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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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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Run For Water 6K
Run For Water 6K at Folly Beach on Saturday, March 22, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Green Heart Urban Farm Volunteer Workday
Volunteer to garden with the Green Heart Project!
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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Front Beach Fest
Spring beachfront festival at Isle of Palms with free admission
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Sunday, March 2, 2025
Charleston Parks Conservancy's 2025 Teddy Bear Picnic
Visit Hampton Park Sunday, March 2 for the 15th annual Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy! The event and activities are free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K
Run and fundraiser for brain cancer awareness and research hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
2025 Lowcountry Heart Walk
Walk and fundraiser hosted by the American Heart Association to support heart health in the Lowcountry
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Sunday, December 14, 2025
Second Sunday On King St: December 14
Monthly pedestrian-only event; King St. (from Queen St. to Calhoun St.) closed to vehicle traffic from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Sunday, November 9, 2025
Second Sunday On King St: November 9
Monthly pedestrian-only event; King St. (from Queen St. to Calhoun St.) closed to vehicle traffic from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

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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