Things To Do
Cheap and Free Kids’ Activities in Myrtle Beach

The Apache Pier is a fun spot for kids and adults and a cheap way to spend the day. The pier is open for sightseeing and fishing year-round, and also features an arcade and seasonal restaurant. Walking on the pier costs $2 per person ($3 during live entertainment). Kids aged 10 and under are always free. This is also a popular place to fish. Rates start at $10.50 per person, but fishing rod rentals and bait cost extra. The pier offers discounted fishing rates for kids aged 10 and under.

This museum is located near the Springmaid Pier and offers free admission every day (donations are encouraged). Facilities here include 11 exhibits, a resource library, and The Art Studio, a classroom space reserved for workshops for children, families, and adults. The museum hosts Community Family Days which are free for anyone to attend. These cultural celebrations offer food, music, and dancing, plus crafts and market vendors.

Broadway at the Beach is one of the area’s top attractions and a great place to find cheap family fun in Myrtle Beach. This district offers specialty shops, dining, and family-friendly entertainment. If you have young children, take a break at the free playground. Kids who want more action love the amusement rides at the Pavilion Fun Park; individual tickets start at $2.25 each. The Dino Park is a fun indoor activity for kids and features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, fossil sand pits, a ball pit, and themed crafts. Admission is $10 for children and $15 for parents.

Brookgreen Gardens offers several kid-friendly attractions that are included with general admission. The Nature and Sensory Trail is an engaging way to learn about the wonders of the wild. Younger visitors also love the Enchanted Storybook Forest, which features playhouses inspired by classic stories and nursery rhymes. The Lowcountry Zoo is another huge draw for families looking for cheap entertainment. This small, walkable zoo is home to native wildlife and farm animals, including ducks, alligators, foxes, river otters, deer, and more. The cost to get into Brookgreen Gardens is $22 for adults, $12 for children aged 4 to 12, and kids aged 3 and under are free.

This entertainment center offers plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach for under $15. Game selection varies by venue. The Market Common location features bowling, billiards, shuffleboard, cornhole, ping-pong, darts, and indoor mini golf. Most activities are charged by the hour and range from $8.10 to $15 per person. Each 810 bowling alley offers complimentary board games, too.

This classic-style gamer haven on the Boardwalk is one of the best spots for cheap family fun in Myrtle Beach. The place is packed with games of all kinds, from the classics to the latest tech. Whether you like skill games, Skee-Ball, or racing simulators, you’ll have no trouble keeping busy and having fun. Kids love redeeming their tickets for cool prizes. Play all day or stick to your budget and choose a few favorites. Either way, this air-conditioned arcade is a welcome break from the summer heat.

Admission to this amusement park is always free, and individual rides start at $4 each. Select a few and pay with tickets rather than purchasing an all-day pass to stick to your budget and still have fun. The 35 options include rides for kids, families, and thrill-seekers. There’s something for everyone at this downtown Myrtle Beach attraction.

The state park offers many free kid-friendly activities to enjoy while in Myrtle Beach. Admission to the park costs $4 for kids aged 6 to 15, $8 for teens aged 15 and up, and ages 5 and younger get in free. Most programs and events here are included with admission, so you can spend the entire day hiking, exploring, and attending events for cheap. The ranger-led activities teach kids and adults about sea turtles, sharks, plant foliage, and more. Check out the weekly schedule to find out more.

The SkyWheel has been an icon in Myrtle Beach since it opened, and to this day it is one of the area’s best attractions. Children love seeing the sights of downtown from a bird’s-eye view. Tickets for kids aged 3 to 11 are $14.99 each and adult flights cost $18.99 each. In the evenings, the SkyWheel lights up the beach with a free light show that’s fun to watch, especially when it is a gender reveal!