What’s on in Downtown Charleston
Festivals, markets, live music and community events in Downtown Charleston and the surrounding area, with dates, venues and admission. Kept current.
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
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
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Second Sunday on King
King Street
King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun.
Community · Free
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.
Fri, Dec 4
Southern Living Illumination Charleston
Charleston Visitor Center
Food and drink · Saturday holiday market $125, Friday gingerbread class $225
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