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.)
Festival
Charleston Wine + Food Festival | Wednesday, March 4-Sunday, March 8 | Times vary | Johnson Hagood Stadium | Price varies by event | The annual festival celebrates food with brunches, lunches, dinners, cooking classes, beverage workshops, thematic events, educational excursions, and many sampling opportunities.
Charleston by Design | Thursday, March 12-Sunday, March 15 | Times and locations vary | Price varies by event | The festival aims to bring educational events to the community that spread awareness, teach history, and benefit the Historic Charleston Foundation through celebrating culture.
Whether you want to paddle, bike, or simply relax under the stars, this festival is designed for more than just music lovers.
Photo by Bain Stewart Media
Charleston Bluegrass Music Festival | Friday, March 20-Saturday, March 21 | Times vary | Woodland Nature Reserve | $75+ | This family-friendly camping event spans 6,000 acres and offers live performances, scenic camping options, local food and craft vendors, and outdoor adventures like kayaking and biking.
Summerville Historic Homes Tour | Thursday, March 5-Saturday, March 7 | Times vary | Various Summerville locations | $20+ | Explore beautifully preserved homes and gardens that reflect the character and history of Summerville.
Seasonal
Shamrocks and Shenanigans Kickoff Party | Friday, March 13 | 6-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | Free entry | Get ready to sham-rock Daniel Island at this party featuring live music.
Lucky Gnomes Cookie Class | Saturday, March 14 | 12-2 p.m. | Bebe’s Bakes | $66 | Go green or gnome home, this hands-on class will take you through the steps to decorating your perfect festive treat.
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party + Parade | Saturday, March 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Park Circle area, North Charleston | Free entry | Don’t miss the annual parade and party featuring live music, street vending, bites from local restaurants, and the kids’ zone.
Lowcountry Classics
Credit One Charleston Open | Saturday, March 28-Sunday, April 5 | Times vary | Credit One Stadium | $31+ | See the world’s top women’s tennis players at the largest women’s-only tennis event in North America.
Cooper River Bridge Run 2026 | Saturday, March 28 | 8 a.m. | Starts in Mount Pleasant | $65+ | Lace up for the annual one-way 10K run that starts in Mount Pleasant, crosses the Ravenel Bridge, and finishes in downtown.
Flowertown Festival 2026 | Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29 | Times vary | Summerville | Price of purchase | Spanning from Main Street down to Azalea Park, this three-day festival is free and will have 200+ vendors, entertainment, activities, food options, and rides.
Make plans to head to TD Arena, home of the College of Charleston men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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Sports
Cheer on Charleston’s three college teams as winter and spring sports are in both in action.
Looking for some professional action?
- The SC Stingrays play at home eight times this month.
- The Charleston Battery will play host three times.
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.
