Things to do this November in Charleston

Charleston doesn’t slow down in the fall—and just a taste of this month’s lineup of events proves it. Find a collection of tastings, tours, shows, festivals, and perfect little neighborhood happenings that are giving the Holy City its energy this November.

Arts and Culture

• First Friday Art Walk | November 7
• Rockabillaque | November 8
• Lowcountry Nosh | November 9
• Coastal Carolina Fair | Through November 9
• Ruha Benjamin with Benny Starr – Imagination: A Manifesto | November 13
• Kulture Klash Chs | November 22

Bookish Events

• Charleston Literary Festival | November 7–16
• Book Fair at Firefly Distillery | November 8
• YALLFest | November 15 & 16

Food & Drink

• Holy Smokes BBQ Festival | November 8
• Food & Wine Classic | November 14 – 16

Harvest Celebrations

• Charleston County Parks Harvest Festival | November 1
• Colonial Trades and Harvest Day @ Charles Towne Landing | November 8
• Fall Workshop Series: Fire Cider and Other Herbal Remedies | November 13
• Family Day: The Art of the Harvest | November 15

Health & Wellness

• Starlight Yoga at James Island County Park | November 10
• 48th Annual Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble | November 26

Holiday Happenings

• Holiday Festival of Lights | November 14–December 31
• Aquarium Aglow | Opening November 21
• Light the Lake | November 30

Shopping & Retail

• Second Sunday | November 9
• Buy Local Block Party Lowcountry Local First | November 9
• Second Thursday Shopping Event 2 Boroughs | November 13
• Pickers Hullabaloo | November 16th
• Feminist Magic Market | November 22 
• Charleston City Night Market | November Fridays & Saturdays
• Charleston Farmers Market | Saturdays through December 20

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