February Events in Charleston

Boone Hall Plantation is offering a special Black History Month season pass for $50 which will give the purchaser the ability to visit as many days as they choose between February 1st and the 25th. The month will include a weekend speaker series and special celebration displays.

Join us every Friday and Saturday in February for a delightful toast to the remarkable women who shaped Charleston’s history. Blending fascinating facts with plenty of fun, the Galentine’s tour is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon with your favorite ladies. Come sip, celebrate, and enjoy the stories that bring Charleston’s past to life!

Love oysters? If so, grab your oyster knives and look no further than this year’s Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Claiming to be the world’s largest oyster festival, this family-friendly event features live music, shucking and eating contests, imported beers, a children’s area, a food court, and—best of all—45,000 pounds of oysters! More information coming soon!

One of Charleston’s best traditions, First Friday Artwalks are a way of debuting the city’s vibrant art scene. This special occasion occurs on the first Friday of every month (excluding January and July) and highlights dozens of art galleries and studios across the entire city. This is your chance to check out local art studios and mingle with local artists.

Every second Sunday of the month from noon until 5 pm, the City of Charleston shuts down King Street from Queen to Calhoun to through traffic. In addition, no cars are allowed to park, giving pedestrians the ability to stroll through the street and visit businesses they might not have known about. There are also artists displaying their work on the street and unique food vendors tempting guests with their fare.

SEWE is the largest event of its kind in the United States that celebrates wildlife and nature through fine art, live entertainment, and special events. Be sure to visit the SEWE Marketplace located inside the Gaillard Center. There, you’ll find dozens of artisans, craftsmen, and tastemakers from across the country! More information coming soon!

Celebrating its 33rd year, the annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly Beach’s longest-running event, returns for a weekend of family-friendly fun. Stretching from Folly River Park to the beach, the festivities will feature an artisan street fair and some lively sand competitions on Sunday.

Have a shuckin’ good time at Charleston Habitat’s 2nd Annual Oyster Roast! Enjoy local oysters, BBQ, craft beer, lawn games, and live music by Two 3 Ways. All proceeds benefit Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide affordable housing to families in the Lowcountry.

General Admission tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult, and tickets for children ages 7-12 are $20. Your ticket includes all-you-can-eat oysters, BBQ, and 2 drink tickets (beer or soda). Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase.