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Events & Festivals in Charleston SC

Charleston is a city that loves throwing fantastic events & festivals. If you’re looking for things to do in Charleston, check out what Charleston SC events are taking place today, tomorrow or this weekend by viewing our robust calendar of events below. If you’re not looking for events checkout our Charleston Attractions & Tours page

Featured Events

Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Jul 23 – Jul 24 all-day Chek below for participating locations
Smash the Pastry-archy: Charleston Bake Sale for Reproductive Rights Purchase a special baker’s dozen box with treats from all of your favorite Charleston bakeries! All proceeds benefit ARC Southeast and Carolina Abortion Fund. A link[...]
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm South Carolina Aquarium
Beer from Here | Friday, August 19, 2022 | 7–10 p.m. Beer from Here is a one-of-a-kind night at the South Carolina Aquarium! Part of our After Hours event series, this all-inclusive evening lets you[...]
Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
Chef Vivian Howard, star and co-creator of the PBS shows, “A Chef’s Life” and “Somewhere South,” has launched a monthly salon-style conversation with authors at Lenoir, her downtown Charleston restaurant. The first event will be[...]
Oct 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
Chef Vivian Howard, star and co-creator of the PBS shows, “A Chef’s Life” and “Somewhere South,” has launched a monthly salon-style conversation with authors at Lenoir, her downtown Charleston restaurant. The next event will be[...]
Oct 23 @ 10:30 am etúHOME
Join etúHOME and Sullivan’s Board Company for a European Butter Board Workshop. During this workshop, Lacey with Sullivan’s Board Company will show you how to create a butter board, the newest TikTok craze, with a[...]
Nov 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
Chef Vivian Howard, star and co-creator of the PBS shows, “A Chef’s Life” and “Somewhere South,” has launched a monthly salon-style conversation with authors at Lenoir, her downtown Charleston restaurant. The next event will be[...]
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Riverfront Park
Come hungry. Leave inspired. Don’t miss out on the inaugural Heritage Fire Charleston on Sunday, December 4. This live-fire, open-air event features an all-star cast of 20+ local Charleston chefs, all dishing up crave-worthy culinary[...]
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marion Square
Join us as the Charleston Farmers Market extends hours for the Holiday Season on Saturdays & Sunday, 9am-3pm in the Heart of the Historic District, Marion Square! Local Produce, Gift Ideas, Brunch, Live Music, Carolers,[...]
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm Lenoir
Chef Vivian Howard’s Lenoir restaurant is offering a prix fixe three-course New Year’s Eve dinner with amuse bouche and champagne toast for $75 per person. (Reservations open at 9 a.m. Dec. 4.) Here is the[...]
Jan 11 all-day Bubbie's Cookies & Treats
Join us for Bubbie’s Cookies & Treats official rebrand celebration on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, featuring specials, samples, prizes, giveaways, and loads of fun in both the King Street and Mount Pleasant stores! And one[...]
Feb 4 @ 12:00 pm – Feb 5 @ 4:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its first two-day Food Truck Festival on Saturday, February 4 from 12 – 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 5 from 12 – 4 p.m. Free to attend, the event will feature[...]
Feb 10 – Feb 12 all-day Hyatt House Charleston (Mt. Pleasant)
You’re invited for a weekend in the “Lowcountry.” Explore Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas. Join me for a custom-curated experience where food, history and culture collide. Star of the Netflix documentary “High on The[...]
Feb 12 all-day Lenoir
Join PBS star and chef Vivian Howard for Vivian’s Book Club, a salon-style series that hosts friends and colleagues who are authors from across genres and disciplines at Lenoir in downtown Charleston. The next event[...]
Feb 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard is hosting regular salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir, her downtown Charleston restaurant. From 2-4 p.m. Feb. 12, 2023, Natalie Chanin, founder of Alabama Chanin, will discuss her sixth[...]
Feb 14 all-day The Pinch + The Quinte Oyster Bar
Valentine’s Day Getaway at The Pinch What: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night at The Pinch and enjoy complimentary champagne, priority reservations, and a $100 credit to Charleston’s newest oyster bar. Guests are also treated[...]
Mar 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint’s Signature Dinner will be held during Charleston Wine + Food Festival on Thursday, March 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Guests are invited to head over the Ashley River to James[...]
Mar 3 @ 3:00 pm Husk Charleston
Join us at the Husk Bar for an in-depth and exclusive look at the amazing whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Company with their team. Starting promptly at 3 PM in the Cocktail Lounge at The Bar[...]
Mar 21 all-day Sommba Cocina & Cellar
BENE Cellars Wine Club is excited to welcome one of Italy’s most recognizable wineries to Sommba Cocina & Cellar, Jermann! Hosting this event will be Felix Jermann, who is the fifth generation of his family’s[...]
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
SAVI Cucina and BENE Cellars Wine Club is excited to present the L’Aventure wine dinner on Tuesday, March 28th at SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar! Join us for a four-course dinner paired with the 2019[...]
Mar 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Holey City Bagels
Hey Charleston! Try something new to get through your midweek bagel blues! Join us for a Tillamook Taste-Over at Holey City Bagels and swap your usual spread for a free bagel with Tillamook Cream Cheese[...]
Apr 9 all-day Revival
Celebrate Easter at Revival! Join us for an Easter dinner that’s sure to delight. With warm and welcoming hospitality and a comfortable atmosphere, Revival is the perfect place to spend this special day with family[...]
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Blu Beach Bar & Grill
Join us at BLU for an unforgettable Easter experience by the ocean! Indulge in our brunch menu & afternoon specials only available on Easter Sunday. The brunch menu will be available from 9 AM to[...]
Apr 22 – Apr 23 all-day Ladson Exchange Park Fairgrounds
The Black Food Truck Festival returns this spring celebrating Black businesses and culture with food, music, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now for the two-day festival on Apr. 22-23 at the[...]
Apr 22 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm James Island County Park
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back with a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun[...]
Apr 24 @ 11:30 am – Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm St. Philip's Church
Historic St. Philip’s Church is pleased to announce the date and me of our 2023 Tea Room. This year our Tea Room will be open the week of April 24, 2023- April 28, 2023, between[...]
May 2 all-day SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
BENE Cellars Wine Club is excited to present the Chappellet wine dinner on Tuesday, May 2nd at SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar! Join us for a four-course dinner paired with selections from this illustrious estate.
May 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its first lowcountry boil event on Sunday, May 7th from 12-3 p.m. The Southern celebration will feature a lowcountry boil made by critically acclaimed Chef Graham Calabria, onsite music by DJ[...]
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing
One of the most popular fundraising events of the year, the 15th annual Chef’s Potluck takes place at the beautiful, marsh-side Porter Room at Holy City Brewery in North Charleston. More than 15 participating local[...]
Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard hosts monthly salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir. Each event is from 2-4 p.m. and begin with a cocktail and conversation between Vivian and the author, followed by a[...]
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard hosts monthly salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir. Each event is from 2-4 p.m. and begin with a cocktail and conversation between Vivian and the author, followed by a[...]
Jul 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm South Carolina Aquarium
Join us at the JuLionfish Festival to celebrate the culmination of the three-month-long JuLionfish Derby! This all-inclusive, 21+ evening at the Aquarium includes live entertainment, lionfish demos and tastings, small bites from local restaurants, beer[...]
Aug 1 all-day The Mills House
This year marks a milestone for Charleston’s iconic Mills House, which celebrates its 170th anniversary in August. Originally opened in 1853 by local entrepreneur Otis Mills, the legendary Pink Hotel on the corner of Queen[...]
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard hosts monthly salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir. Each event is from 2-4 p.m. and begin with a cocktail and conversation between Vivian and the author, followed by a[...]
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Join Neighbors Together in celebrating 40 years of serving the Lowcountry with Dignity and Hope! We are hosting our annual Birthday Bash Food Truck Festival September 14th and YOU’RE invited! This will be a night[...]
Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mercantile & Mash
We’re turning viral baking trends into reality! Learn how to bake three popular TikTok treats that you can easily recreate at home such as the Open-Faced Savory Pop Tarts, Pink Cinnamon Rolls, and S’Mores Chocolate[...]
Sep 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard hosts monthly salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir. Each event is from 2-4 p.m. and begin with a cocktail and conversation between Vivian and the author, followed by a[...]
Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mercantile & Mash
Celebrate Oktoberfest with our pastry team! Learn how to make German breads and desserts while sampling beers from Advintage Distributing.
Oct 10 all-day The Rooftop at The Vendue
Day Affair.” Groove to DJ Wild Bill’s beats from 2 PM-7 PM and enjoy our signature “Drink Pink” cocktail. A share of cocktail proceeds benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, making your fun truly purposeful.[...]
Oct 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Bay Street Biergarten
This fall, Heluva Good! is bringing consumers the ultimate snacking occasion in its purest form: the tailgate. With the “No Team Required” tailgate tour, Heluva Good! dips is tricking-out tailgating experiences in cities that are[...]
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity Hellenic Center Banquet Room
This event is a traditional Greek Costume & Customs Fashion Show with an accompanied Brunch, entitled, “Threads of History”. All the costumes that will be presented were hand made by the director of our Hellenic[...]
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lenoir
PBS star and chef Vivian Howard hosts monthly salon-style conversations with authors at Lenoir. Each event is from 2-4 p.m. and begin with a cocktail and conversation between Vivian and the author, followed by a[...]
Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting the inaugural Fall Food Truck Feastival on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12 – 4 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, the fall-themed, family-friendly event is free to attend and will[...]
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mercantile & Mash
Spider web, jack-o-lantern, and mummies, OH MY! Learn how to make spooky macarons just in time for Halloween.
Nov 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
We’ve started a sweet tradition here at Magnolia by bringing the lowcountry its only dessert-focused festival. At the center of it all under the live oaks, indulge in endless decadent desserts (and we really mean…endless),[...]
Nov 12 all-day Mercantile & Mash
Hone your pie-baking skills before Thanksgiving with the pastry team at Mercantile.
Nov 16 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 17 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 18 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 19 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series, with two additional events added this year. Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co for the third year in a row and joining again for a second[...]
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mercantile & Mash
Hone your pie-baking skills before Thanksgiving with the pastry team at Mercantile.
Nov 20 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 21 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 22 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 23 all-day Table & Twine
Table & Twine’s Christmas Dinner package is the gift your entire family can enjoy this year. Our expert chefs have put together a delicious meal for 6-10 people, complete with locally-sourced ingredients and oven-ready pans.[...]
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm BLU
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience this Thanksgiving on The Edge of America overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Spend the holiday with friends and family for an exceptional three-course Thanksgiving meal at BLU Beach Bar & Grill.
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