The hunt is on – for local fossils. cockycarguy wrestle While the kids search for fossils, inspect the collections of local fossil experts and learn what the bones can tell us about the animals that lived here long ago. Enjoy interacting with author Andrea Weathers, and illustrator, Bob Thames, of Hermy the Hermit Crab Goes Shrimping. Both will be on hand to sign copies of this exciting new story which will delight and educate young readers as Hermy navigates the net to the deck of a local shrimp boat while viewing the Charleston harbor. For more information, call (843) 577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
Isles of Palms Front Beach Haunted, Movie Event – Charleston, S.C.
On Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:30PM on the Beach at 1118 Ocean Boulevard or directly behind the Front Beach public restrooms, the Isle of Palms Recreation Department will present a Ghostly Tide Movie, featuring the PG rated animated movie “Monster Houseâ€. Participants may bring lawn chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments out to the beach. Parking is available in the City’s municipal parking lots. This is a free event.
Isle Of Palms Recreation Department
843-886-8294
www.iop.net
The 20th Annual Town of Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day Festival – Charleston, S.C.
The 20th Annual Town of Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Park West Recreation Complex in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Since this festival is FOR kids, it is packed with a long list of exciting activities for the young ones.
Climbing wall, inflatables, sports games, face painting, entertainers, petting zoo and pony rides. Special performances will be given by local dance and gymnastics academies, fencing and karate schools and cheerleading squads. Also, unicyclist and juggler Mark Lippard, King of Kazoo Rick Hubbard, Magician Ken Carrington will perform, and there will be a special appearance by Roarks Reptiles.
Park West Recreation Complex, Mt. Pleasant
843-849-2061
http://www.townofmountpleasant.com
A Day in the Life of a Plantation – Charleston, S.C.
Want to try your hand at pounding rice? What about learning the traditional dancing styles popular during the 18th century? How about putting together a barrel sturdy enough to hold 500 pounds of rice? Bring a friend or the entire family to Drayton Hall to experience these activities and more during the interactive program. You’ll feel as though you have stepped back in time and are living and working on a Lowcountry plantation.
Special Saturday Program on October 13 – A Day in the Life of a Plantation at Drayton Hall, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Included with regular admission. For reservations, contact Natalie Titcomb by phone, 843.769.2638, or by email, Natalie_titcomb@draytonhall.org.
Open House at the Whitney – Marineland, Florida
Find out the latest in local marine research at this open house on Saturday, Sep. 29, 2007held at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free event includes tours, exhibits, special speakers, children’s interactive activities, food vendors and more!
Directions: 15 miles south of St. Augusitne on A1A in Marineland.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Whitney Laboratory – Marineland
9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard
Marineland, FL
904.461.4004