Happy Spring, Summerville!

We can’t wait for you all to join us tomorrow at Odd Duck Summerville from 10-12!

TOMORROW, March 14th from 10am-12pm come to the Palmetto Parents Family Fun Day at Odd Duck Market Summerville to celebrate the two year anniversary of the Palmetto Parents Summerville newsletter and community! We are so looking forward to meeting many of you and the weather looks like it’s going to be perfect to spend a little time outdoors.

At the event we will have:

Spring doesn’t officially begin for another week, but the beautiful azaleas around town are already telling us it’s here. The few weeks each year when the azaleas—and so many other flowers and trees—are in full bloom is one of my favorite times in Summerville. I could do without the layer of yellow pollen covering the van, but the cheerful energy the flowers bring to town more than makes up for it.

This year, Summerville YMCA is hosting the Shamrock Shuffle tomorrow morning, and registration is still open. But if you’re looking for other ways to celebrate (that don’t include running), take a look at our Charleston newsletter, where we’ve rounded up some events happening in nearby areas along with a few ideas for celebrating at home.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, the Summers Corner Spring Farmers Market series is about to begin. The community will host four markets this spring, giving families several chances to shop local, enjoy great food, and spend time outdoors together.

The first market takes place this Sunday, March 15, from 12–3pm, and the theme is perfect for the season. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, guests are encouraged to wear their green and enjoy an afternoon full of local shopping, fresh food, and community fun.

This weekend’s market features an impressive 51 local vendors, offering everything from fresh produce, eggs, and honey to handmade goods, jewelry, and artisan products. If you come hungry, you’re in luck—seven local food vendors will be on-site serving lunch, coffee, and sweet treats.

Beyond the shopping and food, the event will also include free family activities like yard games, face painting, inflatable axe throwing, and a festive photo opportunity provided by Lowcountry Party People. Be sure to stop by the Lennar at Summers Corner booth as well for giveaways and a chance to win a “Pot of Gold” gift basket.

The markets will be held at 1635 Beech Hill Road (in front of Rollings Middle School).

Additional spring market dates include:

Each market runs 12–3pm, making it an easy and relaxed weekend outing for families.

To see the full list of vendors, visit summerscorner.com/farmers-markets.

If you’re looking for a way to get active while connecting with other local moms, FIT4MOM Summerville is a wonderful place to start. FIT4MOM offers stroller-friendly fitness classes designed specifically for moms, creating a supportive space where you can work out, bring your little ones along, and build friendships with other parents in the community.

A great way to get a feel for the group is by joining one of their free mom walks. The next one is happening March 19 at 3:30pm in Azalea Park, and it’s a relaxed opportunity to meet other moms and enjoy time outdoors together.

Even better, their Spring Open House is coming up March 23–28, and it includes a full week of FREE classes. During that week you can try Stroller Strides classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am Gahagan Park, each followed by fun activities for the kids. On Monday, Auntie Leslie will host story time, on Wednesday Palmetto Parents (us 🤗) will lead a kids’ activity, and on Friday Abstract Adventures will guide a craft. And on Saturday there is a special 9:30am workout and dads and caregivers are also welcome to join. Heart Beatz will lead a movement class immediately afterwards for the kids!

It’s the perfect chance to see what FIT4MOM is all about. Plus, right now they’re offering a Spring Sale with 50% off all class packs and the first month of membership (code: SPRING50), making it an incredible time to join.

Sign up for classes and secure your spot for the free open house days here: https://fit4mom.com/location/summerville

The Summerville Museum and Research Center has another great Kids Club event coming up this Saturday at 10:30am! For kids who are 6 years old and older, they can come and learn about the basics of genealogy, craft family tree art to take home, and eat a yummy snack! There’s a $5 registration fee and you can reserve your spot by emailing [email protected].

For anyone who loved Cuppa Manna at 100 South Main Street in downtown Summerville, the space has a new chapter. New owners David and Amy Boersma have taken over and rebranded the café as StillWild Coffee Co. Since the transition, my husband and I have already been impressed with the quality of the coffee, and after spending time there this week, we’re even bigger fans.

The shop recently closed for a couple of weeks for a full remodel and officially reopened with a grand opening on Wednesday. I’m actually writing this newsletter from the new space right now, and I’m thoroughly impressed. Even with plenty of customers coming in, the café is well staffed, so there hasn’t been much of a wait. The team is incredibly friendly and genuinely excited to welcome people back in.

The redesigned interior is beautiful, featuring calming shades of green throughout the space. It’s clear the layout was thoughtfully planned—there are cozy spots for working, tables for meeting friends, and corners perfect for enjoying a quiet moment alone. While I’ve been here, I’ve seen people doing all three. It’s quickly becoming one of those places where you can comfortably spend some time.

The menu includes coffee made with in-house roasted beans along with a scratch-made food menu. Beyond classic espresso drinks, they also serve smoothies, boba and milk teas, and even a unique dirty root beer cold foam float. You’ll find baked goods from local bakeries, plus breakfast options like sandwiches and yogurt parfaits, and lunch items including an artisan grilled cheese, turkey apple melt, and a curry chicken salad wrap.

If you’ve been meaning to check it out, this is a great week to stop by and show them some love after reopening.

Also, a quick personal note: their new merch is adorable. I have an unexplainable love for sloths, so I was thrilled to see that sloths are featured in some of their new branding. Naturally… I had to get one.

If you’d like to learn more about their story and the vision behind the rebrand, you can read about it here:
https://stillwild.com/pages/about-us

Spring in Summerville is a little bit magical, but it’s also a little bit fleeting.

If you’ve lived here long enough, you know how it goes. One day the air feels perfect, the azaleas are blooming, and the kids can run outside without jackets or complaints about the heat. Then suddenly… it’s May, and we’re all anticipated lots of sweat if we’re going to go outside. Spring here is short and it tips into hot faster than you expect.

Right now is that sweet spot, the window where it’s warm enough to be outside comfortably, but not so hot that you have to plan your entire day around the heat. And the best part? We’ve got more daylight again, which means a little extra time in the evenings to enjoy it.

The good news is you don’t have to do anything special to take advantage of this season. It doesn’t have to be a big outing or a perfectly planned family activity.

Just be in it.

Eat dinner on the porch. Walk to the park after school. Let the kids ride bikes around the neighborhood while the sun is still up. Sit outside with your coffee in the morning. Stop by the playground for twenty minutes instead of going straight home.

These small moments are the ones that make this season feel so good.

Because before long, the Summerville heat will settle in and we’ll all be searching for shade, splash pads, and air conditioning again.

But for now, the weather is just right. And sometimes the best way to enjoy it is simply to step outside and stay a while. So prioritize outside time with your family for these few weeks while the weather is perfection!

Love,

Courtney, Daniel, and the Berk Boys

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