17 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Fall Tours

The Preservation Society's Fall Tours celebrate their 50th year, offering rare access to private historic homes, hidden gardens, and stories you won't find on a typical Charleston stroll.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Downtown Charleston

PechaKucha 50

Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Arts Festival co-present the 50th edition of PechaKucha, the globally beloved rapid-fire presentation format where creatives share their passions.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

Gov. Andy Beshear in Conversation with Rep. James Clyburn: Go and Do Likewise

A compelling public conversation between Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and SC Congressman James Clyburn at the historic Circular Congregational Church.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM · Circular Congregational Church

Revolutionary War Siege Lines Walking Tour

Charleston Museum Director Carl Borick leads a walking tour to key points of the 1780 Siege of Charleston in honor of the country's 250th anniversary.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM · Downtown Charleston

Music & Nightlife

Lalah Hathaway

Grammy-winning soul and R&B legend Lalah Hathaway performs an intimate show at Charleston Music Hall.

Friday, October 2, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

Five Door Sedan w/ Winterteeth & Channel Bluff

Rock, indie, and alternative acts Five Door Sedan, Winterteeth, and Channel Bluff take the main stage at the Charleston Pour House.

Friday, October 2, 2026 Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:30 PM · Charleston Pour House

Infinity Song World Tour II

R&B vocal group Infinity Song brings their World Tour II to Music Farm with special guest Mel Washington.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM · Music Farm

MercyMe at North Charleston Coliseum

Christian rock icons MercyMe perform at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · North Charleston Coliseum

Festivals & Special Events

PoHo Family Cluster Pluck

An all-day bluegrass and jam grass festival at the Pour House featuring Shadowgrass, Suns of Stars, North State Grass, and Barrier Island Bluegrass.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Doors 12:00 PM | Show 1:00 PM · Charleston Pour House

Women in Business | October 2026

Charleston Magazine Club celebrates its 2026 Women in Business honorees at Emily McCarthy on King Street with cocktails, light bites, and community connection.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Emily McCarthy, King Street

Outdoors & Active

Wannamaker Park Walk

A social morning walk through Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston hosted by Charleston Walk and Socialize.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:30 AM · Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston

The Movement Social by Jane Do. Fitness

A social fitness event hosted by Jane Do. at The Refinery, combining movement with community connection.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 AM · The Refinery, Charleston

Free Events

Pretty in Pink: Strength Edition

A free outdoor strength fitness event at The Waverly in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 10:00 AM · The Waverly, Charleston

Miles for METAvivor Community 5K

A community 5K run for breast cancer awareness month hosted by Let's Run CHS and DI Run Club at VIVA Daniel Island.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM · VIVA Daniel Island

Evening in Marion Square: Movement & Mental Wellness

A free one-hour outdoor movement experience in Marion Square featuring pilates, yoga, a DJ, local vendors, and mental health resources hosted by Ethos AC and Charleston Community Yoga.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Marion Square, Charleston

Family-Friendly

Heritage Haunt – Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration

A 3-day family-friendly Halloween celebration at Dorchester Heritage Center featuring haunted hayrides, trunk or treat, glow foam night, live music, costume contests, and food.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Dorchester Heritage Center

Date Night

Sunset Yoga at Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point

A weekly sunset yoga class hosted by Serenity Tree Yoga at the Charleston Harbor Resort with harbor views — the perfect Thursday evening wind-down.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:30 PM · Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point