January Events in Charleston

During January, you can enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price! Museum Mile is a one-mile section of Meeting Street where you will find six museums, four parks, a Revolutionary War powder magazine, and an array of historic churches and public buildings. Adult tickets are $35 and children’s are $10 for 13 different sites. This is an affordable way to learn about Charleston’s rich history and culture! Check out our Museum Mile Blog Post for more details.

On January 10, 17, and 24, visitors to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum can pay any amount they choose for standard admission, making the museum accessible to all.

Admission includes access to the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, and the Vietnam Experience. Tickets for “Pay What You Can” must be purchased at the ticket booth.

Head up to the North Charleston Coliseum and check out our professional minor-league hockey team! There are several games throughout the month, so there are plenty of opportunities to get together with friends or family to cheer on our local team! Tickets start at $22.

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.

Each winter, Middleton Place’s gardens bloom with thousands of camellias, creating a stunning display of color and history. Guided 11:00 a.m. Camellia Walks showcase rare and historic varieties, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, bringing the stories of this extraordinary collection to life.

Oysters by the Battery returns January 22, 2026, atop the High Battery at the historic Capt. James Missroon House. Guests can enjoy oysters, chili, drinks, live music, and specialty hot beverages, all while supporting the Foundation’s preservation work. Tickets are all-inclusive and available online.

Start the weekend with the Cocktail Competition on Friday at the Tides Pavilion Ballroom from 6-9 PM, where Folly Beach’s best mixologists will battle it out to create the ultimate craft cocktails. Center Street comes alive for “Savory Saturday,” featuring Folly’s top dishes, live chef demos, and fun competitions like the Hot Dog Eating Contest, Oyster Shucking, and the “One Pot Showdown.” Enjoy live music, 50+ vendors, and a kid-friendly area for a day packed with food, fun, and local flavor.

Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry in bloom at the 74th Annual Camellia Flower Show, hosted by the Coastal Carolina Camellia Society. This cherished annual event features hundreds of camellia blossoms cultivated by growers throughout the region, with entries judged across multiple award categories.

On select evenings, explore the gardens after dark as colorful light installations illuminate America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens—perfectly timed with peak camellia season. Stroll glowing pathways, wander through creatively lit garden rooms, and take in highlights like the Camellia Allée and the Sundial Garden overlooking the Ashley River. It’s a rare chance to experience Middleton Place’s history, beauty, and Lowcountry landscape in a completely new way.