Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Hanahan

Quarterman Park

Quarterman Park

Cozy park with a pond, ducks & fountain. Cozy public park known for its tended green spaces & central pond with a charming fountain.

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North Charleston Fire Museum

North Charleston Fire Museum

Historical exhibits & antique vehicles. Museum on fire history featuring interactive exhibits & over 20 antique firefighting vehicles.

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Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park

A large meadow & performance pavilion. This popular green space along the Cooper River features a large meadow & performance pavilion.

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North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Recreation area & picnic grounds. Sprawling expanse of woodlands & wetlands with grills & picnic spots, plus a fee-based water park.

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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Historic lush grounds with tours & a zoo. Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.

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Audubon Swamp Garden

Audubon Swamp Garden

Wetlands with alligators & a trail. Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.

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Frankies Fun Park

Frankies Fun Park

High-energy indoor & outdoor games. Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.

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Wescott Park

Wescott Park

Baseball fields, playground & dog parks. Baseball/softball complex with batting cages, play structures, off-leash dog areas & picnic sites.

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Animal Forest

Animal Forest

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Summit Adventure Park Charleston

Summit Adventure Park Charleston

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Pirate Park

Pirate Park

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OutSlide In

OutSlide In

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Brittlebank Park

Brittlebank Park

Riverside park with a play area & trails. Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.

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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Scenic remains of a colonial-era town. Colonial-era settlement with many original buildings & ruins, archaeological digs & guided tours.

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Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry

Interactive exhibits & programs for kids. Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.

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The Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum

Vast collection of regional artifacts. America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.

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Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens

Unique swamp boat tours & scenic paths. Swamp garden with giant cypress trees offering boat tours plus a butterfly house attraction.

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Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

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South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

Expansive display of living sea animals. Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.

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Gadsdenboro Park

Gadsdenboro Park

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Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Pedestrian pier with panoramic views. A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

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Washington Square

Washington Square

Green space with oaks & an obelisk. Urban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument.

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Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

Popular park with walkways & fountains. Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.

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Fountain at north entrance of Waterfront Park

Fountain at north entrance of Waterfront Park

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Rainbow Row

Rainbow Row

Iconic, pastel-hued Georgian rowhouses. Historic District cluster of 13 pastel-painted Georgian-style rowhouses dating from 1748 to 1845.

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Gahagan Park

Gahagan Park

Sports-focused, outdoor recreation area. Family-friendly park with baseball & football fields, plus a castle-like playground & picnic tables.

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White Point Garden

White Point Garden

Waterside park with wartime monuments. This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.

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Hutchinson Square

Hutchinson Square

City-center park with regular events. Landscaped square in the heart of downtown, the site of frequent community gatherings & festivals.

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World's Largest Sweet Tea

World's Largest Sweet Tea

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Birthplace of Sweet Tea Mural

Birthplace of Sweet Tea Mural

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Charleston Fun Park

Charleston Fun Park

Indoor/outdoor kid-friendly attractions. Indoor/outdoor center with paintball, a climbing wall, go-karts, mini-golf, a jump house & arcade.

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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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Fort Sumter National Monument

Fort Sumter National Monument

Sea fort with a pivotal Civil War role. Accessed by boat, this fort with ruins, gun emplacements & a museum saw the Civil War’s first shots.

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Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Towering lighthouse at Fort Moultrie. This towering lighthouse is part of the Fort Moultrie unit of Fort Sumter National Monument.

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