Guests of all ages are invited out to our annual, Scarecrows on the Square!  Stop by any time October 18th until November 1st, 2025 to check out the creativity on display around Hutchinson Square in the heart of Summerville.

Scarecrows are created by Businesses, Civic Groups, Individuals and Schools.  Remember to vote for your favorite Scarecrow! Votes are $1.00 each and will be collected at Guerin’s Pharmacy, Simple Treasures, Cuppa Manna Cafe, and Wine & Tapas Bar. Voting opens October 18th.

Proceeds support JSL of Summerville’s School Supply Fund for Dorchester School Districts 2 and 4. If your school or group is interested in displaying a scarecrow, email scarecrows@jslsummerville.com

The Junior Service League of Summerville’s Ghostwalk event will be taking a break for 2025. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

For questions,, please email ghostwalk@jslsummerville.com.

Grab your Christmas pajamas and join the Junior Service League of Summerville as we host Jolly Old Saint Nicholas for our 6th annual PJs With Santa!

The fun takes place in Hutchinson Square on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Children will have the opportunity to whisper their wishes to Santa while parents capture the moment with their cameras.

Tickets include a visit with Santa, holiday crafts, festive fun and stories with Mrs. Claus. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes as parents capture photos. Hot cocoa, baked goods and face painting will be available for purchase. (Cash encouraged!)

Tickets for children can be pre-purchased online or at the event for $7-a wristband will be provided. Tickets include meet and greet with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus and two crafts! Adults accompanying children DO NOT need a ticket.

Prepackaged baked sale goods and a hot cocoa bar will be available for purchase.

Questions regarding PJs may be sent to pjs@jslsummerville.com.

The Junior Service League of Summerville is pleased to announce the annual Derby Party! This annual event is planned for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 in the Gardens of Historic Linwood Inn.

The proceeds from this highly anticipated event will go to support and fund grants for our partner civic organizations. In 2025-2026, those partners include:

  • Clap Your Hands 
  • Beyond Basics- Lifeskills 
  • Summerville Museum and Research Center 
  • The Timrod Library 
  • Public Works Art Center 
  • Flowertown Players
  • Hearts For Summerville 
  • The Beacons 
  • Expanding the Table 
  • The Boon Project 
  • The ARK of SC
  • Dorchester Paws

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, donating an auction item, or have questions about the event, please reach out to our event chairs at derby@jslsummerville.com.