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No. Charleston Coliseum – Circus – April 13-17th

Ringling-Slideshow-eb67b5517c RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS LEGENDS

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® visits North Charleston April 13-17. Audiences will discover living legends that only exist at The Greatest Show On Earth, such as the world’s most exotic animals including the treasured Ringling Bros.® Asian Elephants; the heart-pounding Cossack Riders of the Wind; the fearless Torres family racing motorcycles inside the Globe of Steel; and other awe-inspiring feats of strength and legendary thrills of wonder.

Click here for tickets.

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Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival – April 24th

Fleet BLESSING OF THE FLEET AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

The 29th Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year!

The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop!

Participants are treated to a boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet, savory seafood samplings sold by some of Mount Pleasant’s best restaurants, live music, a craft show, art exhibition, Shag and shrimp-eating contests, and family-friendly activities. Admission and activities are free!

11:30am-6:00pm at Memorial Waterfront Park, Hallman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant.

Click here for more information.

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Close Encounter of the Bird Kind – March 26 and April 9th

Turkey Close Encounter of the Bird Kind Program at Charles Towne Landing

They are alien, strange, and bizarre. They eat what you and I can’t. And we find them ugly and scary. But take a closer look at their lives and you might find you should really appreciate them. So let’s talk turkey – turkey vulture that is! Join us at the Animal Forest Vulture/Turkey Habitat and see the the beauty behind the beast.

This program is offered the second and fourth Saturday of every month at 11:30 AM.

LOCATION: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, 1500 Old Towne Rd

Click here for information. There is an admission charge for the park.

(Photo Credit: CVB website)

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Character Breakfast – April 9th

Character Breakfast

Meet and greet all your favorite princesses, superheroes and storybook characters at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (buffet breakfast included)!

The Character Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 9am – 11am. Click here for tickets and information.

LOCATION: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann Street, downtown Charleston

(Photo credit: CVB website)

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CCPR: Pet Fest – March 19-20th

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March 19 & 20, 2016
Our pets love us unconditionally – so why not give back to your best friends by bringing them out to experience a day of fun, frolic and exploration? Pets and their owners are invited to join Charleston County Parks for a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston’s premiere pet festival! Pet Fest provides an opportunity for local pet-related organizations and businesses to showcase their causes, products and services in a fun, animal-friendly environment. Leashed pets are welcome with their owners! Or, come to the festival in search of your new best friend from area rescue groups, who will have adoptable animals on site.

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CCPR: Customer Appreciation Day – March 13th

Document Customer Appreciation Day

March 13, 2016
We Love Our CustomersCome enjoy all the play with none of the pay during Customer Appreciation Day at your Charleston County Parks! On Sunday, March 13, Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission says “thank you” with no admission fees all day and bonus activities.

March 13 could also be your lucky day! While in the parks, visitors can register for a chance to win a Gold Pass Membership. Accept our invitation for a fun-filled day of adventure. Whisk the family away to palmetto-lined vistas, savor a picnic lunch along tidal creeks, or stroll leisurely on self-guided nature trails.

All of this and much more can be found at your Charleston County Parks. It’s easy, it’s fun, and on Customer Appreciation Day, it’s free.

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Charleston County Parks St. Paddy’s Pawlooza – March 12

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Every dog’s Irish on March 12!
Join us at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park for live, authentically Irish music, craft beer, and food trucks!

Date & Time
March 12, 2016, 12 – 4 p.m.
Admission – $5 per person
Dogs, kids 12 & under, and Gold Pass members are FREE!

Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Pets must be restrained/leashed when not in the dog park. Park fees, operating schedules, and hours are subject to change without notice.

(Photo credit: CCP&R website)

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Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival – March 11-12th

Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival

Set under magnificent moss-draped oaks, the third annual Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival brings together some of the best national and local storytellers with performances that reminisce about the carefree days of childhood, showcase humorous slice of life moments and transport audiences to significant times in history.

Similar to listening to Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion or being entertained by a great comedian, Charleston Tells celebrates the art and historical importance of storytelling.

Programs are planned for both Friday and Saturday nights, including outdoor ghost stories Saturday night. During the day Saturday, there will be multiple concurrent performances, including a tent with activities and programs the whole family can enjoy.

For tickets and information, click here.

LOCATION: Wragg Square, downtown Charleston

CONTACT: 843.805.6930

(Photo Credit: CVB website)

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Footlight Theatre: Dorothy in Wonderland – Feb 27 – March 13th

Dorothy “DOROTHY IN WONDERLAND”

A magical event for the entire family, “Dorothy in Wonderland” comes to the historic Footlight Theatre, 20 Queen St., for seven shows from Feb. 27 to March 13.

Click here for tickets and information.

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Charleston County Parks Where the Wild Things Run 5k – March 5

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March 5, 2016
Walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages come explore your wild side on the scenic nature trails at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Caw Caw is actively managed for a variety of wildlife and a favored habitat for rare wildlife, so there is also the chance you may see a “wild thing” or two!

Fees & Registration
$34
$28 Charleston County residents*
$22 Move IT! Pass members
Online registration ends at 3 p.m. on March 4, but will be available on-site if space is available. T-shirts will be guaranteed for participants who register prior to February 19.
Packet Pick-Up: March 5, 7-8 a.m.
Trail run map

Kids Activities
Keep the kiddos (ages 6-12) entertained and educated while you run. Kids’ yoga and crafts will go on throughout the morning.

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Middleton Place – Easter Eggstravaganza – March 26th

block_eggs MARCH 26: EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Date: Saturday, March 26
Time: begins at 10 a.m.
Cost: free with general admission (advance reservations are requested)
Tickets: Click here to purchase Easter Eggstravaganza tickets online

Bring a basket for the egg hunts which will take place in the Gardens. Once found, the hard-boiled eggs can be taken to the Stableyards to be dyed. Additionally, children play colonial games, participate in the Egg Roll and Egg Toss, hear classic stories and make Easter crafts. Beyond the Eggstravaganza activities, families may linger at Middleton Place and delight in the day’s regular activities all afternoon.

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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Youth Programs

Youth Programs at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

reverse_r2_c7_f2 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, with its historical significance and diverse natural habitats, is an ideal location to host educational programs for children of all ages. Students can re-live history at the plantation, which was established in 1676 and has experienced events such as early colonization, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and Reconstruction. The history and contributions of the slaves who operated the rice cultivation here are interpreted inside restored cabins in which they lived. Wildlife is in abundance here, with the swamps, marshes and woodlands on the plantation. The Audubon Swamp Garden is home to one of the region’s most diverse nesting grounds of many species of herons and egrets. Alligators can also be safely observed at many locations throughout the swamp.

The Youth Programs include Boy Scout Merit Badge Programs, Camping, Field Trips, Outreach Programs, Birthday Parties, and the Zoo & Nature Center. Click here for more information about Magnolia’s Youth Program.

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