Join us for the 16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Edition! This beloved free community tradition invites families to celebrate Charleston’s parks through nature play, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

Bring your favorite teddy bear and enjoy an afternoon filled with caterpillar-inspired fun, including:

• Bubble Therapy with First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina
• Caterpillar Cottage Corner Mini House Village
• Caterpillar-Themed Dance Course with Heart Beatz Dance Academy
• Charleston Trees Fruit Tree Giveaway
• Disc Golf with Charleston Disc Golf Community
• Field Games presented by Stono Construction
• Interactive Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed Craft Stations
• Kid’s Obstacle Course with MUSC Student Government
• Live Kids Music Performance with John Cusatis
• Mobile museum with Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
• Renewal by Andersen Scavenger Hunt
• Seed Planting Station presented by Yellowstone Landscaping
• The Charleston Museum Bug Scavenger Hunt
• Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics Photo Booth

Food Trucks: Foxes Fried, Hamby Catering and Events, Madrigal’s Tacos and Latin Cuisine, and King of Pops

Don’t miss The Very Hungry Teddy Bear Parade starting at 4:00 PM, where children and families march through the park with their teddy bears in a joyful storybook-style parade celebrating nature, imagination, and community. Meet by the gazebo.

The Teddy Bear Picnic is designed to connect children and families to nature while celebrating the beauty and importance of Charleston’s public green spaces.

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The event and activities are all free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This event is rain or shine so make sure to plan accordingly! 

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