Events

May 2022 Events

We're thrilled to report that after such an “event-ful” April, the festivals continue into May! There’s the 39th Annual North Charleston Arts Fest (4th-8th), 51st Annual Charleston Greek Festival (6th-8th), McClellanville’s 44th Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet (7th), Mead-ival Festival (21st), 11th Annual Charleston Food Truck Festival (21st-22nd), Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival (both 27th - June 12th). There’s also a great array of events for everyone and many local farmers markets to check out. Plus, it’s Asian American Month and we have some holidays to celebrate, including May Day (1st), Eid al-Fitr (1st-2nd), Cinco de ...

This may be the most “event-full” month we’ve ever come across in the Charleston area! There are at least 17 - Yes, 17! - festivals, three major sporting events and a myriad of events and activities catering to all interests, not to mention the return of most of our seasonal farmers markets. The festivals on our radar include: 75th Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens (through the 9th), Flowertown Festival (1st - 3rd), Artcelium Fest (3rd), (8th - 9th), Lowcountry Strawberry Festival (8th - 16th*), Founders Day Festival (9th), Lowcountry Cajun Festival (9th), Gospel Fest 2022 (17th), Charleston Cocktail Week (18th - 24th), Sundown Festival (20th), Charleston Jazz Festival (21st - 24th),...

March 2022 Events 

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It’s March - Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage Month - and spring is in the Charleston air! Mardi Gras wraps up on the 1st and don't forget about March Madness and Daylight Savings Time (begins on the 13th when clocks spring forward). We have two very long-standing annual events taking place in Charleston this month: the 75th Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens hosted by the Historic Charleston Foundation (3/16-4/9) and the Garden Club of Charleston’s 86th Annual House & Garden Tour (3/24-3/26). Two other popular events this month are the Charleston Wine + Food Festival (3/2-6) and the Charleston Bluegrass F...

February has arrived and we have so much going on this month in the Charleston area and in general!  It’s Black History Month, Chinese New Years is being celebrated on the 1st and it will be the Year of the Tiger, Groundhog Day follows on the 2nd, Valentine's Day is on the 14th, the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition (SEWE) runs from the 17th to the 21st, Presidents’ Day is observed on the 21st this year, the Charleston Comedy Festival returns this year from the 23rd to the 26th, and Mardi Gras continues through the month culminating on March 1st. We have oyster roasts, including the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall in Mount Pleasant on the 6th, and a full mix of indoo...

January 2022 Events 

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Welcome in your 2022 new year with one or any number of exciting events happening this month! There are polar plunges, Charleston Restaurant Week (begins the 13th), Charleston Winter Wine Festival (29th), live concerts and much more this month. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the 17th and there will be several events commemorating him. Plus, you can create your own fun celebrating any of the month’s unique and wacky national holidays such as National Bird Day (5th), Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day (11th), Appreciate a Dragon Day (16th), Winnie the Pooh Day (18th), Penguin Awareness Day (20th), and Global B...

December 2021 Events

’Tis the season of celebrations! This month, Chanukah ends on the 6th, Christmas is on the 25th, Kwanzaa begins on the 26th and New Year’s Eve rings out the year on the 31st. To help us partake, many Charleston-area municipalities and others are hosting holiday events such as concerts and performances, holiday markets, parades and tree lightings. Plus, we’re in the midst of oyster roast season! We’ve listed many weekly and individual events below and provided links so you can find out more. Take a look at what’s listed, have fun, and stay safe!  And be sure to make use of the downtown parking voucher when you’re doing your holiday shopping in town. 

November is going to be a busy month! Several local area municipalities have elections on the 2nd, clocks turn back an hour when Daylight saving time ends on the 7th, Veterans Day is on the 11th (although the parade in downtown Charleston will be on the 6th) and Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the 25th this year. The Charleston area also has a few annual fairs and festivals happening this month, like the 8th Annual Charleston Beer Week (1st-7th), the 2021 Coastal Carolina Fair (1st-7th), the 2021 Blues Festival (20th) and more!

There’s also a variety of sports, entertainment and other special events taking place as well as the continuation of several area farmers markets. Run...

Wow, there is so much going on in the Charleston area this month! There’s truly something for everyone! Several fairs, festivals and holiday events are planned, including the MOJA Arts Festival (1st-10th), the Goose Creek Fall Festival (2nd), Summerville’s Flowertown Festival and the Charleston Greek Festival (both 8th-10th), the Columbus Day long weekend (9th-11th), Charleston’s Latin American Festival (10th), Mount Pleasant’s Children’s Day Festival (17th), Folly Beach’s FollyPalooza (20th), the Coastal Carolina Fair (28th - November 7th) and Halloween (31st). Plus, if you love beer, Oktoberfest continues on from September into early this month AND Charleston Beer Week runs from...

It’s September and with that comes the Labor Day long weekend (4th-6th) and cooling temperatures. We also have some great events to look forward to, including the Lowcountry Jazz Festival (3rd-5th), Charleston Restaurant Week (9th-19th), the Summerville Sweet Tea Festival (18th), the 44th Annual Cooper River Run (25th), the new High Tide Music Festival (25th) and the 8th Annual Summerville Italian Festival (26th). Plus, our area farmers markets still have lots of offerings. We’ve listed several weekly and individual events below and provided links so you can find out more. Let’s have some fun!

Weekly events throughout September:

Tuesdays: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Moultrie Middle...

Summer is speeding by and area schools resume mid-month. Fortunately, there are plenty of activities, events and entertainment on offer throughout August in the Lowcountry, with many listed below.  Annual events taking place include the remaining days of the 2021 Festival of Houses & Gardens which wraps up on the 17th, National Night Out - when community members have the opportunity to meet local law enforcement - on the 3rd, and South Carolina's Sales Tax Free Weekend from the 6th through the 8th.  If you're looking for fun themes to celebrate, it's National Watermelon Day on the 3rd, National S'mores Day on the 10th, National Mosquito Day on the 20th and Toasted Marshmallow Day on the...

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer (7/3 to 8/11), the hottest and steamiest part of summer and named for when Sirius, the Dog Star, typically rises at the same time as the Sun. July is also recognized as National Ice Cream Month, National Park and Recreation Month, National Picnic Month and National Watermelon Month. Of course, the big holiday this month is Independence Day on the 4th, with celebrations planned across the Lowcountry and the return of fireworks displays for most (not all) local municipalities. Plus, the 65th Annual Beaufort Water Festival runs for 10 days starting on the 16th and the 17th Annual Sweetgrass Festival will be held on the 24th in Mount Pleasant. The 2020 Summ...

Welcome to June, the month of graduations, the start of summer vacation (and the Atlantic hurricane season) and the return of summer camps! Holidays this month include National Trails Day (5th), Flag Day (14th), Juneteenth (19th) and Fathers Day (20th). The Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year - is also on the 20th!  You can now enjoy fresh local produce from a farmers market almost every day of the week. Plus, with the reopening of several cultural venues, the Charleston area has a few noteworthy festivals to look forward to this month, including the 1st Annual Park Circle Pride event (1st - 6th), the return of Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival (both through th...

Hello and welcome to the beautiful month of May, which is Military Appreciation Month!  Time to head outside and enjoy the mild spring weather before the heat of summer sets in!  This month is brimming with all sorts of events that are perfect for soaking in the sun and enjoying time with friends and family, including the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival and the Spoleto Festival.  The folk tradition of May Day and the Kentucky Derby ring in the month on the first.  If you need a reason to sit back and sip on some lemonade with friends, May 2nd also happens to be National Lemonade Day and World Laughter Day!  Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and African World Heritage Day on May 5th, and be sure to s...

April is here and we are so excited to bring you this month’s spring calendar!  This month is packed with plenty of fun and refreshing indoor and outdoor events, as well as virtual events for those who want to stay in and keep cozy on the couch!  For those who are ready to get out and enjoy this spring weather, check out the area farmers markets sprouting up again, downtown's Festival of Houses and Gardens (through July), Mount Pleasant's Blessing of the Fleet (25th), among many other lively events.  April Fool’s Day may be on the 1st, but it’s no joke that it’s also National Burrito Day!  Celebrate the religious holidays of Passover (through the 4th), Easter Sunday (4th), and Ramadan (...

Spring has sprung and so has the March events calendar, with many diverse indoor and outdoor events and organized activities on offer!  While a number of major annual events have been postponed due to COVID, Mount Pleasant's ArtFest is set for March 13th and the 74th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens has been reimagined and will run from March 11th through August 17th!  Don't forget that clocks "spring forward" on Sunday, March 14th, that St. Patrick's Day is on the 17th, and that March is Women's History Month!  Please be sure to participate safely and to confirm whether an event is still on. Enjoy!

Wednesdays: Holy City Farmers Market, Holy City Brewery, North Charleston
Wednesdays:...

February is here and although it may be a shorter month, that does not mean there is a shortage of events. Groundhog Day is the 2nd, Galentine's Day is the 13th, and do not forget Valentine's Day is the 14th! In the spirit of new things, Ohm radio is offering singing telegrams on Valentine's Day, so why not surprise your loved ones with something extra special this year! Check out all the fun with our February 2021 calendar of events.

2/1-2/7: Taste of Folly, Folly Beach
2/1-3/6: Uptown Girl, Thirty-Four West Theater Co., downtown Charleston
2/2: EXC & FAB Golf Tournament 2021, Municipal Golf Course, James Island
2/3, 2/5, 2/10, 2/12-2/14: Stingrays home hockey games, North Charleston Col...

Wow, what a year 2020 was due to the COVID-19 pandemic! There was some good mixed with the bad but it was definitely a year that we will always remember. We sure are glad to start anew in 2021 and look forward to getting this virus under control! There are several events this month to help bring in the new year so go out and have some fun. Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing. And don't forget that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on the 18th, with a parade and music planned for Marion Square. Here is your January 2021 calendar of events:

Wednesdays & Saturdays: Early Morning Bird Walks, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel
Fridays: Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fri...

What could bring more cheer this year than the holidays? Having just celebrated Thanksgiving and with Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve right around the corner, it is truly a time to be thankful and rejoice. There are many events and activities happening this month from Christmas tree lightings, to classic holiday movies being shown, and even a chance to see Santa! So grab a loved one, or two, and enjoy yourselves, while maintaining your distance from others of course! Here is our December calendar of events:

Wednesdays & Saturdays: Early Morning Bird Walks, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel

12/1: Old Time Summerville Christmas Celebration (Tree Lighting), Hutchinson S...

November is here, as is that extra hour when Daylight Savings Time ends on the 1st.  So be sure to turn those clocks back an hour and enjoy the extra time with your family and friends in the beautiful Charleston weather!  We have two important holidays this month - Veterans Day on the 11th and "Turkey Day" (or Thanksgiving as most know it) on the 26th - not to mention Election Day on the 3rd!  More and more venues are starting to open their doors to allow guests into their facilities while still following CDC guidelines, so get out and enjoy yourselves safely.  Here is our November calendar of events: 

Wednesdays & Saturdays: Early Morning Bird Walks, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Raven...

It’s fall y’all!  October and its outstanding weather are finally upon us, not to mention the start of oyster season, Columbus Day (12th) and Halloween (31st). More live events are planned for the month across the Charleston area, with safety protocols in place for COVID-19.  So be sure to get out and enjoy the fresh air and offerings...safely!  Here’s our October calendar of events:

Tuesdays: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Moultrie Middle School
Wednesdays & Saturdays: Early Morning Bird Walks, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel
Thursdays: North Charleston Farmers Market, Felix C Davis Community Center, Park Circle
Thursdays: Live Under the Oaks Concert Series, Mount Pleasant Towne Cen...