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.)
Classes
Sweetgrass Basket Making Class | Each Thursday in September | 10 a.m. | Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms | $110 | Learn the history behind the sweetgrass baskets and how to make your very own.
Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 12-2:30 p.m. | St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground | $35 | Get ready for a drumming workshop that weaves music and culture with an intense workout.
Paint and Sip at All My Exes | Monday, Sept. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | All My Exes | Grab your friends and join us for a guided painting class complete with food and drinks.
Mahjong Beginner Lessons | Thursday, Sept. 4, Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Madison Miller Decor, Johns Island | $65 | Dive into this title-based game with this beginner-friendly class.
Oliver Pluff & Co. Tea Class | Wednesday, Sept. 21 | Oliver Pluff & Co | $50 | Step into the world of tea with a hands-on lesson in history and flavor.
Fall Workshop Series: Cheese Making Workshop | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Middleton Place | $65+ | Learn to craft fresh cheeses using goat milk while enjoying wine, charcuterie, and cheese tastings.
Festival
InternationalFlyFishing Film Festival | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20 | See premium films that showcase the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing produced by professional filmmakers from all over the globe.
5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam | Friday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | The Refinery | $30 | Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of Bert Griggs.
BBQ and Boots Festival | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley | $15 | Bring your appetite and western wear to enjoy barbecue, games, local vendors, and live music by Austin Burke.
Pickle Palooza II | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 1-6 p.m. | The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery | $20+ | Join the briniest bash in town and indulge in all things pickle.
Sweet Tea Festival | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 1-7 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Free entry | Celebrate Sweet Tea, a southern staple, in its birthplace.
MOJA Arts Festival | Thursday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Various locations across Charleston | Times vary | Ticket prices vary | Celebrate Black arts and culture through visual arts, music, food, dance, poetry, theater, storytelling, and family activities.
For the fam
Play Dayz | Tuesday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Kids ages 10 and younger are invited to enjoy activities, arts, crafts, and snacks — register to participate.
Story Strolls | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation | Free with admission | Your little one will go on a one-hour adventure while hearing captivating stories and discovering some of the garden’s special spots.
Cast Off Fishing Tournament | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier | $5+ | There’s plenty of fish to be caught and a few prizes for those who reel in the largest ones.
Concert
blink-182: Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour | Monday, Sept. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Credit One Stadium | $67+ | Get ready to rock the Lowcountry with pop-punk classics like “First Date” and “All the Small Things.”
Fall Concert- Righteous Roots | Thursday, Sept. 4 | 6 p.m. | Folly River Park | Free | Usher in the weekend with island rock favorites.
K Camp | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Music Farm | $43+ | Experience this rapper, singer, and songwriter in an intimate setting.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA | Friday, Sept. 19 | 4:45-6 p.m. | The Unitarian Church | $28 | Discover the music of Queen and ABBA under the gentle glow of candlelight.
South Carolina Ballet Presents: Motown Ballet | Thursday, Sept. 25-Friday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $57+ | See this multimedia experience inspired by the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Active
SWEAT Series | Every Wednesday in September | 6-7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this free workout series is designed to help you rejuvenate your body + mind alongside a supportive community
Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk | Friday, Sept. 5 | Downtown Charlesotn | Free | Take a stroll through some lively neighborhoods, enjoying art.
Steps of Honor 2025 | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | The Citadel, Johnson Hagood Stadium | $42+ | Join the fitness competition that aims to honor the lives lost on 9/11, and raise money for the Flag to Remember Foundation.
Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk | Friday, Sept. 12 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, Folly Beach | $12 | Join the stroll that boasts one of the largest bird lists in the Palmetto State.
Taylor Grant Pilates x The Gibbes | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Gibbes Museum | $40 | Work through a challenging + fun Pilates class in a beautiful space.
Happy Steps 5K | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 8 a.m. | Sullivan’s Island Elementary School Beach Entrance | Get your steps in to support childhood cancer awareness and after the race, celebrate with raffles, auctions, food, drinks, and awards.
Sports
Charleston Battery | Two home matches in September | Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant | Ticket prices vary per match | Show your support for Charleston’s black and gold as they take on their rivals at home.
Cheer on Charleston’s three college teams as fall sports ramp up.
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.
