September
Dancing on the Cooper
When: 9/13 at 7 p.m.
Where: Mount Pleasant Pier
Come groove to a variety of dance hits from the Cooper River Band.
Chelsea Handler
When: 9/13 at 8 p.m.
Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center
American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, television host and producer Chelsea Handler brings her talents to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
Incredible Con
When: 9/14-9/15
Where: Charleston Area Convention Center
Incredible Con is a two-day anime experience with stars from your favorite anime shows and films. Join the thousands of fans that have already discovered the Incredible Con experience.
Magnolia Beauti-Fall Festival
When: 9/21 noon-4 p.m.
Where: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Join us with your family for a fall festival, included with Garden Admission, on Saturday, Sept. 21. There will be food, fun and games.
MOJA Arts Festival
When: 9/26-10/6
Where: Venues throughout Charleston
MOJA Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture and its artistic contributions to the world, especially through African American and Caribbean legacies.
Food & Wine Classic
When: 9/27-9/29
Where: Venues throughout Charleston
This inaugural three-day celebration, presented by Food & Wine in collaboration with Southern Living and Travel & Leisure, will feature a taste of Charleston like never before, with more than 50 celebrity chef demos, wine seminars and panels. The centerpiece of the weekend event will be the luxurious 19,000-square-foot Grand Tasting Pavilion, where you can sample local and global wines, spirits and gourmet foods from acclaimed chefs.
Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run & Family Festival
When: 9/29, Start times from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Stoney Field, Charleston
This free, family-friendly running event features activities such as face painting, a jump castle and slide, caricatures, family yoga, a climbing wall and free hot dogs for kids while supplies last.
October
Isle of Palms Connector Run
When: 10/5 at 8 a.m.
Where: Isle of Palms
This challenging charity road race across the IOP Connector will cross into Mount Pleasant and return to the Isle of Palms. Featuring a 10K and 5K, runners and walkers of all experience levels and ages will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the waterways, marsh and waterfowl. The event raises money for the healing and prevention of child abuse in Charleston.
Latin American Food Festival
When: 10/6 from noon-5 p.m.
Where: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
The annual Latin American Festival brings people together to celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures through non-stop merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music; folkloric artwork and crafts; and authentic Latin American and Caribbean culinary staples—from flavorful empanadas to tasty arroz con pollo.
Oktoberfest Charleston
When: 10/12 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
A full-day celebration of German culture where attendees can indulge in German flavors, delectable bakery goods and a stellar biergarten showcasing international and local craft brews. Proceeds support The Red Wagon Food Pantry and St. Matthew’s Sharing with a Neighbor program (SWAN).
British Car Club Show
When: 10/19 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Palmetto Islands County Park
Car aficionados and enthusiasts alike will not want to miss this beautiful showcase of British cars. For more information, car registration, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, visit britishcarclubcharleston.com.
Children’s Day Festival
When: 10/20 noon-5 p.m.
Where: Park West Recreation Complex
Families will enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, pony rides, games and many other activities. Admission and all activities are free.
Charleston Beerfest
When: 10/26 from 1-7 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Park
Come out for a full day of craft beer, food, music, crafts, beer games and fun. Join us at Riverfront Park for the best beer festival in the Lowcountry — all for a great cause, helping those living with HIV/AIDS here in our community.
Charleston Mimosa Festival
When: 10/28 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Johnson Hagood Stadium
A cheerful gathering that combines brunch cocktails with live entertainment, the Charleston Mimosa Festival offers a breakfast experience unlike any other. Guests can indulge in endless mimosas while savoring live music and tasting some of the city’s finest brunch bites.
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