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Throughout the year
French Quarter Art Walks
Charleston Museum - Various exhibits
Marion Square Farmer's Market (March - December)
Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market (April - October)
South Carolina Aquarium - Various programs
Gibbes Museum of Art - Various exhibits
The Charleston's Men's Chorus Concert Series
January
Winter Art Show at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island (Charleston Fine Art Dealers)
February
Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
March
Annual Distinctively Food and Wine Festival
Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens
Annual Charleston International Antiques Show
April
Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
Family Circle Cup (Woman's Pro Tennis)
Charleston County Waterparks Open! (Through August)
May - June
Annual Sculpture in the South Exhibit and Sales - Summerville
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Spoleto Festival USA
July
Fourth of July / Independence Day Festivities and Fireworks
August
Annual Homegrown Concert - Family Circle Magazine Stadium, Daniel Island
Annual Family Harvest Time and Grape Stomping Festival, Irvin-House Vineyards
Annual Fine Arts Exhibition (Through September)
September - October
Annual Fall Candlelight Tours of Houses and Gardens
Taste of the Town - Summerville
The MOJA Arts Festival
Annual Pick'n In the Park With Old Fashioned Blue Grass Music (Old Santee Canal Park)
Annual Harvest for Habitat Charity Event (Legend Oaks Golf Club)
November - December
Annual James Island Connector Run
Walking Holiday Culinary Tours of Historic Downtown Charleston
Annual City of Charleston Tree Lighting
Summerville Tree Lighting at Town Square
Annual Charleston Parade of Boats
Annual Charleston Christmas Parade & Santa's Arrival
Annual Kiawah Island Marathon
Please check the events calendar to find out what's happening during your trip to Charleston. You'll also find great restaurant and evening entertainment ideas in Dining & Cuisine.
Charleston has a new casual waterfront seafood restaurant that is a destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charles- ton peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Hedlund's fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that cele- brates the area’s waterfront heritage.
Located in the historic City Market, Mercato is Charleston’s newest Italian restaurant. Mercato combines an expressive, stylish, sexy and fun attitude with Chef Jacques Larson’s intriguing blend of Italian culinary styles. The sophisticated surroundings include a New York-style bar and open antipasta kitchen. Live jazz six nights a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten.
Charleston has a new casual waterfront seafood restaurant that is a destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charles- ton peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Hedlund's fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that cele- brates the area’s waterfront heritage.
Located in the historic City Market, Mercato is Charleston’s newest Italian restaurant. Mercato combines an expressive, stylish, sexy and fun attitude with Chef Jacques Larson’s intriguing blend of Italian culinary styles. The sophisticated surroundings include a New York-style bar and open antipasta kitchen. Live jazz six nights a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten.
