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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charleston
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 28, 2026 12:30 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Your guide to Lowcountry Boil
Learn the history, where to get it, and how to make it.
October 20, 2022
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Brookgreen Gardens Nights of a Thousand Candles setup in Charleston, SC
Events
Here’s some enlightening news...
The countdown is on.
October 19, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
Fall foliage in Syracuse, NY
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Syracuse, NY
Planning a getaway? Set your sights on Upstate New York.
October 18, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
Underwater pumpkin carving in Charleston, SC
Events
This might catch you off gourd...
October 13, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
Pumpkin pie latte in Charleston, SC
Food
Charleston’s fall menu
Fall for these seasonal treats in Charleston.
October 13, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
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Culture
Riverfront Revival recap
The festival may return in 2023.
October 12, 2022
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Tatum Jacaruso
A sunset from Bowen's Island restaurant in Charleston, SC
Culture
So, what’s fall like in Charleston?
Check out what y’all had to say.
October 11, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Lowcountry firm has plans to fight flooding on Sullivan’s Island
SeamonWhiteside was selected to address flooding on Sullivan’s Island.
June 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Festivals
Charleston Literary Festival reveals a preview of this year’s author lineup
The authors include Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and National Book Award nominees and winners.
June 11, 2024
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Erika Ross
A close shot of a lionfish underwater.
Events
JuLionfish Festival is set for July 26
Proceeds from the event will benefit SC Aquarium Reef Research.
June 10, 2024
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Callie Putnam
The background of this mural is white and yellow and there is a mason jar of sweet tea, ice, lemon
Events
Sip, sip, hooray: Celebrate National Iced Tea Day in Summerville
The Town of Summerville is celebrating Iced Tea Day with free sweet tea and tea-inspired dishes and specialty drinks.
June 10, 2024
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Erika Ross
Rows of shelves stacked with books at Charleston County Public Library's West Ashley branch.
City
Bookmark this: How to join fun summer reading programs in Charleston
Book it to your local library — Charleston County Public Library, Dorchester County Library, and the Berkeley County Library System are all hosting summer reading programs.
June 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
this image shows the point of view looking out of an airplane window looking over Charleston. You can see water, buildings, and the Ravenel Bridge
Travel and Outdoors
Q+A with Amanda Sheridan of Charleston BagValet
Charleston BagValet is solving a common problem among travelers.
June 5, 2024
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Erika Ross
A skyline shot of the Charleston peninsula. There is a road, cars driving on the roads, trees, and buildings.
City
Eyes on the roads: Charleston mayor shares city’s infrastructure priorities
Mayor Cogswell shared these projects in a letter to Charleston County Council Chairman Herb Sass.
June 5, 2024
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Erika Ross
People stand around for a pride event at CommonHouse Aleworks
Events
Celebrate Pride Month with these local events around Charleston
Pride Month is in June and the Lowcountry has some fun events to celebrate.
June 3, 2024
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Erika Ross
CHStoday dog beach rules
City
Dog regulations on Lowcountry beaches
The rules of the sand for dogs
May 31, 2024
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Mia Benvenuto
three pirate reenactors pose for the camera. The pirates have on pirate gear white shirts with red, white and brown vests and props like a sword, a cup, a picture frame.
Events
Join a pirate takedown this weekend in downtown Charleston
Bring the family to learn about the pirates of early Charleston.
May 30, 2024
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Erika Ross