🌴 Almost-Summer in Summerville: Here’s Your Family Weekend Plan

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Happy Friday!

School is winding down and the temperatures are heating up! Summer may be over a month away on the calendar, but it’s already in full swing here in Summerville. We’ll be sharing plenty of ways to stay cool, connect, and make the most of the summer months together as a family.

Last weekend was a rainy one but this weekend should be clear of rain! 🤞🏼 Here’s a few opportunities to get outside this weekend:

• Friday: A reggae band, Mystic Vibrations, will be performing at Sounds on the Square tonight from 7-9pm in Hutchinson Square. This is a free, live music event. There will be food trucks to purchase dinner around the square.

• Saturday: Join the Mom’s Meetup at Bolts & Brews at 4pm to meet new moms and have a chance to win some prizes! This is a casual, speed-friending event just for moms.

• Sunday: The Summer’s Corner Farmers Market is happening from 12-3pm with local vendors, food trucks, and a kid’s zone.

Want to win a five passenger TruCart golf cart? See all the details and enter to win here. The raffle benefits Parents Partnership, a local nonprofit that supports single parents and vulnerable families.

TO DO

Free Bowling For Kids

We know during the hot Summerville summers there’s only so much you can do outside everyday. Cue some of the best news about some cool, screen-free, indoor family fun you can have on the hot or rainy days ahead.

Now until October 31st, kids bowl free at Stars and Strikes! 

Kids between the ages of 2-15 can enjoy up to two free games of bowling each day. Free games are available:

• Mondays & Fridays 12pm-7pm

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12pm-5pm

• Saturdays 10am-12pm

How do you access their free games? Click here to register your children for the Summerville location, which is located at 4570 Ladson Rd. Unless you have your own bowling shoes, kids will still need to rent shoes for $4.99.

If you or their grandparents, older siblings, or other adults would like to bowl with them, they offer a “Kids Bowl Free Family Pass” for a one time payment of $49.95. This allows up to four adults to play two games a day, all summer long.

And if your family’s not into bowling they also offer other activities like laser tag, bumper cars, and arcade games for some family fun. See more about all they offer here.

FROM OUR SPONSOR

Grand Opening at Boba Fusion

Saturday will be hot, and there’s no better way to cool off then with a sweet treat from Boba Fusion at their grand opening! From 10am-8pm Boba Fusion will be celebrating and here’s what you can expect:

• First 50 in-store customers will get a free gift

• Free cake and cookies (while supplies last)

• 10% off your order when you mention Palmetto Parents

In addition, if you’ve been to Boba Fusion you know their light fixtures are a super fun part of the experience. Brenda, their light connoisseur, will be there with her business Lots of Lights offering BOGO deals from 4-8pm.

Boba Fusion sells a wide variety of bubble teas, milk teas, smoothies, frappes, and iced coffees, along with an incredible selection of fresh-baked pastries and premium ice cream treats. They also have gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free options so there truly is something for everyone!

Our family has loved all that we’ve sampled. My frappe with tapioca pearls (featured above) is something I crave multiple times a week. My toddler loves their cookies and we always have our eye on their ice cream waffle nachos.

Boba Fusion is owned and operated by Summerville locals and Palmetto Parents Thera & Jesse. Their store is powered by a passion for the product and the community. You can read more about Boba Fusion and their story here. 

Boba Fusion is located at 1580 Old Trolley Rd. in Summerville. Join this Saturday and enjoy some yummy treats and celebrate this amazing shop!

LOCAL EVENT

Family Time at the Farm

Spring Family Day At Middleton Place

Saturday, May 17th 10am-3pm | Middleton Place

Join an engaging day of history, farming, and fun for all ages! This is a great opportunity for your kids to get free entry to Middleton Place and explore hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations that bring the past and present together.

Event Highlights:
🐑 Border Collie Herding – Watch incredible sheep and duck herding.
🐴 Horse Hoof Trimming – Learn how draft horses are cared for.
🐥 Meet Ducks & Chicks – Get up close with barnyard favorites.
🧀 Cheese Making – See fresh goat cheese in the making.
🚜 Hay Rides – Enjoy scenic tractor-pulled rides.
🌱 Seeds of Heritage – Discover, quiz, and take home seeds.
🎲 Colonial Games – Play historic games like spinning tops.
🎨 Natural Dyeing & Clay Molds – Create colorful fabrics and animal figures.
🧶 Wool Carding – Experience the art of preparing wool.

Admission:
Free for members | Included with General Admission | Kids 14 & under free

Down on the Farm Fridays at West Farm

May 16th & May 23rd 9am-1pm | 1542 Cooper Store Rd. Moncks Corner

Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled morning on the farm! Enjoy beautiful photo ops, interactive play, and plenty of farm charm.

Event Highlights:
🌸 Flower Fields Open – Snap perfect photos and pick your own blooms.
🐷 Barnyard Play – Bounce on the new jump pad, explore the swingset, and conquer the tire maze.
🚜 Hayride & Cow Train – Hop on for a ride around the farm.
🐮 Meet the Animals – Visit your favorite barnyard friends and meet the newest arrivals.
🍦 Eats & Treats – Delicious snacks and treats available for purchase.

Admission: $8 per person, ages 2 & under are free. Get your tickets here.

RESTAURANT

Kings Sushi

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ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI AND HIBACHI. 👀🥳🍣🤤

If we’re not out eating Mexican, you can bet we’re somewhere enjoying sushi. Back in Chicago, one of our favorite date nights was heading to a local spot with an all-you-can-eat sushi deal. We hadn’t found anything like that here—until a few weeks ago. When we heard Kings Sushi in Summerville offered an all-you-can-eat option, we knew we had to check it out.

We had a blast sampling a variety of appetizers, sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, hibachi, and even desserts—all for a fraction of what it would cost ordering à la carte. One thing we really appreciated was how well the portions were designed for an all-you-can-eat experience. The hibachi and some of the other dishes came in smaller servings, leaving plenty of room to try more.

We’ll be honest—it’s not the absolute best food or ambiance you’ll find in the area, but it was tasty, affordable, and a ton of fun. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. We went for a date night, but we’d definitely feel comfortable bringing the kids next time. They have a kid’s menu with nuggets and corn dogs if yours don’t like sushi or hibachi.

If you love sushi and hibachi as much as we do, it’s definitely worth a visit!

King Sushi:
📍 Location: 9970 Dorchester Rd, Unit C, Summerville, SC 29485
🕒 Hours: Daily 11am-10pm, Closed on Wednesdays

PALMETTO PIECE

Letting the Year Go, Gently

I didn’t expect to feel emotional at the end of the school year. It kind of snuck up on me.

Last August feels like yesterday, and yet here we are—my oldest has just wrapped up his very first year of school (preschool, and yes I know I’m being dramatic 🤣). As the “lasts” of the school year are starting to happen this week and next, I find myself lingering, already missing the rhythm of this year. The routines we built, the sweet way he’d talk about his classmates, the teachers who so gently helped him grow—none of it will look exactly the same come August. And that’s hit me harder than I thought it would.

I’m realizing this is one of those quiet parenting milestones you don’t see coming. The kind that doesn’t show up on social media or in baby books, but lands with its own kind of weight. It’s not just his school year ending—it’s a chapter closing. And it caught me off guard.

To make things even more tender, my youngest just turned one. So now, somehow, I’m both celebrating a baby’s first year of life and watching my oldest take big steps away from little-kidhood. It’s beautiful. And it’s a lot.

So if you’re feeling a little sentimental this week too, I just wanted to say—I’m with you. It’s okay to let the year go slowly. To feel a little ache when you fold up the artwork and say goodbye to the teacher who helped shape your child’s world. These transitions matter.

Maybe we don’t need to rush right into summer mode. Maybe we just take a moment, breathe, and let ourselves feel it all—the gratitude, the pride, the twinge of sadness, the deep love.

We’ll gear up for summer soon. But for now, it’s okay to sit in this sweet, soft space between endings and beginnings.

And with that I leave you with a funny video as all you parents out there survive the craziness of the final weeks of school!

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Love,

The Berks 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦