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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 4 @ 9:00 pm Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Join us on July 4th to experience the harbor fireworks from the comfort of the Charleston water taxi! Tickets are $50 for adults & $45 for kids! Email asmith@charlestonharborresort.com to make your reservations!
Oct 15 all-day Northwoods Mall
Fall is in the air! Join us for our Fall Harvest Market. Featuring local vendors, giveaways and more, celebrate the start of the holiday season!
Oct 16 all-day Northwoods Mall
Fall is in the air! Join us for our Fall Harvest Market. Featuring local vendors, giveaways and more, celebrate the start of the holiday season!
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Low Country Harley-Davidson
LOW COUNTRY HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO PRESENT KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT LOW COUNTRY HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S ‘TRUNK N’ TREAT’ AIMS TO CREATE SAFE HALLOWEN OPTION FOR LOW COUNTRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CHARLESTON, S.C., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2022 – Low Country[...]
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am etúHOME
Join etúHOME and C. Holmquist Design for a morning tutorial on crafting a seasonal centerpiece. Learn from local Charleston florist Christina Holmquist how to create a beautiful centerpiece in a versatile etuHOME’s dough bowl, perfect[...]
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 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Low Country Harley-Davidson
Low Country Harley-Davidson to host Santa Photos on 12/3 and 12/10. Please join us at Low Country Harley-Davidson for a fun-filled day of holiday joy! Enjoy one FREE photo with Santa, cocoa, cookies and MORE!
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 5 @ 7:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston Music Hall Holiday Film Series
Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston Music Hall Holiday Film Series
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 15 all-day South Carolina Society Hall
With over two thousand flickering candles illuminating the performers, The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA will feature some of the worlds most beloved Christmas favorites, played by world-class musicians over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes. VIENNA[...]
Dec 16 – Dec 18 all-day South Carolina Society Hall
With over two thousand flickering candles illuminating the performers, The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA will feature some of the worlds most beloved Christmas favorites, played by world-class musicians over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes. VIENNA[...]
Dec 17 all-day Circular Congregational Church
Dickens’ very own words will fill the Circular Congregational Church of Charleston, SC on December 17th at 5:00PM. Cast of 3 reads Dickens’ hand edited, 70 minute version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring English stage[...]
Dec 17 all-day Low Country Harley-Davidson
Santa Photos was such a HIT, we’re doing it AGAIN! 12/17, visit the LCH-D dealership for complimentary: -BBQ Dinner -Photos with Santa (1 per family) -Cookies -Cocoa -Kid’s Craft Table Saturday, December 17th, 2022 12-4PM[...]
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 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Circular Congregational Church
Dickens’ very own words will fill the Circular Congregational Church of Charleston, SC on December 17th at 5:00PM. Cast of 3 reads Dickens’ hand edited, 70 minute version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring English stage[...]
Dec 19 @ 11:00 am Sottile Theatre
Chamber Music Charleston’s Classical Kids Concert Series continues on Monday, December 19 2022 at 11 am with a performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the most magical holiday season with a special Christmas Classical[...]
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 23 @ 4:00 pm – Dec 25 @ 9:00 pm Follyday Park
Have you ever ice skated right next to the beach? Try out a NEW holiday tradition this year on Folly Beach! From Friday, December 23rd until Sunday, December 25th, the Folly Beach Tourism Board will[...]
Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Quinte Oyster Bar
Ring in the new year with a delicious four-course menu and optional wine pairing Executive Chef Nicolas Quintero has put together with his culinary team at the newly opened oyster bar. Four courses include a[...]
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[...]
Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Omar Shrine Temple
Reign in 2023 at the Omar Shrine Temple in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, December 31, from 8pm – 1am! Celebrate the New Year at Charleston’s largest New Year’s Eve party inspired by the legendary pop[...]
Dec 31 @ 10:00 pm Center Street, Folly Beach
Celebrate the new year with the infamous Folly tradition, the Flip Flop Drop & Fireworks Show on Saturday, December 31st, 2022! 🎊 This unique Folly tradition kicks off with a pair of sparkly flip-flops descending[...]
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am Tides Hotel
Gather all of the fearless plungers you know, throw on your best Bill Murray attire, and head on over to the Tides Hotel on Folly Beach for the Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge and[...]
Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Blu Beach Bar & Grill
Celebrate the luck of the Irish this St Patrick’s Day at BLU! Hang out by the beach on March 17th and enjoy live music from Mike Huhn and Chris Williams from 1 pm to 4[...]
Mar 18 all-day The Rooftop
The Rooftop is excited to host a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 18th! Join us for a full day of fun and revelry with Irish music, green beads, and drink specials featuring Irish[...]
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CHD Interiors
Bring your daughters, mothers, and best girlfriends to get beautiful and timeless permanent jewelry together from Ash Hoffman Jewelry. This fun event will take place at CHD Interiors in Mount Pleasant from 3-7pm. Apps and[...]
Jul 2 – Jul 4 all-day Pier 101
Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July at Pier 101 kicking off Sunday, July 2nd! Order up special crowd favorites like corn dogs, wings, and refreshing buckets of beer. Try one of the Independence[...]
Jul 4 all-day Blu Beach Bar & Grill
Celebrate the Fourth of July at BLU with a star-spangled lineup of festivities. Start your day at our poolside grill, opening at 11 AM, and savor the taste of summer with mouthwatering hot dogs topped[...]
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 8:30 pm Wild Dunes Resort
Spooky season is finally here, and Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms in is ready to help you get your scare on! Join us this October for haunted history, tricks and treats and fun[...]
Nov 15 – Nov 19 all-day Table & Twine Charleston
Order deadline is November 19th for pick up and delivery Table & Twine is making Thanksgiving easy this year by taking the tedious prep work out of Thanksgiving dinner. This local, chef-driven service delivers an[...]
Nov 23 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm The Watch Rooftop
Come together and recreate a delicious holiday tradition with friends, new and old. We’ll be serving an all-you-can-feast buffet featuring classic Thanksgiving dishes like roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham with all the fixings, so you[...]
Nov 24 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 24 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 25 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 25 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 26 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 26 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 27 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 27 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 28 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 28 all-day Online
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by donating to Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary! This Giving Tuesday, November 28, we’re fundraising to help cover the many costs for the animal residents at Hallie Hill. Donations can help pay for[...]
Nov 28 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 29 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 29 all-day New Realm Brewing
Elf Movie Night + Holiday Market Join us at New Realm Brewing Co. for a festive evening of fun! Get into the holiday spirit with a special screening of the beloved movie, Elf. Laugh along[...]
Nov 29 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Nov 30 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Nov 30 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Dec 1 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 1 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm RiverOaks Charleston
Gather your family and friends for CHRISTkindlmarkt CHS 2023 and experience an authentic and romantic Christmas Market inspired by the first one in Dresden, Germany in 1434 ..the Middle Ages! The festive atmosphere at CHRISTkindlmarkt[...]
Dec 2 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 2 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
The most anticipated concert of the year, the Lowcountry’s highly acclaimed Charleston Jazz Orchestra pulls out all the stops in this magical performance! You’ll be all aglow with the sounds of Christmas past and present,[...]
Dec 3 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 3 all-day The Mills House Hotel
Local artist Rebecca Meixner is known for her custom and vibrant watercolor designs ranging from coastal landscapes to wedding invitations. From November 24, 2023 – January 2, 2024, The Mills House Hotel will host Rebecca[...]
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