Tickets are now on sale for the 15th annual Party for the Parks, the fall fundraiser hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Colonial Lake.
This year’s event invites guests to step into a Wonderland-inspired world with the theme “Down the Rabbit Hole.” The park will be transformed into a whimsical escape with themed décor, live entertainment and creative surprises, all to benefit the Conservancy’s mission to enhance and care for Charleston’s public parks. Tickets are available at charlestonparksconservancy.org/partyfortheparks and are expected to sell out quickly.
Each year, Party for the Parks raises critical funds that support the Conservancy’s year-round work, including more than 180 hours of free public programming and ongoing maintenance of 26 parks, gardens and trails throughout the city.
“Charleston’s parks are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, and this event is an incredible way to celebrate them,” said Darlene Heater, CEO and executive director of the Charleston Parks Conservancy. “Every ticket and contribution directly support the community, whether it’s a garden that provides fresh produce or a park that offers a peaceful moment in a busy day.”
General admission tickets are $185 and include tastings from 20 local restaurants, an open bar, and a full evening of dancing and entertainment. VIP tickets are $300 and provide access to the VIP tent, which features private lounges, exclusive bars and food offerings, VIP-only restrooms, and complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups to complete Wonderland-inspired outfits.
Guests can support the Conservancy through Raffle for the Parks featuring this year’s grand prize: a Moke, a fully electric, street-legal cruiser designed for Lowcountry living. Raffle for the Parks will open Oct. 1 and close Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. Participation is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased online—no event attendance required.
Additionally, the Auction for the Parks will offer exclusive experiences and high-value packages, including a Galápagos expedition with National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions, a luxury yacht cruise with the Barton & Gray Mariners Club, and a Coastal Cruising Cart. Auction for the Parks will go live a few days before Party for the Parks and will close on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9:30 p.m. The auction will be open to the public online. To receive updates when the auction opens and be notified as new items are added, subscribe at charlestonparksconservancy.org/subscribe.
For more information, to purchase raffle tickets and to learn more about the auction, visit charlestonparksconservancy.org/partyfortheparks.