
Goodbye, summer heat! Fall officially starts on September 22, 2024, and some may say it is the nicest season in Charleston. The weather begins to cool down, the holidays slowly approach, and festive fall events are in full swing. Sometimes, choosing which events to attend is hard, but Charleston Guru has you covered. Here is Charleston Guru’s guide to the top 15 fun fall events.
15 Fun Fall Events in Charleston
Starlight Yoga
September 12, 2024, October 17, 2024, November 11, 2024
Starlight Yoga, a popular yoga event, will occur on select dates from September to November at various locations throughout Charleston. Guests can expect a flowing yoga class, live music, and a special glow-in-the-dark prize. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of the event.
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch
Friday, September 27, 2024 through October 27, 2024
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch is open on select dates from Friday, September 27, 2024, through Sunday, October 27, 2024. Guests can expect a Family Friendly Halloween Tractor Tour, a petting zoo, a giant eight-acre corn maze, and a variety of pumpkins to pick! Tickets are $15, and children 2 and under have free admission.
Park & Grove Fall Local Vendor Market
Every Thursday from October 3, 2024 to October 24, 2024
Park & Grove Fall Local Vendor Market is every Thursday from October 3, 2024 to October 24, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Park & Grove. Attendees can expect live music, our outdoor bar, and a variety of unique goods from local vendors.
Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child
Saturday, October 5, 2024
This fall race across the Isle of Palms Connector helps with the fight against child abuse in the Lowcountry. Attendees can walk or run the race as a 5K or 10K race.
Latin American Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2024
The annual Latin American Festival is Sunday, October 6, 2024, from noon to 5:00pm at Wannamaker Park. Guests can expect a celebration of Latin and Caribbean cultures through dancing, live music, artwork, crafts, and authentic cuisine. Ticket prices vary from free to $25. This event is open to all ages.
Oktoberfest 2024
Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2024
Oktoberfest 2024 is Friday, October 4, 2024 to Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Gabrielle Plaza in Hotel Bennett . Attendees can expect array of German-inspired dishes like sizzling bratwursts and pretzels with hefeweizen cheese sauce, and a wide selection of craft beers. Food and drinks will be available for purchase a la carte and daily Stein Hoisting competitions.
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 will be from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Lewis Hatch Chile Roast
Sunday, October 6, 2024
The Lewis Hatch Chile Roast is Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at The Pacific Box + Crate Courtyard. Attendees can enjoy tasting tents, live music, a kiddie corral with children’s activities, and cold beverages. Admission to the event is free and $10 donations to benefit Friends of Joseph Floyd Manor are encouraged.
Harvest Market at Meeting Green
Saturday, October 6, 2024
Harvest Market at Meeting Green is Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Meeting Green. Attendees can enjoy free beer and seasonal crafts, shop heirloom pumpkins, support local vendors, and enjoy live music and a food truck! This is a free event, and dogs are welcomed!
The Fall Tours
Wednesday, October 9 to Saturday, November 2, 2024
This fall experience Charleston through walking tours, architecture, tours and more. The Fall Tours are hosted by the The Preservation Society of Charleston. Attendees can purchase tickets for house and garden tours, architecture tours, history tours, garden tours, and walking tours throughout the season that range from free to $200. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets well in advance and can buy tickets online or over the phone.
Oktoberfest Charleston
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Oktoberfest Charleston is Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00am to 7:00pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Guests can enjoy live music, German cuisine, local craft beer from Tradesman Brewing Company, and German baked goods. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Charleston Mimosa Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Enjoy an outdoor event with mimosas, beer, wine, and live music. The Charleston Mimosa Festival is Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel.
Merc Market
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Merc Market is held on select Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at Mercantile and Mash. Attendees can expect a 100% local market that showcases a selection of rotating vendors with specialty goods and food items.
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Fall Festival is Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon filled with fun fall-themed activities. The event will feature live music from Rotie Salley, plus interactive dance activities for the kids with Heartbeatz Dance Academy, a marketplace filled with local vendors, numerous kids spaces, and event activations, including stilt walkers, a Bubble Therapy play area, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, a bounce house castle, and, trick-or-treating!
Harvest Festival
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Johns Island County Park. This event will feature local bluegrass bands, pumpkin decorating, archery, craft vendors, and food like barbecue and kettle corn. Tickets are $10. Guests under 12 and Gold Pass Members are free.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival is Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Riverfront Park. Attendees can enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue from over 40 pitmasters and chefs, plus beer, wine, cocktails, and live music from Daniel Donato & Cosmic Country and Lilly Hiatt.
The Loutrel’s Rooftop Pumpkin Patch
Mid October – End of October
The Loutrel’s Rooftop Pumpkin Patch will be running from mid October until the end of the month from 3:00pm to 6:00pm daily at The Loutrel Rooftop. Attendees can enjoy a downtown outpost for local residents looking to get in the fall spirit without straying from the peninsula. Rooftop bar service stocked with drinks from The Loutrel’s specialty Pumpkin Patch Potions drink menu.