Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

We hope you enjoy the extra time with family this weekend— for many of you the last weekend before school wraps up!

We have a lot of new readers with us, so in this week’s Palmetto Piece (at the end) we included the Palmetto Parent Spring Family Bingo Board again! We have another month left of spring and our winners will get a $25 gift card to Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard and a Palmetto Parents shirt and hat.

If you’d like a meaningful way to remember those we’ve lost in the military, join the Summerville community for a Memorial Day gathering on Monday, May 26, from 2:30–3:30pm in Hutchinson Square, featuring prayer, poetry, music, and a one-minute moment of silent reflection at 3pm. The event will also feature the 2025 Tribute Memorial Wall of the Fallen—if you’d like a loved one to be included or more details about the event, click here.

Looking for something totally different (and totally fun) to do with your older kids or teens? Lumber Jill’s Axe Throwing in Summerville is a high-energy, family-friendly spot that’s more than just axes—it’s an experience!

They were recently named Charleston’s Best Indoor Experience by the Charleston City Paper, and it’s easy to see why. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a staff that's great at coaching beginners, it's the perfect place to try something new—whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a unique family outing, or just looking for a fun Friday night.

🎯 Family Fun Friday Nights Every Friday night, Lumber Jill’s turns up the fun with Family Night Specials! Kids 10 and up are welcome to throw with a parent or guardian, and the vibe is all about relaxed, screen-free fun. They offer games, music, and a little friendly competition that everyone can get into.

📣 Bonus Deal: Pick up a copy of the Charleston City Paper to find a $5 off coupon for a 90-minute throw session—a great way to try it out without breaking the budget.

📍Location: 10597 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
🕒 Hours: Monday–Thursday: 5–9pm, Friday: 5–10pm, Saturday: 12–10pm, and Sunday: 12–6pm

Our favorite art classes just got even better! Jaguar Smith, art teacher and owner of Abstract Adventures, has now purchased her own art studio. This means more classes for more ages! She now offers baby sensory art classes, parent & me classes (ages 1-5), and art exploration classes (ages 6-12). This week she will have soft opening hours where you can drop by to see the studio, meet her, and try out some crafts!

Her new studio is located at 1319 College Park Rd. Unit C in Summerville. Classes start the week of June 2nd and will have discounted grand opening prices! See her Instagram or website for more details about classes, class schedules, and registration.

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If last week’s “Down on the Farm Fridays” at West Farm event looked interesting to you, nows your chance to take your family over the weekend to celebrate the Sunflower Festival at West Farm! The Sunflower Festival will be a full day of outdoor fun for the whole family. Head out to the farm for exciting activities, creativity, and plenty of space to play.

Start your day by exploring the vibrant U-pick flower fields—a picture-perfect way to kick off the fun. Kids can bounce to their heart’s content on the pumpkin jump pad, swing high on the big kid swingset (don’t miss the epic pipe swing!), and challenge themselves in the winding tire maze.

There’s more hands-on fun waiting with craft stations, pony rides (Friday and Sunday), and face painting to spark their imaginations. Whether you’re there for the fresh air, the animals, or just to let the kids burn off some energy, this is the place to be.

🎶 Bonus! Live Music on Saturday
Make it a full afternoon and stick around for live music from Boonie Bevins & Carolina Drive, performing on Saturday, May 24th from 3–7pm. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the sounds of summer as you relax after a fun-filled day.

📍 Location: West Farm Corn Maze | 1542 Cooper Store Rd., Moncks Corner
🕒 Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10am-8pm (Down on the Farm event on Friday, 9am-1pm)

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

There’s a special kind of restaurant where you walk in as customers and leave feeling like family. Sirinna’s Thai Kitchen in Summerville is exactly that kind of place. Tucked just off of Old Trolley Rd., this hidden gem is serving up incredible Thai food with a whole lot of love—and a story that’s just as flavorful as the food.

This family-owned restaurant is run by a husband and wife duo: he’s a proud U.S. military combat veteran 🇺🇸, and she’s originally from Thailand 🇹🇭, bringing authentic recipes and warm hospitality to every table. What started as a pop-up tent in Goose Creek in 2021, grew into a food trailer, and eventually blossomed into their first sit-down restaurant in 2023. Just over a year later, they proudly earned the title of Best Thai Restaurant in 2024.

When we visited recently, we had an experience that reminded us why small, family-owned spots like this matter so much. The staff—especially our server—went above and beyond to make our family feel welcome. Without us asking, she brought out our kids’ food first, made sure our baby had extra water in his cup, and was just genuinely sweet to them the entire time. Those little things made a big impact.

The food? Fantastic. The boys devoured their fried mac and cheese balls (we may have snuck a few bites—no regrets 😄). And as someone who needs gluten-free options, I love how many different dishes they’re able to customize safely and deliciously. It's rare to find a place that blends authentic flavor, dietary flexibility, and top-notch hospitality so effortlessly. And like so many other Summerville families, we’ll be spreading the word—because food this good, and people this kind, deserve to be known.

🥟 Full Menu Here (Plus $15 lunch deals with an appetizer, entree, and drink)
📍 Location: 1201 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville
🕒 Hours: Monday & Tuesday 4pm-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-9pm

With a little under a month left in the calendar for spring, we wanted to remind you of the Palmetto Parents Spring Family Fun Bingo!

If you’re new here, here are the rules:

Choose which activities from the board your family wants to do to complete a “bingo” (across, down, diagonal). Take pictures when your family completes each activity. When you’ve finished your four activities, post the pictures to our free Palmetto Parents Community on GroupMe OR email your evidence to [email protected]!

The first family to complete four in a row wins! This time the winner will receive a $25 gift card to Rita’s Italian Ice and a Palmetto Parents hat and shirt of your choosing.

Love,

The Berks 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦