DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 Jul 1 - 31 |
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 |
00000001 Jul 4 |
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 |
00000002 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 |
00000003 Jul 10 |
Some Kind of Funny
An original musical written, directed, produced and performed by HEART Inclusive Arts Community | Charleston | Arts |
00000004 Jul 16 |
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 |
00000005 Jul 23 |
Isle of Palms Beach Run
10K run and 5K beach run or walk, youth fun run | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000006 Jul 23 |
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 |
00000007 Jul 30 - 31 |
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 |
00000008 Aug 13 |
Half Rubber Tournament
3 and 4 person teams - a City of Isle of Palms event | Charleston Isle of Palms | Sports |
00000009 Aug 27 |
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 |
00000010 Aug 27 |
Pinwheel Gala
Live entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction - cocktail attire - benefits Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center | Charleston Summerville | Gala |
00000011 Aug 27 |
Awendaw Blue Crab Festival
Buckets of crab, live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, kids area, hayrides, pontoon boat rides | Charleston Awendaw | Festival |
00000012 Sep 24 |
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 |
00000013 Oct 1 |
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 |
00000014 Oct 1 |
Goose Creek Fall Festival
Local entertainment, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors, kids' activities - hosted by the City of Goose Creek | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
00000015 Oct 1 |
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Run the trails of Johns Island County Park followed by an awards ceremony | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000016 Oct 3 |
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 |
00000017 Oct 5 - 29 |
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 |
00000018 Oct 9 |
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 |
00000019 Oct 16 |
Children's Day Festival
Inflatables, carnival rides, games, face painting, food, and more | Charleston Mt Pleasant | Festival |
00000020 Oct 20 |
Wine, Women & Shoes
Designer shopping, food and wine tastings, fashion show - benefits Florence Crittenton Programs of SC | Charleston | Fashion |
00000021 Oct 22 |
Charleston Beer Fest
Craft brews, live music, home brewers, beer games - benefits Palmetto Community Care | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000022 Oct 22 |
Edisto & Beyond Tour
Tour historic churches, graveyards and plantations ![]() | Charleston Edisto Island | Historical |
00000023 Oct 27 - 31 |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
00000024 Nov 1 - 6 |
Coastal Carolina Fair
Live entertainment, over 60 amusement rides, exhibits, competitions | Charleston Ladson | Fair |
00000025 Nov 5 |
Charleston Scottish Games
Heavy athletic, pipe band, and highland dancing competitions plus Scottish country dancing, border collie demonstrations | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000026 Nov 5 |
LOWVELO Bike Ride
Choice of 10, 25, 55, or 100 mile cycling routes, plus virtual option - benefits the Hollings Cancer Center | Charleston | Sports |
00000027 Nov 11 - 13 |
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 |
00000028 Nov 11 - 12 |
YALLFest: Charleston Young Adult Book Festival
Dozens of the country's top young adult authors host presentations and signings at various locations | Charleston | Educational |
00000029 Nov 16 - 18 |
Trident United Way's Days of Caring
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties - pitch-in and help with a project | Charleston | Misc |
00000030 Nov 19 |
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 |
00000031 Nov 24 |
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 |
00000032 Dec 10 |
Mt Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities, live entertainment | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
00000033 Dec 11 |
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along West Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats with fireworks before the parade | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
00000034 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 |
00000035 Jan 12 - 14 |
Black Ink Festival: African American Book Festival
Book festival features dozens of African American authors, workshops for authors and programs for readers | Charleston | Educational |
00000036 Jan 27 |
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 |
00000037 Feb 17 - 19 |
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Art, exhibits, presentations, lectures, demonstrations - various sites | Charleston | Expo |
00000038 Mar 1 - 5 |
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
5-day event includes demonstrations, classes, dinners, tastings, culinary traditions - raising funds for charities and scholarships | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000039 Mar 2 |
A Night for the Children Gala
Seated dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - benefits Carolina Youth Development Center | Charleston | Gala |
00000040 Mar 23 |
Fulfilling Needs Creating Hope Gala
Live music, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions - black-tie optional - 21+ event - benefits Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Charleston | Gala |
00000041 Apr 1 |
Cooper River Bridge Run
10K run/walk, wheelchair division, kids' run, finish festival | Charleston | Sports |
00000042 Apr 20 - 23 |
Charleston Race Week
International sailboat regatta - inshore and offshore races | Charleston | Sports |
00000043 May 5 - 7 |
AtomaCon
A family friendly, literary, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention for fans by fans | Charleston North Charleston | Convention |
00000044 Oct 16 - 19 |
Charleston Child Trauma Conference
To encourage dialogue among front-line professionals in the child maltreatment field and researchers - hosted by the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Charleston | Conference |
00000045 Dates TBD |
ArtFest
Live performances, juried art exhibit, games, children's activities - hosted by Town of Mount Pleasant | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Arts |
00000046 Dates TBD |
Atlantic Cup
This Class 40 sailing race has three-legs with the first from Charleston to Newport, RI | Charleston | Sports |
00000047 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 |
00000048 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 |
00000049 Dates TBD |
Black Expo Charleston
2-day event with Taste of Black Charleston on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Charleston North Charleston | Expo |
00000050 Dates TBD |
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Celebrate the shrimping industry including boat parade, music, activities - benefits local charities | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Festival |
00000051 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000052 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 |
00000053 Dates TBD |
Cars on Kiawah
Classic to current automobiles, test drives, vendors - benefits Barrier Islands Free Medical Center | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000054 Dates TBD |
Celebration of Green
Events on various days including lecture, Plantasia Green Market, and garden tour - hosted by the Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston West Ashley | Expo |
00000055 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 10 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000056 Dates TBD |
Charleston Beer Week
50+ different events over 10 days highlighting the tri-county craft beer community | Charleston Various Locations | Culinary |
00000057 Dates TBD |
Charleston Greek Festival
Celebrating Greek culture with food, wine tasting, church tours, and entertainment - benefits local charities | Charleston | Festival |
00000058 Dates TBD |
Charleston Jazz Festival
4-days of jazz performances by award-winning artists with events at multiple locations throughout downtown Charleston | Charleston | Concert |
00000059 Dates TBD |
Charleston Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, youth marathon, 5K, health and wellness expo, post race party - benefits Engaging Creative Minds | Charleston | Sports |
00000060 Dates TBD |
Charleston STEM Festival
Exhibitors providing hands-on activities, live performances, interactive demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM entertainment | Charleston Ladson | Educational |
00000061 Dates TBD |
Charleston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade begins the corner of Radcliffe and King Streets with the best viewing on King Street - hosted by the Charleston St Patrick's Day Parade Committee | Charleston | Holiday |
00000062 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 |
00000063 Dates TBD |
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Quilt Show
The Theme: Southern Hospitality - several categories, plus vendors and appraisals | Charleston North Charleston | Arts |
00000064 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 |
00000065 Dates TBD |
Crowfield Plantation 5K Run / Walk
USATF certified 5K wooded, paved trail course, walk or run - benefits the Callen-Lacey Center for Children | Charleston Goose Creek | Sports |
00000066 Dates TBD |
Crowfieldfest
Family fun with car and motorcycle show, kids' activities, local emergency services booths | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
00000067 Dates TBD |
Cupid's Chase
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000068 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 |
00000069 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 Mount Pleasant | Misc |
00000070 Dates TBD |
Dragon Boat Charleston Festival
250-meter paddling races and party to celebrate cancer survivors | Charleston | Sports |
00000071 Dates TBD |
Dream Girls Conference
Speakers, workshops, entertainment, food, fun and more for middle and high school girls - hosted by by Youth Empowerment Services | Charleston North Charleston | Conference |
00000072 Dates TBD |
Fall Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Culinary |
00000073 Dates TBD |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
00000074 Dates TBD |
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tour private houses and gardens of historic residences - presented by the Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston | Historical |
00000075 Dates TBD |
Flowertown Festival
3-day event includes arts and crafts, Children's Jubilee, farmers market, food - supports Summerville Family YMCA | Charleston Summerville | Festival |
00000076 Dates TBD |
Folly Market Hop
Vendors along Center St and West Ashley Ave, live music - portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter | Charleston Folly Feach | Misc |
00000077 Dates TBD |
Front Beach Fest
Family street festival with live beach music, food and craft vendors, children's activities | Charleston Isle of Palms | Festival |
00000078 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball
Gala with cocktails, heavy hors d'ouvres, sit down three-course dinner, wine, live entertainment - benefits Pet Helpers | Charleston | Gala |
00000079 Dates TBD |
Garden Club of Charleston House and Garden Tours
Visit historic homes and gardens featuring exquisite floral arrangements | Charleston | Historical |
00000080 Dates TBD |
Grace Church Tea Room and Boutique
Lunch served plus gift shop - proceeds are used to support outreach efforts | Charleston | Culinary |
00000081 Dates TBD |
Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival
Cultural celebration with entertainment, presentations - benefits Gullah/Geechee Land & Legacy Fund | Charleston | Festival |
00000082 Dates TBD |
Harvest Fest
Bluegrass music, food, craft market, games, hay rides, pumpkin decorating | Charleston Johns Island | Festival |
00000083 Dates TBD |
Hippie Dash 5K
Don your best 70s attire to run or walk the 3.1 miles - dogs welcomed - benefits Palmetto Goodwill | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000084 Dates TBD |
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive plus sand sculpture, Santa's Sweet Shoppe, holiday train, Victorian carousel, giant greeting cards | Charleston James Island | Holiday |
00000085 Dates TBD |
Holiday Festival of Lights
Driving tour through millions of twinkling lights with magical surprises along the way | Charleston James Island | Holiday |
00000086 Dates TBD |
James Island Connector Run/Walk
10K run or 5K run or walk with post-race festival - benefits the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation to assist students with disabilities | Charleston James Island | Sports |
00000087 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000088 Dates TBD |
Kiawah Art and House Tour
Tour homes on Kiawah Island - benefits local children's art programs | Charleston Kiawah Island | Misc |
00000089 Dates TBD |
Kidz Bash
Activities, games, vendors, music - hosted by Crowfield Plantation HOA | Charleston Goose Creek | Festival |
00000090 Dates TBD |
Komen Lowcountry More Than Pink Walk
Raises funds and awareness of breast cancer, celebrates survivors and honors those who have lost their battle | Charleston North Charleston | Sports |
00000091 Dates TBD |
Latin American Festival
Salsa and Merengue music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000092 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Cajun and Creole food, Zydeco music, kids' activities and rides, entertainment | Charleston James Island | Festival |
00000093 Dates TBD |
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Enjoy live performances by acclaimed jazz artists - benefits Closing The Gap in Health Care | Charleston | Festival |
00000094 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 |
00000095 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000096 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000097 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000098 Dates TBD |
MOJA Arts Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean visual and performing arts - traditional crafts, food | Charleston | Festival |
00000099 Dates TBD |
Mardi-Crawl-On-Shem-Creek
Music, food and drink specials, games, prizes, shuttles and boat taxis to travel between venues - benefits SC Alzheimer's Association and Pet Helpers | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Culinary |
00000100 Dates TBD |
Mullet Haul Trail Run
5K and 10K runs on the trails of Johns Island County Park | Charleston Johns Island | Sports |
00000101 Dates TBD |
North Charleston Arts Fest
5-day event includes live performances, art exhibits, kids' activities | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000102 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Charleston
German food and drink, polka dancing, children's games - benefits Community Outreach Center | Charleston | Festival |
00000103 Dates TBD |
Oyster Roast
Oysters, live music, dancing, and bidding in silent auctions - benefits Dorchester Paws | Charleston Summerville | Culinary |
00000104 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Park Jam
Outdoor event with live music, food trucks, craft vendors - attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, tables | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Concert |
00000105 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000106 Dates TBD |
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
17-day celebration of the arts includes live performances, exhibits, kids' activities, and more | Charleston | Arts |
00000107 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 |
00000108 Dates TBD |
Putting for Parkinson's
Golf tournament - raising awareness and funds to research Parkinson's Disease | Charleston N Charleston | Sports |
00000109 Dates TBD |
Red, White and Blue Jean Ball
Wear your favorite pair of blue jeans and enjoy live entertainment, local food and drinks - benefits Palmetto Warrior Connection | Charleston | Misc |
00000110 Dates TBD |
Reindeer Run
5K run and walk, pet-friendly, costume contest + virtual option - benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and the Charitable Society of Charleston | Charleston | Sports |
00000111 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 |
00000112 Dates TBD |
Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour
Tour homes while enjoying gourmet treats, local musicians, and beautiful floral arrangements - benefits Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center | Charleston Summerville | Culinary |
00000113 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 |
00000114 Dates TBD |
Spoleto Festival USA
17-day international festival for performing and visual arts | Charleston | Arts |
00000115 Dates TBD |
Spring Black Food Truck Festival
Regional food trucks, kid-friendly activities, local bands and musicians will be performing | Charleston Ladson | Festival |
00000116 Dates TBD |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Parade, live music on three stages, local food vendors & trucks, art, kid's zone with inflatables | Charleston North Charleston | Festival |
00000117 Dates TBD |
St. Paul's Garden Club Tour
Enjoy beautiful private gardens located on charming rivers and lakes, an old country church, and the historic Ravenel Depot | Charleston Meggett | Misc |
00000118 Dates TBD |
Swamp Fox Adventure Race
Cover approximately 55-60 miles, with a finishing time between 10-12 hours, solo and teams will paddle, bike and run through the Francis Marion National Forest | Charleston McClellanville | Sports |
00000119 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 |
00000120 Dates TBD |
Walk for Autism-Charleston
Family friendly walk, with refreshments, live music, jump castles, silent auction - benefits autism development programs | Charleston | Sports |