What’s on in Greater Charleston
Festivals, markets, live music and community events in Greater Charleston and the surrounding area, with dates, venues and admission. Kept current.
Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM
Charleston Farmers Market
Marion Square
Every Saturday, 8am to 2pm, through November 21. A holiday market follows on December 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19.
Market · Free
Sat, Sep 12 · 5:00 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
Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Park Circle Oktoberfest
Holy City Brewing
Festival · $16.15 general admission, $67.60 VIP, under 12 free
Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM
Second Sunday on King
King Street
King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun.
Community · Free
Thu, Sep 17 · 12:00 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
Fri, Sep 18
Pickle Palooza III
Cannon Distillery
Festival · From $26.25, under 12 free with an adult
Fri, Sep 18 · 1:00 PM
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 · 5:00 AM
The Sweet Tea Festival
Hutchinson Square
Community event to celebrate the birthplace of sweet tea.
Community
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 AM
PrEP in the Park
Doty Park
Community Fundraiser to raise awareness of HIV Prevention with Palmetto Community Care.
Community
Wed, Sep 23 · 1:30 PM
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
MOJA Arts Festival
Multiple venues
The 2026 edition spotlights Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone, across Marion Square, the Charleston Music Hall, the Dock Street Theatre and Greater St. Luke AME Church.
Festival · Many events free, ticketed events vary
Thu, Sep 24 · 1:00 PM
Remember Me Thursday
Azalea Park
Remember Me Thursday with Dorchester Paws is an annual luminary ceremony at Summerville's Azalea Park
Community
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
Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 AM
Caratland
Brown Family Park
Community K-Pop Event
Community
Sun, Sep 27 · 11:00 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
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, Oct 2 · 5:00 PM
First Friday Artwalk
Downtown galleries
More than 30 downtown galleries open late.
Community · Free
Sat, Oct 3
Mullet Haul n' Hustle
Johns Island County Park
A new Charleston County Parks race weekend: marathon relay, half marathon, 5K and a kids dash.
Community · Register at ccprc.com
Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00 AM
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
Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Mermaids and Mateys Festival
Center Street
More than 80 art and craft vendors.
Festival · Free with ticket registration
Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM
Latin American Festival
Wannamaker County Park
Festival · $15 per vehicle in advance, $25 at the gate
Mon, Oct 5 · 8:00 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 · 12:00 PM
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
Fri, Oct 9
Riverfront Revival
Riverfront Park
The country and Americana festival curated by Darius Rucker. More than 15 artists across two days.
Live music · Ticketed
Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 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
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM
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 · 9:00 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
Sun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM
Second Sunday on King
King Street
King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun.
Community · Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 12:00 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, Oct 15 · 12:30 PM
Southern Songwriter Festival
Short Central
Community Music Event hosted by Community Music Collective
Community
Fri, Oct 16 · 1:00 PM
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
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 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 · 8:00 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 · 1:00 PM
Salsa in the Park
Gahagan Park
Latin American Cultural Fair with Latin Groove and Summerville Parks and Rec
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 · 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
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 · 7:30 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
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 · 2:00 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
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 · 1:30 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 · 6:00 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 · 12:00 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.
Tue, Dec 1 · 12:30 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
Fri, Dec 4
Christmas on the Square
Hutchinson Square
Christmas Trees decorated in Hutchinson Square with the Junior Service League
Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
PJs with Santa
Hutchinson Square
Enjoy pictures with Santa at Hutchinson Square
Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
North Charleston Christmas Festival and Parade
Park Circle
The parade steps off at 3pm.
Community · Free
Fri, Dec 11
Breakfast with Santa
Rollins Edwards Community Center
Skip the lines and enjoy some breakfast with Santa!
Community
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