What’s happening in the Lowcountry
Festivals, markets, live music and community events across Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant and the surrounding towns. Dates, venues and admission, kept current.
September 2026
October 2026
Thu, Oct 1
The Fall Tours
Private homes and gardens
The Preservation Society of Charleston's 50th year of house and garden tours.
Community · $40 to $150 depending on the tour
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PM
Southern Songwriter Festival
Short Central
Community Music Event hosted by Community Music Collective
Community
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Dancing Without Limits - Halloween Dance
Rollins Edwards Community Center
Join us for our inclusive Dancing Without Limits series!
Community
Sat, Oct 17
Scarecrows on the Square
Hutchinson Square
Scarecrow Displays Setup Throughout Hutchinson Square
Community
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 AM
Ville to Ville Relay
Various streets along Summerville as runners make their way from Berkeley County to Charleston.
Open roads relay-style run.
Community
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Summerville Wine and Food Festival
The Pickle Bar
The inaugural year. Eight wineries and guest chefs.
Food and drink · $55 early bird, $65 general admission
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Gus Moody Tournament of Bands
John McKissick Stadium
Summerville High School High Marching Band Competition. Street closures along McKissick way (Between Richland and Joyce) and Joyce/ Gum from corner of Magnolia/ McKissick down to East Sixth South Street from 7am to 9pm.
Community
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
North Charleston Harvest Festival
Olde Village
The 13th annual. Trick-or-treating on the street and costume contests judged at 5:45.
Festival · Free, free parking
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Salsa in the Park
Gahagan Park
Latin American Cultural Fair with Latin Groove and Summerville Parks and Rec
Community
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Summerville Orchestra Encore "The Golden Age of Operetta & Broadway"
Parking lot at Splurge and Coastal Coffee Roasters.
Community event hosted by Summerville Orchestra
Community
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Children's Day Festival
Park West Recreation Complex
The 38th annual, with free shuttle parking from Cairo Middle School.
Family · Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Charleston Beerfest
Riverfront Park
21 and up. More than 75 breweries and 20-plus food trucks, benefiting Palmetto Community Care.
Food and drink · Ticketed, VIP entry from 1pm
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:30 PM
Out of Darkness Walk
Gahagan Park
Annual Charleston Area Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Community
November 2026
Fri, Nov 6
Charleston Literary Festival
Dock Street Theatre and other venues
Community · Ticketed per session
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
First Friday Artwalk
Downtown galleries
More than 30 downtown galleries open late.
Community · Free
Sat, Nov 7
Shake Your Trail Feathers 5K and 10K
Laurel Hill County Park
Community · Register at ccprc.com
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM
Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Hutchinson Square
12th Annual Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Road closures on W. Doty from Main St. to Cedar from 6am to 11am.
Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Harvest Festival at Johns Island County Park
Johns Island County Park
Bluegrass, hayrides and a crafters market.
Festival · Tickets at ccprc.com
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Second Sunday on King
King Street
King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun.
Community · Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 PM
Native American Film & Video Festival of the Southeast
Join the Mount Pleasant Historical Commission and Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians for the Native Americal Film & Video Festival of the Southeast. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:30 pm Palmetto Gran
Community
Fri, Nov 13
Holiday Festival of Lights
James Island County Park
The 38th year. Nightly through December 31, with more than 750 displays across a three-mile drive, and fireworks on December 31.
Family · Per vehicle, 2026 pricing not yet posted
Fri, Nov 13
Food and Wine Classic in Charleston
Multiple venues
More than 40 chef demonstrations and four Grand Tastings. The 2026 lineup includes Tyler Florence, Nancy Silverton, Maneet Chauhan, Katie Button and Mike Lata.
Food and drink · Ticketed passes
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM
Worship in the Park
Hutchinson Square
Live music and prayer with Christ Temple a Kingdom Church
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Holy Smokes Lowcountry Barbecue Festival
Riverfront Park
More than 50 pitmasters across four themed villages, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston.
Food and drink · Ticketed
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
Summerville Italian Feast
Hutchinson Square
Festival celebrating Italian-America Heritage with local arts & crafts and local Italian cuisine from low country vendors.
Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Third Thursday
Hutchinson Square
Monthly Third Thursday Vendor Fair Powered by Summerville DREAM. Road Closures on Little Main, W. Richardson, and Doty St. from 3pm to 9pm.
Community
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble 5K
Marion Square
The 49th running, and the third-largest Thanksgiving 5K in the country. The expo is November 25, 9am to 6pm, and there is no race-day packet pickup.
Community · Register via RunSignup. No race-day registration.
December 2026
Tue, Dec 1 · 5:30 PM
Old Time Christmas Tree Celebration
Hutchinson Square
Get into the holiday season with our annual Old Time Christmas Celebration!
Community
Fri, Dec 4
Southern Living Illumination Charleston
Charleston Visitor Center
Food and drink · Saturday holiday market $125, Friday gingerbread class $225
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
Cookies and Cocoa
Park Circle Community Building
Family · Free, pre-registration required
Sat, Dec 5
Christmas on the Square
Hutchinson Square
Christmas Trees decorated in Hutchinson Square with the Junior Service League
Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
North Charleston Christmas Festival and Parade
Park Circle
The parade steps off at 3pm.
Community · Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
PJs with Santa
Hutchinson Square
Enjoy pictures with Santa at Hutchinson Square
Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Historical Comsn Cresco Award Presentation
Town Hall Complex
Community
Sat, Dec 12
Breakfast with Santa
Rollins Edwards Community Center
Skip the lines and enjoy some breakfast with Santa!
Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Folly Beach Christmas Parade
Center Street
Community · Free to watch
Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Parade Artisan Market
Hutchinson Square
Community Artisan event powered by Summerville DREAM
Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Summerville Christmas Parade
Throughout Downtown Summerville
Summerville's Annual Christmas Parade powered by Summerville DREAM
Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Historical Comsn participates in Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Coleman Boulevard
Fireworks at 5:30pm. Road closures on Coleman Boulevard from 4pm.
Community
Thu, Dec 17 · 5:00 PM
Third Thursday
Hutchinson Square
Monthly Third Thursday Vendor Fair Powered by Summerville DREAM. Road Closures on Little Main, W. Richardson, and Doty St. from 3pm to 9pm.
Community
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM
Cocoa Cup 5K
Brown Family Park
5K fundraiser hosted by Fleet Feet. Street Closures starting at 9:00am on Front St., Pace St., Brighton Park Blvd. to Cross Park Dr. until 10:30am.
Community
Thu, Dec 24 · 6:00 PM
Community Christmas Eve Service
Hutchinson Square
Community Church Event hosted by Hope Church
Community
March 2027
April 2027
Fri, Apr 2
Flowertown Festival Entertainment Stage
Short Central Pavilion
Live Music and performances as part of the 2027 Flowertown Festival.
Community
Fri, Apr 2
Flowertown Festival
S. Main Street/Azalea Park Summerville, SC
Community event and fundraiser for the Summerville Family YMCA. - Street closures on S. Main Street from Richardson to Joyce from 9am to 6pm every day of the festival.
Community
May 2027
Sat, May 1 · 7:00 AM
Charleston Craft Beer Half Marathon
Hutchinson Square
Half Marathon and 5K event. Street closures on Little Main St. from Doty to W. Richardson closed for set at 4:30am and tear down at 11:30am along with traffic in the area.
Community
Sat, May 8 · 7:00 PM
Summerville Orchestra Encore "SC250 Celebration"
Parking lot at Splurge and Coastal Coffee Roasters.
Community event hosted by Summerville Orchestra
Community
September 2027
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