What to do in Charleston

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2nd Sundays on King - Visitors and locals alike are invited to shop, dine and enjoy Charleston's “Main Street” on a vehicle-free, pedestrian-only afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm. More Details

Cars on Kiawah - Held the 3rd Saturday of every month on the Village Green at Freshfields, Sea Island’s Cars & Coffee offers the opportunity to see some unique, antique and other cool styles of cars. More Details

Dancing on the Cooper - Summertime calls for live music and dancing on the Mount Pleasant Pier! Local bands perform a variety of live music, including beach/shag, Cuban salsa, funk/soul, rock, jazz, country, Motown, and the greatest hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s. More Details

Clerks Off The Clock: Open Mic Night - The stage is set! Come enjoy a night filled with talent, libations, and bites at the Emeline Hotel. This event is held on on 3rd Friday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm. More details.

Weekly Events

Charleston Farmers Market - The Charleston Farmers Market is held each Saturday from 8 am - 2 pm from April to the end of November in Marion Square. Locals and tourists enjoy strolling through the Charleston Farmers Market, which has been voted "Best Outdoor Event" & "Best Attraction" in Charleston for multiple years in a row. More Details

Freshfields Farmers Market - Pick from the freshest locally-grown produce, food products, and crafts at Freshfields Village weekly Farmers Market. More details.

Sea Island Farmers Market - This market will feature local vendors selling produce, homemade goods, pet supplies, tasty treats, and more. More details

ACE Summer Wellness Series - The body is at the forefront. Come join Anneclaire at Market Street Circle for her weekly dance-based fitness practice to strengthen the body and mind, held every Saturday morning in August starting at 9 am. More details. 

Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery - Held each week in August and September, a ‘Whodunit’ Murder Mystery party in the tradition of the game ‘Clue’. It will be up to the audience to determine the murderer, motive, and weapon over libations and bites! More details. 

Annual and Special Events

Paint & Sip @ Well Hung Vineyard: Birds on a Wire August 16 - Come be an artist for the day at Charleston’s 2nd oldest building! Order something from the menu, pair it with a wine of your choice, and bring home a custom painting by you! More details.

Tyler Childers Concert August 19 - Credit One Stadium More Details

24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK August 24 - Start your morning off right with a run/walk through historic Summerville for the 24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK, an Alzheimer’s and other dementia-driven family support service. More details.

3 Doors Down Concert September 1 - 3 Doors Down will be hitting the road performing their classic album 'Away From The Sun' in its entirety. More Details

Low Country Jazz Festival Sept 2-3 - The Gaillard Center  The festival the returns this year with a stellar lineup of award-winning jazz singers and musicians Dave Koz & Friends, Gregory Porter, Avery*Sunshine, and Jonathan Butler.  More Details

KT Tunstall Sept 5 - The Rivera Theatre More Details

Donna the Buffalo  Sept 8 - The Rivera Theatre - This well known Indie Folk band has played thousands of shows from Austin City Limits Festival to Bonaroo More Details

The Doobie Brothers September 9 - Credit One Stadium More Details

Daniel Tosh - Sweet T Tour September 14 - Comedian Daniel Tosh will be performing at the Charleston Music Hall starting at 7 pm. Tickets on sale now! More details. 

Boozy Bonsai Workshop September 18 - The PlantHouse Cultivate your Bonsai skills while enjoying a cocktail or two! More Details

Rocketman a Tribute to Sir Elton John September 18 - Charleston Music Hall More Details

Summer Saturday Popups Sept 26 Palmetto Hotel - Snaffle Bit and Foxy Fossils are both Charleston based jewelry brands. Enjoy a discounted cocktail at the bar after you shop! More Details

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