November 2023: Things to Do in SC

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Our November 2023 festivals and events calendar includes tons of fun things to do in South Carolina. We list non-commercial events free of charge. Events must be of statewide interest — i.e., things people would be willing to travel for. Add your event here!

DATE EVENT CITY TYPE
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Nov
1 - 4
The Fall Tours
Enjoy a rare glimpse into Charleston with piazza and garden tours - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston
Charleston
Historical
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Nov
1 - 5
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions
Charleston
Ladson
Fair
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Nov
1 - 5
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 9 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community
Charleston
Various Locations
Culinary
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Nov
1 - 5
Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Rides, food, games, exhibits, contests, live entertainment
Florence
Fair
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Nov
2 - 5
AfroSouth Film Festival
3-day event includes outdoor movie, film competition, workshops, master classes, movie screenings
Charleston
Arts
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Nov
2 - 5
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival
4-day event showcases the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema
Charleston
Arts
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Nov
3 - 5
Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
Vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America
Hilton Head
Festival
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Nov
3
Sporting Clays Tournament
Participants will rotate through challenging sporting clay stations - benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities
Camden
Sports
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Nov
3 - 4
Pig On The Ridge
2-day event with BBQ cook-off, children's activities, street party, car show
Winnsboro
Ridgeway
Culinary
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Nov
3 - 5
SC Underground Film Festival
Celebrates all genres of independent film with films from all over the globe being featured
Columbia
Arts
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Nov
3 - 12
Charleston Literary Festival
10-day event with novelists, historians, biographers, scientists, artists, human and civil rights activists and commentators on issues of universal importance
Charleston
Arts
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Nov
3 - 4
Pelion Peanut Party
2-day event with lots of peanuts, live music, crafts, parade, car show, festival food, amusement rides
Columbia
Pelion
Festival
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Nov
4
Charleston Scottish Games
Heavy athletic, pipe band, and highland dancing competitions plus Scottish country dancing, border collie demonstrations
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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Nov
4
Fall Festival and Holiday Market
KidZone, face painting, artisans and vendors, concessions - benefits Greenville Classical Academy
Greenville
Simpsonville
Festival
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Nov
4
LOWVELO Bike Ride
Choice of 10, 20, 23, 50, or 80 mile cycling routes, plus virtual option - benefits MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
Charleston
Sports
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Nov
4
SC Pecan Music and Food Festival
"Run and Bike Like A Nut" races, kids' fun zone, vendors, arts and crafts, classic car show, amusement rides
Florence
Festival
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Nov
4
Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, festival foods, craft market, games, hayrides, pumpkin decorating
Charleston
Johns Island
Festival
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Nov
4
Guy Osborne Memorial Pawleys Island Turtle Strut
5K and 8K races will take place on an extremely flat course - in support of The Family Justice Center
Georgetown
Pawleys Island
Sports
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Nov
4 - 5
Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
Over 150 crafters and vendors with unique items - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association
Columbia
West Columbia
Misc
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Nov
4
Korean Festival
Celebrate the Korean community's rich heritage, culture and traditions with food, music and special attractions - benefits several local charities
Columbia
Festival
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Nov
4
Community Dog Walk
Come out with your leashed four-legged friends for a fall morning walk plus adoptable dogs onsite, dog treat bag, coffee - collecting items for Team StinkyKiss
Aiken
Graniteville
Misc
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Nov
4
Jam Room Music Festival
Enjoy live music at the intersection of Main and Hampton streets in Downtown Columbia
Columbia
Festival
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Nov
6 - 30
Holiday Designer's Showcase
View the glitz and glamour of the holidays at the Kaminski House Museum as created by local interior designers - tours are Monday-Saturday
Georgetown
Holiday
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Nov
9 - 12
The Wall That Heals
See the mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
Spartanburg
Historical
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Nov
9 - 11
Heritage Days Celebration at Penn Center
3-day event includes a parade, art, crafts, food, live entertainment
Beaufort
St Helena Island
Festival
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Nov
9
Dare2Care
Dinner, drinks, special guests - benefits Leeza's Care Connection
Columbia
Gala
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Nov
9 - 12
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
A national award-winning event - set up as a Victorian Holiday Marketplace where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Myrtle Beach
Holiday
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Nov
10 - 30
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive of twinkling lights plus Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland, holiday train, carousel, sand sculpture
Charleston
James Island
Holiday
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Nov
10 - 11
Hilton Head Oyster Festival
2-day event includes lots of oysters plus other foods, entertainment, kids' activities, local artisan - benefits Hilton Head Recreation's scholarship fund
Hilton Head
Festival
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Nov
10 - 30
Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall
Greenville
Sports
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Nov
10 - 11
YALLFest: Charleston Young Adult Book Festival
Dozens of the country's top young adult authors host presentations and signings at various locations
Charleston
Educational
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Nov
11
Veterans Day
State and federal holiday - Thank you for our freedom!
Statewide
Holiday
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Nov
11 - 12
Greenville Open Studios
Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public in the Greater Greenville area
Greenville
Various Locations
Arts
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Nov
11 - 12
Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams
Myrtle Beach
Festival
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Nov
11
Turkey Trot and Roll
Run, walk, or roll a 5K or family fun walk, plus festival with family activities, games, food trucks - benefits Shriners Children's Greenville
Greenville
Travelers Rest
Festival
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Nov
11
Run Hard Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Courses USATF certified - plus virtual option - benefits the Run Hard nonprofit organization
Columbia
Lexington
Sports
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Nov
11
Hub City Empty Bowls Soup Day
Bowls made by volunteers are available to purchase then filled with soup while enjoying live music and fellowship - raises funds to feed needy citizens
Spartanburg
Misc
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Nov
12
Fall Festival
Live music, vendor market, locally-curated silent auction, and lots of activities and games - benefits Second Chance Bikes
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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Nov
15 - 17
Trident United Way's Days of Caring
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with a project
Charleston
Misc
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Nov
16
Vista Lights
Family celebration of food and arts, tree lighting, stage performances
Columbia
Holiday
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Nov
16 - 30
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks - not open November 20, 23, and 27
Columbia
Holiday
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Nov
17
Festival of Trees
Decorated trees and other holiday items are up for bid at the silent auction, live music - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital
Columbia
Gala
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Nov
17 - 30
Christmas in Newberry
Main Street is decorated with an array of lit figures, wreaths, bows and lighted Christmas trees
Newberry
Holiday
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Nov
17 - 19
Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
More than 20 dealers and displays with jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut
Columbia
Expo
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Nov
17
Golf Tournament
Captain's Choice tournament benefiting Dorchester County Community Outreach
Charleston
Summerville
Sports
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Nov
18
Rockabillaque
Live music, classic car and vintage bike show, block-party plus pin-up, tattoo, beard & mustache contests - benefits Valiant Animal Rescue
Charleston
North Charleston
Festival
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Nov
18
Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run
Evening run or walk through the two-mile course for a sneak peek of the Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour, costumes are encouraged
Moncks Corner
Sports
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Nov
18
American Revolution Symposium
Speakers, programs and exhibits on the American Revolution in SC - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation
Columbia
Historical
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Nov
18
Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K
Half marathon or 5K run with after-party + virtual options - benefits the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club and the Charleston Animal Society
Charleston
Seabrook Island
Sports
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Nov
18
Gravel Road 10K
Most of the run is on the gravel road, finishing on trail - to raise funds for Harbison State Foresst
Columbia
Sports
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Nov
18 - 19
Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams
Myrtle Beach
Festival
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Nov
20 - 30
The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex - closed Thanksgiving Day
Myrtle Beach
N Mytle Beach
Holiday
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Nov
20 - 30
Children's Garden Christmas & Kids' Walk
Drive through animated light display at Edisto Memorial Gardens plus stroll through the Kid's Walk that features interactive light displays
Orangeburg
Holiday
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Nov
22 - 30
Holiday Lights on the River
Journey through 2 miles of colorful lights and animated light displays of all shapes and sizes at Saluda Shoals Park
Columbia
Irmo
Holiday
00000054
Nov
23
Turkey Day Run
5K, post-race party with food, beverages and live music, children's fun run and activities - hosted by the Knights of Columbus in support of local charities
Charleston
Sports
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Nov
23
Thanksgiving Day
State and federal holiday
Statewide
Holiday
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Nov
23 - 30
Anderson Christmas Lights
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities
Anderson
Holiday
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Nov
23
Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Run or walk plus kids dash and virtual option, participants are encouraged to come dressed in festive attire - benefits Surfside Area Rotary Club and the charities they support
Myrtle Beach
Surfside Beach
Sports
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Nov
23
Running of the Turkeys
Run, walk or stroller jog the 5K - costumes are welcomed and encouraged - benefits People Attempting to Help
Rock Hill
York
Sports
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Nov
23
Turkey Day Run
5K run/walk, 1K family fun run/walk plus virtual 5K option - benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands
Columbia
Sports
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Nov
23
Electric City Gobbler 5K
3.1 mile run course or 1 mile fun run - costumes encouraged, strollers welcome - benefits United Way's Operation Active Kids Program
Anderson
Sports
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Nov
24
Day after Thanksgiving
State holiday - also known as 'Black Friday' - shop locally
Statewide
Holiday
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Nov
24 - 30
Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project
Hilton Head
Holiday
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Nov
24 - 30
Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour
Enjoy the animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities
Moncks Corner
Holiday
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Nov
25 - 26
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles, sparking lights, food, live performances and music
Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens
Georgetown
Murrells Inlet
Holiday
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Nov
25
Chitlin' Strut
Parade, Chitlin' Queens, carnival rides, hawg-calling contest, strut contest, live entertainment
Aiken
Salley
Festival
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Nov
25
Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Half marathon and 10K courses are in both SC and GA, post-race activities - charitable partners are Friends of the Greeneway, N Augusta Forward
Aiken
North Augusta
Sports
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Nov
30
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects
Columbia
Holiday
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Nov
30
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles, sparking lights, food, live performances and music
Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens
Georgetown
Murrells Inlet
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Bluffton Book Festival
5-day event features lectures and workshop with authors, Saturday Street Festival - benefits The Literacy Center of Bluffton & The Binc Foundation
Hilton Head
Bluffton
Festival
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Dates TBD
Brendlen's Lowcountry Christmas Light Display
Drive around and see over 80,000 lights on more than 100 displays - benefits Caring Hearts of SC
Ridgeland
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts
Myrtle Beach
Arts
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Dates TBD
Colaroo Micro-Music Festival
Opening DJ, live band - organized by USC students
Columbia
Concert
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Dates TBD
Dancing with the Carolina Stars
Ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers, plus dinner and drinks - benefits Senior Action
Greenville
Misc
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Dates TBD
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes decorated for the season with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia - hosted by Historic Columbia
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park
Rock Hill
Sports
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Dates TBD
Holiday Lights Safari
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus deer forest and nativity with live animals - money raised will be for the care of the park's animals
Spartanburg
Wellford
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade starts in Little River Inlet and travels to North Myrtle Beach, spectators are encourage to donate unwrapped toys
Myrtle Beach
Little River
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Land Jam Country Music Festival
Live music, kids area, food vendors, tailgate area - benefits The Big Red Barn Retreat
Camden
Lugoff
Concert
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Dates TBD
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths - donations for SC Make-A-Wish
Columbia
Spring Valley
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required
Columbia
Holiday



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