Events Calendar in September-October 2024

Charleston Beer Fest

Oct. 26

Charleston Beer Fest is back and bigger than ever with 60+ brewers and 20+ food trucks. Shop for a perfect gift in the vendor village, compete for glory in the beer games, groove on the river with awesome musical acts, or just enjoy great beer for a good cause. Tickets are $35-$60. Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston.

SEPTEMBER

Fiddler on the Roof

Various dates in September

Nine-time Tony award winner Fiddler of the Roof comes to the Dock Street Theatre. Adult tickets start at $54 with discounted seniors, students and military. 135 Church Street. www.charlestonstage.com.

Sunrise Yoga

Sept. 7

Stretch your body, awaken your mind and fuel your spirit at this intention-setting yoga class to enhance the day ahead hosted by Charleston County Parks. 7-8 a.m. Kiawah Beachwalker Park. $10 in advance. Onsite registration is $12. www.ccprc.com.

The Sweet and Sour Smackdown pickleball tournament

Sept. 7

A pickleball tournament to support the Charleston Animal Society will feature live music, a mobile bar, food trucks, vendors and double elimination pickleball play.  2 - 5 p.m. Registration is $60 per player and includes a tournament T-shirt. Central Creek Park, 147 Old Moncks Corner Rd. www.citypapertickets.com.

Sunset on the Stono: A Special Event at the Dill Sanctuary

Sept. 12

Join the Charleston Museum for a BYOB picnic at the Dill Sanctuary, a wildlife preserve on James Island that is only open to the public for select programs. Guests can attend a guided tour before settling in to watch the sunset and breathtaking view. Coolers, chairs and blankets welcome. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $20 for Charleston Museum members, $35 for non-members. 1163 Riverland Drive. www.charlestonmuseum.org,

843-722-2996 ext. 235.

Fall Music Series in the Park

Sept. 12 & Oct. 10

Fall Music Series in the Park is an evening of live music, food trucks and good vibes at the Community Garden in West Ashley. Bring your blankets! Vendors will sell food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Free admission. 720 Magnolia Rd., Charleston.

Cha-Cha Charleston

Sept. 14

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of Latin jazz featuring Cuba’s Yusa and Lowcountry favorite, Gino Castillo, of Ecuador. Two shows, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10 - $64. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street. www.charlestonjazz.com

Wine on the Piazza

Sept. 19 & Oct. 17

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking the Charleston Harbor. $25-$30. 21 East Battery. www.edmondstonalston.org.

Charleston Symphony Presents CSO Masterworks: Mozart & Tchiakovsky

Sept. 20 & 21

Delight in music from Mozart, Rossini, and Tchaikovsky for the symphony’s 2024-2025 season kickoff. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26 plus fees. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. www.gaillardcenter.org.

Magnolia Plantation Fall Festival

Sept. 21

A family-friendly fall festival with food, fun and games, included with Magnola Plantation & Gardens Admission. 12 -4 p.m. 3550 Ashley River Rd.

Charleston Battery games

Sept. 21; Oct. 5, 19 & 26

Come for the highest level of pro sports in the state, stay for the immaculate views, food, drinks and fun for the whole family. Ticket prices vary. 93 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant.

Boone Hall Fright Nights

Sept. 21- Oct. 27

“South Carolina’s Largest Haunted Event” will take place over 17 nights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at Boone Hall Plantation with two haunted houses and a haunted hayride. Tickets will only be sold online. $39 for access to one of the three attractions; $70 for an all-access pass. 1235 Long Point Rd. Mt Pleasant. boonehallfrightnights.com

An Afternoon with Stephen and Evie Colbert

Sept. 22

Stephen and Evie Colbert invite you to pull up a chair as they share a glimpse of food and fun from their new cookbook Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves, favorite recipes from their South Carolina home kitchen. Tickets include a copy of the book. $75 plus fees. 2 p.m. Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. www.gaillardcenter.org.

MOJA Arts Festival

Sept. 26 – Oct. 6

MOJA Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture and their artistic contributions to the world, especially through African American and Caribbean legacies. This year, MOJA will be celebrating its 40th celebration of African American and Caribbean arts and culture. MOJA’s wide range of events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre and much more at  Charleston’s most renowned venues.

Visit www.mojafestival.com for a list of events.

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Sept. 27 – Oct. 27

Since 1997, the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch has grown to be one of the largest fall festivals in the state. The autumn tradition brings people of all ages together for a day of good old-fashioned fun on the farm, including a tractor tour, giant eight-acre corn maze, All American Petting Zoo, All American Pig Races, large jump castles, vendors and live performances on the homegrown stage. Admission is $15 for ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under are free. Additional fees for pony rides and face painting and take-home pumpkins. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1235 Long Point Rd. Mt. Pleasant. www.boonehallplantation.com

Food & Wine Classic Charleston

Sept. 27 - 29

The inaugural Food & Wine Classic Charleston is a premier three-day culinary experience on the East Coast showcasing hospitality, food ways, culture and history in the Holy City. There will be 40+ celebrity chef demos across several venues and wine seminars and 100+ wines, spirits and foods in the Grand Tasting Pavilion at the Charleston Visitor Center. Passes and pricing varies.

www.foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.

Colonial Day

Sept 28

Colonial Day will feature presenters from the Horry County Museum, Historic Camden, The Powder Magazine, SC Battleground Trust, 33rd Regiment of Foot, Charleston Museum, Charles Towne Landing and more. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $10 per person, $5 for children and students. Ages 6 and under free. Old Santee Canal Park, 950 Stony Landing Rd., Moncks Corner.

Cooper River Bridge Kids Run

& Family Festival

Sept. 29

Race around a track, enjoy family yoga and lots of outdoor activities like face painting, a climbing wall, jump castle and slide. Free hotdogs for the kids. Races will kick off with a Mascot Race at

4 p.m., followed by the Toddler Waddler and the 400-Meter Race around the track. All race participants will receive a finisher medal. The festival and race are free. Children 12 and under are required to register for the race in order to participate and receive their free T-shirt. www.bridgerun.com. 1 to 5 p.m. 300 Fishburne St., Charleston.

OCTOBER

Fall Garden Stroll & Wine Tasting

Wednesdays in October

Wander through Middleton Place National Historic Landmark and take in the beautiful flora and magnificent views of the Ashley River with wine-tasting stations and light hors d’oeuvres. 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$35. 4300 Ashley River Road.

www.middletonplace.org.

Folly Beach Fall Concert Series

Oct. 5, 12 & 19

Enjoy live music at the Folly River Park from 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 50 Center Street.

Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon

& 5K Run/Walk

Oct. 5

Beautiful fall foliage, moss-draped oaks and native wildlife provide a scenic backdrop to the perfect trail run. Half Marathon begins at 8 a.m.; 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Awards ceremony will be held post-race. 2662 Mullett Hall Rd., Johns Island. www.ccprc.com.

Latin American Festival

Oct. 6

The annual Latin American Festival brings people together to celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures through merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music; folkloric artwork and crafts and authentic Latin American and Caribbean cuisine for purchase. 12- 5 p.m. North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, Admission for ages 13 & up: $10; Student ID: $5; Kids 12 & Under and Gold Pass Members free. 8888 University Blvd. North Charleston.

Riverfront Revival

Oct. 11 & 12

One of the biggest live music festivals in North Charleston, the two-day festival curated by Darius Rucker features headliners Hootie & the Blowfish, Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Revivalists and plenty of vendors. Riverfront Park. 1061 Everglades Avenue. Single day tickets are $115 plus fees. Two-day and VIP tickets are available.

www.riverfrontrevival.com.

Charleston Mimosa Festival

Oct. 12

Enjoy mimosas, brunch punch, beer, and wine, live music and a DJ. Tickets include entry, entertainment, and all drinks from 1-4:45 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.  21 and up event. Chairs and blankets welcome. Clear bags required. Johnson Hagood Stadium, 68 Hagood Ave. $50 Advance, $55 after Oct. 19, $65 day of event.

www.charlestonwinefestivals.com.

Palmetto Park Jam

Oct. 13

Jam with Charleston County Parks with the ultimate Allman Brothers tribute band! Noon - 4:30 p.m. Vendors will be on site. $20 per car in advance, $30 per car day-of, if available. Gold pass members free. Chairs and blankets welcome.

444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mt Pleasant.

Children’s Day Festival

Oct. 20

At the 37th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival, families will enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, pony rides, games and many other activities. Admission and all activities are free. 12 p.m. – 5p.m. Park West Recreation Complex, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

The Gatsby Orchestra

Oct. 29

Party like it’s 1920 with the Gatsby Orchestra, a standard 1920s-style ensemble crossed between traditional jazz and World War II-era New Orleans swing music. Put on your 20s-themed clothing and dancing shoes. The Seabrook Island Club, 3772 Seabrook Island Rd., Kiawah Island. Event starts 7:30 p.m. Dance lesson at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. www.kiawahisland.org. ϒ