Fall Events in Charleston: November Edition

Charleston has several annual and monthly events in the run up to Thanksgiving. After the Thanksgiving weekend, the holiday season gets going, with various Christmas- and holiday-themed activities and events that continue through December.

Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2025

-Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details

Harvest Festival, November 1 2025

-Annual fall festival at Johns Island County Park, with live bluegrass music, pumpkin decorating, southern food, children’s activities and more. More details

Chili 10K & 5K, November 1 2025

-Annual 10K, 5K and children’s races at Laurel Hill County Park, with chili and refreshments. More details

Gaillard Gala, November 1 2025

-Fundraising event at the Gaillard Center, with dinner and cocktails, auction and live performance. More details

A Night at the Oscars: North Charleston POPS!, November 1 2025

-Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert, November 2 2025

-Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

The Music of LOTR, The Hobbit & Rings of Power – In Concert, November 2 2025

-Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

The Music of Hans Zimmer amp; Others – A Celebration of Film Music, November 2 2025

-Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Choir! Choir! Choir!, November 2 2025

-Participatory concert at the Gaillard Center. More details

The Sound of Music, November 4-9 2025

-Musical at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

Gibbes Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Dr Maurie McInnis, November 5 2025

-Talk event at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival, November 6-9 2025

-Annual festival of contemporary Italian film at Queen Street Playhouse. More details

Eureka Day, November 6 – December 6 2025

-Play at Cannon Street Art Center. More details

ArtWalk, November 7 2025

-Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details

Overland South, November 7-9 2025

-Camping event and overlanding short film festival at Woodlands Nature Reserve. More details

Bizet’s Carmen, November 7-11 2025

-Opera at the Sottile Theatre, College of Charleston. More details

Charleston Literary Festival, November 7-16 2025

-Annual book festival at the Dock Street Theatre. More details

Colonial Trades and Harvest Day, November 8 2025

-Annual living history event at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, with costumed interpreters, demonstrations, colonial games and foodways, and more. More details

Holy Smokes BBQ Fest, November 8 2025

-Annual food festival in Riverfront Park, North Charleston, with 50+ pitmasters and chefs, live music, and more. More details

Bourbon & Bluegrass: A Celebration Under the Stars, November 8 2025

-Fundraising event at Middleton Place, with oyster roast and storytelling, Lowcountry-inspired small plates, bourbon cocktails, live music and more. More details

The Blues is Alright Tour, November 8 2025

-Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

Lowcountry Nosh Jewish Food & Heritage Festival, November 9 2025

-Annual festival of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, with traditional Jewish foods, music, sanctuary tours and more. More details

Steeplechase of Charleston, November 9 2025

-Horse race at The Stone Ferry Racetrack, Hollywood. More details

A Day To Remember + Yellowcard, November 11 2025

-Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

John Schmidt of The Piano Guys, November 12 2025

-Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, November 13 2025

-Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

CSO Pops 1: Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey, November 13 2025

-Concert at the Gaillard Center. More details

Yallfest, November 14-15 2025

-Annual festival of young adult literature in downtown Charleston. More details

Whiskey & Fire, November 16 2025

-Whiskey-tasting and barbecue event at The Refinery. More details

MLW x Don Gato Tequila: Lucha de los Muertos, November 20 2025

-Wrestling event at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Crowder and Zach Williams with Matt Maher, November 22 2025

-Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, November 23 2025

-Concert at the Gaillard Center. More details


Events From November 24 to Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27-30 2025

Eureka Day, November 6 – December 6 2025

-Play at Cannon Street Art Center. More details

RAIN: A Beatles Christmas Tribute, November 24 2025

-Tribute concert at the Gaillard Center. More details

Zach Top with Andy Buckner, October 24 2025

-Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details

Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2024

-Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details

Danae Hays, November 28 2025

-Comedy show at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details

Charlton Singleton’s Holiday Spectacular, November 29 2025

-Holiday concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.