Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday Events

Kick off the summer at the Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA! We have a fun filled weekend of activities for young and old including a foam glow party (provided by Foam Zone Party)! Formal activities schedule will be posted.

Say hello to fall!  Come join us for some Halloween fun!  Trick or Treating, costume contest, site decorating, wagon ride, pumpkin painting and more!  Bring you decorations for your site or cabin.  Prizes awarded!  Good times!

"The 53rd Annual Charleston Greek Festival will be held on May 10th-12th at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. Join us for a weekend filled with Greek culture, delicious cuisine, traditional music, dancing, and more. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Greece right here in Charleston."

Win prizes and compete for the best catch of the day.  For more information call (843) 762-9946, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Tournament Details:

• Prize categories include Biggest 3 by Weight, Biggest youth catch (12 & under), and Best 5 Fish Total Weight
  
• An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under
  
• Tournaments are held rain or shine
  
• Each participant is only eligible to win in one category
  
• Smoking, vaping or tobacco use is prohibited at Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission owned and operated facilities, programs and events
  

For the first time since 2018, the Atlantic Cup will take place May 25 - June 7, 2024. The Atlantic Cup is the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic and is the only US race dedicated to the Class40. The 2024 edition will start from Charleston, South Carolina on May 25, 2024 and culminate the weekend of June 7 in Portland, Maine.

The 2024 course will bring teams back to Newport, Rhode Island for the first time since 2013. Leg 1 will start in Charleston, South Carolina with a 704-nautical mile race to Newport. The race will stop-over in Newport before departing on a 250-nautical mile race to Portland, Maine. The Atlantic Cup will culminate in Portland, June 6-7,  with a two-day coastal series.

The Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point reopens with a celebration on May 25, 2024! The Museum, located onboard the USS Yorktown, at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, SC, is the national home to the Medal of Honor, the Recipients who wear it, and the values inherent in the Medal – courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism.

Designed to bring the Recipients' stories to life, the all-new immersive exhibits will take guests back in time to the Civil War through the War on Terrorism to highlight select Medal of Honor Recipients. Each section of the Museum features interactive activities and stories of heroism. Reflect on their stories and then build your own.

Guests who visit on the first day of opening, May 25, will get the chance to meet a Medal of Honor Recipient, interact with Living History Actors showcasing military life from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, visit food trucks, and participate in a raffle drawing for “Friends of the Fleet”, passes good for one year's admission to Patriots Point, Medal of Honor and Medal of Honor Museum and Patriots Point swag.

Floppin' Flounder 5K is one of Charleston's favorite races. Presented by the Charleston Running Club (CRC), with help from the Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue Dept., this race has had a loyal following for over 25 years. They offer a 5K Run, Walk and a virtual option for those who cannot attend. Proceeds from Floppin' Flounder benefit the Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and the Charleston Animal Society.

Inspired by the spirit of outdoor music festivals, comedian Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Comedy Festival is a groundbreaking and uproarious celebration of laughter, bringing together top comedic talents for unforgettable performances in unique outdoor settings, creating a new era of comedy entertainment that's as wild and memorable as the man himself.

Win prizes and compete for the best catch of the day.  For more information call (843) 762-9946, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Tournament Details:

• Prize categories include Biggest 3 by Weight, Biggest youth catch (12 & under), and Best 5 Fish Total Weight
  
• An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under
  
• Tournaments are held rain or shine
  
• Each participant is only eligible to win in one category
  
• Smoking, vaping or tobacco use is prohibited at Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission owned and operated facilities, programs and events
  

The 4th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest is a community-family-based event will take place at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SC, and is open to the public. You can arrive as early as 2 pm, and festivities will begin at 3 pm.

This day-long celebration will be power-packed with activities ranging from live performances, black art displays, games for children, and delicious cultural food! There will also be non-profit organizations, local community service vendors, as well as Historical Black Colleges and Universities on site. The day will end with a fireworks display.

"The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council."  You must preregister to be eligible and the event usually sells out.

2024 Race Dates: 

• June 16
  
• July 7
  
• July 28
  
• August 11
  

Family-friendly block party celebrating Charleston's black artisans and craftsmen community! From 6pm-9pm on Music stage, near Visitor Center garage.

Celebrate the USA at the most patriotic spot in South Carolina! Patriots Point is hosting a July 4th celebration, featuring food trucks, fireworks, and live music. From 6-10 p.m., guests are invited to a landside party. This will include live music, access to more than a dozen food trucks, and a fireworks show after sundown. This event does not require tickets. Parking for the day will be $20 per vehicle.

"The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council."  You must preregister to be eligible and the event usually sells out.

2024 Race Dates: 

• July 7
  
• July 28
  
• August 11
  

It's time again for one of the area's most wholesome, family-friendly events - Ladybug Day at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Ladybug release is included with your admission to Magnolia and can be purchased online ahead of time!

Did you know that ladybugs are one of nature's top garden protectors?
Help us release ladybugs into our gardens, enjoy crafts, games and snacks, interact with wildlife and learn about lowcountry ecosystems!

Kids are encouraged to come dressed up in a ladybug costume. Make sure to pack bug spray, sunscreen and water, as many activities will be outside!

Picnic blankets, dogs and chairs are welcome.

"The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council."  You must preregister to be eligible and the event usually sells out.

2024 Race Dates: 

• July 28
  
• August 11
  

"The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features a 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council."  You must preregister to be eligible and the event usually sells out.

2024 Race Dates:

• August 11
  

Win prizes and compete for the best catch of the day.  For more information call (843) 762-9946, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Tournament Details:

• Prize categories include Biggest 3 by Weight, Biggest youth catch (12 & under), and Best 5 Fish Total Weight
  
• An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under
  
• Tournaments are held rain or shine
  
• Each participant is only eligible to win in one category
  
• Smoking, vaping or tobacco use is prohibited at Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission owned and operated facilities, programs and events
  

Join us with your family for a fall festival, included with Garden Admission, on Saturday, September 21! Food, fun, & games.

Win prizes and compete for the best catch of the day.  For more information call (843) 762-9946, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Tournament Details:

• Prize categories include Biggest 3 by Weight, Biggest youth catch (12 & under), and Best 5 Fish Total Weight
  
• An adult chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under
  
• Tournaments are held rain or shine
  
• Each participant is only eligible to win in one category
  
• Smoking, vaping or tobacco use is prohibited at Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission owned and operated facilities, programs and events