October is one of the best months of the year to visit Charleston, with weather that is warm but not too hot, and a great variety of things to do.
Music festivals such as the MOJA Arts Festival (continuing from September); Oktoberfest and Folly Beach’s annual street party, Follypalooza; several charity road races; and the Fall Tour of Homes bring thousands of people to the city.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– October weather in Charleston
– Visiting in fall and ideal activities
– Free things to do in Charleston
– Charleston’s biggest festivals
– Things to do near Charleston
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– MOJA Arts Festival, September 25 - October 5 2025
Big annual festival celebrating African-American and Caribbean arts and culture, with a wide range of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and other performances plus art exhibitions, traditional crafts, food and more. More details
– ArtWalk, October 3 2025
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– The Steeldrivers, October 3 2025
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Lowcountry Trail, October 4 2025
Half marathon, 5K and children’s races at Johns Island County Park. More details
– The Steeldrivers, October 4 2025
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Latin American Festival, October 5 2025
Annual festival of Latin and Caribbean food, music and culture at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, with music and dancing, folk art and crafts, authentic foods, and more. More details
– The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, October 5 2025
Tribute concert at the Gaillard Center. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Cast Off Fishing Tournament, October 11 2025
Fishing tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. More details
– Isle of Palms Farmers Market, October 16 2025
Monthly summer to fall farmers market in Isle of Palms with produce, food vendors, live music and more. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Autumn Leaves, October 18 2025
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Children’s Day Festival, October 19 2025
Free annual festival at Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant, with carnival rides, inflatables, games, live entertainment, pony rides and more. More details
– Lawrence, October 24 2025
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Cast Off Fishing Tournament, October 25 2025
Fishing tournament at the Mount Pleasant Pier. More details
– South Carolina Ballet Presents: Dracula – Ballet with a Bite, October 30 2025
Ballet performance at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– South Carolina Ballet Presents: Dracula – Ballet with a Bite, October 31 2025
Ballet performance at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Harvest Festival, November 1 2025
Annual fall festival at Johns Island County Park, with live bluegrass music, pumpkin decorating, southern food, children’s activities and more. More details
– Chili 10K & 5K, November 1 2025
Annual 10K, 5K and children’s races at Laurel Hill County Park, with chili and refreshments. More details