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Food festivals
Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun varies
Freedom Park, Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte
The 62nd annual arts and music festival fills Freedom Park with artists, food and entertainment over a fall weekend.
Food festivals
All day
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte, FL
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
You can taste key lime treats and tropical fare at this late-summer food festival at the village.
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
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Community & civic
noon to 5 p.m.
Charleston, SC
One Sunday a month, King Street closes to cars and turns into an open-air stroll with shops, galleries, restaurants, and vendors spilling onto the pavement.
Outdoors & nature
Around midday
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site · Charleston, SC
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
You can learn about local wildlife and habitats on this ranger led program at Charles Towne Landing.
Lifelong learning
College of Charleston, Center for Creative Retirement · Charleston, SC
College of Charleston, Center for Creative Retirement
You can take peer led classes built for retired and semi retired adults through the College of Charleston's lifelong learning program.
Markets
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Historic Charleston City Market · Charleston, SC
Historic Charleston City Market
You can browse handmade goods from local artists with live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening at the historic City Market.
Lifelong learning
CCPL branches countywide · Charleston, SC
CCPL branches countywide
You can attend free lectures, classes, book clubs, and film programs for adults across the county library branches.
Markets
329 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, USA · Charleston, SC
329 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Open: 04/12/2025 to 11/22/2025; 12/06/2025 to 12/20/2025; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodw
Markets
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marion Square, downtown Charleston · Charleston, SC
Marion Square, downtown Charleston
You can shop local produce, crafts, and prepared food every Saturday morning at Marion Square downtown, closed July 4th.
Markets
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charleston, SC
A Saturday market in Marion Square from April through November, with local produce, prepared food, artists, and live music. It runs 8am to 2pm most Saturdays.
Outdoors & nature
Trails around Mount Pleasant and Charleston · Charleston, SC
Trails around Mount Pleasant and Charleston
You can join a friendly group for walks and trail exploration around the Charleston area through this Meetup.
Tastings
Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island · Charleston, SC
Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island
For $15 you can taste six wines and keep a souvenir glass at this 48 acre vineyard on Wadmalaw Island.
Classes & arts
Downtown Charleston galleries · Charleston, SC
Downtown Charleston galleries
You can stroll downtown galleries for free on the first Friday evening of the month and meet artists over refreshments.
Community & civic
5:30 to 10 p.m.
Charleston, SC
A three-mile driving light show at James Island County Park from mid-November through New Year's Eve, open nightly. You can stay in your car or walk parts of it.
Markets
4 to 7 p.m.
Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave · Charleston, SC
Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave
You can enjoy local vendors and food trucks on the third Thursday of each month at the Isle of Palms market.
Markets
1632 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412 · Charleston, SC
1632 Ft. Johnson Rd. Charleston, SC 29412
Markets
2216 Otranto Rd North Charleston, SC 29406 Location: North Charleston. Market setup will be on Old University Blvd, at the dead-end cul de sac point, closest to Otranto Rd, which is parallel to Rivers · Charleston, SC
2216 Otranto Rd North Charleston, SC 29406 Location: North Charleston. Market setup will be on Old University Blvd, at the dead-end cul de sac point, closest to Otranto Rd, which is parallel to Rivers
Food festivals
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Charleston, SC
A big oyster festival at Boone Hall Plantation each winter, billed as one of the largest anywhere. Steamed oysters by the bucket, live music, and an oyster-shucking contest.
Senior programs
Lowcountry Senior Center, James Island · Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Senior Center, James Island
You can join exercise classes, social activities, and wellness programs designed for older adults at the James Island senior center.
Markets
418 E. Main St. Moncks Corner, SC 29461 · Charleston, SC
418 E. Main St. Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Dance & fitness
7 to 10 p.m.
Folly Beach Pier · Charleston, SC
Folly Beach Pier
You can dance to live shag and beach music out on the Folly Beach Pier at these popular Charleston County Parks mixers, with a $15 fee.
Markets
3:30 to 7 p.m.
645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant · Charleston, SC
645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant
You can browse fresh produce and vendors with free admission and parking every Tuesday afternoon in Mount Pleasant.
Markets
645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 · Charleston, SC
645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
Open: April to September; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Cut flowers;Eggs;Fish/seafood;Fresh/dried he
Markets
171 Ashley Ave., the Horseshoe, Charleston, SC, 29425 · Charleston, SC
171 Ashley Ave., the Horseshoe, Charleston, SC, 29425
Lifelong learning
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Bunting Natural History Gallery, The Charleston Museum · Charleston, SC
Bunting Natural History Gallery, The Charleston Museum
You can chat with the curator of natural history about current lab projects on Friday afternoons at The Charleston Museum.
Music & concerts
Gates 5 p.m., music 6 p.m.
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Mount Pleasant · Charleston, SC
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Mount Pleasant
You can catch live music on the waterfront every Friday evening at this long running happy hour concert series, with tickets at $15 and kids 12 and under free.
Pickleball & rec
Waring Senior Center, Charleston · Charleston, SC
Waring Senior Center, Charleston
You can take pickleball lessons and use the four outdoor courts at the Waring Senior Center as a member.
Markets
109 Bee St Charleston, SC 29401 · Charleston, SC
109 Bee St Charleston, SC 29401
Music & concerts
James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr · Charleston, SC
James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr
You can hear live roots reggae outdoors in a scenic county park at this all ages summer concert series with food trucks.
Pickleball & rec
North Charleston Athletic Center · Charleston, SC
North Charleston Athletic Center
If you are 50 or older you can join regular pickleball play at the North Charleston Athletic Center.
Markets
2101 Medway Road Charleston, SC 29412 · Charleston, SC
2101 Medway Road Charleston, SC 29412
Community & civic
7 to 9 p.m.
Fam's Brewing Co, 1291 Folly Rd · Charleston, SC
Fam's Brewing Co, 1291 Folly Rd
You can join a team trivia night for taproom prizes at Fam's Brewing on James Island.
Markets
3 to 7 p.m.
West Ashley, Charleston · Charleston, SC
West Ashley, Charleston
You can shop local growers and makers every Wednesday afternoon at this West Ashley market, with a special Thanksgiving market in November.
Markets
55 Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, SC, USA · Charleston, SC
55 Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, SC, USA
Open: 04/23/2025 to 10/29/2025; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;Dry beans;Eggs;Fresh/drie
Pickleball & rec
West Ashley Senior Center and Moultrie Park, Charleston · Charleston, SC
West Ashley Senior Center and Moultrie Park, Charleston
You can play on outdoor pickleball courts with nets provided at several city parks including the West Ashley Senior Center.
