What’s on in Greater Charleston

Fri, Sep 25

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Boone Hall Farms

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, 10am to 7pm, from September 25 through November 1.

Family · $15 ages 3 and up, under 2 free

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

Sat, Oct 17

Scarecrows on the Square

Hutchinson Square

Scarecrow Displays Setup Throughout Hutchinson Square

Community

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

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

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

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

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM

Praise in the Park

Hutchinson Square

Worship in the park event with Embassy Evangelical Church.

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.

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

Strive High Starlight Cinema: Holiday Edition

Brown Family Park

A free, family-friendly outdoor movie night.

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 · 5:30 PM

PENDING Christmas Eve Service with Kingdom Church

Brown Family Park

Live Christmas music and brief Christmas message.

Community

Thu, Dec 24 · 6:00 PM

Community Christmas Eve Service

Hutchinson Square

Community Church Event hosted by Hope Church

Community

Sat, Mar 6 · 7:00 PM

Summerville Orchestra Encore "SO Jazzy & Solos"

Parking lot at Splurge and Coastal Coffee Roasters.

Community event hosted by Summerville Orchestra

Community

Sat, Mar 13 · 7:00 AM

Shamrock Shuffle

Summerville YMCA

1 mile, 5K, and 10K race through Summerville. Street closures at Pine street between West Richardson and West Doty & West Doty from South Cedar to South Laurel Street from 5:30am to 11am.

Community

Sun, Mar 28 · 7:00 AM

Seacoast Church Sunrise Service

Hutchinson Square

Easter sunrise service with Seacoast Church

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

Fri, Apr 2

Flowertown Festival Entertainment Stage

Short Central Pavilion

Live Music and performances as part of the 2027 Flowertown Festival.

Community

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

Sat, Sep 11 · 10:00 AM

Public Works Art Center Block Party

West Richardson between Montreaux Bar and Grill and Cedar Street

Community Block Party Event Hosted by the Public Works Art Center. Street closure at W. Richardson to Short Central from 9am to 1:30pm.

Community