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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)
Low Country Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
February
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
March
Distinctively Food and Wine Festival
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston International Antiques Show
Flowertown Festival, Summerville
April
Cooper River Bridge Run
Family Circle Cup (Woman's Pro Tennis)
Charleston County Waterparks Open! (Through August)
May - June
Sculpture in the South Exhibit and Sales, Summerville
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Spoleto Festival USA
July
Fourth of July / Independence Day Festivities and Fireworks
Charleston Fine Arts Dealer's Assocociation's (CFADA) Palette & Palate Stroll
August
Homegrown Concert - Family Circle Magazine Stadium, Daniel Island
Family Harvest Time and Grape Stomping Festival, Irvin-House Vineyards
Fine Arts Exhibition
September
Fine Arts Exhibition
Scottish Games and Highland Gathering, Boone Hall Plantation
Fall Candlelight Tours of Houses and Gardens
MOJA African-American and Caribbean Arts Festival
Pick'n In the Park With Old Fashioned Blue Grass Music, Old Santee Canal Park
October
Fall Candlelight Tours of Houses and Gardens
Taste of the Town, Summerville
Taste of Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation
MOJA African-American and Caribbean Arts Festival
Susan G. Komen Race For A Cure®
Charleston Music and Heritage Festival "Chazzfest"
Charleston Garden Festival, Middleton Place
November
James Island Connector Run
Re-enactment of The Battle of Secessionville, Boone Hall Plantation
Living History Weekend, Boone Hall Plantation
Charleston Fine Arts Dealer's Assocociation's Fine Art Annual
December
Kiawah Island Marathon
Charleston Parade of Boats
Wine Under the Oaks, Boone Hall Plantation
Walking Holiday Culinary Tours of Historic Downtown Charleston
City of Charleston Tree Lighting
Tree Lighting at Town Square, Summerville
Charleston Christmas Parade & Santa's Arrival
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.
Meet at Fleet! Casual, come-as-you-are, waterfront seafood restaurant. A destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area’s waterfront heritage. Featured in Food & Wine Magazine in their trend spotting “Where to Go Next” column. Blue Plate Lunch Specials. Open 7-days 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. AAA Four Diamond Award Charleston restaurant; “Top 100 New Restaurants” Conde’ Nast Magazine; Wine Spectator winner & Dirona Award Winner.
Meet at Fleet! Casual, come-as-you-are, waterfront seafood restaurant. A destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area’s waterfront heritage. Featured in Food & Wine Magazine in their trend spotting “Where to Go Next” column. Blue Plate Lunch Specials. Open 7-days 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. AAA Four Diamond Award Charleston restaurant; “Top 100 New Restaurants” Conde’ Nast Magazine; Wine Spectator winner & Dirona Award Winner. 
