Happy Friday!

There’s plenty of fun happening around town this weekend, and the beautiful weather makes it the perfect time to get out and enjoy it with your family. Tonight kicks things off with the annual Touch-A-Truck event at Gahagan Park, where kids can explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles up close. It’s also opening night for the Nexton Nights series, bringing live music, family activities, and a great community atmosphere.

Keep reading for details about even more events and activities happening around town that your family won’t want to miss this weekend! Wishing you all a great week of fun and connection with your families.

Join us on Saturday, March 14th from 10am-12pm for our Palmetto Parents Family Fun Day at Odd Duck Market Summerville to celebrate the two year anniversary of the Palmetto Parents Summerville newsletter! At the event we will have:

We’d love to have you join us. Please RSVP here.

The Dorchester County Library recently released its programming for the next three months, and we were thrilled while looking through it! There are truly options for every age, from babies to teens.

Do yourself a favor and browse through the entire spring catalog to see which classes might be a great fit for your kids (or even for you!) and be sure to mark them on your calendar. You don’t have to be a Dorchester County resident to take advantage of these free opportunities.

Here are a few of the programs that caught our eye this spring at the two Summerville branches. Check out the program guide to see exact dates, times, and if registration is required for each program.

Ashley River Branch:

Summerville Branch:

Get ready, Charleston RiverDogs single game tickets are officially on sale!  

There’s no better place to spend a day or night than at The Joe, where every game delivers the perfect mix of baseball, family fun, and that unmistakable Charleston charm. Whether you’re cheering from the stands, enjoying ballpark  food favorites, or watching the kids run wild in the outfield play zone, a RiverDogs game is the kind of memory making experience everyone can enjoy.

From themed nights and fireworks shows to between inning entertainment that keeps the whole stadium laughing, every game offers something special. Bring the family, bring your friends, or make it a date night  just don’t miss your chance to be part of the most fun in Minor League Baseball.

Secure your seats now and join us all season long at The Joe.  

Charleston RiverDogs baseball is back, and it’s better than ever.

Join the community this Saturday, March 7th from 3–6pm at Carnes Crossroads (513 Wodin Pl.) for BBQ & Brews, a fun-filled afternoon perfect for the whole family! With warm, sunny weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day to enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, 10+ food trucks, and festive activities. Many guests love to show their spirit by wearing festive St. Patrick’s Day gear, so feel free to join in the fun!

Don’t forget to bring canned goods to support Helping Hands of Goose Creek and of course vote for your favorite BBQ while you’re there. With great food, music, and community spirit, BBQ & Brews is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon with family and friends.

The 2026 Foxtival is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a fun, family-friendly day in the community and best of all, admission is completely free this year. The event will take place at Ashley Ridge High School (9800 Delemar Highway, Summerville) on Saturday, March 7 from 9am-2pm and everyone is invited to come out and support the school’s farm program while enjoying a variety of activities.

One of the highlights of the day will be the indoor vendor market featuring more than 40 craft vendors, giving visitors the chance to shop local and discover handmade goods, gifts, and unique items from talented makers in the area. Families can also enjoy games and activities, making it a great outing for kids and parents alike.

Garden lovers won’t want to miss the plant sale, where you can pick up greenery while supporting the school’s agricultural program. And when you’re ready for a bite to eat, food trucks will be on-site serving up a variety of delicious options.

Foxtival is a wonderful opportunity to meet neighbors and support a local school initiative that benefits students and the community. If you’re looking for a relaxed and engaging way to spend part of your Saturday, Foxtival is a great event to add to your weekend plans.

If you’ve lived in the Lowcountry for even a short time, chances are you’ve heard someone say: “You’ve gotta try Groucho’s.”

Groucho's Deli is a Southern sandwich staple that’s been around since 1941, and the Summerville location is one of those easy, reliable spots when the whole family is hungry. The great thing about the Summerville location is how spacious it is. There is a lot of room, and there are a lot of tables. Great for families with children.

Daniel and I used to go to their Clemson location when we were in school. There’s a lot of nostalgia in these walls.

The menu is packed with classic deli sandwiches, salads, and their famous “dippers” — sandwiches served with a side of their legendary 45 Sauce for dunking. If it’s your first visit, the STP Dipper is the move. It’s a stacked sandwich with turkey, pastrami, and Swiss on soft bread that somehow manages to feel both hearty and simple at the same time.

Kids tend to love the laid-back vibe here. Orders come out quick, the menu is straightforward, and there’s plenty of seating if you’re rolling in with a stroller or a couple hungry toddlers.

A few family favorites to try:

It’s the kind of place where lunch is easy, the sandwiches are consistent, and everyone leaves happy.

Sometimes the best family meals aren’t fancy, they’re the ones where everyone finds something they love and you’re back home before naptime.

Pro tip: Grab extra 45 Sauce.

Hey parents — Daniel here. 👋

Parenting is one of the greatest joys in my life. It’s also one of the hardest things to do well.

Courtney and I have two boys. They’re 4 and almost 2, and it seems like they were both born yesterday. I have no idea how this much time has passed.

Life right now is loud, chaotic, joyful, and a little sleep-deprived.

I’m fortunate to work from home. I work in tech (at beehiiv, the platform that powers this newsletter). I love the work, but working from home with little kids has its moments.

Sometimes that means being on a call with someone important while it sounds like a tiny circus is happening down the hallway.

Last week it meant being in a meeting while my youngest randomly threw up everywhere downstairs (Tuesday mornings, am I right?).

He’s okay… but in the moment I thought he was dying and you’d think I was dying from my reaction.

I get interrupted a lot. I usually love it. I sometimes don’t.

Work matters. It does. But being present with your family matters even more. I know not everyone works from home. So be present with them when you can in the ways you can.

But work will always be there.

Your kids being little will not.

When your child runs up to show you something — a whistle, a rock, a drawing, a story — stop and share the moment with them.

Match their excitement.

Better yet, exceed it.

Those are the moments that matter most.

— Daniel

Love,

Courtney, Daniel, and the Berk Boys

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