We've scoped out the best of Charleston for families this weekend, Feb 28th and Mar 1st! Dads and kids can hit the 2026 All Pro Dad Experience on Saturday, or if you prefer crafts, check out the watercolor or pottery wheel sessions happening that day. For Sunday, the Earlewood Oyster Roast is happening, but be sure to check the status of the popular Cork Shuckin' Festival down on Wadmalaw Island.
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Cinderella Day
North Charleston
Free formal wear services for high schoolers needing prom attire on Saturday.
Kid's Watercolor Painting
Iris & Stone Pottery Studio LLC
An indoor, structured art class for kids happening Saturday morning.
Kid's Play On The Wheel with Nesta
Iris & Stone Pottery Studio LLC
A hands-on, tactile pottery wheel session for younger children on Saturday.
· February 28
8: This is a special event designed for fathers to connect with their children. It is noted as being almost full, so plan fast if you want to attend this Saturday morning event.It’s a unique, structured event specifically for fathers and their kids happening Saturday morning.
: Get creative this Saturday morning with a session dedicated to watercolor painting for kids. A nice hands-on activity if you are looking for something indoors.It's a specific, structured art class focused only on children happening Saturday.
KID'S PLAY ON THE WHEEL WITH NESTA : If the kids prefer working with clay, this session lets them play on the pottery wheel with Nesta. This one was just added, so tickets might still be available!This is a great hands-on pottery experience for kids, available Saturday.
: Head out to Wadmalaw Island for the annual oyster roast featuring wine tasting, live music, and lawn games. A great way to spend a Saturday outdoors before the weather gets too hot.It's a major local food/wine festival happening Saturday that usually features outdoor activities.
: This is a wild way to start the weekend: participants don costumes and take a chilly dip in the ocean! It benefits Special Olympics South Carolina, so you are supporting a good cause.A unique, highly specific Saturday event happening right on the coast.
TEEN GAMERS : If you have older kids (12-17), this is their chance to hang out and play video or board games this Saturday evening in Summerville. It's great for a low-key social outing.It explicitly targets the teen demographic, which is often hard to program for.
CINDERELLA DAYFREE : This free event in North Charleston helps high schoolers needing formal wear for prom by offering gowns, shoes, and styling services. A very generous community event on Saturday.It is explicitly listed as free, which is rare for structured events.
: If your family enjoys soul music, this festival is taking place Saturday at the Coliseum. Check listings for any specific daytime activities geared toward younger attendees.It's a major local festival happening Saturday.
· March 1
2: If you missed out on Saturday's oysters, this membership roast is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Earlewood. Sales are noted as ending soon, so grab tickets if interested.It's a weekend-specific Sunday afternoon activity.
: This massive arts and crafts festival runs through the weekend and is a huge local tradition benefitting the YMCA. It features food trucks and, most importantly, dedicated children's activities.It spans the whole weekend and explicitly mentions children's activities, making it great for Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Charleston this weekend?
The best free option available for this weekend is Cinderella Day on Saturday, February 28th, in North Charleston, offering free gowns and styling for high schoolers.
Are there any oyster roasts happening this weekend?
Yes, you have two options: the Cork Shuckin' Festival at Deep Water Vineyard on Saturday, Feb 28, and the Earlewood 2026 Membership Oyster Roast on Sunday, March 1.
What is available for teens on Saturday?
Teens aged 12-17 can attend the Teen Gamers event on Saturday evening in Summerville for video and board games.
