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Kid-friendly activities in Charleston
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Pro tip: An Aquarium membership is the perfect gift for all the hard-to-shop-for folks in your life — it’s a gift that keeps on giving, all year long. | Photo provided by the South Carolina Aquarium
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to outdoor gems like Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark, there’s something in the Holy City for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 25 kid-friendly activities around the 843.

🦁 Animal encounters

South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf | $28.95+
This aquarium has more than fish — kids can encounter 5,000+ animals including turtles and bald eagles. Kids will remember feeding a cownose ray in the touch tank.

The Zoo and Nature Center, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd. | $15+ admission, exhibit included
View rescued and indigenous animals like gray foxes and bobcats. Kids will remember coming face to face with venomous snakes.

The Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | $7+
See animals like otters, bears, and pumas in this 22-acre habitat. Pro tip: Be sure to go early and wear comfortable shoes. Kids will remember learning about unique animals.

Nothing beats some fresh air on a sunny day. | Photo by @travis_norman

🌳 Great outdoors

James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $2
Featuring four miles of paved trails and one mile of unpaved trails, this park is perfect for young legs. Kids will remember renting a bike or kayak.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $2
Catch a glimpse of wildlife across more than six miles of natural trails featuring trail-side exhibits. Kids will remember spotting songbirds, otters, and deer.

Waterfront Park, Vendue Range, Concord Street | Free
Kick your feet up on the family-sized swing and bring a picnic. Kids will remember splashing in the fountain.

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Tuesday, Feb. 21
  • Camellia Walks | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $15 | Tickets are still available to embark on a guided walking tour featuring historic camellias — light refreshments will be available before the tour.
  • Blood Drive | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | Register to donate blood using the code FOX24 and receive a $10 e-gift card.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Thursday, Feb. 23
  • Brewery Bingo Night w/ Big Tent Pizza | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Pair your craft beer with a slice and play family-friendly bingo with prizes.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Colonial Cocktails: Whiskey, Sherry and Rum | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Capt James Missroon House, 40 East Bay, Charleston | $45 | Enjoy delicious drinks (with some unexpected ingredients) to delight the palate while learning the history behind them.*

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Food

This local restaurant is back with a fresh look and a new menu
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Stop by Charleston Grill at The Charleston Place for a peek at its new look and a taste of its new menu. | Photo provided by Charleston Grill
The award-winning Charleston Grill at The Charleston Place officially reopened its doors in early February with reimagined interiors, a newly-appointed Chef de Cuisine, and an exciting new menu.

The iconic Charleston restaurant was closed briefly for interior refurbishments led by designers Gregory Blake Sams and Athalie Derse, and now boasts a new color palette (think: rich yellows and ochres), updated decor (think: layered velvet, leathers, and large-scale art installations), and a refreshed layout.

The restaurant is also under new leadership, with longtime executive chef Michelle Weaver transitioning into a new role as Culinary Ambassador for The Charleston Place. Sous chef Suzy Castelloe, who has worked alongside Chef Michelle for seven years, has been promoted to Chef de Cuisine. She’s crafted an imaginative new menu, which showcases elevated Lowcountry cuisine with dishes like Imperial Osetra Caviar with crème fraiche, local coast oysters with merlot mignonette and shallot, and braised pork shank ragout with ricotta cavatelli. Hungry yet? Us too.

The dining room at Charleston Grill is open Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30-9:30 p.m., with the lounge opening at 5 p.m. Did you know? The Grill features live jazz Wednesday-Saturday from 5:30-10 p.m. and Sunday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Date night: planned. *
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Civic
  • Starting today, the City of Charleston and regional partners will begin hosting free composting workshops, set to offer composting tools, resources, and information on the new food scrap drop-off program. Heads up: Three new drop sites are set to open on March 1. View dates and RSVP. ♻️
Arts
  • On Thursday, CofC will open its new exhibition honoring local activist Septima Clark, including a mural titled “Saint Septima with Carolina Jasmine” in the Septima Clark Memorial Auditorium (25 St. Philip St.). Dive into the project. 🎨 (The College Today)
Community
  • The Town of Kiawah Island is looking for feedback to assist in the development of the town’s next comprehensive plan. View the Kiawah Next project timeline and share your thoughts. Feedback will be accepted for the next few months. ✍️
  • The 41st annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, held this past weekend, has been recognized as a “banner year” by local tourism and SEWE officials. An economic impact study is expected to be released in the coming months — so stay tuned. (WCBD)
Outdoors
  • After closing due to heavy rainwater last Wednesday, Feb. 15, the riverside trail at Ashley River Park is slated to reopen today. Find the park at 200 Renken Rd. in Summerville. 🌳 (WCBD)
History
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  • $5,000. That’s the total grant that the Tri-County Play Collaborative recently received from Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Investment Program. The funding is expected to assist in providing educational opportunities for students in the Lowcountry. Learn more. 💰 (WCSC)
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Family
  • Expecting a baby (or know an expectant new mom)? Roper St. Francis Healthcare provides an array of helpful baby-centered classes to prepare parents for this big life change (think: baby boot camp, infant CPR, what to expect + more). See the class schedule. 🧑‍🍼*
Eat
  • Every dinner’s a party when the food tastes good. Home Chef’s meal kit delivery service takes the stress out of mealtimes with fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards, delivered right to your door. Order your first box — for 75% off.*
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Events

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From concerts to festivals, there’s always something going on in the Holy City. | Photo by @spoonfeddesignco
If you didn’t know, now you know: In addition to our daily newsletter and social media channels (hi, Instagram and Facebook), CHStoday also has a robust, relevant, and hyper-local events calendar. Did we mention that it’s free?

Our calendar is just missing one thing: Your recommendations. Not sure how to submit an event? It’s simple. Follow the steps below.

1️⃣ Create a CitySpark account.
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Fun fact: Our online calendar is also where we source most of our events for the daily newsletter, meaning the best way to get your event in the newsletter is to submit it online.

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Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Alright margarita lovers, the time has (almost) come for National Margarita Day, aka tomorrow. I recently shared Mex 1’s celebratory deal, and here’s another local special: Taco Boy will be offering $5 casa, casa frozen, and skinny casa margs all day long. Take a look at the ingredients. 🍹 (Holy City Sinner)

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