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4/24-26 & 5/1-3 - The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival @ Boone Hall

4/24-26 & 5/1-3 – The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival @ Boone Hall

04/24/2026 - 05/03/2026 - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm at Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road 

Boone Hall is hosting the 2026 Lowcountry Strawberry Festival from April 24th through the 26th, and May 1st through the 3rd. See what’s in store and how you can get tickets for this event!

4/25 - Hoofprints in the Sand - Denim & Diamonds Gala

4/25 – Hoofprints in the Sand – Denim & Diamonds Gala

04/25/2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Hoofprints in the Sand
1131 Wando Rd

Hoofprints in the Sand’s 3rd annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, Healing Invisible Wounds, is happening April 25th from 5 to 9PM. See how you can purchase tickets today and support equine-assisted therapy for veterans struggling with mental health.

The Blessing of The Fleet & Seafood Festival - 4/26

The Blessing of The Fleet & Seafood Festival – 4/26

04/26/2026 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd

The Blessing of The Fleet & Seafood Festival is happening Sunday, April 26th at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant. Be sure to come by for the blessing and the best seafood in the Lowcountry!

4/26 - Charleston Animal Society's 'Kitten Shower' Event

4/26 – Charleston Animal Society’s ‘Kitten Shower’ Event

04/26/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Park Circle
4800 Park Circle

Join us Sunday, April 26th for the Charleston Animal Society’s ‘Kitten Shower’ and help make a difference for animals in need!

5/3: Run for a Reason - Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

5/3: Run for a Reason – Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

05/03/2026 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Park West Recreation Complex
1251 Park W. Blvd.

Sign up today for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, happening Sunday, May 3rd at the Park West Recreation Complex!

5/16 - Landmarks for Families 'Color the Future 5K & Family Fun Run'

5/16 – Landmarks for Families ‘Color the Future 5K & Family Fun Run’

05/16/2026 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Moncks Corner Recreational Complex
418 East Main Street

The fun run is on at Moncks Corner Recreational Complex! Join us May 16th for the 10th annual Color the Future 5K and Family Fun Run presented by Landmarks for Families! Learn what’s happening and how to register or donate today!

The Charleston Charity Duck Race - 5/30

The Charleston Charity Duck Race – 5/30

05/30/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Daniel Island Waterfront Park
101 River Landing Drive

Join us for the annual Charleston Charity Duck Race on May 30th. Watch as hundreds of rubber ducks go floating down the Wando River! All proceeds benefit local nonprofits that help change lives in our community.

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