Events in mount pleasant

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will commemorate the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary with a special day of celebration aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10).  In honor of the occasion, Patriots Point is offering $3 off all general admission tickets purchased in person on October 11.

At 12:00 p.m., a ceremonial cake cutting will take place in Hangar Bay 1 on the USS Yorktown, marking both the Navy’s 250th birthday and the enduring legacy of Yorktown sailors.

Following the ceremony, at 1:00 p.m., Mark C. Fava—author of Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders—will deliver a speech and host a book signing in the Smokey Stover Theater.

Update: This event is now sold out

Join Patriots Point for some spooky fun to trick or treat your way through the USS Yorktown!

Get ready for a night of candy, costumes, and fun aboard this historic ship! The annual Trick or Treat on the Yorktown event is back!

This event includes:

• Candy Stations


• Costume Contest


• Pumpkin Painting


• Halloween Activities


• Food Trucks


• & More!

Event Details:

• Tickets for this event are free, but all attendees ages 2 and up must reserve a ticket to attend. Children under the age of 2 receive free admission and do not require a ticket.


• Only clear bags are allowed at Patriots Point’s Trick or Treat on the Yorktown. Small non-clear clutches (max 4.5″x6.5″) are okay. Please note that diaper bags must also be clear. All items are subject to search. Items not meeting guidelines must be returned to your vehicle.


• We ask that guests bring their own trick-or-treat bags for those with children who are participating in the candy stations. Trick-or-treat bags are not required to be clear, but they must be empty at entry.


• This event is rain or shine.


• Parking is available in the Patriots Point lot. Space is limited. Parking fees are not included in event tickets and must be paid separately based on posted rates.

Old and new traditions delight at the 38th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival presented by Harris Teeter! Families will enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, pony rides, games, and many other activities!  Admission and all activities are free. Free parking is available at Cario Middle School and Charles Pinckney/Laurel Hill as well as Kids Teeth – shuttles run all day or simply use the school’s cut-through for a nice short walk! Join the Facebook discussion about this event.

Performance Schedule on East Cooper Medical Center Stage (TBD)

NOVANT HEALTH STAGE

Food & Concessions Available for Purchase

Thank you to our event sponsors!

If your business is interested in being a sponsor at the 2025 Children’s Day Festival, please email events@tompsc.com.

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Celebrate the season at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival in Mount Pleasant, SC! Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, delicious food, and festive fall fun. This annual Lowcountry favorite brings the community together with plenty of things to do for all ages. Don’t miss one of the best fall events near Charleston!

The annual Holiday Market & Craft Show combines all the goodies from our traditional food market such as locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, hot food, and homemade preserves with handcrafted gifts created by local artisans. Come see this year’s wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original art by locally recognized potters, artists, craftsmen, and photographers. Join the Facebook discussion for this event.

Activities

Live entertainment with a holiday twist will kindle the holiday spirit throughout the market. Children’s activities will include balloon art, caricature drawings, and a visit with Santa Claus, who will listen to Christmas wishes and hand out surprises. The annual Holiday Market provides the perfect opportunity for customers to complete their holiday shopping and purchase original pieces from talented local artists. As always, admission and parking are free and all residents and visitors are welcome to delight in this unique shopping experience.

Vendor Applications

The Town of Mount Pleasant invites all interested food vendors, artists and craft vendors to submit applications for its Holiday Market & Craft Show. Please carefully review market information and APPLICATION before submitting.

Acceptable to the Market:

Craft Vendors: Original works in any category listed on application. The participating artist must be the one who conceived the design and executed the finished product. Commercial or mass-produced items are not acceptable. Any craftsperson or artist age 18 or older may submit an application.

Farmers: Produce or plants grown on your farm (at least 50%) and produce indigenous to the State of South Carolina.

Prepared Food Vendors: Food products must be prepared by the vendor, who must adhere to DHEC or Dept. of Agriculture rules and regulations. DHEC may be onsite the day of the event. All prepared food must be made in a commercial DHEC-approved kitchen. Please list kitchen address and DHEC permit number on the application. Cottage Law vendors are not accepted.

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Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks show, immediately followed by the start of the parade at Live Oak Dr. traveling south and ending at the intersection of W. Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd. All updates about the status of this event will be posted to the Facebook Event Page.

To Enter the 30th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade, please carefully review requirements and rules, then fill out and submit APPLICATION per included instructions.



Coleman Boulevard Road Closure Schedule:

• Whilden St. to Pherigo St. closes at 4:00 p.m. for the lineup


• Whilden St. to Patriots Point Rd. closes at 5:00 p.m.


• Ravenel Bridge off-ramp onto Coleman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all traffic diverted to Highway 17)


• Patriots Point Rd. from Coleman Blvd. to Harry Hallman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all Patriots Point and hotel/golf course traffic will divert onto Harry Hallman)

Know Before You Go!

ATTENTION DRONE PILOTS: To help ensure we have a safe event, the Town of Mount Pleasant requests that drone pilots not fly over or along the parade route. Pilots are reminded that the Federal Aviation Authority requires a Part 107 Waiver if they are going to fly at night or fly over people. You can learn more about drone operations at https://www.faa.gov/uas/.

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