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Things to do
Things to do in Charleston this month: October 2026
Charleston to late November: Fall Tours end Oct. 31, Trick or Treat at The Joe Oct. 30, the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8 and the Festival of Lights from Nov. 13.
Trails
Parks and trails in Charleston
Charleston's parks run from Hampton Park and the High Battery to the Angel Oak and new Fort Pemberton Park. Recreation Department: 843-724-7327.
Fourth of July
Charleston Fourth of July fireworks 2027
Charleston's 2026 Independence Day celebration filled Waterfront Park from 4 to 10 p.m., with fireworks at about 9:40 p.m. The 2027 plans are not out yet.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Charleston 2026
Charleston has not set official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Here are the area's family Halloween events and safety tips.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Charleston 2027: events and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. Shows at the Gaillard Center and Dock Street Theatre that month, free date ideas on the waterfront and dinners as announced.
Spring break
Spring break in Charleston 2027: school dates, things to do
Charleston County schools are off March 29 to April 2, 2027. Camps, the aquarium, the children's museum, Fort Sumter and what is open that week.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Charleston 2027: brunch, events and markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. City Mother's Day events, brunch spots, the Saturday market in Marion Square and gardens to visit.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Charleston 2026
Boone Hall's pumpkin patch runs weekends through Nov. 1; Johns Island County Park's Harvest Festival is Nov. 7; West Ashley's Pumpkin Smash is Nov. 22.
Halloween
Halloween events in Charleston 2026
Free trick-or-treating at The Joe on Oct. 30, a Bees Landing trunk-or-treat on Oct. 23 and county park Halloween events in and around Charleston.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Charleston: dog parks, off-leash areas, leash rules
Charleston's seven fenced dog parks and eight off-leash areas with hours, the early and evening hours at White Point Garden and the city leash rule.
Free
Free things to do in Charleston: Angel Oak, the Battery and more
Free things to do in Charleston: Angel Oak, City Gallery, the Battery walk, the Ravenel Bridge path, Second Sunday on King and library story times.
SEWE
SEWE in Charleston: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition guide
SEWE fills five downtown Charleston venues each February. The 2026 show ran Feb. 13-15; 2027 dates are not yet posted. Venues, tickets, what to know.
Charleston Wine + Food
Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2027: dates, Culinary Village
Charleston Wine + Food runs March 3-7, 2027. Culinary Village at Johnson Hagood Stadium March 5-7 from $199.15. Tickets, 21+ rules, parking.
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This weekend
Things to do in Charleston this weekend, Oct. 23 to 25
Fraggle Rock Live and Ghostbusters in Concert at the Gaillard, a free Bees Landing trunk-or-treat Friday and the Marion Square market Saturday in Charleston.
Holidays
Charleston sets Dec. 6 holiday parade, opens entries
Charleston's 2026 Holiday Parade steps off at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Schools, bands, groups and businesses can apply to march until 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.