Current things to check out

Lots of farmer's markets open now with great fresh, local foods and crafts. Here is a listing of some of them:
Charleston Farmers Market, Marion Square downtown Charleston, 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays
Daniel Island Farmers Market, Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, 3 to 7 PM on Thursdays, http://www.danielislandfarmersmarket.com/
Market at Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, John Island, 9AM to 6 PM daily, http://www.rosebankfarms.com/
Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market, Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd, 3:30 PM to dusk on Tuesdays, http://www.townofmountpleasant.com/
North Charleston Farmers Market, Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place E., noon to 7 PM on Thursdays, http://www.northcharleston.org/
Summerville Farmers Market, 218 S. Main Street, 8AM to 1PM on Saturdays

Some other great low cost or free activities to check out:

Friday:

Lowcountry Cherokee and Native American Art Showcase, free admission, 9 AM to 5PM, Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston
Piccolo Beach Music Bash, free and for all ages, U.S. Custom House on the corner of Concord and Market streets downtown, 7 - 11PM. This features beach and Lowcountry-themed entertainment by a variety of local musicians.
Moonlight Mixer, dance on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, $10 admission, 7-11PM, June 4 and June 25. Best to purchase tickets in advance, http://www.ccprc.com/
Chopsticks, free, all ages, Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., 3-5PM Fridays. Light classical music and favorite children's songs.

Saturday:

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, $5 admission, 8:30-noon, preregistration encouraged but walk-ins welcome (every Saturday and Wednesday)

Art Discovery Walking Tours, $20, Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, 10:30 on Saturdays. 90-minute walking tour of historic sights, http://www.charlestonwalks.com/

Arts & Crafts Shows, Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar Street, Summerville, free admission, 11
AM to 4 PM on first Saturday of each month through October. Merchandise from 30-50 vendors as well as food and music. 871-1113

Okay, now there is no reason to sit home and be bored this weekend!