Children's Events
There are many children’s events and activities that take place throughout the 9 days of the North Charleston Arts Festival. Details on these fun and exciting events and activities are listed below.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Preschool activities/puppet show
Felix C. Davis Community Ctr. - 4800 Park Circle
9:00AM-NOON · FREE · Pre-register w/ Rec. Dept. at 843-745-1028
Fun outdoor games and activities are planned for young children, followed by a performance of Aesop’s Fables by Red Herring Puppets at 11:00AM. Individuals & groups are welcome.
COMEDY CIRCUS SHOW Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus
Food Court at Northwoods Mall - 2150 Northwoods Blvd.
6:00-7:00PM · FREE
Laugh out loud as Steve Lombardo, a.k.a. Fritz, entertains through juggling, unicycling, balloon sculpting, fire-eating, and other fun circus activities.
SATURDAY, MAY 1
FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT See Performance Schedule
North Charleston Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex
5001 Coliseum Dr.
10:00AM-4:00PM · FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
See performances throughout the day on four separate stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, Arts & Craft Vendors, an outdoor Food Court, and much more!
SUNDAY, MAY 2
FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT See Performance Schedule
North Charleston Performing Arts & Convention Center Complex
5001 Coliseum Drive
2:00-5:00PM · FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
See performances throughout the day on four separate stages. View exhibitions of Judged Fine Art, Photography, Tri-County Youth Art, and SC Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts. Other attractions include the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Show, children’s activities at Creation Stations & Box City, Arts & Craft Vendors, an outdoor Food Court, and much more!
MONDAY, MAY 3
MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING Fouché Sheppard
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elem. – 8600 William Moultrie Dr.
9:15-9:45AM & 10:00-10:30AM · FREE
The public is invited to join Windsor Hill Elementary students for a presentation of multicultural tales told by award-winning storyteller, Fouché Sheppard, a.k.a. A Charleston Charm. (First show for 2nd graders, second show for 5th graders)
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC & STORIES Didgeridoo Down Under
Eagle Nest Elem. – 8640 River Oaks Dr.
11:45AM · FREE
This unique presentation combines music, art, social studies, storytelling, environmental education, and audience participation with empowering messages about literacy, and respect for all cultures and creatures.
KIDS MIXED MEDIA CLASS Arianne King Comer
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science – 6401 Dorchester Rd.
3:00-4:00PM · FREE · Space is limited, to register call 843-740-5854
Through this artist residency class, titled The Art of Science, batik artist, Arianne King Comer, and participating middle school students will explore 7 areas of science. A variety of mixed media techniques will be employed to create a wall hanging for the school that will reflect the science lessons learned. (This is a week-long class, meeting daily through May 7.)
TUESDAY, MAY 4
CHILDREN’S PUPPET SHOW The Princess & the Frog
presented by Curious Moon Puppets
Cooper River Memorial Library - 3503 Rivers Ave.
10:30-11:30AM · FREE
A princess, a frog, a magic wishing well, a prince, and a whole lot of sneezing - all the ingredients for a hilarious take on The Frog Prince are here in this original puppet show. When Princess Jenny’s sneezes turn a prince into a giant frog, it’s up to the audience to help turn him back. If nothing works to solve the problem, the princess may have to kiss the frog - yuck!
KIDS VISUAL ART WORKSHOP Robert Maniscalco
Murray Hill Community Ctr. – 2674 Bonds Ave.
4:00-5:00PM · FREE
Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on visual art workshop led by the City’s 09/10 Artist-in-Residence, Robert Maniscalco. Materials provided.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING Fouché Sheppard
Oakbrook Elementary – 306 Old Fort Dr.
9:00-10:00AM · FREE
The public is invited to join Oakbrook Elementary students for a presentation of multicultural tales told by award-winning storyteller, Fouché Sheppard, a.k.a. A Charleston Charm.
FAMILY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Peter & the Wolf
presented by Chamber Music Charleston
Felix C. Davis Community Ctr. - 4800 Park Circle
10:00-11:00AM · FREE
Sergei Prokofiev’s classical children’s tale comes to life in this festive arrangement for wind quintet. Music will be accompanied by projected illustrations and narration by Michael Smith.
CHILDREN’S PUPPET SHOW Bathtub Pirates
presented by Grey Seal Puppets
Otranto Rd. Regional Library - 2261 Otranto Rd.
10:30-11:30AM · FREE
In the bathtub, surrounded by aquatic toys and a sea of bubbles, a child's imagination can run wild with adventure stories. Follow the antics of Blackbeard and his crew as they commandeer a child’s bathtub to carry out their daring plan. It’s good clean fun for the whole family!
DANCE PERFORMANCE The Kinetyx Dance Ensemble
Dorchester Rd. Regional Library - 6325 Dorchester Rd.
4:00-5:00PM · FREE
Learn math through the choreography of this Active Learning Dance Performance titled Movin’ Into Math. The four Kinetyx dancers will teach lessons on basic math skills such as division, multiplication, fractions, decimals, percents, and more. See how these skills are applied to choreograph dances.
THURSDAY, MAY 6
KIDS VISUAL ART WORKSHOP Robert Maniscalco
Minor Crosby Community Ctr. – 3901 Paramount Dr.
4:00-5:00PM · FREE
Elementary and middle school age students are invited to participate in a hands-on visual art workshop led by the City’s 09/10 Artist-in-Residence, Robert Maniscalco. Materials provided.
AFTER-SCHOOL THEATRE & MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Hunley Park Elem. - 1000 Michigan Ave.
5:00-6:00PM · FREE
Led by instructor Julian Gooding, students in the Hunley Park Elementary After-School Arts Enrichment Program will apply their theatre arts and African drumming training to present a public performance titled The Wise King and the Even Wiser Queen & Other Stories.
SATURDAY, MAY 8
STORYTELLING FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Tim Lowry
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Children’s Section
7620 Rivers Ave.
11:00AM-NOON · FREE
Join Storyteller Tim Lowry as he presents Cooking Up Great Stories, a collection of food stories from around the world told with a cooking show format twist. Watch as Tim slices and dices fruits and veggies to create a most interesting food sculpture.
MULTICULTURAL MUSIC & STORIES Julian Gooding
Cooper River Memorial Library - 3503 Rivers Ave.
1:00-2:00PM · FREE
Julian Gooding takes you on an interactive journey around the world through music, puppetry, and creative play. Children and adults are encouraged to take part in the telling of each original tale.
HIP-HOP FITNESS WORKSHOP ViZion Dynamic Dance Ministries
Sterett Hall Gym - 1530 7th St. (on the former Chas. Naval Base)
3:00-5:00PM · FREE
The latest, high energy dance moves are taught to fun, positive, and inspirational music by the choreographers of ViZion Dynamic Dance Ministries in this Hip-Hop fitness workshop for youth titled Get Up and Move Something. ViZion, based in Atlanta, GA, has worked with such artists as Platinum Souls, Mali Music, and Soulja Boy, and choreographed performances for the Superbowl, Kennedy Center Honors, and several BET specials.
ARTS FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE Performances/Children’s Activities/Fireworks
Riverfront Park – 1001 Everglades Ave. 
Rain Site: Sterett Hall – 1530 7th St.
(both located on the former Chas. Naval Base)
6:00-9:00PM · FREE
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6:00-6:30PM
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Storyteller Miss Mocha will share multicultural stories for all ages
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6:00-7:30PM
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Tri-county school showcase by the Pepperhill Elementary Chorus, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary & Berkeley Center for the Arts
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6:00-8:00PM
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The Poetry Show at The Navy Base Memorial, with performances by DJ G Money and spoken word poets Los the Host, Chyrra, Nef, 25 to Lyfe, Miss Courtney, Pop Shop, Kalaani, and Khalid. Many of these artists have appeared on Comcast C2’s Shop Talk, ETV, Z93 Jamz.
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7:30-8:00PM
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Presentation of Hip-Hop fusion dances by ViZion Dynamic Dance Ministries, 2009 “America’s Best Praise Dance Crew”
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8:00-9:00PM
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The Yonrico Scott Band, featuring Grammy award winning drummer Yonrico Scott, will get the crowd groovin’ with jazz & funk.
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9:00PM
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Fireworks display over the Cooper River by Zambelli Fireworks
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Other attractions include inflatable jump castles and roving entertainment by The Interactive Theater of Jef. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a great ending to this year’s Arts Festival! Food concessions will be available for purchase.