North Charleston to early December: Halloween weekend, the Coastal Carolina Fair to Nov. 8, Holy Smokes Nov. 14 and the Dec. 4-5 tree lighting and parade.

Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. Rebuilt at the start of every month and refreshed each week; this page runs six weeks ahead. Each listing links to the organizer; times and prices are as the organizer publishes them. For this weekend only, see things to do this weekend; for galleries, theater and concerts, see arts and exhibitions.

The next six weeks in North Charleston run from Halloween weekend and the Coastal Carolina Fair (Oct. 29 to Nov. 8) through Holy Smokes BBQ Fest at Riverfront Park on Nov. 14 to the city’s Christmas tree lighting and parade on Dec. 4-5. The city’s Harvest Festival was Oct. 17 and is over for this year.

Good to know

  • City events: North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, 843-740-5854
  • Coliseum and Performing Arts Center: 843-529-5000, 5001 Coliseum Drive; parking $10
  • Parks and recreation: 843-740-5809
  • Clocks: daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1

This week

  • Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family, through Sunday, Oct. 25. North Charleston Coliseum. (event page)
  • Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • CeCe Winans, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. North Charleston Coliseum. (event page)
  • Sonic Symphony, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. Sonic the Hedgehog game music with a full orchestra, Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Last farmers market of the year, Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 7 p.m. Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. (city farmers market; our farmers markets page)
  • Coastal Carolina Fair opens Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 9 p.m., at Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78, Ladson, and runs through Nov. 8. Gate admission is $15, $7 for ages 6-12, and general parking is free. (fair hours; our fair guide)
  • Pumpkin Plunge, Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 7 p.m. North Charleston Aquatic Center; $5 per child, ages 5 to 12, registration required. (Recreation Department)
  • Stingrays vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates, Emo Night, Friday, Oct. 30, 7:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page)
  • Lucy Darling: Halloween Spooktacular, Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Trick, Treat and Trail, Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd.; $25 per vehicle in advance through Oct. 30, $30 at the gate. (Charleston County Parks; our trick-or-treat page)
  • Southern Screams Trick-or-Treat Night, Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 6 p.m. Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave.; a lights-on haunted house for younger children, timed tickets. (Southern Screams; our Halloween events page)
  • Stingrays vs. Atlanta Gladiators, Sunday, Nov. 1, 3:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page)

Next week

  • Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: see voting in Charleston County.
  • Senior Day at the fair, Wednesday, Nov. 4: $5 admission all day for ages 55 and up. (fair discount days)
  • Jerry Seinfeld, Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Daniel in the Lions’ Den, Friday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Stingrays Jets and Vets night, Friday, Nov. 6, 7:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page; our Veterans Day page)
  • Teacher Fest, Saturday, Nov. 7, noon to 4 p.m. Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave.; free, with wellness workshops, vendors, food trucks and music for teachers and the public. (Firefly Distillery)
  • Stingrays K-Pop Night, Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page)
  • Wynonna Judd, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Bar Brew Grass Festival, Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Firefly Distillery; bluegrass, oysters and local drinks raising money for children with cancer and blood disorders. (Firefly Distillery)
  • Coastal Carolina Fair closes Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 9 p.m.

Later in November

  • Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The city had not posted its 2026 tribute when we checked; no city trash pickup that day. See our Veterans Day page.
  • Holiday Festival of Lights, nightly from Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 10 p.m., James Island County Park, with a Fun Run and Walk preview Nov. 11-12. See our holiday lights page.
  • Holy Smokes BBQ Fest, Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverfront Park; $95 general admission. (Holy Smokes; our Holy Smokes page)
  • Hudson Westbrook, Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Firefly Distillery. (Firefly Distillery)
  • Travis Tritt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center; a rescheduled show. (event page)
  • The Bodyguard, Tuesday, Nov. 17, to Sunday, Nov. 22. Performing Arts Center, eight performances. (event page)
  • Stingrays vs. Greensboro Gargoyles, Friday, Nov. 20, 7:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page)
  • The Big Bark Holiday Market, Saturday, Nov. 21, noon to 4 p.m. Firefly Distillery; free. (Firefly Distillery)
  • Firefly Sunday Oyster Roast, Sunday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Firefly Distillery; ticketed, all-you-can-eat oysters and live music. (Firefly Distillery)
  • Mannheim Steamroller, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26: turkey trots, closings and trash changes are on our Thanksgiving page; store hours for Black Friday, Nov. 27, are on our holiday shopping page.
  • Stingrays Black Out Friday, Friday, Nov. 27, 7:05 p.m., and Rock the Red Night, Saturday, Nov. 28, 6:05 p.m. Coliseum, both against Savannah. (Nov. 27, Nov. 28)
  • Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Saturday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)

December

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; A Motown Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.; Christmas with Chris Tomlin, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. All at the Performing Arts Center. See our Nutcracker and holiday shows page.
  • Christmas tree lighting, Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7 p.m. Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle; free. Cookies and Cocoa with Santa runs 4 to 6 p.m. the same day, free with preregistration. (city Christmas page)
  • Stingrays Ugly Sweater Night, Friday, Dec. 4, 7:05 p.m. Coliseum. (event page)
  • The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short, Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Performing Arts Center. (event page)
  • Christmas Festival and Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 6 p.m., parade at 3 p.m., Park Circle; free, bring your own chairs. See our Christmas parade and tree lighting page.
  • Leanne Morgan, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. North Charleston Coliseum. (event page)

Regular events

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Organizers can email hello@northcharlestonjournal.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free and go on this page and in our events diary.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in North Charleston this weekend?

Halloween weekend, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, brings the city’s Pumpkin Plunge, two Stingrays games, Trick, Treat and Trail at Wannamaker County Park and the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson. Our things to do this weekend page has every listing.

When is the last North Charleston Farmers Market of 2026?

Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle.

When are North Charleston’s Christmas tree lighting and parade in 2026?

The city lights its 40-foot tree at the Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The Christmas Festival runs 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, with the parade at 3 p.m. Both are free.

When is Holy Smokes BBQ Fest in North Charleston?

Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave. General admission is $95, and the money goes to families affected by pediatric brain cancer.