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
Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 AM
Public Works Art Center Block Party
West Richardson between Montreaux Bar and Grill and Cedar Street in front of the Public Works Art Center.
Community event, like an old-school carnival! Stage at one end and fun everywhere else. Street closure on West Richardson from the stoplight to Short Central from 9am-1:30pm.
Community
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 AM
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
Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 AM
Movies in the Park
Gahagan Park
Come out to and enjoy a special movie screening of Super Mario Bros. Galaxy under the stars!
Community
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 AM
The Sweet Tea Festival
Hutchinson Square
Community event to celebrate the birthplace of sweet tea.
Community
Sat, Sep 19 · 2:00 AM
PrEP in the Park
Doty Park
Community Fundraiser to raise awareness of HIV Prevention with Palmetto Community Care.
Community
Wed, Sep 23 · 8:30 AM
Summerville High School Homecoming Parade
Starts at W. Doty and Magnolia Street and ends at the John McKissick Stadium.
Homecoming annual event during the week of Summerville High School’s homecoming. Street closures start at 4:30pm along Magnolia Street at W. Doty, W. Richardson, and W. 2nd - W. 6th Streets.
Community
Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 AM
Remember Me Thursday
Azalea Park
Remember Me Thursday with Dorchester Paws is an annual luminary ceremony at Summerville's Azalea Park
Community
Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 AM
Caratland
Brown Family Park
Community K-Pop Event
Community
Sun, Sep 27 · 6:00 AM
Church at Cane Bay 15 Year Celebration and Outdoor Picnic
Brown Family Park
Community birthday celebration and outdoor picnic for Church at Cane Bay.
Community
October 2026
Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM
Oktoberfest
Hutchinson Square
Community event and fundraiser. Street closures from 7am to 8pm on Little Main St., W. Richardson (Short Central to Main) and W. Doty (Cedar to Main).
Community
Mon, Oct 5 · 3:00 AM
Fire Prevention Parade and Display
Lowe's Parking Lot
The annual Fire Prevention Parade and Display, hosted by Summerville Fire Rescue and Lowe’s, is a free community event that offers opportunities to learn about fire and life safety.
Community
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 AM
National Night Out
Doty Park
Yearly event that brings police and the community together to build relationships. Displays with Summerville Police and Summerville Fire Rescue.
Community
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AM
Ghostwalk
Hutchinson Square
Fundraiser for DD2 and DD4 schools through the Junior Service League. Street closures on Little Main to W. Doty and Little Main to Richardson from 4pm to 10pm.
Community
Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM
Summerville Orchestra Encore "L’Histoire du Soldat"
Parking lot at Splurge and Coastal Coffee Roasters.
Community event hosted by Summerville Orchestra
Community
Sun, Oct 11 · 4:00 AM
Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally
Hutchinson Square
The Let's Beat Breast Cancer event is designed to bring awareness of breast cancer to the local community.
Community
Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 AM
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, Oct 15 · 7:30 AM
Southern Songwriter Festival
Short Central
Community Music Event hosted by Community Music Collective
Community
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 AM
Dancing Without Limits - Halloween Dance
Rollins Edwards Community Center
Join us for our inclusive Dancing Without Limits series!
Community
Fri, Oct 16
Scarecrows on the Square
Hutchinson Square
Scarecrow Displays Setup Throughout Hutchinson Square
Community
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
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 · 3:00 AM
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 · 8:00 AM
Salsa in the Park
Gahagan Park
Latin American Cultural Fair with Latin Groove and Summerville Parks and Rec
Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 AM
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 · 9:00 PM
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
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 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 · 7:00 AM
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
December 2026
Tue, Dec 1 · 7:30 AM
Old Time Christmas Tree Celebration
Hutchinson Square
Get into the holiday season with our annual Old Time Christmas Celebration!
Community
Fri, Dec 4
Christmas on the Square
Hutchinson Square
Christmas Trees decorated in Hutchinson Square with the Junior Service League
Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 AM
PJs with Santa
Hutchinson Square
Enjoy pictures with Santa at Hutchinson Square
Community
Fri, Dec 11
Breakfast with Santa
Rollins Edwards Community Center
Skip the lines and enjoy some breakfast with Santa!
Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 AM
Christmas Parade Artisan Market
Hutchinson Square
Community Artisan event powered by Summerville DREAM
Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 AM
Summerville Christmas Parade
Throughout Downtown Summerville
Summerville's Annual Christmas Parade powered by Summerville DREAM
Community
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 AM
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
Fri, Dec 18 · 11:00 PM
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 · 8:00 AM
Community Christmas Eve Service
Hutchinson Square
Community Church Event hosted by Hope Church
Community
March 2027
April 2027
Thu, Apr 1
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
Thu, Apr 1
Flowertown Festival Entertainment Stage
Short Central Pavilion
Live Music and performances as part of the 2027 Flowertown Festival.
Community
May 2027
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