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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

Oct 29 all-day Folly Beach
Join the Folly Association of Business and the South Carolina Aquarium on Folly Beach on Sunday, October 29 for Toby’s Spooktacular Litter Sweep! We’ll sweep the beach for litter from 1-3 p.m. in an effort[...]
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am Isle of Palms
LOWVELO is an annual fundraising bike ride around the Lowcountry that rallies people together to raise money for innovative and lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, as well as promote health and wellness[...]
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am Marion Square
Meet. Share. Read. The monthly book club with no reading assignment…ever! Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with 300 chapters around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather[...]
Nov 12 all-day Stono Ferry Racetrack
Bring your friends and family for a splendid day spent outdoors watching world-class horse racing! In between the races, take advantage of early holiday shopping by visiting our Merchant Market filled with the best of[...]
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Summer Realty
Make sure to stop by the Art on the Beach Pop Up Market at Summer Realty on November 12th from 11 AM- 3 PM. Get a glimpse at what some of our artists have to[...]
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 24 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is releasing a new whiskey to kick off the holiday season. The new Steel Feathers Blackberry Whiskey will first be available at the distillery’s ‘Blackberry Friday’ event on Friday, November 24 from 12[...]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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[...]
Dec 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Restoration Hotel
Discover artisanal treasures at The Mercantile’s pop-up with Dew Drop Designs on Saturday, December 9th. Shop exquisite leather goods, jewelry, and more for unique holiday finds. Don’t miss this limited-time showcase of craftsmanship!
Dec 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 all-day The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
Join us Saturday, December 16th from 11am to 5pm for our 6th Annual Christmas Market & Celebration. A fun filled day of holiday cheer for all ages from 11am to 5pm. Santa will be there[...]
Dec 16 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 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Holy City Brewing
The Holy City Holiday Market will be held outdoors on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holy City Brewing, Firefly Distillery, and The Station will partner up to host over 200[...]
Dec 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 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 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 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 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 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 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 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 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[...]
Dec 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[...]
Dec 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[...]
Dec 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[...]
Dec 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[...]
Dec 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[...]
Dec 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 31 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[...]
Jan 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[...]
Jan 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[...]
Jan 6 @ 10:00 pm – 10:00 pm Vintage Coffee Cafe
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with 500 chapters around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather to read together in quiet camaraderie. Join us on Saturday, January[...]
Jan 10 all-day Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant
Join Lafayette 148 NY at Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant for an exclusive preview of the new collection by Creative Director Emily Smith. January 10-13 from 10-6pm. Email shop@gwynns.com to book.
Jan 29 – Jan 31 all-day North Beach Resort & Villas
Mayors and Administrators of South Carolina’s Beach Communities Meet to Discuss Coastal Resilience Needs Learn More and Participate in the 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting at SCBeaches.org. North Myrtle Beach, SC – Storms and flooding are[...]
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Striped Pig Distillery
Join us and 30+ local vendors for shopping, craft cocktails, food trucks, and family-friendly fun! Rain or shine and free to attend!
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Striped Pig Distillery
Join us at the Pig for 30+ local vendors, themed cocktail specials, food trucks, and more family-friendly fun! This event is free to attend and rain or shine!
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm The Restoration Hotel
Calling adult writers of all genres! Come together for a meeting of the minds, hosted by Charleston’s Poet Laureate, AsiahMae. In true Salon tradition, we’ll discuss different topics surrounding writing and maybe even generate a[...]
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Laurel Hill County Park
Join The Nature Conservancy and the SEWEE Long Leaf Cooperative at Laurel Hill County Park to learn and engage with local organizations who bring safe, controlled prescribed fire to South Carolina’s forests. Guests can meet[...]
Mar 30 all-day AccessAbility Main Office
AbilityThrift is a program that promotes competitive employment and opportunities for people with disabilities. Local donations help fund and provide the means for on-the-job training, skill building and employment. AbilityThrift holds our Saturday Sale the[...]
Apr 5 all-day Hampden Clothing
Join us to celebrate the launch of Tanya Taylor at Hampden on Friday, April 5th from 11am to 4pm. Schedule a private styling session with Tanya herself, or stop by to shop the new Spring[...]
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Striped Pig Distillery
Join us and 30+ local vendors for a day of sipping and shopping! We’ll have Double Shot Coffee and The Biscuit Shed on site, plus local beer from Ghost Monkey Brewery, and brunch themed cocktail[...]
Apr 12 – Apr 14 all-day Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Join us Friday, April 12th – Sunday, April 14th for the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Spring Boat Show! This is a spectacular event featuring the latest and greatest in boating from local dealers including Longshore[...]
Apr 13 all-day I'On Community
Art in I’on is a sister event to the rave-reviewed Art on the Beach on Sullivan’s Island. This event is a dynamic tour of homes in I’on, held on April 13, 2024. Tickets are required[...]
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hampton Park
Welcome to our 4th annual Tour de Earth Day, a slow-role eco-bike tour around the Charleston peninsula. Expect to hear from speakers along the way about urban farming, native plants, environmental racism, plant-based diets, art[...]
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