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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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Thursday, November 27, 2025
Turkey Day Run
The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US!
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
Dogs for Diabetes Fashion Show
Join this dog fashion show to honor those with T1D and T2D!
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Sunday, November 2, 2025
Veterans Day Parade 2025
Sunday, November 2 at 1 p.m. join Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital in Downtown Charleston for the 2025 Veterans Day Parade!
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Saturday, November 1, 2025
Fire Safety Fest
The North Charleston Fire Department is preparing a safety event for this year’s theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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Monday, November 10, 2025
Starlight Yoga
The moon and stars enhance this flowing yoga class. Inclusive and open to all abilities and fitness levels. Participants will receive a special glow-in-the-dark prize.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Halloween Howl
The Charleston Police Department is gearing up for a spooktacular, family-friendly event.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
Join over 3,500 participants as you dash through the charming streets of Charleston, all while supporting a great cause—the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Charleston Strolls Holiday Walking Tour
Enjoy the holiday spirit and seasonal decorations on the two-hour Charleston Strolls Holiday Walking Tour of the historic district.
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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.”

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William Cogswell, Mayor