Family-Friendly Events
The 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival isn’t just for grown-ups. We’ve got lots of fun for children of all ages. These events are filled with stories and music and laughter.
Lowcountry Magic Jamboree is a fun family-friendly showcase presented by Charleston’s own Lowcountry Conjurors. Guests should come 45 minutes early for close-up magic in the lobby followed by a 75-minute show of captivating miracles for all ages.
May 22 at 7 p.m.
June 5 at 7 p.m.
Admission: $10
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Cannon Street Arts Center | 134 Cannon Street
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- Seed & Feed Marching Abominable
The Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, Atlanta’s wildest community band, has been thrilling audiences since 1974 with its trademark explosive sound and colorful street theater. They’re back!
May 23 at 11 a.m.
Marion Square | 329 Meeting Street
Admission: Free
May 24 at 11 a.m.
US Custom | 200 East Bay Street
Admission: Free
Lime and the Coconuts – This fun-loving, five-piece Lowcountry band performs hip swaying Americana music for audiences from kids to elders. As the Sierra Club Oyster Roast band on Bowen’s Island for 16 years, Lime and the Coconuts brings a joyful, hip sound to the Lowcountry. The Coconuts’s band of professional musicians include: bassist Jeff Narkiewicz, clarinetist Matt Sciarro, saxophonist Keith Namm and guitarist Noodle McDoodle. The Lime, featured vocalist Mary Edna, the Lime, also plays accordion, guitar, mandolin and banjo.
May 25 at noon
Circular Congregational Church | 150 Meeting Street
Admission: Free
College of Charleston Children’s Opera: The Three Little Pigs
The College of Charleston makes opera accessible through its successful children’s opera program that reaches more than 40,000 students in local schools with fairy tales and nursery rhymes set to great music.
May 26 at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Charleston County Public Library Main Branch | 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free, see below.
- Tickets are required for entrance to these events and will be available at the Main Library Children’s Desk in person only.
- No phone reservations except for school groups.
- Tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last.
- Limited number of tickets are available per household.
- Call 843-805-6893 for more program details or to register your school group.
Drayton Hall Elementary Bobcat Chorale -Guests will be treated to an enchanting evening where young voices sing lullabies and dream-inspired songs from around the globe.
May 26 at 7 p.m.
Grace Church Cathedral | 98 Wentworth Street
Free admission; donations welcome at the door.
Join us for this family-friendly free event where the Dancing on Air Crew will teach kids about four of the elements thatmake up the cultural phenomenon known as hip-hop: Graffiti, MCing, DJing and Breakin’.
May 27 at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Charleston County Public Library Main Branch | 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free, see below.
- Tickets are required for entrance to these events and will be available at the Main Library Children’s Desk in person only.
- No phone reservations except for school groups.
- Tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last.
- Limited number of tickets are available per household.
- Call 843-805-6893 for more program details or to register your school group.
The Kid’s finale is Kid Karaoke at at OCA’s headquarters. Yes, we’re calling all future Broadway stars, Grammy winners or kids who just like to sing. This lively event is designed especially for children to explore their love of music, build confidence and have a ball with friends. Kids can choose from a wide selection of popular songs-from classic favorites to today’s biggest hits-and take the stage in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Free, registration required.
June 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Cannon Street Arts Center | 134 Cannon Street | Registration begins May 20
The Pluff Mud Players, a local performing group consisting of Trinity Montessori students from the St. Gregory and St. Cecelia chirs, will perform both sacred and non-sacred music specializing in Advent/Christmas Lessons and Carols, standard repertoire, musicals and operettas. Children in Trinity’s Pluff Mud Players receive a comprehensive music education including theory, voice, sight-singing, reading music, instruments, acting and performance.
May 28 at 3 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church | 67 Anson Street
Admission: Free
Palmetto Choral Collective presents Sing Me a Story
The youth singers of Palmetto Choral Collective will offer an uplifting and interactive concert for all ages celebrating Charleston County Library’s summer reading program “Endless Eras: Endless Stories.”
May 29 at 11 a.m.
Charleston County Public Library Main Branch | 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free
Sand Sculpting Competition
Come out and participate in the sand sculpting competition at the Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. Watch artists compete for prizes in different categories as they take raw sand and water and transform the beach into beautiful works of art. Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, this family-friendly celebration is fun for everyone.
May 30 at 9 a.m.
Front Beach, Ocean Boulevard | Isle of Palms
Kids Craft Fair
The Kids Craft Fair features student-made products, including jewelry, artwork, baked goods, accessories and creative inventions. All vendors are students in grades 4-12, and every booth is run entirely by the young entrepreneurs themselves.
May 30 at 10 a.m.
605 Rutledge Avenue
Admission: Free
Harambee Dance CompanyThe Harambee Dance Company will perform original and traditional routines accompanied by live drumming and singing. Harambee encourages kids to interact with the music at this family-friendly event!
May 30 at 11 a.m.
Charleston County Public Library Main Branch | 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free, see below.
- Tickets are required for entrance to these events and will be available at the Main Library Children’s Desk in person only.
- No phone reservations except for school groups.
- Tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last.
- Limited number of tickets are available per household.
- Call 843-805-6893 for more program details or to register your school group.
Tricky Words Magic Show
The audience participates in this family-friendly magic show for all ages starring George Younts, an award-winning magician and Charleston County School of the Arts theatre teacher.
June 2 at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Charleston County Public Library Main Branch | 68 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free, see below.
- Tickets are required for entrance to these events and will be available at the Main Library Children’s Desk in person only.
- No phone reservations except for school groups.
- Tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last.
- Limited number of tickets are available per household.
- Call 843-805-6893 for more program details or to register your school group.
What if everything you thought you knew about fairy tales wasn’t true? Join the student performers at Low Country Arts Theatre for an evening performance of family fun where all your favorite fairytales are retold from a new main character’s perspective. The cast is set to amaze, ranging between the ages of 7 and 15, with talent that will leave you inspired and excited for our next generation of Charleston-based actors and actresses.
Written and directed by local female playwright Andrea White, this performance is sure to entertain and thrill all ages. Low Country Arts Theatre is a new educational youth theatre company by Director Andrea White, together with Assistant Director and Choreographer Simone Liberty. The company serves students with Musical Theatre learning and performing experiences in the Charleston area and beyond.
June 3 at 7:30 p.m.
June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10
PURCHASE TICKETS
Cannon Street Arts Center | 134 Cannon Street