These are some of the top events happening the weekend of Oct 30th 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:
It's back. The 2026 Coastal Carolina Fair running from October 29th through November 8th takes place at Exchange Park at 9850 Highway 78 in Ladson. Enjoy 11 days of thrilling rides, games, exhibits, live entertainment, and plenty of food & drink. Ride wristbands available daily. Park opens 3pm most days until 9pm, closing at 10pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Senior Day takes place Wed Nov 4th with admission 10am until 2pm for seniors. For a complete list of everything happening at the fair in 2026 visit https://coastalcarolinafair.org/fair-home/
Wannamaker County Park at 8888 University Blvd in North Charleston host the Trick Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival on Saturday Oct 31st from 10am - 1pm. The family-friendly course features trick-or-treating stations and candy along the trail. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes for a contest featuring prizes across multiple age groups, duos, and groups. Regular park admission. Details at https://www.ccprc.com/event/trick-treat-and-trail-fun-run-and-festival/481/
For adults 21 and older Crawl With Us host a two night Halloween Bar Crawl. Show your ticket QR at Bay Street Biergarten (starting point) between 4-6pm, grab your lanyard, badge and drink vouchers. You only check in once and your badge covers both nights. Event includes a mid and after party. One ticket covers all of it — the crawl, the mid parties, and the after party. No extra covers, ever, during the crawl. All you need to know can be found at https://crawlwith.us/charleston/halloween/?aff=gads
Live Music, Concerts & Comedy:
Your SC Stingrays are home this weekend. The Rays take on the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Friday night Oct 30th at the North Charleston Coliseum during Emo Night. The Rays follow that matchup by welcoming the Atlanta Gladiators to the ice on Sunday Nov 1st on Scooby Doo Day/Undie Sunday. Game times are 7pm and 3pm respectfully. Over at the Performing Arts Center on Friday Oct 30th come out for Lucy Darling's Halloween Spooktacular, a comedy and magic special created by award-winning magician and comedian Carisa Hendrix under her retro 1930s/1940s vintage persona, Lucy Darling. Show begins at 7:30pm. For more visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/
Friday Oct 30th the South Carolina Ballet presents Dracula at the Charleston Music Hall. Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Show begins at 7:30pm. On Sunday Nov 1st Hawthorne Heights celebrate the 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely with special guest Letlive. and Creeper. Concert kicks off a 7pm. For all things Charleston Music Hall visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/
The world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms present The Midnight City: Nightmare Before Midnight on the NÜTRL Beach Stage 6pm Friday Oct 30th. Old Soul play rock n' roll on the inside stage at 9:30pm. On Saturday Oct 31st at the Jammer it's The Reckoning: Grateful Dead Tribute on the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm, followed by Reverse Cowgirl at 9:30 inside. For their upcoming shows visit https://the-windjammer.com/events/
The Charleston Gaillard Center at 95 Calhoun Street present An Evening with David Sedaris on Friday Oct 30th. Show starts at 7:30pm. On Sunday Nov 1st come out for The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes. Music begins at 5pm. For tickets and info visit https://gaillardcenter.org/buy-tickets/
The Forte Jazz Lounge at 475 - 477 King Street presents Rocket Piano Man the Music of Elton John & Billy Joel. Performances 7pm & 9:30pm on Friday night Oct 30th. Forte host a Masquerade Ball on Saturday night. There will be dancing, costumes, food and drink to fill your night. Event takes place at 7pm on Sat Oct 31st. 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:
Charleston Stage at Dock Street Theatre continue their run of Broadway Bound. Set in 1940s Brooklyn, the stage play is Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning finale to his beloved autobiographical trilogy. Eugene and Stanley Jerome are chasing their comedy-writing dreams, but life at home is unraveling fast. When they land their first professional gig for a radio show, the pressures of family and ambition collide in hilarious and heartfelt ways. Weekend performances Oct 14th thru Sunday Nov 1st. All the info at https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/broadway
Footlight Players at the Queen Street Playhouse present DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth into. Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types. Weekend shows run thru Sat Oct 31st. Tickets & details at https://www.footlightplayers.net/dracula
The Village Rep Co. present Moriarty-A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure with performances running weekends from October 16 through November 7th. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue. All performances at The Venue MTP 627 Johnnie Doddds Blvd. Mt Pleasant SC located in (Plaza at East Cooper). For more details visit https://villagerep.com/events/moriarty-a-new-sherlock-holmes-adventure/
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:
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 host The Halloween Eve Show, a laid-back night of laughs, costumes, and some of your favorite comics doing what they do best. Come dressed up as your favorite ghoul or ghost. Party begins at 8pm on Friday Oct 30th. Details at
https://www.witsendcharleston.com/shows/391691
