Upcoming Events

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Check out our calendar of upcoming events in the Charleston area. If you would like to submit an event to be considered please click the following:

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Sunday, December 7, 2025
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Parade fun followed by a festive tree lighting with music and activities in the heart of the city.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
Light the Lake
Kick off the season with live music, food, and the magical lighting of Colonial Lake.
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Christmas Candlelight Service
Join us for our beloved annual Candlelight Service, a Charleston Christmas Tradition.
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Holy City Holiday Market
Jingle on down to Old Park Circle for the Holy City Holiday Market this December for a multi-day shopping event.
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Charleston Christmas Special
Celebrating 30 years of holiday entertainment in Charleston.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls "100 times better than any bedtime story!"
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Expo4Seniors
Expo4Seniors provides Senior Citizens access to services and products through education, collaboration, advocacy, and accessibility in order to make Aging In Place and Lifestyle, Health & Wellness available.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
MUSC Wellness Center's Breast Cancer Survivors' Expo
Join us at the MUSC Wellness Center's Breast Cancer Survivors' Expo for a day of celebration, education, resources, and support!
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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

A Message From our Mayor

Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re on this website because you want to lose weight, find a group to exercise with or learn healthy recipes, you will find many community resources to help you reach your goal. Together, we can Lighten Up!

William Cogswell, Mayor