Stop by Bumpa’s; the neighborhood pub will close its doors after its last St. Patrick’s celebration. | Photo by @bumpas_chs
Parades, parties, good luck charms, and all things green can only mean one thing — St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve rounded up 14 events for you to choose from, so you can sham-rock St. Paddy’s Day in the Holy City.
Parades
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party + Parade | Saturday, March 15 | 12-5 p.m. | Olde North Charleston | Free | Enjoy live music, street vendors, and delicious fare — plus a Kid’s Zone for family fun.
Parties
St. Patrick’s Day at Bumpa’s | Monday, March 17 | 11-12 a.m. | Bumpa’s | Price of purchase | Grab your best green garb and stop by — this beloved spot is closing permanently after the celebration.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair | Saturday, March 15 | 1-8 p.m. | Share House | Price of purchase | Camden Alley transforms into a street fair with live music all afternoon and evening featuring Luke Versalko, Anto, Olive Oil, Hi Ed, and Flash Mob.
Monday, March 10 Military Pint Night | 3-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Show your military ID to enjoy $5 pints and $10 flights all night.
Booked for the Night — Ashley River | 4-5 p.m. | George H. Seago, Jr. Library, Summerville | Free | Gather for a social hour filled with conversation, games, puzzles, and laughter while making new connections.
Tuesday, March 11 Tech Tuesday 1-2 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | $13 | Kids can explore a variety of hands-on robotic toys and interactive tech activities.
Ribbon Cutting | 2-3 p.m. | Mezcal, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate the grand opening of this new Mexican restaurant in Upper Mount Pleasant with food and drinks.
Wednesday, March 12 Gardening 101 - Foraging & Identifying Herbs | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Collins Park, North Charleston | Free | Learn the basics of gardening, including how to forage and identify herbs, to help your garden thrive.
Midlife Monologues | Charleston Music Hall | 7 p.m. | $60+ | A multi-genre arts showcase featuring bestselling authors Kate Baer, actor and singer Kelley Jakle, PURE Ensemble actors, local writers, and more.
Get an inside look at the Sea Turtle Care Center, get up-close to stingrays, and dive into more marine life fun. | Photos provided by the South Carolina Aquarium
Spring break isn’t just for kids. Embrace your inner child at the South Carolina Aquarium, where you can explore the wonders of marine life while enjoying the beauty of Charleston.
From exhilarating dive shows and scavenger hunts to interactive talks and hands-on animal encounters, there’s something for everyone to see and do.
Whether you’re enjoying family time on the kids’ days off, taking a break from school, or unplugging from work, the Aquarium is a magical spring break destination.
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Try This
The Back Barn at Bedaw Farms has a new Goat Yoga series to boost flexibility, mood, and relaxation. Led by certified instructor Analisa Wolff, classes are $25 and open to all levels. Find a session; the next one is Saturday, March 22.
Read
“Love in the Lowcountry, A Vacation Collection” is a compilation of short romance stories set in the Lowcountry, featuring new + established writers. Published by Carolina Romance Writers, a group of women across the country with Carolina ties, the book launch party will be on Saturday, April 12, at Itinerant Literate Books. (Holy City Sinner)
Arts
ICYMI: Art Charleston runs from Wednesday, April 23, to Sunday, April 27, at the Gibbes Museum, celebrating creativity through events, workshops, lectures, and tours. Explore the full lineup.
Small Biz
Own a small business in town? Let us highlight you in our Small Business Week coverage, from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. Plus, you can offer a deal, a limited menu item, or host a special event for our readers to enjoy. Join us by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Job
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Sports
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Name a better place to watch a game on the pitch, we’ll wait. | Photo by the CHStoday team
With the Charleston Battery officially back in the Holy City after last weekend’s home opener, we thought it’d be a great time to round up everything you need to know about our professional soccer team — plus take a look at some of our other local sports programs.
Whether you’re a devoted RiverDogs fan or new to the area, keep reading for our local sports rundown.
⚽ Charleston Battery
The Battery is one of the country’s oldest continuously operating professional soccer clubs. Since the team’s inception, it has been recognized as one of the most successful lower-division soccer clubs.
The Stingrays were SC’s first professional minor league ice hockey team and the oldest continuously operational ECHL franchise to remain in its founding city.
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