Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick: Hot sauce gift box | $48 | For the foodie in your life, this curated gift box includes five of Red Clay’s bestsellers: original and Carolina hot sauce, spicy everything salt, spicy margarita salt, and spicy peach honey.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | Upgrade their Crocs to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Local pick: Membership to The Bays | $165 | This is fore the golf lovers. Grant your loved one access to this Mount Pleasant space featuring state-of-the-art Trackman technology so they can perfect their swings.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve fits up to six beer cans.
Kids will remember getting hands-on with animals in the touch tank. | Photo provided by the South Carolina Aquarium
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 30+ kid-friendly activities.
Splash around Daniel Island Waterfront Park | Free | This waterfront park is just off the Wando River. It features a playground, hiking + walking trails along the riverfront, hammocks, and a fishing pier. Kids will remember splashing through the water fountain play area.
Educational activities History on Horseback | $78 | Children eight years and older can experience history on a trail ride. No experience is necessary. Kids will remember learning history atop a horse.
Sensory-friendly playgrounds Park Circle Playground | 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.
That BIG Books Sale | Through Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Omar Shrine Auditorium, Mount Pleasant | Free entry | Search through 50,000 books and make a purchase to fund programs at the 18 branches of the Charleston County Library.
Tea Party with Snow White & Moana | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Dulce Churros, Ice Cream and Cocktails, Mount Pleasant | $40 | Join two princesses for a magical tea party with delicious treats and fun activities.
Spoleto Festival | Through Sunday, June 8 | Times, locations + prices vary | Find an event and experience renowned artists as well as emerging performers right here in the Holy City.
Friday, June 6
James Island Town Market | 6-9 p.m. | Town Hall Parking Lot | Free entry | Enjoy live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks, and fresh produce.
Succulent and Flowers Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | Edisto River Brewing Company LLC, Johns Island | $52 | Spend an evening making your own candle garden.
Moonlight Mixer | 7-10 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier, Folly Beach | $15 | Dance the night away under the stars.
A Women Veterans Day Celebration | 5-8 p.m. | Trio Solutions Inc., Mount Pleasant | $20 | Celebrate Women Veterans Day with light bites, libations, and giveaways.
Point Hope, a 9,000-acre master-planned community, will add homes, retail, and trails to the Clements Ferry area. About 4,500 acres are developable, with 1,000 acres for parks + trails. Builders have approval to build up to 18,000 homes, and SCDOT has pre-approved traffic lights to ease congestion. (The Daniel Island News)
Open
Following months of construction, the Pitt Street Bridge is now open to pedestrian and cyclist traffic. The area is closed to vehicle traffic, including golf carts. Heads up, there may be occasional closures until the project is fully complete.
Development
Last week, we told you that Roper St. Francis’ new 10-story hospital is slated to open in 2029, and expected to create 3,600 jobs — today we’re seeing what things will look like. In the coming months, crews will install electrical lines, stormwater pipes + drainage systems, and prepare the foundations. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
A $96 million proposed redevelopment project for North Main Street could stall unless the Summerville Board of Architectural Review gives final approval or grants an extension. Plans include a new county services building, retail space, workforce housing, and a public park. The agreement is set to expire Monday, June 30. (WCBD)
Off the market. Influencer and Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy and husband Brett Randle have just closed on a newly built Daniel Island estate. The 5,200-sqft home features a saltwater pool and spa, a 600-sqft pool house, and an outdoor kitchen + shower.
Cause
Swing for a cause at the inaugural Ralph Mastrangelo Memorial Golf Classic on Tuesday, Sept.16, at Oak Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island. Tickets are now available + proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach’s mission to provide food, healthcare, education, and empowerment programs to the community.
Try This
Check out the anglers competing in the 2025 HUK Charleston Billfish Cup, which is underway. Fishing teams from around the world are trying to reel in more than $180,000. The Cup wraps up this Saturday, and admission is free. If you can’t make it in person, watch the event live on ESPN+. (WCSC)
Community
The SC Film Commission + Trident Technical College are accepting applications for their INDIE GRANTS program. Palmetto State filmmakers can apply for up to $45K in funding and production support for professional short films. Submissions are due Monday, Aug. 11.
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This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
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A majority of CHStoday readers know when hurricane season ends — 71.1% of you said Sunday, Nov. 30. Plus, 41.3% of you correctly said that Charleston County is in the Central Hurricane Region.
☕️ Mark your calendar: on Friday, June 27, Black Door Café is celebrating three years with a birthday party featuring coffee, prizes, raffles, giveaways, and of course, birthday cake. I’m making my way there ASAP because I cannot wait to take a sip of the Birthday Cake Latte, a special flavor for the entire month of June.
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