Happy New Year, Charleston! Here’s to another year of food, fun, and adventure in Charleston. We have plenty to look forward to in 2023 so book your flight, pack your bags and plan the most exciting Charleston vacation yet. We hope you have a wonderful year!
Events to kick off the New Year
Museum Mile Month: Jan. 1-31
During the month of January 2023, enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price! With the Museum Mile Month pass, you can spend an entire month learning about Charleston’s rich history and culture while visiting sites in the order that best fits your schedule. Adult tickets are $35 and children’s are $10 for 13 different sites.
Charleston Restaurant Week: Jan. 12 – 22.
Dozens of restaurants all over the Charleston area offer specially priced menus celebrating Charleston and its varied cuisine. Over 50 restaurants participate in this much-anticipated event. Pick your favorite places or try something new!
Charleston Half Marathon: Jan. 14
This year’s PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon® is a scenic 13.1-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, featuring Hampton Park, The Citadel, The Battery, Iconic King Street, and a finish at Charleston’s oldest working distillery, Firefly Distillery.
Taste of Folly: Jan. 13-14
Center Street on Folly Beach transforms into four blocks of food and fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy Folly establishments to serving up their best dishes and exhibit their skills through live demonstrations. All of this will be complemented by local bands, activities, contest, 50+ Folly art, craft, and fashion vendors, and a robust kid area, Taste of Folly will have something for everyone!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” by Charleston Stage: Jan. 21,22, 28 & 29
Watch Eric Carle’s Enchanting Children’s Classic live on stage. The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Performed by Charleston Stage at the historic Dock Street Theatre.
Lowcountry Oyster Festival: Jan. 29
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the Southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Highlights include the oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, live music on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a children’s area and food court showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants.
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