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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, May 21, 2023
15th annual Chef's Potluck
More than 18 participating local chefs will be paired with local farmers, fishermen and ranchers to bring attendees the freshest, local ingredients the Lowcountry has to offer!
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Eat Drink Local Month 2023
Lowcountry Local First’s Eat Drink Local Challenge takes place throughout the entire month of May each year.
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
Splash into SPring
Come Splash into Spring! On May 13th the Charleston Police Department, Folly Beach Police Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and North Charleston Police Department have partnered together to Splash Into Spring!
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Saturday, May 27, 2023
The Get Hyped Finale Brunch
Picnic-style afternoon rendezvous at Sightsee and Elliotborough Park over fresh coffee, fresh food by Taino X Tacos de la Bahia, and fresh tunes.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Thriving In Place
Virtual presentation by national community revitalization strategist Majora Carter, followed by a panel discussion with local experts — moderated by Dr. Kim Butler Willis — on transportation equity and quality of life.
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Friday, May 19, 2023
Light the Night
Pop-up celebration of National Bike to Work Day with a free bike light giveaway and healthy to-go food in North Charleston.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Ride of Silence
Critical mass memorial bike ride through downtown Charleston with police escort, in alignment with International Ride of Silence.
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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