Events in Charleston Feb 15th - March 14th, 2024
Charleston is magical in the spring. With flowers blooming and a healthy dose of vitamin D, it’s the perfect time to get out for some sunshine and explore what our beautiful city has to offer. Here are a few upcoming events that we are excited for! Southeastern Wildlife Exposition or SEWE for short is a three-day showcase (February 16th - 18th) of everything we love about wildlife and nature. It brings together people of all ages, men, and women, sportsmen and conservationists, artists and artisans, fans and families. Through an incredible lineup of events – from fine art exhibits, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, and parties, SEWE invites us all to explore our “wild” side and pay tribute to our naturally beautiful world. For a full event schedule, visit: https://www.sewe.com/ View the beautiful blooms of the Camellia flower at Middleton Place, running now - February 29th during their Camellia Walks tour. These tours are free with the price of admission and visitors will be given a guided historical tour of these beautiful blooms. https://www.middletonplace.org/news-and-events/event/camellia-walk-14/ National Margarita Weekend is set at all 3 Mex 1 locations from February 22nd - 24th. There will be ½ price pitchers of Mex 1 and infused margaritas. For more information, visit their event page. 32nd Annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly’s longest-running festival, returns to Folly Beach with a day full of family-friendly events on Saturday, February 24th. From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, Sea & Sand will include an artisan & food-focused street closure event, as well as some healthy competition in the sand on Sunday. For tickets and general information, visit: https://visitfolly.com/sea-and-sand-festival/ Charleston Wine + Food is a cultural entity running March 6th-10th that champions the region’s unique foodways through world-renowned culinary experiences. Fueled by a contagious passion for the people and places that make Charleston worth celebrating, the annual festival infuses homegrown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, artisans, and food enthusiasts from around the globe for a five-day event that spans the first full weekend each March. For ticket information, visit https://charlestonwineandfood.com/. Head out for a Sunday-Funday on King Street March 10th for Second Sunday on King! Enjoy vendors, music, and a car-free - King Street. Check the website below for more details of the day: https://www.shop2ndsunday.com/
Events in Charleston January 15th - February 14th
Welcome to 2024, Charleston! January and February are a few of the colder months in the Lowcountry, but there are still events and happenings around town. Check out some of my top picks of highlights this January and February around town: One of everyone’s favorite weeks is happening in January! Charleston Restaurant Week runs January 11th - 21st!! Enjoy specials at some of the most popular restaurants in Charleston! We suggest to grab reservations early, spots will fill up fast! For more information on participating restaurants and their specials visit: https://restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/ View the beautiful blooms of the Camellia flower at Middleton Place, January 16th - February 29th during their Camellia Walks tour. These tours are free with the price of admission and visitors will be given a guided historical tour of these beautiful blooms. https://www.middletonplace.org/news-and-events/event/camellia-walk-14/ Mark your calendars for Taste of Folly on January 19th - 20th. A celebration of Folly food including local restaurants selling food and drinks on the street, local vendors, live music, kids’ area and silent auction. https://visitfolly.com/taste-of-folly/ The Charleston Boat Show will be held January 26th - 28th this year. This show is a kick-off to the Charleston boating season. If you’re interested in purchasing a boat, this show is a must-do! It’s a great way to meet experts, ask questions, and get deals on the boat of your dreams! http://www.thecharlestonboatshow.com/ The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is on February 4th at Boone Hall Plantation. This is the world’s largest oyster festival, featuring 80,000 pounds of oysters! It’s been named one of the top 20 events in the southeast. For more festival information and for ticket purchases, visit: https://www.boonehallplantation.com/special_event/lowcountry-oyster-festival/ The Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and Charleston Animal Society have teamed up to host Pup Bowl on Saturday, February 10th from noon to 3 pm near Old Navy at the Oaks. Pup Bowl is a pet adoption and family-fun day to benefit Charleston Animal Society. Cheer on as two teams of adoptable puppies face off in the cutest football game you have ever seen! The event will also feature fund-raising for CAS, live music, balloon animals, and more! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pup-bowl-vii-where-every-adoption-is-a-touchdown-tickets-781495252337?aff=erelexpmlt Head out for a Sunday-Funday on King Street on February 11th for Second Sunday on King! Enjoy vendors, music, and a car-free - King Street. Check the website below for more details of the day: https://www.shop2ndsunday.com/
Events in Charleston - December 15th 2023 - January 14th 2024
December is magical in the Lowcountry! From a Christmas light show to lights on the water, Charleston sparkles this time of year. It may not be a white Christmas in the Lowcountry but we definitely know how to celebrate the Holiday season! There is quite a lot going on, but these are some of my favorites in December and beyond: It’s not the holidays until you visit the Festival of Lights! Bright lights in the Lowcountry! TheAnnual Holiday Festival of Lights is back at the James Island County Park and running through December 31st ! For more details and ticket information, visit: CCPRC. Open select nights in November and December, Aquarium Aglow is a one-of-a-kind holiday experience in downtown Charleston! This immersive holiday light spectacular brings forth the joy and magic of the season with tens of thousands of lights displayed throughout the Aquarium, from elegant and innovative to festive and nostalgic. Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Aquarium with friends and loved ones, complete live entertainment! Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase during the event. Buy tickets and learn more at scaquarium.org/aglow. Make sure to check out the holiday events at the Charleston Place Hotel in Downtown Charleston. The holiday train display is located in the center of the Hotel, this tiny town replica is a wonder for kids and adults alike. It’s a must see while visiting downtown. The train is setup through the holiday season. Also experience snow in Charleston! Every day at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm, you can catch it snowing right outside the hotel around the beautiful giant tree. Visit their website for a list of all of their experiences this holiday season. Magnolia’s historic house will be open to the public through January 6th for Home for the Holidays. Head over to Magnolia Plantation to see the house decorated for Christmas in holiday jewel tones, reminiscent of the 1920’s. Enjoy holiday decor, winter snacks at the Peacock Cafe, and the chance to explore the plantation house. Check out their website for event information. Shop Local this Holiday Season at the Annual Charleston Holiday Market in Marion Square on December 16th from 9am-2pm. Enjoy a bounty of fresh local produce & homegrown creativity with additional vendors and decorations! Hop over to the ChristmasinCharleston.com Advent Calendar and reveal Day 1 for a free 2-hour parking pass courtesy of the City of Charleston! Harness some holiday fun and climb aboard the Old Carriage Co. specially decorated carriage driven by one of Santa’s elves. Holiday Sleigh Rides are a festive 30-minute experience includes a 25-minute ride through downtown Charleston – complete with caroling – and is sure to make you merry. Last stop is Santa’s magical stable (just behind our barn) where you’ll join Old St. Nick, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph for hot cocoa and cookies. Bring your camera, and we’ll snap photos of you and Santa in his sleigh. A holly, jolly Christmas awaits! Celebrate the start of 2023 and end of 2023 on December 31st aboard a SpiritLine Dinner Cruise. The New Year’s Eve cruise provides you with the unique opportunity to celebrate in style as you enjoy incredible food all while taking in sweeping views of the historic Charleston skyline. You will enjoy the best that Charleston has to offer while cruising aboard the elegantly decorated Spirit of Carolina and enjoying live entertainment provided by Jacob Poole and Matt Jordan. Plunge into the New Year with the 10th Annual Bill Murray Look-alike polar plunge on January 1st on Folly Beach. Luckily the event doesn’t start too early if you have a late night on New Years - with the costume contest judging at 12:30pm and the big plunge at 1:30pm. What a fun way to start the year with a contest and a challenge! https://visitfolly.com/bill-murray-polar-plunge/ One of everyone’s favorite weeks is happening in January! Charleston Restaurant Week runs January 11th - 21st!! Enjoy specials at some of the most popular restaurants in Charleston! We suggest to grab reservations early, spots will fill up fast! For more information on participating restaurants and their specials visit: https://restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/
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