Events
Special Events

Cheraw Alive! Meet me Downtown Summer Concert Series
Presented by the Cheraw Arts Commission, the Town of Cheraw, the Cheraw Parks and Recreation Department and the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce. Bring your blankets to the Town Green and enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with a variety of music and events. From jazz to bluegrass, an outdoor movie, to fireworks and beach music, there’s something for every taste.
All events are free admission and start at 6:30 p.m.

Special Field Day
Co-sponsored by the Chesterfield County School District and the Cheraw Parks and Recreation Department, this day is filled with track and field events along with “Fun Town”. This annual event, designed for the exceptional children in our district, is held at the Cheraw High School football field.

Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Young ladies, ages 4 and up, and their dads/granddads enjoy a candlelit dinner with dancing, photos and prizes. Held in February

Annual Senior Citizens Day
Seniors enjoy a day of food, entertainment & fellowship. All seniors 60 & up are invited to join us for entertainment, door prizes, & lunch. ALL FREE!

Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Seniors enjoy a festive holiday celebration with food, live entertainment, prizes & fellowship. All seniors 60 & up are invited to join us for entertainment, door prizes, & lunch. ALL FREE!

The Cheraw Spring Festival
The Cheraw Parks and Recreation’s annual event held the first weekend in April each year. Activities include arts and crafts show, live bands, clowns, petting zoo, pony rides, car show, chili cook off, black heritage jubilation, softball tournament, and much more.

Cheraw's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
A favorite spring event for kids ages 9 and under. Over 1,000 eggs including several golden eggs are hidden at Arrowhead Park. Other activities include kids' games, a visit from the Easter Bunny and refreshments. Free.

Downtown Christmas Celebration

Photos with Santa, games, an old-fashioned carrousel, and merchants with extended hours will all be a part of ChristmasFest. Sponsored by the Town of Cheraw, the family-friendly event will be filled with entertainment. For more information about ChristmasFest and other December events, check out the town’s FaceBook page at Cheraw, South Carolina.

Children’s Christmas Card Contest
is for kids grades Kindergarten through 12th grades and is cosponsored by the Cheraw Recreation Department and the Cheraw Arts commission. During the month of December, the winning cards are displayed in the Art Gallery at the Cheraw Community Center.

The Cheraw Recreation Department’s Halloween Walk
Costumed children parade and trick or treat at participating downtown businesses. All kids accompanied by a parent are welcome to participate. This event will be held October 30 at 4:00 p.m.

South Carolina Jazz Festival
The 3rd weekend in October. Free Bebop concerts series throughout the town, highlighted with restaurant crawls and Friday night’s Theatre on the Green and Saturday’s 2nd Street Jazz ticketed events.