Family events in Florence, SC

Puppy-themed festivities include guidance from Dr. Bruening of Patriot Paws Animal Hospital, who will help with choosing a puppy, provide a complete checkup, and share foundational pet care tips. Children will adopt a plush dog, personalize a dog house for their new companion, and take home an adoption certificate.

Look for the large room downstairs on the left just after you enter the building. Thanks to Jennifer, the admin, for reserving the space and organizing the event.

Horsepower For Hope is a fun community day celebrating classic cars and good vibes. Join for epic rides, food trucks, live music, family-friendly activities, and support for a great cause. There will also be awards including Best in Show, Kid's Choice, Best of Categories, Anything on Wheels (Youth), and the HOPE Award. The event runs as a single afternoon session, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

This free, drop-in game day welcomes families and groups of all ages. Each weekly session features a different family game, with friendly guidance available so everyone can learn quickly and start playing. Participants may arrive at any point during the event and stay as long as they like. For information about the games planned for upcoming sessions, contact the store.

This weekly meetup centers on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, providing a welcoming space for players to connect and enjoy casual matches.

Kids can read along with Curious George as he explores the beach during a cheerful storytime at the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center. The event highlights seaside surprises with the famously curious monkey. Attendance is free.

Experience Solar Superstorms at Dooley Planetarium, a free program narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch that explores the Sun’s high-velocity jets, magnetic field, and interior. Visitors can explore the planetarium before the presentation. Seating is first come, first served, and there is no late seating once the doors have closed because opening them would flood the auditorium with light and disrupt the show.

Darci Lynne will appear in Florence, South Carolina at Florence Little Theatre.