Events in mount pleasant

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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Make your Thursdays a little more fun with our FREE live music series, Live Under The Oaks, every Thursday in October. Gather your friends, bring the family and settle in for an evening of great tunes, good vibes and all the best of fall.

Emceed by Johnny O’ of 95SX, all concerts are free to attend. Grab take-out from your favorite Towne Centre restaurant or visit our weekly Food Truck for nibbles; beer & wine will be available for purchase from Burtons Grill + Bar.

October 22 | Dallas Baker and the Pluff Daddy’s | Two-time winners of Charleston City Papers Bluegrass Band of the year.

Food Truck: City Sliders

The Charleston Battery is our local professional soccer club. Get ready to Pack The Point to cheer on the Charleston Battery against Indy Eleven!

Make your Thursdays a little more fun with our FREE live music series, Live Under The Oaks, every Thursday in October. Gather your friends, bring the family and settle in for an evening of great tunes, good vibes and all the best of fall.

Emceed by Johnny O’ of 95SX, all concerts are free to attend. Grab take-out from your favorite Towne Centre restaurant or visit our weekly Food Truck for nibbles; beer & wine will be available for purchase from Burtons Grill + Bar.

October 29 | Memphis Lightning | Built on the blues. Wired for Rock & Roll.

Food Truck: Zimos Gyros

The Old Village 5k is offered to residents and visitors each November. More than 200 runners participate in the race throughout the picturesque Old Village. This is a must for newcomers, seasoned runners, walkers, and dogs!

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department has proudly organized the Old Village 5k road race for more than two decades. It starts and finishes at the historic Alhambra Hall located in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. Run or walk along the beautiful and scenic streets as you discover a past full of colonial architecture, design, and amazing harbor views. Stay and relax after the race with music, refreshments, and a raffle prize giveaway. Dogs and strollers are welcome!

New for 2026! The Merry Makers Market is a new holiday-season market coming to the Park West Recreation Complex on November 22. Separate from the Town’s annual Holiday Market & Craft Show, this festive event invites residents and visitors to shop booths from local farmers, creatives, makers, growers, bakers, food vendors, food trucks, and local artists. With no commercial or mass-produced goods, it’s a cheerful way to find homegrown holiday finds in Mount Pleasant!

Vendor Applications: The Town of Mount Pleasant invites all interested food vendors, artists, and craft vendors to submit applications beginning in August. Visit the Town of Mount Pleasant Special Events Office Page for the application and more information.

Raise a glass at Wine Under the Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, one of Mount Pleasant’s signature seasonal events! Held beneath Boone Hall’s iconic live oaks, Wine Under the Oaks brings together wine tastings, delicious Lowcountry flavors, live entertainment, and plenty of holiday cheer. Sample a variety of wines, enjoy complimentary oysters and desserts, explore specialty food offerings, and catch wine and cooking demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Wine Under the Oaks is a memorable way to sip, savor, and celebrate the season in the Lowcountry.

Get into the holiday spirit at the Annual Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show, a cheerful twist on our beloved farmers market, only merrier, brighter, and brimming with local creativity! This seasonal favorite transforms the market into a festive wonderland filled with handcrafted gifts and homemade holiday treats made right here in Mount Pleasant. Browse booths overflowing with ornaments, glasswork, photography, pottery, and one-of-a-kind creations crafted by talented local makers. It’s the perfect place to finish your holiday shopping and discover unique gifts you can only find in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Families will love the jolly lineup of activities, including live entertainment, balloon art, caricature drawings, and even a special visit from Santa himself! Come shop and celebrate at this festive market where holiday magic meets hometown charm. As always, admission and parking are free and all residents and visitors are welcome to delight in this unique shopping experience.

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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 beginning in August. Visit the Town of Mount Pleasant website for the application and more information.

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