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What: Greek Festival
When: May 10 - 12, 2024
Where: Greek Orthodox Church
Time: Friday May 10: 5 pm - 10 pm / Saturday May 11: 11 am - 10 pm / Sunday May 12: 12 pm - 6 pm
How Much: $5
The Charleston Greek Festival is a celebration of fun and Greek culture! Attendees can enjoy Greek food, wine, live music, and dancing. The oldest festival in the Charleston area, dating back to 1970, The Charleston Greek Festival is the third largest festival in the Lowcountry with 35,000+ attendees over one weekend each year.
What: Starlight Yoga at Johns Island County Park
When: May 9, 2024
Where: Johns Island County Park
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
How Much: $10 in advance / $12 day off
The moon and stars enhance this flowing yoga class. Inclusive and open to all abilities and fitness levels. Participants will receive a special glow-in-the-dark prize.
What: Cheers on the Pier
When: May 9, 2024
Where: Mount Pleasant Pier
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
How Much: Free
Wrap up your workday on the Mount Pleasant Pier with live music, craft beer, good friends, and a gorgeous sunset. No admission fee. Blankets and chairs are welcome, as seating is limited.
What: Lecture Series: Thunder in the Harbor
When: May 8, 2024
Where: Great Hall of the Old Exchange and Provost
Time: 6 pm
How Much: Free
We are excited to partner with Friends of Charleston National Parks and the Old Exchange on an upcoming lecture series this May. Join author Rick Hatcher for three evening lectures following the release of his new book, Thunder in the Harbor, on Wednesdays, May 8, 15 and 22, at 6:00pm in the Great Hall of the Old Exchange and Provost. Event is free, but attendees must register online.
What: Charleston Farmers Market
When: May 4, 2024
Where: Marion Square
Time: 8am - 2 pm
How Much: Free
Locals and tourists enjoy strolling through the Charleston Farmers Market, which has been voted "Best Outdoor Event" & "Best Attraction" in Charleston for multiple years in a row. Market goers will find a large selection of produce, plants, herbs, flowers, prepared foods, as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and arts and crafts from local artisans.
What: Isle of Paws Music Fest
When: May 4, 2024
Where: Rec. Dept.
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
How Much: Free
Join us under the oaks at the Recreation Department for Live Music, pet-related vendors, rescues, food trucks and concessions. S.T.A.R will be onsite for K-9 Good Citizenship Testing. Free Admission to the event! Registration only required for Dog Show. Dogs must remain leashed at all times, Dog Park available for off-leash time.
What: Citadel Parade
When: Fri. May 3, 2024
Where: The Citadel
Time: 3:45 pm
How Much: Free
The tradition of parading troops can be traced back to the time of Alexander the Great. Drill procedures and movements on the parade field are identical to the tactical maneuvers employed on the battlefield in the past. U.S. military reviews and parades began at Valley Forge. At that time, brigades of soldiers were formed in order of battle. Modern-day ceremonies are conducted to inspect troops, render honors, preserve tradition, and foster esprit de corps. At various times throughout the year, The Citadel’s parades are used to present awards and recognize students, faculty, staff, and other notable people.
What: North Charleston Arts Fest
When: May 1 - 5, 2024
Where: Various Venues
Time: Varies by performance
How Much: Free
The annual five-day celebration of arts and culture highlights regional and local artists and performers in the areas of Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Literature.
What: Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
When: April 28, 2024
Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
How Much: Free
The Annual Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival is one of the most popular events of the year. The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor as the backdrop. Participants can enjoy a boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet, live music, Mount Pleasant Artists Guild art exhibition, Shag and shrimp-eating contests, and family-friendly activities.
What: Sunrise Yoga
When: April 27, 2024
Where: Folly Beach County Park
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
How Much: $10
Stretch your body, awaken your mind, and fuel your spirit in this uplifting, intention-setting yoga class to enhance your day ahead. Open to all fitness levels and abilities. Advance registration is $10 per person and ends at 4 p.m. on the day before the event. If space is available, onsite registration will be available the day of the event for an increased fee of $12 per person.
What: Annual Living History Day
When: April 27, 2024
Where: Hampton Plantation
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
How Much: $10 for adults / $5 for Children
Step back in time at Hampton Plantation with our annual living history day! Come learn about the building of Battery Warren in 1862 on the South Santee River and more with our park rangers and reenactors. At 1pm Dr. Walter Curry will present on Black Confederate pensioners in the 1920s, including a resident of Hampton. Admission to the event includes the tour of the mansion house.
What: Plant Sale
When: April 27, 2024
Where: Cypress Gardens
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
How Much: Free
Plant Sale 10 am - 2 pm located in the overflow parking lot.
What: Dancing on the Cooper
When: Thursday, April 26, 2024
Where: Mount Pleasant Pier
Time: 7 pm
How Much: $10 in advance / $15 day-of
Saturday evenings during the summer call for live music and dancing on the Mount Pleasant Pier! Local bands perform a variety of live music including beach/shag, funk/soul, rock, country, Motown, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and today’s greatest hits! Let loose, breathe in the harbor breeze, and dance the night away under the stars! Advance tickets are $10 per person. Day-of tickets are $15 per person if the event hasn't sold out. On-site tickets, if available, will only be sold via credit card. Children 3 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
What: Cheers on the Pier
When: April 25, 2024
Where: Mount Pleasant Pier
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
How Much: Free
Wrap up your workday on the Mount Pleasant Pier with live music, craft beer, good friends, and a gorgeous sunset. No admission fee. Blankets and chairs are welcome, as seating is limited.
What: Charleston Cocktail Week
When: April 22 - 28, 2024
Where: Locations Vary
Time: Varies
How Much: Passes are $15
Charleston Cocktail Week is April 22-28, 2024. The Charleston Cocktail Week Festival Pass entitles guests to discounted signature cocktails and at select locations, additional cocktail and entrée/small appetizers pairings for a fixed price.
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