Maybe you already give back year-round, or maybe practicing thankfulness this holiday season has got you in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Charleston to give your time to.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an outdoorsy type, a bookworm, or a holiday enthusiast, there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 40+ Charleston organizations to show a little love to this holiday season:
🦃 If the holidays are your favorite time of the year
📚 Self-proclaimed bibliophiles
🌳 The outdoorsy types
🐶 If you’re an animal lover
🍍 If you live + breathe Charleston
Today
- Blades & Brews | Fri., Nov. 19 | 4-8 p.m. | Ghost Monkey Brewery | Free | Explore locally brewed beer + showcase your axe throwing skills with a special event featuring Blade & Bull. 🍻
Saturday
- Lights Up | Sat., Nov. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Celebrate the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, live performances, prizes + goodies from local restaurants to benefit Camp Rise Above. 🎄
- Park Circle: Buy Local Feel Good Fest | Sat., Nov. 20 | 4-5 p.m. | Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider, 1033 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston | Free | Support local businesses during the 10th annual Buy Local Season event followed by a happy hour celebration with raffle prizes worth up to $75.
- Mittens for the Miles Fun Run and Open House | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Blue Sky Endurance, 725 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $25 | Run to support Make-A-Wish SC + receive tickets for goat yoga and a raffle entry when you bring mittens or gloves for donation. 👟
Sunday
- West Ashley Farmers Market | Sun., Nov. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | It’s the last West Ashley Farmers Market of the season — shop special Thanksgiving vendors + and visit a food truck for dogs with your pup.
Monday
- Open Mic Comedy Night | Mon., Nov. 22 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations accepted | Experience some of Charleston’s favorite comics in this live show. 🎤
- Monday Night Bingo | Mon., Nov. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Free | Bingo is back — try local brews, grab bites from Chicken Fats food truck + win prizes.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Get your tailgate or pregame on at one of the local breweries near the stadium or set up shop right on the lawn | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Headed to Columbia to attend the Clemson/Carolina game on Nov. 27? Or just need a quick fall getaway? Make a weekend of it with this game day itinerary:
- Roll in on Friday and stack up on tailgate staples (read: Cromer’s boiled peanuts + local craft brews)
- Check in to your home-away-from-home at Graduate Columbia or Holiday Inn Downtown
- Kick off the weekend with some (friendly) competitive cornhole with a beer or snack in-hand
- Catch some live music at an energetic spot like The Senate at Tin Roof or Main Course
- On Saturday morning, fuel up with a biscuit + coffee from Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits and gear up for gameday. Ⓟ
Weather
- 62º | Partly cloudy | 4% chance of rain ⛅
Sunrise + Sunset
- Rise: 6:53 a.m.
- Set: 5:18 p.m.
Tide
- Low: 1:19 a.m. + 2:02 p.m.
- High: 7:35 a.m. + 7:56 p.m.
Number
- $79.5 million. The selling price of a Cane Bay development located at 900 Owl Wood Ln. in Berkeley County. The 300-unit, 17.5-acre apartment development called The Hudson was sold by Monday Properties + purchased by Passive Investing real estate investment firm. (The Post and Courier)
Festival
Travel
- Charleston International Airport has shared travel tips for Thanksgiving — the busiest time of year at the airport — including arriving at least 2 hours before departure for domestic travel. The holiday overflow parking lot will be available starting Tues., Nov. 23. Review COVID-19 requirements at the airport + what you can bring in your bags.
Drink
- The Original Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston's 13th Annual Holiday Pub Crawl begins Fri., Nov. 26. Embark on this two and a half hour tour and visit historic local taverns + hear stories and legends of Charleston’s past. Dig into complimentary appetizers and holiday treats throughout the evening.
Watch
- “The Wheel of Time” is a new Amazon original series based on late Charlestonian James Rigney’s book series of the same name — one of the best-selling fantasy series of all time. The show premieres today on Prime Video. Read more about James. 📚 (The College Today)
Question
- Reader Bonnie B. requested recommendations for public or club dancing events including salsa + ballroom dancing. Have a suggestion? Let us know. 👠
Eat
- Meat lovers, listen up. Check out seven days, seven different burgers in the Holy City, created by Parker Milner. This flavorful week includes the Shrimp Burger from Little Jack’s Tavern + the Cabin Smash Burger from Harold’s Cabin. 🍔 (Charleston City Paper)
Biz
- A 5,600 sqft office building at 1049 Morrison Dr. was recently sold for ~$2.5 million to BKDE-Morrison. Local real estate firm NAI Charleston represented the seller, Pearce Development. The property is surrounded by office buildings, restaurants, breweries, entertainment, and retail in the NoMo district.
The Word
- A1c. A simple blood test that tells someone their average blood sugar levels for the past two to three months. Here’s how A1c can help you know your risk for diabetes + how to manage it. Ⓟ
Stat
- 55%. The discount the No. 1 language learning app, Babbel, is offering for a limited time, so subscribers can discover new worlds through language in as little as 3 weeks. Snag the deal. 🌏 Ⓟ
Take a look inside Aquarium Aglow — the holiday event happening at SC Aquarium now through Jan. 2. The CHStoday team explored the aquarium, currently decorated with thousands of sparkling lights.
Grab tickets to this immersive experience with live music, food, and festive fun.
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