July
10th Annual Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival
When: 7/19 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Park
The Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the best in Caribbean food, culture and music.
20th Annual Sweetgrass Festival
When: 7/26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Memorial Waterfront Park
The annual festival promotes and brings attention to the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions and their sweetgrass basket art form that originated in Mount Pleasant and continues to exist in our town and surrounding communities today.
Sunrise for Sea Turtles
When: 7/27 from 5-8:30 a.m.
Where: Bulls Island
Join Coastal Expeditions for a special fundraising expedition that takes you behind the scenes of sea turtle conservation in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
August
First Friday Artwalk
When: 8/1 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Participating art galleries throughout downtown Charleston
Discover the vibrant art scene of Charleston and indulge in the delightful festivities of First Friday Artwalks. Maps can be found at participating galleries or at charlestongalleryassociation.com/artwalk.
Trail Running Film Festival
When: 8/3 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: New Beginnings Community Church
Palmetto Ultras is proud to present a special screening of the 2025 Trail Running Film Festival, part of the Trail Film Festival Global Tour.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon
When: 8/10 from 7:15-11:15 a.m.
Where: James Island County Park
An exhilarating challenge featuring a series of events with a 600-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run at James Island County Park.
The Birthplace of World Trade
When: 8/14 from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Charleston Library Society
Join historian and author Dr. Kim Cliett Long and artist Jonathan Green to explore the often-overlooked history of international commerce and trade.
Wine on the Piazza at the Edmondston-Alston House
When: 8/21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Edmondston-Alston House
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor.
Cabaret
When: 8/22-9/7
Where: Queen Street Playhouse
This blockbuster, multiple Tony Award-winning musical centers around the adventures of American writer Clifford Bradshaw and his relationship with English cabaret singer Sally Bowles. Visit footlightplayers.net/cabaret for dates and show times.
Yappy Hour
When: 8/28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: James Island County Park
Dogs and their owners are invited to the dog park for an evening of live music, cold beverages and fun! Yappy Hour is free with regular park admission of $2 a person. Gold Pass members are free.
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