Family events in Summerville, SC

Families and friends can support the Marrington Middle School Band Booster at a monthly Wendy’s Night at Wendy’s. Place an order inside or through the drive thru during the event hours, and Wendy’s will donate 20 percent of sales attributed to the fundraiser to the booster program. Enjoy a meal while helping the band.

The 2026 season of the Carnes Crossroads Farmers Market features over fifty vendors offering locally crafted goods, farm-fresh produce, baked treats, artwork, and more. The market highlights the community’s focus on healthy living and presents a wide range of local products to explore.

Enjoy a family-friendly skate night at Central Creek Park with music, lights, and a lively atmosphere. Skaters of every age and ability can take part, from beginners to experienced riders. Please bring personal skates or rollerblades. Friends and families can celebrate fall on wheels together.

Take a two hour, 1.5 mile walk through downtown Summerville that includes Azalea Park. Along the way, learn about the area’s past, from little known scandals and tragic moments to ghostly stories that still echo today. Admission applies to ages 13 and older, children 10 to 12 attend for free, and guests under 10 are not permitted.

At Exchange Park, an expo focused on reptiles and other exotic animals invites visitors to encounter live creatures from across the globe, connect with knowledgeable vendors, and shop for pets and supplies straight from expert sellers. The experience unfolds over two days and includes many chances to learn more about reptiles and other exotic species.

This annual Rescue Me adoption event offers a family friendly day focused on helping animals find permanent homes. Attendees can enjoy food from local food trucks, browse goods from area vendors and crafters, and visit the Hullette Farm and Events mobile petting zoo. Several local rescue groups will be on site with adoptable animals ready to meet new families. Berkeley County residents receive free admission to Cypress Gardens for the day. The event helps raise funds for local rescues and Friends of Berkeley County Animals while celebrating the community and all that Cypress Gardens offers. Vendor and food truck applications are being accepted. For safety, no personal animals are allowed, and during alligator season animals are not permitted on the walking trails.

A vendor will be at the show showcasing crested geckos for visitors in the area to check out.

The house band performs outdoors at Top Golf, providing live music to accompany a game. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you play and spend time with friends or family.

Game Day at Here Be Books & Games features in-store gaming with access to the shop’s game library. Admission is $5 and includes a drink and a snack, and you can swap one for the other if you prefer. Choose from more than 400 titles, spanning classics and new releases as well as casual, thematic, and strategy games, all shelved in the Gate Room. Please check in at the counter upon arrival and sign the guest book. Guests are also invited to lend a hand with the current activity in the Dragon Room.

Experience the Healthy Kids Running Series at Carolyn Lewis Fields, a fall program centered on fun, fitness, and confidence for young runners. Part of the national HKRS initiative, it welcomes all kids and is guided by dedicated local coordinators who foster an encouraging atmosphere. Children get moving, take pride in their achievements, and build habits that support an active, healthy lifestyle.