Toddler Playdate Ideas Around Charleston

Charleston is a happening place! There is always something to do not just for adults, but also for kids! As a stay-at-home mama of three, this is great news. I have explored every edge of town looking for fun activities for my kiddos and have compiled a short list of some of my favorite playdate ideas around town that are perfect for toddlers!

Toddler Playdate Ideas

• Visit Waterfront Park for some playground time, pier sightseeing (You may even spot dolphins!), a picnic lunch, and even soft-serve ice cream!
• Bounce off some energy at Sky Zone in Mount Pleasant or Flight Adventure Park in North Charleston and refuel at Chick-fil-a.
• Spend the morning at the Art Place and nourish with a fresh fruit smoothie at Tasi.
• Play on the “Big Toy,” explore the trails, paddleboat, or get wet at Splash Zone, and enjoy a picnic lunch at Palmetto County Park.
• Balance on the beams, bounce on the trampolines, and jump into the foam pit during toddler time at Charleston Gymnastics Academy, and head over to one of the Daniel Island Parks to enjoy more play, sunshine, and a picnic lunch.
• Join story time at a Charleston Library and then spend time with your little one picking out books to take home for bedtime stories.
• Swing, slide, or play soccer or tennis at Isle of Palms Recreation Center and then take a short walk across to the beach access for a picnic lunch, a beautiful view, and more playtime.
• Dive in with the fish, sharks, turtles, and scuba divers at the SC Aquarium, and then head over to the nearby park, Gadsden Playground, for outdoor playtime and a picnic.
• Sail the ocean blue on the water taxi leaving from three convenient spots in Mt. Pleasant and motor on over to the SC Aquarium. Or sail away from downtown and visit Yorktown at Patriots Point.
• Bison, Deer, and Turkeys, OH MY! Visit the Animal Forest, run through the expansive green space, and travel the trails to see the ship at Charles Towne Landing.
• Park on Middle Street on Sullivan’s Island and visit the parks, then wind down with a scoop of ice cream at Republic Ice Cream . . . your little one can enjoy their ice cream in Republic’s playroom!
• For a fun family activity that you can invite all of your favorite playdate families to, a great place to help burn off the kids’ energy before bed, and heighten their musical senses . . . Check out the Barn Jam on Wednesday nights at Awendaw Green.

A few other places that may be a little too far to travel for a playdate, but perfectly suited for a longer Saturday family activity include:

• Crosswind Farms — It’s a little bit of a trek to Holly Hill, but they are always hosting super fun activities for kids, including a petting zoo!
• Bee City — A small, extraordinary zoo that hosts a variety of animals.
• Edisto Serpentarium — View and learn all about a variety of reptiles.

I hope this list provided you with few new ideas for planning a toddler playdate around town. Ready, set, and PLAY!