Thanksgiving in the Lowcountry hits a little different — crisp marsh sunsets, oyster roast season kicking off, and that magical holiday buzz starting to creep in. Whether you’re looking to get crafty and festive, skip the grocery cart battles and let someone else handle the cooking, or enjoy a full-service feast out on the town, Charleston has you covered.

Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving events and dining options happening this month — from cozy fall workshops and festive markets to restaurants and caterers serving up holiday meals worth giving thanks for. Consider this your cheat sheet for celebrating stress-free (or at least snack-fueled) this season.

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🍂 Get in the Spirit (Festivals, markets, and holiday-themed activities)

*Holiday Festival of Lights 11.14-12.31 – Don’t miss the Fun Run & Walk (11.12 &11.13) or the Dragon Boating on the lake (every M&T until 12.16)

*Skate the Stadium 11.29-12.31

*Thanksgiving Pie Baking Class at Mercantile 11.16

*Thanksgiving Farmers Market at Freshfields 11.24

*Friendsgiving Flower Arranging at Roadside Blooms 11.25

*Harvest Festival at Wild Dunes 11.26

*Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 11.27

*Run, Walk & Roll for Leftovers 11.28-30

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🥧 Let Them Do the Cooking (Catered Thanksgiving meals to order and enjoy at home)

*Rosemary & Rye Thanksgiving – Order now until 11.30

*Thanksgiving at Lewis Barbecue – Order now until 11.25

*Thanksgiving Menu at Carolima’s – Order now – pickup 11.26

*Thanksgiving Petit Merci -Order now – Pickup 11.26

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🍽 Let Them Do the Cooking and the Cleaning (Restaurants hosting Thanksgiving dinner)

*Celebrate Thanksgiving at High Cotton

*Give Thanks with Flavor at Revival

*Thanksgiving at Church and Union Charleston

*Thanksgiving at Middleton Place

*Thanksgiving at The Dewberry

*Thanksgiving at The Mills House

*Thanksgiving at The Select Charleston

*Thanksgiving Buffet at Middleton Place

*Thanksgiving Day at Swamp Fox

*Thanksgiving Dinner at Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place

*Thanksgiving Dinner at Gabrielle

*Thanksgiving Feast in The Grand Ballroom

*Thanksgiving in the Crown Ballroom

*Thanksgiving Pre-Fixe Dinner at Lenoir

*The Feast: Thanksgiving at Wild Dunes

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No matter how you choose to celebrate — apron on, takeout container in hand, or dressed up for dinner out — Thanksgiving in Charleston is all about slowing down, savoring the season, and spending time with the people who feel like home.

If we missed an event or special you love, drop us a message so we can share it! And from all of us at Coastal Island Properties, we’re grateful for you and this community we get to call home.

Happy Thanksgiving, Charleston! 🧡🌾