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Our event calendar includes fun things to do in Charleston – including Awendaw, Daniel Island, Edisto, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah, McClellanville, Mt Pleasant, North Charleston, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, and St. George.

If you know of an event we're missing, just add it using the form below. Want to find more Charleston events? SCIWAY also maintains a full listing of season schedules for Charleston events like sports, theaters, colleges, and more. Use it to find lectures, performances, gallery showings, game schedules, etc!
DATE EVENT CITY TYPE
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Jun
18
Fish Fry Dinner Fundraiser
Benefits Rural Mission
Charleston
Johns Island
Festival
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Jun
20 - 22
Charleston Carifest
3-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food, symposium
Charleston
Festival
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Jun
20
Shaggin’ on the Square
Street dance with live band, classic car show, art and craft booths
Charleston
Summerville
Festival
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Jun
28
Carolina Day
Commemorates America's first military victory on June 28, 1776
Charleston
Historical
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Jun
29
Isle of Palms Beach Run
10K and 5K beach run or walk
Charleston
Isle of Palms
Sports
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Jul
4
Fight for Air Climb Charleston
Climb 1,144 steps at the North Charleston Coliseum - proceeds benefit the American Lung Association
Charleston
North Charleston
Sports
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Jul
10 - 13
MegaDock Billfishing Tournament
Governor's Cup - 4-day marlin and sailfish tournament - benefit
Learn more about fishing in South Carolina
Charleston
Sports
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Jul
26 - 27
The Screwtape Letters
Theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view - appropriate ages 13+
Charleston
Arts
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Aug
10
Hooked on Life Fishing Tournament
Fish coastal waterways from Edisto Island to Bulls Bay - benefits LifePoint organ and tissue donation services
Charleston
Sports
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Aug
17
Half Rubber Tournament
Beach game played with half rubber ball and thin bat
Charleston
Isle of Palms
Sports
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Aug
24
Race for The ARK
5K benefiting services for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
Charleston
Summerville
Sports
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Aug
24 - 25
Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival
Classes, workshops, djs, and concerts
Learn about South Carolina Shagging
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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Sep
9 - 11
South Carolina International Trade Conference
Networking, education sessions
Charleston
Isle of Palms
Expo
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Sep
21
Conquer Chiari Walk Across America
Raising awareness and funds for Chiari Malformation
Charleston
Moncks Corner
Sports
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Sep
21
Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering
Heavy athletics, dancing, music
Learn more about the history of the Scots-Irish in South Carolina
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
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Sep
26 - 30
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts, traditional food
Charleston
Festival
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Sep
27 - 29
SHE Charleston
Featuring HGTV Star, Vern Yip! SHE is three days of fashion, beauty, cooking, entertaining, crafts, healthy living and shopping
Charleston
North Charleston
Expo
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Sep
27 - 29
Taste of Charleston
Contests, tastings, art walk - benefiting local charities
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
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Sep
28
Aptalis CF Cycle for Life
Choose from two routes, benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Charleston
Meggett
Sports
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Sep
28
Blackwater Ukulele Festival
Workshops, open mic, concert, vendors - benefits Friends of Cypress Gardens
Charleston
Moncks Corner
Festival
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Oct
1 - 6
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food
Charleston
Festival
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Oct
6
Wine, Women & Shoes
Wine tasting, food, exclusive shopping, fashion show - benefit
Charleston
Daniel Island
Gala
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Oct
12
Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk
USATF certified course - benefits the Callen-Lacey Center for Children
Charleston
Goose Creek
Sports
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Oct
19
Komen Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 5K run/walk
Charleston
Daniel Island
Sports
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Oct
20 - 13
Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, games, pony rides, face painting, food, and more!
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
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Oct
27
Shucking for Seniors
Oyster roast, music, chili cook-off, costume contest, silent auction - benefit
Charleston
Festival
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Oct
31
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly
Charleston
Ladson
Fair
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Nov
1 - 10
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits, competitions, fireworks nightly
Charleston
Ladson
Fair
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Nov
2
Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, dancing, food, crafts, games
Charleston
Johns Island
Festival
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Nov
2
James Island Connector Run
10K run, 5K walk on certified course - benefits students with special needs and their families
Charleston
James Island
Sports
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Nov
8 - 30
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland & Enchanted Walking Trail
Charleston
James Island
Holiday
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Nov
9
Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge
Raising awareness and monies to combat childhood obesity
Learn more about South Carolina obesity prevention resources
Charleston
Sports
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Nov
28
Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble
5K, children's fun run - benefits local charities
Charleston
Sports
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Dec
1 - 31
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive, Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland and Enchanted Walking Trail
Charleston
James Island
Holiday
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Dec
7
Mount Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Holiday
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Dec
8
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats, plus tree lighting and fireworks
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Holiday
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Dec
31
Happy New Year, Charleston
Alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration
Charleston
Holiday
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Jan
24 - 26
Charleston Boat Show
The largest boat show and sale in the Lowcountry! Hundreds of boats, thousands of accessories, fun for the whole family.
Charleston
North Charleston
Expo
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Jan
26
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Contests, live music, kids' corner - benefits local charities
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
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Jan
31
A Night in the Valley
Wine expo, dinner, auction - formal attire
Charleston
North Charleston
Gala
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Feb
14 - 16
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures - various sites
Charleston
Expo
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Feb
22
Charleston
James Island
Sports
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Feb
27 - 28
Charleston Food + Wine Festival
Entertainment, education, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships
Charleston
Festival
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Mar
1 - 2
Charleston Food + Wine Festival
Entertainment, education, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships
Charleston
Festival
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Mar
15
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Arts
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Mar
18 - 22
Charleston Fashion Week
Marion Square - 5-day event includes runway shows with nearly 100 designers
Charleston
Expo
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Mar
20 - 31
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods
Charleston
Historical
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Mar
21 - 23
Charleston International Antiques Show
Exhibitors showcase items from late 17th-20th centuries
Charleston
Historical
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Mar
22 - 23
Battle of Charleston
Civil War reenactment and living history demonstrations
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina
Charleston
Johns Island
Historical
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Mar
22 - 23
Pet Fest
Exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment - don't forget your pup!
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
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Mar
29 - 31
Family Circle Cup
9-day WTA women's tennis tournament
Charleston
Daniel Island
Sports
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Apr
1 - 6
Family Circle Cup
9-day WTA women's tennis tournament
Charleston
Daniel Island
Sports
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Apr
1 - 19
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Historic Charleston Foundation - 7-10 properties per tour in 1 of 11 neighborhoods
Charleston
Historical
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Apr
4 - 6
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children�s Jubilee, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA
Charleston
Summerville
Festival
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Apr
5
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival
See beautiful pictures of the bridges of Charleston
Charleston
Sports
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Apr
6
Charleston Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities, entertainment
Charleston
James Island
Festival
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Apr
11 - 13
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Lectures, on-water classes, demonstrations for all paddler levels
Charleston
James Island
Sports
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May
10
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races celebrate cancer survivors
Charleston
Sports
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May
23 - 31
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts
Charleston
Arts
00000059
Dates TBD
Battle of Secessionville
Civil War living history and reenactment
Learn more about the Civil War in South Carolina
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Historical
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Dates TBD
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, contests
Learn more about shrimping in South Carolina
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
00000061
Dates TBD
Blue Oyster Bash
Live music, food, auction - fundraiser for MUSC Children's Hospital
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Catch the Leprechaun 5K
Post race party with live music and prizes - benefits Pattison's Academy
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Sports
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Dates TBD
Charleston Bed Race
Hampton Park - come watch as decorated beds race down Mary Murray Blvd - benefits Camp Happy Days
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
Charleston Beer Garden
Craft brews from 10 breweries, food truck rodeo, music - benefit
Learn more about SC Beer and Breweries
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Charleston Bluegrass Festival
2-day event with over a dozen acts - portion of proceeds benefit Awendaw Community Outreach Center
Charleston
Awendaw
Festival
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Dates TBD
Charleston Brewvival
Breweries from around the country, food, live music
Learn more about the SC Beer and Breweries
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Charleston Cup Steeplechase
Steeplechase and flat races, elegant picnics and tailgates
Charleston
Hollywood
Sports
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Dates TBD
Charleston Dog Show
Demonstrations, exhibits - benefit
You can save an animal and help SC's animal rescue organizations
Charleston
Expo
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Dates TBD
Charleston Forget-Me-Not Ball
Dinner, dancing, auctions - South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association benefit
Charleston
Gala
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Dates TBD
Charleston Green Fair
Environmental events including speakers, exhibits, farmers market
Learn more about green building in South Carolina
Charleston
Festival
00000071
Dates TBD
Charleston Honey & Bee Expo
Learn about bees, taste honey products, exhibits, movies
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Expo
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Dates TBD
Charleston International Film Festival
Not-yet-released films, shorts, documentaries, plus workshops
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Charleston Lindy Exchange
Lindy hop, balboa, blues dancing at various venues - DJs and live music
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races
Learn more about boating in South Carolina
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
Charleston St. Patrick's Day Parade
Plus mass and raising of the Irish flag over City Hall
Charleston
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival
National and local storytellers with performances that reminisce about childhood, humor, significant times in history
Charleston
Festival
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Dates TBD
Chefs' Feast
Benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank childhood feeding programs
Charleston
Gala
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Dates TBD
Citadel Beautiful Bulldog Contest
See English bulldogs vie for top dog honors at the Citadel football spring game
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
Dig South
Interactive festival exploring the digital economy with conference sessions and keynotes
Charleston
Expo
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Dates TBD
Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings
Charleston
Historical
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Dates TBD
Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
Different tour offered daily - visits include gardens, homes, churches, public buildings
Charleston
Expo
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Dates TBD
Fight for Air Run/Walk
5K, post-race party, Halloween costume contest - American Lung Association benefit
Charleston
Folly Beach
Sports
00000083
Dates TBD
Fine Art Weekend
3-day event includes auctions, lectures - benefits fine arts programs
Find more South Carolina art galleries
Charleston
Arts
00000084
Dates TBD
Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival
Street party, surfing competition, sand sculpting contest, live music, 5K run/walk, kids' activities
Charleston
Folly Beach
Festival
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Dates TBD
Gala Event and Golf Tournament
Benefits the REACH Program at the College of Charleston
Charleston
Daniel Island
Gala
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Dates TBD
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens South of Broad featuring exquisite floral arrangements
Charleston
Expo
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Dates TBD
Goose Creek Fall Festival
5K race, music, games, door prizes - benefits Helping Hands of Goose Creek
Charleston
Goose Creek
Festival
00000088
Dates TBD
Gowns for Giving
Bridal and formal ware sale to benefit Camp Happy Days
Charleston
Expo
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Dates TBD
Holiday Craft Show
25-30 crafters on site plus baked goods and fresh cooked food
Charleston
James Island
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Parade of Boats
Decorate your boat with lights or just watch and enjoy!
Charleston
Holiday
00000091
Dates TBD
Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child
10K and 5K - benefits local children's programs
Charleston
Isle of Palms
Sports
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Dates TBD
Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
Classic cars, live music, food, drive through the island
Charleston
Kiawah Island
Expo
00000093
Dates TBD
Leukemia Ball
Gala and auction - benefits the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Gala
00000094
Dates TBD
Lowcountry Festa Italiana
Featuring authentic Italian food, drink, merchandise, and music
Charleston
Summerville
Festival
00000095
Dates TBD
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Entertainment, art, kids' corner, food
Charleston
McClellanville
Festival
00000096
Dates TBD
Lowcountry Strawberry Festival
Fresh strawberries, amusement rides, live entertainment
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
00000097
Dates TBD
MUSC Go Red! Heart 5K Run & Walk
Mount Pleasant - participants are urged to wear red
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Sports
00000098
Dates TBD
Mardi-Crawl-On-Shem-Creek
Benefits SC Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Festival
00000099
Dates TBD
Money Rocks
Financial literacy event for teens and young adults
Charleston
North Charleston
Educational
00000100
Dates TBD
Mozart in the South
4-day event includes concerts, Little Mozart Circus, performances at various locations
Charleston
Arts
00000101
Dates TBD
North Charleston Arts Festival
9-day event includes over 40 performances, art exhibits, kids' activities, block parties, fireworks
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
00000102
Dates TBD
North Charleston Christmas Festival
4-day event includes holiday market, parade, tree lighting, children events
Charleston
North Charleston
Holiday
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Dates TBD
North Charleston Christmas Festival
4-day event includes holiday market, parade, tree lighting, children events
Charleston
North Charleston
Holiday
00000104
Dates TBD
Open Arts Expo
Experience a wide variety of visual and performance arts at interactive booths
Charleston
Arts
00000105
Dates TBD
Oxygen Ball
"Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars" to benefit American Lung Association
Charleston
Gala
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Dates TBD
Park Day on Daniel Island
Games, food, live music - family event benefiting over 20 local organizations
Charleston
Daniel Island
Festival
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Dates TBD
Patriot Challenge
Paddling event open to several types of boats, choose 6-mile or 3-mile course - benefits wounded Veterans in the Lowcountry
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
Piccolo Spoleto
17-day local visual and performing arts events at various venues
Charleston
Arts
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Dates TBD
Plantasia
Plant sale and "Real Yard Sale" - benefits the Charleston Horticultural Society
Charleston
Expo
00000110
Dates TBD
Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament, dinner, auction - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease
Charleston
Summerville
Sports
00000111
Dates TBD
Reindeer Run
5K run and walk, pet-friendly, benefits local charities, after party
Charleston
Sports
00000112
Dates TBD
Run for the Yorktown
5K run or walk, post-race party - benefits USS Yorktown education programs
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Sports
00000113
Dates TBD
Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour
Tour homes, sample treats prepared by Lowcountry chefs - for Dorchester Children's Center
Charleston
Summerville
Expo
00000114
Dates TBD
Soul Food Festival
Live music, food, vendors
Charleston
Ladson
Festival
00000115
Dates TBD
Southern Flame Food and Music Festival
BBQ competition, Bluegrass and rock bands - benefits Summerville Miracle League
Charleston
Summerville
Festival
00000116
Dates TBD
Spring Bridal Show
Runway shows, style lounge with exhibits
Charleston
Expo
00000117
Dates TBD
Sweet Grass Music Festival
Start the day with a 5K then enjoy live music all day - benefit
Charleston
Festival
00000118
Dates TBD
The Chocolate Affair
Gourmet chocolate desserts and hors d'oeuvres, auction, black-tie optional
Charleston
Gala
00000119
Dates TBD
Total Health Fair Charleston
2-day healthcare and healthy living event - portion of proceeds to MUSC Children's Hospital
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Expo
00000120
Dates TBD
Trident United Way's Day of Caring
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with one of 380 projects
Charleston
Educational
00000121
Dates TBD
Undy 500 Motorcycle Charity Ride
100 mile ride benefiting Goodwill's homeless veterans program
Learn about other South Carolina resources for the homeless
Charleston
Sports
00000122
Dates TBD
iFive:K Run/Walk/Shuffle
Plus post-race celebration - benefits the Charleston Digital Corridor Scholarship
Charleston
Sports


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