 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 27 Seashore Exploration
April 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
April 30 Gator Tales

Outdoor Adventure
April 12 Belay Basics
April 12 Intro To Lead Climbing
April 21-28 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
April 26 Adaptive Climbing Day

Youth Sports
April 13- May 20 Baptist Hill Youth Volleyball Club Ages 7-14
April 14- May 16 Johns Island Youth Track And Field Ages 8-14
April 14- May 19 Baptist Hill Track And Field Club Ages 7-14
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 5-8
April 16- May 21 Baptist Hill Youth Soccer Clinic Ages 9-14
April 25 Baptist Hill Pickleball Clinic Ages 18 & Up
April 27-June 27 2026 Swim Team West County Aquatic Center

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Tastes of the Islands April 11

For the third year, Taste of the Islands Churches will host a fundraiser for The Feeding of the Multitude. Participating churches will offer a variety of food items for attendees to sample, along with a dessert and a silent auction featuring items donated by church members.  Additional family-friendly activities will be available, including live music, face painting, and a jump castle.  100% of the proceeds will benefit The Feeding of the Multitudes.

Date/Time:  Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Location:  Wadmalaw Community Center, located at 5605 Katy Hill Rd.

Cost:  $10/person or $40/family

To learn about The Feeding of the Multitude, click Read More.

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Kids Coming to Visit? 15 Things to Do

Do you have children or grandchildren coming to visit? Wondering what to do while they are here? Here are a few suggestions:

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March in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during March by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
March 12 Toast Under the Oaks
March 14-15 Family Camp Jam
March 21 Birds of a Feather

Nature, History & Culture
March 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 12 Seashore Exploration
March 13 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
March 14 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 19 Seashore Exploration
March 20 Homeschool In The Parks: The Return Flight
March 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 26 Gator Tales
March 27 Signals In The Dark: A Firefly Story
March 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
March 28 Junior Naturalist: Feathered Friends
March 31 Dock Discovery

Outdoor Adventure
March 15 Climbing Rescues
March 22 Adaptive Climbing Day
March 31 Lowcountry Senior Series: Disc Golf

Youth Sports
March 7-May 9 Youth Climbing Teams & Clubs
March 17-April 26 McClellanville Youth Soccer Ages 5-14
March 17-24 Kids On The Go Little Bikers & Longboarders
March 19-April 23 McClellanville Track and Field Ages 5-14

Yoga Programs
March 23-April 29 Gentle Yoga Flow (Schroder Recreation Center)
March 24-April 30 Gentle Yoga Flow (Lincoln Recreation Center)

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

February in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during February by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
February 21 Senior Sneaker Dance at Lincoln Regional Center
February 28 Senior Sneaker Dance at Schroder Community Center

Nature, History & Culture
February 19 Seashore Exploration
February 19 Winter Tree Identification
February 20 Folktales Fish Fry
February 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
February 24 Seashore Exploration
February 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
February 27 Homeschool In The Parks: Partners And Rivals
February 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
February 22 Adaptive Climbing Day – Youth
February 22 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

“Be Water Wise” Needs Volunteers

WaterWise Volunteers

At the recent SIPOA Annual Meeting, the president of SIPOA talked about the success of “Be Water Wise”, the educational program of Waterproof Inc., a 501(c)(3) that provides free water safety and swim lessons to first graders from Johns Island. This program, now in its 15th year, is supported by private donations and is endorsed by the Charleston County School District. If you are looking for a meaningful way to volunteer in our community, consider this worthwhile program.

As approved by SIPOA, the Lake House outdoor pool is again the site for our annual “Be Water Wise” nine-day water safety and swim lessons program. Staffed by Seabrookers who volunteer their time and enthusiasm, last year 16 swim coaches and three deck helpers committed their mornings to provide free swim lessons to 47 children.

More volunteers are needed! This year, with the expansion of Angel Oak Elementary School, we plan to teach 75 first-grade students to swim, which requires additional swim coaches. If you are a competent swimmer, we will equip you with the skills to teach young children. The program will run from May 11 – 21, 2026, for nine weekday mornings, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Lake House outdoor pool.

Volunteers complete a three-hour online, age-specific, swim coaching certification course and a Youth Protection two-hour certification course. Each volunteer submits to a Charleston County Schools background check and must hold or obtain CPR/AED certification. Two character references are required. Waterproof, Inc. will reimburse all related expenses.

Our coaches not only provide lifesaving skills to children who otherwise would not have access to such education, but also enrich their own lives with joy and satisfaction from the endeavor.

To volunteer, contact Derek Fyfe at derekfyfe2014@gmail.com or text at 404-889-1690.

-Submitted by Derek Fyfe for Waterproof, Inc.

Summer at the Charleston Museum for Children

It’s already time to start planning summer activities for your children or grandchildren. The Charleston Museum offers their popular Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary throughout the month of June and their Museum Camp the last two weeks of July. Registration is officially open for all sessions of both camps on our website.

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January in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during January by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
January 16 Schroder Community Center Silent Dance Party
January 31 Inclusive Silent Disco

Nature, History & Culture
January 9 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
January 9 Homeschool In The Parks: Pinecones & Pencils
January 9 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 10 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 10 Caw Caw: Walking On History
January 13 Seashore Exploration
January 14 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 15 Secrets Of The Swamp
January 16 Wee Wild Ones: Tree Tales- Evergreen Adventures
January 16 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 17 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 21 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 23 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 24 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 24 Owl Prowl
January 27 Seashore Exploration
January 28 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 30 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 31 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 31 Sunset Moonrise Beach Walk

Outdoor Adventure
January 10 Intro To Archery
January 10 Family Archery
January 11 Intro To Lead Climbing
January 18 Climbing Rescues – Skills For Outdoor Top Rope & Lead
January 20 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
January 24 Family Archery

Skateboarding
January 10 and 24 Beginner or Intermediate Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Homegrown Holiday Bazaar December 13

The Homegrown Holiday Bazaar returns! This year, it will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Johns Island County Park (2662 Mullet Hall Road) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The Homegrown Holiday Bazaar is your one-stop shop for all things local and festive! With plenty of local vendors, you’re sure to complete your holiday shopping in no time.

There will be lots of fun activities for all ages, including seasonal-themed games, crafts, bounce houses, pony rides, food trucks, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

The Holiday Bazaar is free to attend, although a $2.00 per person fee is charged by the Charleston County Park (Gold Pass members and children under two years old are free). There is plenty of free parking on site.

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December in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during December by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
November 14- December 31 Holiday Festival Of Lights
December 13 Mingle With Kringle (Some dates full)
December 14 Inclusive Visit With Santa
December 19 Silent Dance Party
December 31 Fireworks At The Holiday Festival Of Lights

Nature, History & Culture
December 10 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
December 12 Seashore Exploration
December 12 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
December 12 Wee Wild Ones: Planet Protectors
December 13 Secrets Of The Swamp
December 13 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
December 13 Understanding The Rice Culture
December 15 Seashore Exploration
December 16 Early Birding
December 17 Seashore Exploration
December 17 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
December 20 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Winter Break Camps
December 22-23 Explorers Camp At James Island
December 22-23 Explorers Camp At Palmetto Islands
December 29- January 2 Explorers Camp At James Island
December 29- January 2 Explorers Camp At Palmetto Islands

Youth Programs
December 20 Baptist Hill Winterfest (Ages 5-12)

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

November in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during October by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
November 14 – December 31 Holiday Festival Of Lights
November 17- December 16 Holiday Festival Of Lights Dragon Boating

Nature, History & Culture
November 15 Seashore Exploration
November 17 Seashore Exploration
November 19 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
November 20 Tree Identification
November 20 Seashore Exploration
November 21 Taino BBQ at McLeod Plantation Historic Site
November 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
November 26 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks