DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 Apr 1 - 16 |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
00000001 Apr 1 - 2 |
Charleston Jewish Filmfest
Showcases the best Jewish films from around the world | Charleston James Island | Arts |
00000002 Apr 1 - 2 |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
00000003 Apr 6 |
Battle on the Bricks
28 boxers, male and female, square off in three-round matches - hosted by Charleston Boxing Foundtation - benefits MUSC Children's Hospital & COC Athletic Fund | Charleston | Sports |
00000004 Apr 14 |
Kiawah Art and House Tour
Tour homes on Kiawah Island - benefits local children's art programs | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000005 Apr 14 |
Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball
Gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions - local celebrities dance with paired professional dancers - black-tie optional - benefits American Lung Association | Charleston | Misc |
00000006 Apr 15 |
The Arc Wings for All
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families rehearse the airport experience and board an airplane | Charleston | Misc |
00000007 Apr 15 |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs | Charleston | Sports |
00000008 Apr 20 - 23 |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
00000009 Apr 20 - 23 |
Charleston Jazz Festival
4-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston | Charleston | Concert |
00000010 Apr 22 |
Mullet Haul Trail Run
5K and 10K runs on the trails of Johns Island County Park | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000011 Apr 22 - 23 |
Spring Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Festival |
00000012 Apr 22 |
Marine Resources Center 50th Year Celebration
Touch tanks with live marine animals, fishing tutorials, research vessel tours, marine science booths | Charleston James Island | Educational |
00000013 Apr 22 |
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment | Charleston James Island | Festival |
00000014 Apr 22 |
Jenkins Orphanage Blue Crab Festival
Live music, food trucks, beer and wine, art and retail vendors, kids area - feel free to bring chairs and blankets - benefits Jenkins Orphanage | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
00000015 Apr 27 |
iFiveK
Run and tech networking event, post-race party with food, drinks, awards - benefits CODEcamp scholarships and other education related programming | Charleston | Sports |
00000016 Apr 29 |
Plantasia
Children's garden and activities, garden vendors, food trucks, yard sale - hosted by the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston West Ashley | Expo |
00000017 Apr 30 |
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, music, activities - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000018 May 4 - 7 |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000019 May 5 - 7 |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
00000020 May 6 |
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
Live bands, art, lots of shrimp and other food - benefits Cape Romain Environmental Education School | Charleston McClellanville | Festival |
00000021 May 6 |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
00000022 May 12 - 14 |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment - benefits local charities | Charleston | Festival |
00000023 May 13 |
Lowcountry Splash
6 mile or 2.4 mile open-water swim in the Wando River and Charleston Harbor - benefits LAPS provides water safety and swimming instruction to K-2 children | Charleston | Sports |
00000024 May 26 - 31 |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
00000025 May 26 - 31 |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
00000026 May 29 - 31 |
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
00000027 Jun 1 - 11 |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
00000028 Jun 1 - 11 |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
00000029 Jun 1 - 3 |
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
00000030 Jun 3 |
St. Paul's Garden Club Tour
Showcasing the gardens and landscapes of the Younges Island, Meggett, Hollywood, and Ravenel communities | Charleston Multiple Locations | Misc |
00000031 Jun 6 - 11 |
Park Circle Pride Festival
6-day event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with events at various locations including kick-off party, live entertainment, workshops, lectures, youth fest | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000032 Jul 4 |
Folly Beach 4th of July Fireworks
The pyrotechnics will be launched from 3rd Block West and will start at sundown | Charleston Folly Beach | Holiday |
00000033 Jul 15 |
Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival
Family-friendly event celebrates Caribbean food, culture, and music - bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the festivities | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
00000034 Jul 22 |
Sweetgrass Festival
Learn about the Gullah Geechee people's history, culture, traditions and their sweetgrass basket art form with activities and entertainment | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000035 Jul 29 |
Isle of Palms Beach Run
10K run and 5K beach run or walk, youth fun run | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000036 Aug 12 |
Half Rubber Tournament
3 and 4 person teams - a City of Isle of Palms event | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000037 Aug 26 |
Race for The ARK
5K run/walk and 1 mile fun run, youth challenge, corporate challenge - benefits services for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
00000038 Sep 28 - 30 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000039 Oct 1 - 9 |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000040 Oct 14 |
Cars on Kiawah
Classic to current automobiles, test drives, vendors - benefits Barrier Islands Free Medical Center | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000041 Oct 22 |
Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, carnival rides, games, face painting, food, and more | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
00000042 Oct 28 |
Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic churches, graveyards and plantations ![]() | Charleston Edisto Island | Historical |
00000043 Dec 9 |
Mt Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities, live entertainment | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
00000044 Dec 10 |
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along West Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats with fireworks before the parade | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
00000045 Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks
Celebrate the new year with family-friendly festivities with huge, sparkly flip-flops descending at midnight followed by fireworks over the beach | Charleston Folly Beach | Holiday |
00000046 Jan 27 |
Bo's Roast and Chili Cook Off
All you can eat oysters, chili tasting, live bands, kids' activities - benefits Islands Against Cancer and Sara's Cure | Charleston James Island | Culinary |
00000047 Feb 16 - 18 |
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures, demonstrations - various sites | Charleston | Expo |
00000048 Apr 20 - 21 |
Joint Base Charleston Air Expo
Military and commercial aircraft will be on display in the air and on the ground plus the Navy Blue Angels will perform | Charleston North Charleston | Expo |
00000049 Dates TBD |
A Night in the Valley
Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres followed by a dinner and auction - formal attire - benefits TTC students | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
00000050 Dates TBD |
AfroSouth Film Festival
3-day event includes outdoor movie, film competition, workshops, master classes, movie screenings | Charleston | Arts |
00000051 Dates TBD |
Atlantic Cup
This Class 40 sailing race has three-legs with the first from Charleston to Newport, RI | Charleston | Sports |
00000052 Dates TBD |
Avondale 5K Run and Walk
Run or walk the 5K with after-party with music, food and drinks - benefits the Charles Webb Center special needs daycare | Charleston West Ashley | Sports |
00000053 Dates TBD |
Awendaw Blue Crab Festival
Buckets of crab, live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, kids area, hayrides, pontoon boat rides | Charleston Awendaw | Festival |
00000054 Dates TBD |
Behind the Garden Gate
Self-guided tours of seven different private gardens - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston | Misc |
00000055 Dates TBD |
Behind the Garden Gate
Self-guided tours of seven different private gardens - hosted by the Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston | Misc |
00000056 Dates TBD |
Black Ink Festival: African American Book Festival
Book festival features dozens of African American authors, workshops for authors and programs for readers | Charleston | Educational |
00000057 Dates TBD |
Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K
Half marathon or 5K run with after-party - benefits the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club and the Charleston Animal Society | Charleston Seabrook Island | Sports |
00000058 Dates TBD |
Carolopolis Awards
Celebrate the very best of preservation in Charleston with an awards program followed by a reception with live music | Charleston | Misc |
00000059 Dates TBD |
Chanukah in the Square
Live music, food and refreshments, Chanukah novelties giveaways, giant Menorah lighting, children's entertainment | Charleston | Holiday |
00000060 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Fest
Craft brews, live music, home brewers, beer games - benefits Palmetto Community Care | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000061 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 10 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000062 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 10 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000063 Dates TBD |
Charleston Carifest
3-day Caribbean cultural festival includes carnival street parade, performers, music, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000064 Dates TBD |
Charleston Duck Race
Adopted rubber ducks race across the pond at Guggenheim Terrace with prizes awarded for the first 7 ducks - hosted by the Rotary Club to benefit charities | Charleston Daniel Island | Misc |
00000065 Dates TBD |
Charleston Half Marathon
Half marathon, youth marathon, 5K, post race party - benefits Engaging Creative Minds | Charleston | Sports |
00000066 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000067 Dates TBD |
Charleston Pride Week
8-days of events celebrating LGBTQIA+ and allied communities with the Charleston Pride Festival on Saturday | Charleston Various Locations | |
00000068 Dates TBD |
Charleston STEM Festival
Exhibitors providing hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment | Charleston Ladson | Educational |
00000069 Dates TBD |
Charleston Scottish Games
Heavy athletic, pipe band, and highland dancing competitions plus Scottish country dancing, border collie demonstrations | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000070 Dates TBD |
Chefs' Feast
Area chefs will offer up delectable bites, bar, live band + virtual option - benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank childhood feeding programs | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
00000071 Dates TBD |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
00000072 Dates TBD |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
00000073 Dates TBD |
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show
The Theme: Southern Hospitality - several categories, plus vendors and appraisals | Charleston North Charleston | Arts |
00000074 Dates TBD |
Colour of Music Festival
4-days includes events at various venues that highlight the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on culture | Charleston | Arts |
00000075 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
TRIO's marketing all-nighter for charity, open to nonprofits from the Myrtle Beach area to Hilton Head - applications due July 31 | Charleston All Lowcountry | Misc |
00000076 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
TRIO's marketing all-nighter for charity, open to nonprofits from the Myrtle Beach area to Hilton Head - applications due July 31 | Charleston All Lowcountry | Misc |
00000077 Dates TBD |
Cupid's Chase Charleston
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000078 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
Swimming will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston North Charleston | Misc |
00000079 Dates TBD |
Dog Day Afternoon
Swimming will only be open for dogs, no humans pass knee-deep in water - click link for important info | Charleston Mt Pleasant & James Island | Misc |
00000080 Dates TBD |
Fall Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing - Finale Party downtown | Charleston Ladson | Culinary |
00000081 Dates TBD |
Fall Festival
Live music, vendor market, locally-curated silent auction, and lots of activities and games, tiny bike shenanigans - benefits Second Chance Bikes | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000082 Dates TBD |
Folly Beach Wahine Classic
Empowering surfer girls of all ages with surf competition, camaraderie, and fun, while raising awareness and money for water-related nonprofits | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
00000083 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball
Evening with dinner, dancing, and fun - benefits Pet Helpers | Charleston | Gala |
00000084 Dates TBD |
Getting Saucy BBQ Sauce Competition
Tasting of BBQ and sauces, live entertainment, kids activities, additional food trucks plus beer and wine will be available - benefits the ARC of the Lowcountry | Charleston North Charleston | Culinary |
00000085 Dates TBD |
Goose Creek Fall Festival
Local entertainment, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the City of Goose Creek | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
00000086 Dates TBD |
Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, festival foods, craft market, games, pumpkin decorating | Charleston Johns Island | Festival |
00000087 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000088 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000089 Dates TBD |
Hope Rocks
Outdoor concert - benefits Camp Happy Days | Charleston | Concert |
00000090 Dates TBD |
Isle of Palms Connector Run
10K run and 5K run/walk, post race party + virtual option - benefits the Exchange Club's support of local children's programs | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000091 Dates TBD |
James Island Connector Run/Walk
10K run or 5K run or walk with post-race festival - portion of profit benefits Gavalas Kolanko Foundation to assist students with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000092 Dates TBD |
LOWVELO Bike Ride
Choice of 10, 25, 55, or 100 mile cycling routes, plus virtual option - benefits the Hollings Cancer Center | Charleston | Sports |
00000093 Dates TBD |
Latin American Festival
Merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000094 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists with Friday night party event - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Festival |
00000095 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Live music, children's area, food court showcasing a variety of local restaurants - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000096 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Run the trails of Johns Island County Park followed by an awards ceremony | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000097 Dates TBD |
Mardi-Crawl-On-Shem-Creek
Music, food and drink specials, games, prizes at various venues - hosted by Lowcountry Parrot Head Club - benefits local Lowcountry charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Culinary |
00000098 Dates TBD |
Mermaids & Mateys
2-day event with Friday night dance then Center St will be closed on Saturday for kids area, live bands, local food, vendors, pageants | Charleston Folly Beach | Festival |
00000099 Dates TBD |
North Charleston Harvest Festival
Live music, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street, a petting zoo, children's activities, food trucks | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000100 Dates TBD |
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival
4-day event showcases the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema | Charleston | Arts |
00000101 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Charleston
German food and drink, polka dancing, children's games - benefits Community Outreach Center of St Matthew's Lutheran Church | Charleston | Festival |
00000102 Dates TBD |
Oyster Roast
Oysters, live music, dancing, and bidding in silent auctions - benefits Dorchester Paws | Charleston Summerville | Culinary |
00000103 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Goodwill Open
18 hole, captain's choice, scramble, golf tournament with proceeds benefiting Palmetto Goodwill's educational, training and employment programs | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
00000104 Dates TBD |
Patriots Point Fireworks Blast
Enjoy the firework show from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown plus landside with live music, food trucks - bring your folding chairs and blankets | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
00000105 Dates TBD |
Pinwheel Gala
Live entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction - cocktail attire - benefits Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center | Charleston Summerville | Gala |
00000106 Dates TBD |
Pipe-Major Sandy Jones Invitational
Grade 1-5 indoor bagpiping contest held annually at The Citadel Military College - proceeds for scholarships | Charleston | Arts |
00000107 Dates TBD |
Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
00000108 Dates TBD |
Reindeer Run
5K run and walk, pet-friendly, costume contest + virtual option - benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital | Charleston | Sports |
00000109 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000110 Dates TBD |
Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
Half marathon is a run only, the 5K is open to runners and walkers - benefits the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse | Charleston Folly Beach | Sports |
00000111 Dates TBD |
Sea and Sand Festival
Saturday's event includes live bands, kids' area, vendors with sand sculpting competition on Sunday | Charleston Folly Beach | Festival |
00000112 Dates TBD |
Slave Dwelling Project Conference
This year's theme is The Stono Rebellion and the Atlantic World - conference seeks to examine not only the 1739 rebellion but also its lasting impact | Charleston | Conference |
00000113 Dates TBD |
Summerville Italian Feast
Authentic Italian cuisine and wines, entertainment, local artists celebrating Italian culture and heritage - benefits Dorchester District 2 Educational Foundation | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
00000114 Dates TBD |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Charleston West Ashely | Fashion |
00000115 Dates TBD |
The Fall Tours & Master Series
Enjoy a rare glimpse into Charleston with piazza and garden tours or the new Master Series - proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston | Historical |
00000116 Dates TBD |
Trident United Way's Days of Caring
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with a project | Charleston | Misc |
00000117 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000118 Dates TBD |
Wine, Women & Shoes
Designer shopping, food and wine tastings, fashion show - benefits Florence Crittenton Programs of SC | Charleston | Fashion |
00000119 Dates TBD |
YALLFest: Charleston Young Adult Book Festival
Dozens of the country's top young adult authors host presentations and signings at various locations | Charleston | Educational |