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.)
Seasonal Events
Aquarium Aglow | Nov. 21-Dec. 31 | Times vary | South Carolina Aquarium | $25+ | Enjoy a dazzling light spectacular complete with a unique Santa encounter.
Holiday Festival of Lights | Nov. 14-Dec. 31 | 5:30-10 p.m. | $15+ | This annual event features 750+ light displays throughout James Island County Park. Explore other areas of the park to enjoy family activities, holiday shopping, and treats.
Light the Lake | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Colonial Lake Park | Free | Join the beloved tradition, which kicks off the holiday season full of parades, boat lights, menorah glow, and festive markets.
Festivals
Charleston Literary Festival | Nov. 7-Nov. 16 | Times vary | Dock Street Theatre | Prices vary by event | Enjoy a dazzling light spectacular complete with a unique Santa encounter.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival | Nov. 8 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Riverfront Park | $95+ | Fill up and enjoy an unforgettable day as 50+ of the nation’s top pitmasters and chefs come together to celebrate barbecue.
Food & Wine Classic Charleston | Nov. 14-Nov. 16 | Times and locations vary | $1,950 | Don’t miss this three-day event, which features culinary icons, world-renowned beverages, and the best of local food and culture.
Food + Bev Events
The Champagne Confidential with Veuve Clicquot | Nov. 14 | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Camellias | Experience an evening of elegance as Veuve and Moët flow beneath the pink glow of Camellias.
Tyler Florence’s Love Letter to Charleston | Nov. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Gabrielle | Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, for one night only, will bring the Miller & Lux experience to Charleston with a four-course dinner and thoughtfully paired wines, plus you’ll take home a signed cookbook.
Active
Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K + 5K | Saturday, Nov. 8 | Summerville | Choose your distance and venture around the town of Summerville visiting running paths and neighborhoods, ending back in front of the world-famous World’s Largest Sweet Tea.
Veterans Day 5K, Fun Run + Walk | Saturday, Nov. 8 | Charleston | Enjoy a running or strolling around Hampton Park while supporting local veterans.
Edisto Beach Road Race | Saturday, Nov. 22 | Edisto Beach | Cross the finish line and enjoy a mimosa bar and awards.
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K | Thursday, Nov. 27 | Charleston | This is the longest-running 5k in Charleston. Registration is open until the event is sold out.
Sports
Cheer on Charleston’s three college teams as fall and winter 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.
