Things to do April: Charleston, South Carolina
April in Charleston and the weather is perfect for the beach.. well at least most of the time when we don’t have rain and cold days. But this is when the city starts to starts to come alive, with tourists and beach goers of course. With tourist season in full swing it’s the perfect time for those of us locals (p.s. there aren’t many) to get away. No matter what, there are a ton of awesome events to check out as the month comes into full swing.
Here is our rundown of all the great 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 coming your way in the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺.
Cooper River Bridge Run
Perhaps one of the most scenic bridge runs in the country, each April people race over the Cooper River. The Cooper River bridge run, or just the bridge run if you’re from around here is the “best organized and best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.” Here’s also a few incredible facts:
3rd Largest 10K in US @ 40,000 participants
Participants cross 2.5 miles of bridge at a 4.8% grade
Average participant age is 33
The direct economic impact in Charleston is 35 million dollars
Music
Music lovers also won’t be disappointed as this month brings many well-known artists to town including the one and only High Water Fest which takes place 4/20-21, and headlining this year is Hozier. The event will will take place at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Also check out:
4/14 Blues by the Sea
4/26 The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie
Charleston Open
And of course there is one of our favorite sports events, the Annual Charleston Tennis Open at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island. It’s where the “world’s best athletes compete in a world-class destination. And the coastal backdrop provides the perfect environment for backhands, dropshots and roars from the crowd.”
As April unfolds its charm, we can’t wait to take in all our lovely city has to offer. So, get ready for a good time of celebration and unforgettable moments.
Want this delivered to your inbox each month? 💌 Sign up for our monthly Newsletter.