Upcoming Events

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Check out our calendar of upcoming events in the Charleston area. If you would like to submit an event to be considered please click the following: Submit An Event


Sunday, December 7, 2025
Infant BLS CPR and AED Class in Charleston
Join hands-on, in-person classes designed to teach life-saving infant CPR and AED techniques.
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December
7
2025
Infant BLS CPR and AED Class in Charleston
Join hands-on, in-person classes designed to teach life-saving infant CPR and AED techniques.
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677 King Street
December
7
2025
Inclusive Visit with Santa
People with disabilities and their families are invited to a photo session visiting Santa during our Inclusive Santa events at the Holiday Festival of Lights Santa at James Island County Park.
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James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC
December
7
2025
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Parade fun followed by a festive tree lighting with music and activities in the heart of the city.
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Downtown Charleston Charleston, SC
December
9
2025
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls "100 times better than any bedtime story!"
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North Charleston Performing Arts Center 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC
December
12
2025
Wee Wild Ones: Planet Protector
Children can learn hands on how reduce, reuse, and recycle works!
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Caw Caw Interpretive Center 5200 Savannah Highway Ravenel, SC
December
12
2025
Charleston Christmas Special
Celebrating 30 years of holiday entertainment in Charleston.
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Charleston Music Hall 37 John St. Charleston, SC
December
13
2025
34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
Join over 3,500 participants as you dash through the charming streets of Charleston, all while supporting a great cause—the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
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N Market Street, right beside The Charleston Place Hotel
December
14
2025
Inclusive Visit with Santa
People with disabilities and their families are invited to a photo session visiting Santa during our Inclusive Santa events at the Holiday Festival of Lights Santa at James Island County Park.
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James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC

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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

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Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

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William Cogswell, Mayor