Johns Island · Charleston
What's happening on Johns Island and in the Charleston area: upcoming events, local news and construction, and a monthly real estate market snapshot, curated by Charleston-area Realtor Tapley Baxter. Every fact below is sourced or clearly marked as an estimate.
Last updated November 13, 2026 · Refreshed weekly
1 · Upcoming events
Community events, the farmers market, holiday festivals, and live music within easy reach of Johns Island. Events are confirmed on organizer pages at each refresh; times and prices can change, so check before you head out.
Saturdays, year-round, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Charleston Collegiate School campus, 2024 Academy Dr, Johns Island
The island's homegrown market, once known as the Johns Island Farmers Market, with 50-plus farmers and vendors stocking produce, seafood, and local crafts, plus live music, every Saturday.
Market detailsFri, Nov 27, 2026, 11 a.m.
11 a.m., Friday Nov 27
Kiawah River, The Dunlin River Barns, Johns Island
The annual trolley tour of decorated riverfront homes plus a holiday market with 50-plus local vendors, farmers, and artisans. Free.
Tour detailsSat, Dec 5, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday Dec 5
Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd
100-plus local vendors, live music, food trucks, kids' activities, pony rides, and Santa, hosted by the Sea Islands Chamber and the Johns Island Farmers Market.
Bazaar detailsSat, Dec 12, 2026, 5 to 6 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m., Saturday Dec 12
Johns Island (golf-cart parade route)
A community golf-cart parade with decorated carts and neighborhood holiday displays, part of the Lowcountry's 2026 holiday parade season.
Parade infoNov 13 to Dec 31, nightly 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Nightly, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (Fri and Sat until 11 p.m.)
James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston
The Lowcountry's biggest holiday drive-through: a 3-mile route of more than 750 illuminated displays, running nightly this season from the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.
Festival detailsNov 20 to 22, 2026
Fri through Sun, Nov 20 to 22
North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
A holiday fine-arts and crafts market with local exhibitors, one of several Buy Local holiday markets around the metro this season.
Market detailsDec 4 to 6 and 11 to 13, 2026
Weekends, Dec 4 to 6 and 11 to 13
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mount Pleasant
A German-style holiday market just across the county line, with artisan vendors and seasonal food and drink.
Market detailsDec 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., selected December weekends
Marion Square, downtown Charleston
The downtown farmers market returns for the holidays with local produce, artisans, and gift vendors on five December dates.
Market detailsSat, Dec 5, 2026
Saturday, Dec 5
Front Beach, Isle of Palms
Arts and crafts vendors, Santa, a tree lighting, and live entertainment on Front Beach, a short drive from Johns Island.
Festival details2 · Area news & city info
Short, factual updates on road projects, new developments, and new businesses around Johns Island, summarized from local reporting so you can skim and click through to the source.
Oct 2026
Development rulesAt the October State of Our City event for Johns Island, the mayor said Charleston is drafting an ordinance that would require developers to meet a higher traffic-analysis bar, to go through public review before a council vote.
Who's On The Move, Oct 2026Oct 2026
New businessThe former tomato-processing site off Main Road is being converted into a commercial park, with first tenants moving in this month.
Live 5 News, Oct 2026Sep 2026
New developmentThe mixed-use hotel with restaurants, shops, and green space is moving forward on about 13 acres along Maybank Highway on Johns Island.
Live 5 News, Sep 2026Mar 2026
New developmentThe 34-acre mixed-use project has Roper St. Francis as an anchor, with restaurants, retail, offices, and townhomes expected to open in 2027.
The Post and Courier, Mar 2026Feb 2026
RoadsConstruction on the US-17 to Main Road interchange and spur bridge continues, with completion targeted before 2029. Residents report noise, delays, and safety concerns during the build.
Live 5 News, Feb 2026Jun 2025
New developmentCharleston County Council approved a 120-home neighborhood with a golf course on about 933 acres off Bohicket and River Roads.
Live 5 News, Jun 2025Feb 2025
ParksPaid for by the 2023 county parks bond, the roughly $65M project includes a double gym, pools, fitness space, pickleball courts, and a splash pad.
Live 5 News, Feb 2025Now Opening soon
New businessThe local chain's fourth Lowcountry location is targeting the Crowne Commons storefront on Johns Island. Opening timing shifts, so watch the restaurant's page for a date.
Local reports
3 · Market snapshot
A monthly market snapshot in the same shape as the one on Tapley's main site: median price, days on market, inventory, and sales. Figures below are the metro-wide numbers from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (Charleston Trident MLS) Monthly Indicators for August 2026, the most recent official release at last refresh.
$431,500
Median sale price
+1.8% vs. a year ago
51 days
Average days on market
+6.3% vs. a year ago
5,593
Homes for sale (inventory)
+2.1% vs. a year ago
1,614
Closed sales in the month
+2.5% vs. a year ago
3.6 months
Months of supply
Down 2.7% vs. a year ago
95.8%
Of list price received, on average
Sellers, August 2026
$728,800
Charleston County median, year to date
4,049 closed sales, up 5.6%
More homes on the market than a year ago, homes selling in about seven weeks on average, and sellers collecting close to list price: the market has cooled into something steadier. On Johns Island specifically, pond homes and single-story floor plans like the one at 2318 Dorado Ct tend to hold their value well, but island-level medians are estimates. Ask Tapley for the latest read on your street.
Street-by-street numbers are estimates and change with every contract. Call or text Tapley for the current picture on Johns Island, or ask a question through the contact page.
Market figures: CTAR / Charleston Trident MLS, August 2026 Monthly Indicators and Charleston County Local Market Update, at ctarmls-public.stats.showingtime.com . Metro figures are official; any Johns Island-level figure shown here is labeled as an estimate. Re-check before relying on them.
Local perspective
Tapley's longer pieces on what it is actually like to live here: the case for the island, and a street-level look at everyday life in Stonoview.
November 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Twenty minutes from downtown Charleston, the island keeps its own pace: farm stands, marsh views, the Angel Oak, and more house for the money.
Read the full article
November 13, 2026 · 5 min read
The housing, the commute into Charleston, the island's restaurants, parks and events, in one warm and factual guide to day-to-day life in Stonoview.
Read the full articleTapley writes for buyers, but she answers everyone. Call, text, or use the contact page.
