Charleston In October


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.

Events From October 1 To The Weekend Of October 5-6 2024

See September events

– Tell Her About It, September 6 - October 5 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details

– MOJA Arts Festival, September 26 - October 6 2024
Popular annual festival of Black arts and culture, with performances, food events, crafts events and other activities at various Charleston locations. More details

– ArtWalk, October 4 2024
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details

– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
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 Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, October 5 2024
Annual half marathon and 5K races at Johns Island County Park. More details

– Vienna Light Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman, October 5 2024
Concert at The Circular Church. More details

– Kiawah Island Triathlon, October 6 2024
Annual swim, bike and run event at Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island. More details

– Latin American Festival, October 6 2024
Annual festival of Latin American and Caribbean music, art and food at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. More details

Events From October 7 To Columbus Day Weekend, October 12-14 2024

– The Fall Tours, October 9 - November 2 2024
Annual fall architecture, history and garden tours to benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston, visiting private homes and gardens and other buildings not ordinarily open to the public. More details

– Ropes, Daggers & Dumbasses, October 10 - November 9 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details

– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
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 12 2024
Fishing tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. More details

– Vienna Light Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman, October 12 2024
Concert at The Circular Church. More details

Events From October 15 To The Weekend Of October 19-20 2024

– The Fall Tours, October 9 - November 2 2024
Annual fall architecture, history and garden tours to benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston, visiting private homes and gardens and other buildings not ordinarily open to the public. More details

– Ropes, Daggers & Dumbasses, October 10 - November 9 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details

– IOP Farmers Market, October 17 2024
Monthly seasonal farmers market in Isle of Palms, with produce, food vendors, live music and more. More details

– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
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

– Good Vibes, October 19 2024
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Events From October 21 To The Weekend Of October 26-27 2024

– The Fall Tours, October 9 - November 2 2024
Annual fall architecture, history and garden tours to benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston, visiting private homes and gardens and other buildings not ordinarily open to the public. More details

– Ropes, Daggers & Dumbasses, October 10 - November 9 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details

– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
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

– Edisto & Beyond Tour, October 26 2024
Annual tours of historic Edisto Island properties in association with the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society. More details

– Cast Off Fishing Tournament, October 26 2024
Fishing tournament at the Mount Pleasant Pier. More details

– Charleston Beerfest, October 26 2024
Annual beer festival in Riverfront Park, North Charleston, with beer from craft breweries, live music, food, games and more. More details

– Vienna Light Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman, October 26 2024
Concert at The Circular Church. More details

Events From October 28 To THe Weekend Of November 2-3 2024

– The Fall Tours, October 9 - November 2 2024
Annual fall architecture, history and garden tours to benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston, visiting private homes and gardens and other buildings not ordinarily open to the public. More details

– Ropes, Daggers & Dumbasses, October 10 - November 9 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details

– ArtWalk, November 1 2024
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details

– Charleston Literary Festival, November 1-10 2024
Annual book festival featuring author talks at various downtown Charleston locations. More details

– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
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 2 2024
Annual fall festival at Johns Island County Park, with live bluegrass music, pumpkin decorating, crafts market, hayrides, barbecue and festival food, and more. More details

– Chili 5K Run/Walk, November 2 2024
<5K run/walk and children’s quarter mile run at Laurel Hill County Park, Mount Pleasant. More details

See November events