These are some of the top events happening the weekend of Oct 9th in greater Charleston SC. Keep in mind, threats of inclement weather often cause promoters to cancel or reschedule outdoor events. Best to visit the links provided to ensure the event is still on tap. Keep in mind rain and inclement weather may interfere with outdoor events. Check sites for updates
Farmers Markets:
The seasonal Charleston Farmer's Market has returned to Marion Square on Saturdays from 8am until 2pm. Enjoy a Bounty of Fresh Local Produce & Homegrown Creativity! Farmers, F&B, ART, Live Music & More! Family- and pet-friendly! Details at https://charlestonfarmersmarket.com/
Outdoor Activities, Shopping & Festivals:
EXPERIENCE THE PREMIER HAUNTED HOUSE attraction in CHARLESTON for 2026 at Holy City Brewing in North Charleston. Southern Screams is back with Charleston’s premiere haunted house experience! This year, guests will experience Macabre, where they will brave the dark corners of a haunted museum. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week throughout October 2026. Deets at https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events
Sunday Oct 11th the Charleston County Recreation Dept. host Palmetto Park Jam at Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Pkwy in Mount Pleasant. Event runs 11am until 4:30pm. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, local flavor, and Lowcountry charm. Headlining the event is Idlewild Revival, a beloved local group of seasoned, professional musicians, who are resurrecting the Allman Brothers'. While the music plays, explore a variety of food and craft vendors, serving up tasty bites, cold drinks, and handmade goods. More details and ticket info at https://www.ccprc.com/event/palmetto-park-jam/500/
The annual Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch, one of the largest fall festivals in the state begins it's run Friday Sept 25th. Come join in for this autumn tradition that brings people of all ages together for a day of good old-fashioned fun on the farm and plenty of pumpkins. Events include the Family Friendly Halloween Tractor Tour, Petting Zoo, Giant Inflatables, and back by popular demand performers from the World Famous Flying Wallendas Family. For a complete list of days and times visit https://boonehallplantation.com/special_event/the-boone-hall-pumpkin-patch/
Live Music & Concerts:
Celebrating its fifth year the Riverfront Revival! Discover one of the biggest live music festivals in N. Charleston featuring Darius Rucker and friends takes place this weekend Friday Oct 9th and Saturday Oct 10th at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Headliners include Gavin Adcock, Old Dominion, Nelly and Rucker, among a dozen other performers during the two day music festival. For tickets and info visit https://www.riverfrontrevival.com/
The North Charleston Coliseum complex is busy this weekend. Over at the Performing Arts Center the Broadway Series presents Mrs. Doubtfire based on the award winning film. Shows run throughout the weekend. At the coliseum on Friday Oct 9th enjoy the contemporary Christian music of MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley. Concert begins at 7pm on Friday night. For more visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events
Friday Oct 9th the Charleston Music Hall presents the comedy and commentary of Jordan Klepper, the Emmy winning co-host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central where he pulls double duty behind the chair and in the field. Show begins at 7pm. On Saturday Oct 10th the Charleston Music Hall & Emporium offer up
The Black Jacket Symphony presenting Def Leppard’s grounbreaking album ‘Hysteria’. Music starts at 7:30pm. Details at https://charlestonmusichall.com/
Friday night Oct 9th and again on Saturday the 10th the Charleston Symphony presents the CSO Masterworks 2 Firebird and Fairy Tales featuring With Peter and the Wolf. Also on Saturday morning at 11am the CSO present a Family Concert of Peter and the Wolf. All performances at the Gaillard Center on Calhoun Street. For tickets and more info visit https://gaillardcenter.org/
Friday night Oct 9th the world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms present Bad Medicine: The Iconic Bon Jovi Experience on the NÜTRL Beach Stage. Music begins at 6pm. Later Reverse Cowgirl play inside at 9:30pm. Saturday at the Jammer come out for the 14th Annual CCC Cornhole Tournament & Live Music, with activities beginning at 6pm. For upcoming event visit their site at https://the-windjammer.com/events/
The Forte Jazz Lounge at 475 - 477 King Street presents Soulful Serenade featuring music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. Performances 7pm & 9:30pm on Friday night Sept 25th. On Saturday Sept 26th enjoy the Echos of Ella with Alva Anderson. Shows at 7pm & 9:30pm. For all you need to know at Forte visit https://www.fortejazzlounge.com/
From noon until 5pm spend Saturday afternoons at Firefly with live music, great food, and plenty of room to relax. Saturdays at the Distillery is all about laid-back daytime vibes, cold cocktails, and enjoying the distillery before the night kicks in. Enjoy easygoing afternoon featuring live local music and a food truck on-site while you hang out in Firefly’s open-air setting. For more check out their website at https://fireflydistillery.com/events/
Holy City Brewery on Aragon St. in North Charleston present Live Music Fridays. They've got a rotating roster of bands that plays from 5-8pm, so come Get Your Groove on! Enjoy live music and great food & drink at Holy City Brewery. Be sure to check out their Brewery Blast Laser Tag. Details at
https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events
Live Theatre:
Flowertown Players begin their run of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged running October 2-18 2026. The stage play is one of the world’s most frequently produced plays and has been translated into several dozen languages. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. Performances on Friday and Saturday nights with select Sunday matinees. For tickets and info check out https://www.flowertownplayers.org/complete-works/
Any weekend is a good weekend to take in any performance by Charleston Mystery Theatre group at The Black Fedora at 164 Church Street. You'll be watching a comic mystery play in a cozy theatre where the cast performs alongside volunteer audience "actors!" All the room's a stage and the audience members are players in the show. (You do not have to volunteer.) Shows include 'The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack', 'Help! I Think My Characters Are Trying to Kill Me!', 'Murder at the Redneck Reunion', and 'Inspector No Clue's Murder Mystery Show'. For particular shows and showtimes visit their website at https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/
Live Sports:
Different & Unique:
On Friday Oct 9th and Saturday Oct 10th the College of Charleston is the host site for the AfroSouth Film Festival. The premier showcase event highlights the contributions and inclusions of the African Diaspora on Southern Culture through the art of filmmaking. For complete details including films, events, and tickets visit https://www.afrosouth.com/
Fun for the whole family. Enjoy Jurassic Seas at the South Carolina Aquarium. Dive 70 million years into the past with a captivating new exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium! Explore the extinct marine giants from the Late Cretaceous with stunning fossils, life-size skeletal replicas and interactive displays. Ongoing event thru Jan 7th 2027. Details and tickets at https://scaquarium.org/jurassic-seas/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral
Live Stand-up Comedy:
The Wit's End Comedy Lounge in North Charleston presents Sean Donnelly. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Colbert, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Performances Friday Oct 9th and Saturday the 10th at 7 & 9:30pm. Sunday Oct 11th at 6pm Brian Bates a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches brings his dry bar comedy to Wits End. For more on both shows visit https://www.witsendcharleston.com/
