14 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival

An outdoor festival at the iconic Boone Hall Plantation celebrating strawberry season with food, fun, and community.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Boone Hall Plantation

LiveWild Fest

A full day of movement, music, wellness, and community featuring fitness collabs, vendors, and live entertainment.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

2026 Best of Charleston Party

Charleston City Paper presents its annual Best of Charleston celebration at Cannon Distillery.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 PM · Cannon Distillery, Charleston

Music & Nightlife

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet'

A full live recreation of Bon Jovi's iconic album performed in its entirety by The Black Jacket Symphony at Charleston Music Hall.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston, SC

Live at Firefly with Sam Barber – The American Route Tour

Rising singer-songwriter Sam Barber brings his American Route Tour to Firefly Distillery's 5-acre outdoor field.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, SC

Sports

Charleston Battery Home Game vs. Sporting Club Jacksonville and Detroit City

Watch Charleston's local soccer team face off against Sporting Club Jacksonville and Detroit City at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant

Outdoors & Active

Charleston Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Charleston hosts this outdoor event promoting physical and mental wellness among cancer survivors and their community.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Charleston

Food & Drink

Nurses Week Dinner Party at Victor's Seafood & Steak

A special dinner party hosted by Charleston Social Events celebrating nurses and those who care for our community.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Victor's Seafood & Steak, Charleston

Wine Class: Intro to Piedmont, Italy

An educational wine tasting class exploring the wines and terroir of Piedmont, Italy, hosted at Wine & Company.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM · Wine & Company, Charleston

Arts & Culture

Special Tour of Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775–1783 with Director Carl Borick

Museum Director and Revolutionary War historian Carl Borick leads a special guided tour of the Charleston Museum's newest exhibition.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM · The Charleston Museum

Family-Friendly

Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

Local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond teaches the Gullah Geechee tradition of sweetgrass basketry rooted in 17th-century Lowcountry history.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM · The Charleston Museum

Free Events

LePrince Gallery Art Walk: Mark Bailey

LePrince Fine Art Gallery on King Street hosts an artwalk reception featuring the work of artist Mark Bailey.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM · LePrince Gallery, 183 & 184 King St., Charleston, SC

Let's Run CHS x Cooldown Weekly Tuesday Run

Let's Run CHS and Cooldown Running join forces for weekly Tuesday meetup runs open to all paces and vibes.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

Sunday Riley Skincare Event at The Grand

A free exclusive evening with skincare powerhouse Sunday Riley featuring a seated Q&A with the founder and two full-size serums to take home.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · The Grand, 81 Mary St., Charleston