The Lowcountry offers relatively mild winters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t embrace cozy, family-friendly activities to make the season memorable. Whether you’re looking for adventures around town or warm, indoor experiences, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a complete bucket list to help you and your kids enjoy a magical Charleston winter.
Cozy At-Home Activities
- Build a blanket fort
- Bake warm treats
- DIY Charleston snow globes
- Create a winter art gallery
- Make a hot cocoa bar
- Tell/read stories by candlelight
- Have a family game night
- Do some indoor gardening
- Make a family scrapbook
- Host a pajama party movie marathon
- Cozy up by the fire
- Have an indoor picnic
- Make a memory jar
- Create an indoor obstacle course
- Host a family talent show
- Binge-watch your favorite family shows
- Make S’mores
Indoor Adventure Around Charleston
- Visit the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
- Read and relax at a local library
- Go on a hot cocoa crawl
- Go to the South Carolina Aquarium
- Take a tour of the Charleston Museum
- Burn some energy at Flight Adventure Park
- Watch a show at a local theater
- Go ice skating at Carolina Ice Palace
- Enjoy a warm brunch
- Get lost in a book at a local bookstore
- Go to the movies
- Go bowling
- Check out the North Charleston Fire Museum
- Create pottery
Outdoor Winter Fun
- Take a winter beach walk
- Go on a wildlife tour
- Bundle up and take a carriage ride downtown
- Visit Patriot’s Point
- Visit the Angel Oak
- Visit Cypress Gardens
- Check out the winter Farmers Markets
- Do a DIY scavenger hunt downtown
- Have a winter sunset picnic at The Battery
Whatever your idea of winter fun is, embrace the season, make memories, and enjoy the Lowcountry winter magic! Let us know what you’ll be doing in the comments below!
Looking for more ideas? Don’t forget to check out our Indoor Play Guide!
