Immerse yourself in a full weekend of the history, technique, hands-on experience, and fun of canoeing and kayaking. The East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival will include lectures, on-water classes, and demonstrations directed to the novice and the experienced paddler.

Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around rajin’ Cajun entertainment!

Hispanic culture will be celebrated with food, music, dancing, interactive activities, and more during Festival Hispano at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park.

In agricultural communities, families often gather together in the fall to celebrate the beginning of harvest season and to give thanks for the plentiful crops. This harvest season tradition continues on Johns Island, so join us for a day of bluegrass music, dancing, food, crafts, and games.

Join us for a preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park! Runners & walkers will be the first in Charleston to experience more than 600 magical light displays at our 2-mile non-competitive run/walk. After reaching the finish line, participants are invited to enjoy the festival's amenities.

Find your magic in the millions of sparkling lights and hundreds of displays at the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.

Join us at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park for a day of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston's premiere pet festival. Pets are encouraged to bring their owners!

Put on your dancing shoes, because DJ Luigi of Latin Groove will spice up the night at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier with the best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton music.

Shag the night away at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, where DJ Rob Duren will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music.

Good Music. Good Vibes. The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island COunty Park features traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your chairs or blanket. It’s Irie.

Come join the fun during Scouts Day at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark. Bring your family and enjoy all of your favorite rides, attractions, and food.

Gallons of Fellowship! Youth Day at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is dedicated to youth groups in the Lowcountry. This annual event promises to bring out the fun as you race down an eight-story slide, catch a Big Kahuna wave, relax in the Lazy River or dump 1,000 gallons of water on unsuspecting friends!

The Charleston Trident Fishing Tournament annually recognizes outstanding saltwater and freshwater catches made in the tri-county area. Held each year from November 1 – October 31, annual winners will receive plaques acknowledging their catches.