Lucky you. You just found CHStoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Charleston each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month | All of February | Boone Hall Plantation | $12+ | Honor and celebrate Black History Month with a rolling schedule of speakers, Taste of Gullah food events, and displays from local organizations.
Colour of Music Festival Charleston | Wednesday, Feb. 4-Saturday, Feb. 7 | Charleston locations | This classical music festival highlights works by Black composers, featuring internationally acclaimed performers. North Charleston’s version is from Wednesday, Feb. 25 to Saturday, Feb. 28.
Remembrance: Vincent Brown on Memory, History, and Slavery | Friday, Feb. 20 | International African American Museum | $10 | Join historian, author, and filmmaker Vincent Brown for a screening of his latest film, followed by a moderated discussion.
Foodie fun
Lowcountry Oyster Festival | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation | $25+ | The world’s largest oyster festival returns to the Lowcountry for its 42nd year, where you can eat, shuck, and gawp at 45,000+ lbs of oysters.
Espresso Martini Festival | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 12–3 p.m., 6–9 p.m. | Cannon Distillery | Price of purchase | Sample espresso martini creations from local bars and vote for your favorite.
International Wine + Sweets Stroll | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens | $75 | Spend Valentine’s Day tasting wine from across the world, and pairing them with decadent desserts + live music in the gorgeous gardens.
Sheep herding will be back for SEWE this year. | Photo provided by SEWE
Artsy happenings
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” | Thursday, Feb. 12-Friday, Feb. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $54+ | South Carolina Ballet presents one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 2026 | Friday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $0+ | SEWE is back for another year of art exhibits, classes, animal demonstrations, contests, shows, talks, and more wildlife-centric fun in our area.
Sea + Sand Festival | Saturday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 22 | Times vary | Center Street, Folly Beach | Browse 80+ local vendors, enjoy local food and drink offerings, watch the sand sculpting contest, and soak in plenty of other beachfront family-friendly fun.
Lace up those sneaks. | Photo by Charleston County Parks
Active + outdoors
Garden Lights | Thursday, Jan. 29-Monday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | Middleton Place | $20+ | The gardens have been transformed for another illuminated spectacular, with breathtaking displays waiting around every corner.
Save the Light Half Marathon + 5K | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 8 a.m. | Folly Beach | $45+ | Run or walk along Folly Beach in support of the Morris Island Lighthouse, with scenic coastal views throughout the course.
Cupid’s Chase 5K | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 10 a.m. | James Island County Park | $45 | Over 11,000 runners joined the Valentine’s Day-themed run supporting athletes with disabilities last year. Thematic attire is encouraged.
Make plans to head to TD Arena, home of the College of Charleston men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Photo provided by cofcbasketball
Sports
Cheer on Charleston’s three college teams as winter sports are in full swing.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.
