Things to do in North Charleston
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Things to do in North Charleston: Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 weekend
Halloween weekend in North Charleston: Trick, Treat and Trail Saturday, the Coastal Carolina Fair all weekend, two Stingrays games and Pumpkin Plunge.
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Things to do in North Charleston this month: October 2026
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.
Trails
Parks and trails in North Charleston
North Charleston's parks include Riverfront Park on the Cooper River, the Park Circle inclusive playground and 1,015-acre Wannamaker County Park. Parks: 843-740-5809.
Fourth of July
North Charleston Fourth of July fireworks 2027
North Charleston's July Fourth Festival is at Riverfront Park; the 2026 show was free, with gates at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. 2027 details are not out yet.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in North Charleston 2026
North Charleston has set no trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. Trick, Treat and Trail runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a lights-on haunted house is at 5 p.m.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in North Charleston 2027: events and dinners
Valentine's Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Two February 5Ks, Park Circle dinner spots that take reservations and wine tastings; menus added as posted.
Spring break
Spring break in North Charleston 2027: school dates, things to do
Spring break 2027 is March 29 to April 2 for Charleston County and Dorchester Two schools. Ideas: the Hunley, Park Circle, pools and the library.
Christmas
North Charleston Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
North Charleston lights its 40-foot tree at Park Circle at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The Christmas Festival is 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5, with the parade at 3 p.m.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near North Charleston 2026
Boone Hall's pumpkin patch has its last weekend Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. Trick, Treat and Trail is Oct. 31 at Wannamaker; the Johns Island Harvest Festival is Nov. 7.
Halloween
Halloween events in North Charleston 2026
Halloween weekend 2026 in North Charleston: Pumpkin Plunge and a PAC show Oct. 30, Trick, Treat and Trail and a lights-on haunted house Oct. 31.
Free
Free things to do in North Charleston
Free in North Charleston: Riverfront Park's sculpture walk and Navy memorial, the Park Circle playground and gallery, library programs and city festivals.
Harvest Festival
North Charleston Harvest Festival 2026: date, closures, parking
North Charleston's free Harvest Festival ran Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, on East Montague Avenue. What it offered, and where the 2027 date will appear.
Coastal Carolina Fair
Coastal Carolina Fair 2026: dates, hours, tickets, parking
The Coastal Carolina Fair runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 8, 2026, at Exchange Park in Ladson. Gate admission is $15, $7 for ages 6-12; parking is free.
St. Patrick's Day
North Charleston St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Parade
Park Circle's free St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Parade fills East Montague Avenue each March. The 2027 date is not out; 2026's was March 14.
Arts Fest
North Charleston Arts Fest 2027: dates, venues and free events
The North Charleston Arts Fest returns April 28 to May 2, 2027: five days of free concerts, theater, dance and art shows across the city. Free parking.
Holy Smokes BBQ Fest
Holy Smokes BBQ Fest North Charleston: date and tickets
Holy Smokes BBQ Fest is Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park: all-you-can-eat barbecue from 50+ pitmasters, with parking and bag rules.
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Dead geese and ducks found at Quarterman Park's Duck Pond. The city suspects bird flu and asks visitors to leave sick birds alone and call Animal Control at 843-740-2815.
Things to do
Charleston Beer Fest 2026 at Riverfront Park: what it offered
Charleston Beer Fest 2026 was held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Riverfront Park, raising money for Palmetto Community Care. What it offered, ticket prices and where the money goes.
Arts
North Charleston Arts Fest 2027 opens free artist calls
Performers and South Carolina visual artists can apply free for the 2027 North Charleston Arts Fest, April 28 to May 2. The poster winner gets $2,000. Deadline Dec. 15.