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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Saturday, October 11, 2025
Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day with Barbie Sawyer
Learn to paint a complete 16x20 oil painting with step-by-step guidance from Certified Ross Instructor®, Barbie Sawyer.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
Latin American Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Latin and Caribbean cultures at our annual Latin American Festival.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Checkout Challenge
Checkout Challenge program at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
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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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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