Johnny Blue Skies at Credit One Stadium
Sturgill Simpson's alter ego brings the Mutiny for the Masses tour to Daniel Island under crisp 60-degree October skies.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Charleston this weekend (Oct 23–25)
This weekend in Charleston: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Charleston, SC. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
11 hand-picked things to do in Charleston, SC right now · 4 with confirmed dates · 1 with live Google ratings. Top-rated this week: The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast at .
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A perfect 3 days in Charleston, SC
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Day 1
MorningThe Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast
Prop bags, call-and-response cues, and a full live shadowcast taking over King Street's historic music hall for an early Halloween celebration.
AfternoonAutumn Raw Bar & Ricotta Gnocchi at The Obstinate Daughter
October brings peak local white shrimp and Lowcountry single oysters; balance them with their famous wood-fired Geechie frites and seasonal short rib ragù.
EveningJohnny Blue Skies at Credit One Stadium
Sturgill Simpson's alter ego brings the Mutiny for the Masses tour to Daniel Island under crisp 60-degree October skies.
Day 2
MorningHarborside Twilight at the Capt. James Missroon House
Historic Charleston Foundation's Battery headquarters opens its harborside garden this weekend for exclusive preservation talks and sweeping harbor sunset views.
AfternoonBackbar Burgers & Local Catch at Post House
Snag a patio seat under the red-striped awning in the Old Village for local flounder ceviche, massaman curry, and a crisp vermouth spritz in the October breeze.
EveningCitadel Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Tech
Experience military college football pageantry, the cadet corps march-on, and tailgate bratwursts on the banks of the Ashley River.
Day 3
MorningEarly Autumn Camellia Bloom Walk
The earliest camellia sasanqua varieties are starting to flower along the Ashley River reflection pools, without the gnats and mugginess of mid-summer.
AfternoonNatural Wine & Sourdough Cavatelli at Vern's
Chef Dano Heinze's neighborhood dining room serves thoughtful autumn comfort, from chicken liver paté on warm brioche to chanterelle cavatelli with amaro pairings.
EveningDisney On Ice: Magic of Family
A high-flying Saturday morning ice show featuring Moana, Encanto, and Toy Story routines, tailored for early risers with kids.
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🍂 This Weekend in Charleston, SC · Oct 23–25
Concerts, game day, and late-night cult cinema
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Tech
Experience military college football pageantry, the cadet corps march-on, and tailgate bratwursts on the banks of the Ashley River.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast
Prop bags, call-and-response cues, and a full live shadowcast taking over King Street's historic music hall for an early Halloween celebration.
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Disney On Ice: Magic of Family
A high-flying Saturday morning ice show featuring Moana, Encanto, and Toy Story routines, tailored for early risers with kids.
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🦪 Eat & Drink
Autumn seafood, wood-fired pastas, and beachside dining
Autumn Raw Bar & Ricotta Gnocchi at The Obstinate Daughter
October brings peak local white shrimp and Lowcountry single oysters; balance them with their famous wood-fired Geechie frites and seasonal short rib ragù.
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Backbar Burgers & Local Catch at Post House
Snag a patio seat under the red-striped awning in the Old Village for local flounder ceviche, massaman curry, and a crisp vermouth spritz in the October breeze.
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Natural Wine & Sourdough Cavatelli at Vern's
Chef Dano Heinze's neighborhood dining room serves thoughtful autumn comfort, from chicken liver paté on warm brioche to chanterelle cavatelli with amaro pairings.
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✨ New & Notable
Seasonal traditions and cultural highlights
Harborside Twilight at the Capt. James Missroon House
Historic Charleston Foundation's Battery headquarters opens its harborside garden this weekend for exclusive preservation talks and sweeping harbor sunset views.
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Early Autumn Camellia Bloom Walk
The earliest camellia sasanqua varieties are starting to flower along the Ashley River reflection pools, without the gnats and mugginess of mid-summer.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Easy weekend getaways within two hours
Antebellum Waterfront & Sea Island Strolls in Beaufort, SC
A straight 90-minute cruise south brings you to moss-draped Beaufort. Walk the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, rent bikes on the Spanish Moss Trail, and grab garlic steamed blue crabs at 11th Street Dockside in Port Royal.
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Unplugged Driftwood Coastline at Botany Bay & Edisto Island
Leave the city bustle an hour behind for Edisto Island's salt marshes. Wander through the haunting driftwood boneyard beach at Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area, then split a pot of local peel-and-eat shrimp at Whaley's.
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Current local highlights in Charleston, SC include Johnny Blue Skies at Credit One Stadium, Citadel Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Tech, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.
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