SUNDAY
Teddy Bear Picnic
Kids and their favorite teddies take over Hampton Park this weekend for the 13th annual Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and presented by Dominion Energy. This year’s picnic features music by John Cusatis, dancing, games, crafts and more. Bring your own picnic supplies. Food trucks will be on site.
March 12. 1:30-4 p.m. Free. Hampton Park. 30 Mary Murray Drive. Downtown. charlestonparksconservancy.org
THURSDAY
Cheers on the Pier
Wrap up your workday at Cheers on the Pier, returning with live music this week. Catch the signature Lowcountry sunset on the Mount Pleasant Pier overlooking Charleston Harbor and vibe to local tunes by Sticky Pickles, with other artists slated for future events. The nearby cafe offers made-to-order sandwiches, ice cream, smoothies and more. Bring your own chairs and blankets, but leave any brought-from-home alcohol and coolers behind.
March 9. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant Pier. 71 Harry Hallman Blvd. Mount Pleasant. charlestoncountyparks.com
SATURDAY
Folly Pier Fest
Update: Tickets to this event are now sold out.
The first-ever Folly Pier Fest is set for this weekend on the reconstructed Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Come enjoy festivities on the newly reopened pier and raise funds to support the Charleston County Parks Foundation. Enjoy live entertainment including local tunes, juggling and a special guest appearance by a live mermaid.
March 11. 5-8 p.m. $25; Children under 12 free. Folly Beach Pier. 101 E. Arctic Ave. Folly Beach. charlestoncountyparksfoundation.org
SATURDAY
Folly Pier Fest
The first-ever Folly Pier Fest is set for this weekend on the reconstructed Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Come enjoy festivities on the newly reopened pier and raise funds to support the Charleston County Parks Foundation. Enjoy live entertainment including local tunes, juggling and a special guest appearance by a live mermaid.
March 11. 5-8 p.m. $25; Children under 12 free. Folly Beach Pier. 101 E. Arctic Ave. Folly Beach. charlestoncountyparksfoundation.org
SATURDAYS
Charleston Farmers Market
The Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square will resume at full capacity in April, but to get the community ready, a handful of limited markets are hitting the square on Saturdays in March. These smaller markets host local farmers, growers, artisanal food makers and more. Check online for a full schedule of local markets this season.
March 11. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
THIS MONTH
Annual Judged art exhibit
Summerville Artist Guild presents its 47th Annual Judged Exhibit. This year’s theme is “simple pleasures,” and features works by more than 30 local artists on display at the Park Circle Gallery through March 25. Guest judge Mary Villon De Benveniste will award ribbons for Best of Show, first place, second place, third place and honorable mentions in multiple categories.
March 1-25. Free. Park Circle Gallery. 4820 Jenkins Ave. North Charleston.
summervilleartistguild.org
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