Family-Friendly Things To Do

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 1 - November 5, 2022 - 2022 Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at McLeod Farms. This year, the Corn Maze is themed 'Shipwrecked' with pirates, mermaids and more. Cost is $10 for ages 10 and up, $8 for ages 3 - 9 years old and free for children 2 years old and under. Address: 29247 Hwy 151, McBee, SC 29501

October 8, 2022 (Sat) - Screen on the Green. Free event. Grab a blanket or chair to watch a free outdoor movie: Halloween Town at dusk at Burry Park. Address: 131 Cargill Way, Hartsville, SC 29550

October 28, 2022 (Fri) - Scare on the Square from 4:30PM - 6:30PM at the Public Square in Darlington. Free event. Employees of area businesses will be handing out treats to costumed children, and some will be dressed in costumes themselves. Those participating will have a pumpkin on the door, most on the Public Square and one block out on Exchange, Pearl, and South Main Streets. Address for GPS: 1 Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532

MAJOR EVENTS WITHIN AN HOUR or SO DRIVE
October 29, 2022 (Sat) - BOOtanical at Moore Farms Botanical Garden in Lake City from 2PM - 5PM. This is a ticketed event. $5 per child from ages 1 year - 12 years old and $10 per ticket for ages 13 years old and up (plus ticketing fees). Get the whole family together and put on your best costumes for an enchanted Halloween afternoon at Moore Farms Botanical Garden. Trick-or-treating through the garden, with fall themed games, crafts, and even carnivorous plants. Experience the bewitchingly beautiful garden like never before, while the little ones enjoy a BOOtastic time. Address: 100 New Zion Rd., Lake City, SC 29560


November 5, 2022 (Sat) - SC Pecan Music & Food Festival in downtown Florence from 10AM - 7PM. Free event full day of live entertainment across nine stages, free kids fun zone, classic car and truck show, arts demonstrations and chalk art contest, over 250 vendors, pecan pub experience, Run Like a Nut, Bike Like a Nut, and of course, pecans! Address for GPS: 180 N Irby St., Florence, SC 29501

Edventure Hartsville

146 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
A satellite location of the one in Columbia, this smaller Edventure in Hartsville has about 7 different stations themed with local Hartsville companies. For instance, the ambulance has the Carolina Pines Hospital logo and the bank has an SPC logo. Although missing "Eddie", this location is still great for smaller kids. See pictures taken by HartsvilleMom.com below. Our most favorite thing is the carousel in the back that runs at the top of every hour! They also have weekly events for the little ones like story time and Toddler Takeover!

The Play Zone

125 N. 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
Located in downtown Hartsville, The Play Zone has Open Play dates! When the weather gets too cold or too hot, it's difficult to bring the kids to the park to play. Here at The Play Zone, the playground is inside! With slides, a ball pit, large play loft and many toys for the little ones, this place has it all! 
On top of Open Play dates, The Play Zone also has classes for Bouncing Babies (ages 0 - 3) and Teeter Toddlers (ages 2 - 5). You pay by the class. There is never a membership fee. A bonus is they also host Parents' Night Out from 6pm - 9pm about twice a month! Check out their latest calendar from their facebook or call (843) 332-7513.


If you also need a place to host a birthday party, The Play Zone also hosts birthday parties on the weekends! With an indoor space, tables, chairs and a safe indoor play area for the kids, this place will ensure your party will not get rained on! To see all of their birthday packages, go to: https://www.theplayzonehartsville.com/parties.

To see more pictures and a thorough review of The Play Zone, click here.

Hartsville Memorial Library

147 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Story time for children at the Hartsville Memorial Library is every Tuesday at 10AM (may remain online during the pandemic). Always Free! Sometimes they also host free craft events that moms can enjoy as well! In addition to the Tuesday story time at 10AM, there is also a Monday story time for babies at 11AM.

 

Sonic Drive-In's Playground

328 N 5th St, Hartsville, SC 29550

The Sonic Drive-In in Hartsville has a large playground and play area! If you're looking for a place to eat and the kids can't sit still, this is a great option. There are plenty of parking spots on the side next to the playground. 

YEAR ROUND

YMCA & Nursery in Hartsville

111 E Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

With an indoor pool, nursery, raquet ball courts, basketball courts, fun classes and a lot of work out equipment, it's the biggest gym in Hartsville and it's family-friendly! Best of all, it's located in downtown so you can take a walk around after your workout to see what's new in the area. To use their nursery, register your child at the front desk. They allows you nursery care during your workouts at YMCA. They also have summer camps and after school care.

Black Creek Arts Council

116 W. College Ave., Hartsville, SC 29551

Get creative and take art classes at the Black Creek Arts Council in Hartsville, SC. There are classes available for both adults and kids! From social painting, pottery to photography and film-making, go on their website to see upcoming events.


McLeod Farms & Museum

29247 SC Hwy 151, McBee, South Carolina

They have special events on their farm throughout the year and also has a storefront that you can visit and buy fresh produce and desserts from! 

Even though this is really located at McBee, it's really close to Hartsville. You can go to their storefront to buy some local farmed goods as gifts year-round! They have alls sorts of pies, tasty bread, country ham and a lot of fresh cooked desserts near the ice cream section. They also have a corn maze for the public in the fall! I also recommend visiting the free museum next door. Just remember to sign your name as a courtesy so they know who came through the doors. Click here to see more pictures of the McLeod Farms and Museum. 


Hartsville Museum

222 N. Fifth St., Hartsville, SC 29550
Free year round! This is a great place to bring the kids and visitors. The museum is well taken care of and the staff there is very helpful. Free admission Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Learn about the history of Hartsville and visit back often for their seasonal displays like "Simply Christmas" around the holidays.  

Lawton Park & Playground

716 Prestwood Dr, Hartsville, SC 29550
This is the most impressive park with the best playground equipment in Hartsville and great for small children! Lawton Park overlooks a wonderful lake and sometimes you'll find geese and ducks. There are plenty of benches to rest and have a snack. 

Pictures of Lawton Park in Hartsville taken by HartsvilleMom.com


Kalmia Gardens

1624 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

This is a very family and dog-friendly public (free) garden. It's really beautiful with wooden chairs and a pretty pond. With well maintained bridges and trails, you'll get a healthy dosage of natural Vitamin D as you enjoy time with nature. It's a great place to take pictures and they have seasonal events throughout the year. You can host special events here for a fair fee. It's a beautiful place to host a wedding ceremony and reception.  Click here to see more pictures of Kalmia Gardens. 

HARTSVILLE in the Summer 

Neptune Island Waterpark (formerly Piratesville Splash Pad)

1109 14th St. Hartsville, SC 29550


In 2018, The Piratesville Splash Pad became a full waterpark as Neptune Island Waterpark.  It's now be a multifunctional water play area designed for children and adults and located in the Byerly Park Recreation Complex in Hartsville. They are only open during the summer months.

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