Educational activities

• Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mt Pleasant | $16+
  Hands-on history. Climb on board this museum that floats in the Charleston Harbor, where visitors can learn about the World War II aircraft carrier and America’s history. Kids will remember climbing through the USS Yorktown + seeing what life on deck would have been like.

Indoor adventures

• North Charleston Fire Museum, 4975 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston | $6
  Whether your child is an aspiring firefighter or just looking to explore something new, this museum will captivate them with interactive displays and safety demonstrations. Kids are sure to remember lifting heavy gear.
• Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St., Charleston | $13+
  This museum is where kids will make memories while socializing and learning. Explore the creation station and make art or check out the Boeing BrightLab and work on projects with real tools and materials. Kids will remember climbing on a pirate ship while their imaginations run wild.

Animal encounters

• The Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd., Charleston | $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.

Sensory-friendly playgrounds

• Park Circle Playground, Park Circle, North Charleston | Free
  Y’all means all. There is so much to explore, check out the world’s largest inclusive playground, the inclusive baseball field, and walking trails. Kids will remember running free in the 55,000-sqft playground.

• Traditional Poke Bowls - Cooking Class by Classpop! | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing, 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd., Unit 1, Charleston | $55 | Professional chefs will guide you through making a poke bowl.

• Stingrays Hockey: Education Day | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 10:30 a.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $19+ | Lowcountry schools can spend the morning with the Stingrays — students will enjoy hockey-related materials that cover math, science, and geography.
• Intro Class to Goats + Chickens | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Flowertown Charm Farm, 255 Stallsville Rd., Summerville | $0-$50 | Learn what it takes to raise your own goats and chickens.

• Buxton Books Book Club Discussion | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6 p.m. | The Black Door Cafe, 115 Meeting St., Charleston | $19 | Join the first book club discussion at The Black Door Café and enjoy discussion of “The House of Eve,” where spoilers, thoughts, and questions are welcomed.
• Wando Knitting Club | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 2:30 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Join other adults for an afternoon of knitting and crochet, all skill levels welcome, and don’t forget to bring your own materials.

• $33 million. That’s the economic impact the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is expected to have on the Lowcountry, according to a study conducted last year. It also shows that ~40,000 people attend the three-day event each year. The SEWE team says they will release specific data from this year soon. (WCIV)

• A Sullivan’s Island staple and Lowcountry favorite, The Obstinate Daughter, was ranked No. 75 on Yelp’s list of Top 100 Pizza Places in the US. It was the only SC restaurant included on the list. The list was made based on several things, like the number of five-star reviews businesses had from the Yelp Elite Squad. (Holy City Sinner)

• “The Late Game,” an indie comedy, was filmed here in the Holy City. The film is the creation of two Charleston natives and childhood friends. Its script was developed over a three-year writing period and follows a hockey player’s journey to joining a rec league. (Charleston City Paper)

• Pack your appetite, cooler, and chairs. It’s almost time for The Charleston Museum’s Annual Oyster Roast. Join the fun at Dill Sanctuary on Saturday, Feb. 24. There will be live music, oysters, and barbecue. Tickets are $65 for those who are not members of the museum.

• Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and music. Next month Cane Bay Choirs is hosting the second annual Cane Bay Car Show. It will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 16 in the high school student parking lot. If you have a cool or classic car you want to show off, it will cost you $25.

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• Did you know that one donation has the potential to save up to three lives? Share the love this month when you donate blood at your community blood center, The Blood Connection. Make an appointment online or find a donation center near you.*

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