All month long

○ Paws on the Patio | Every Thursday | 6-8 p.m. | Dashi, 1262 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Free | Bring your 4-legged friend for brews from Revelry Brewing and bites from Dashi to benefit the Charleston Animal Society + treat your dog to a pup pop from King of Pops.

○ Sea Island Farmers Market | Every Saturday | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Explore this 1-stop-shop market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on Dough Boyz and Huey Cali food trucks.

Friday, October 1

○ Fall escape with Atelier Maison & Co.| Fri., Oct. 1-Sun., Oct. 3 | Times and locations vary | Free | Atelier Maison & Co. has put together the perfect itinerary to visit Asheville this weekend. From the best breweries to Asheville classics, there’s tons to explore. Ⓟ

Saturday, October 2

○ Harvest Home Weekend | Sat., Oct. 2- Sun., Oct. 3 | 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Get in the fall spirit with festivities for the whole family — enjoy food vendors, a pumpkin patch, scarecrow building, pumpkin decorating, and live music.

○ Goose Creek Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 2 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Welcome fall with fun for the whole family — bring canned goods to benefit Helping Hands and receive 2 raffle tickets.

○ Bird Fest | Sat., Oct. 2 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Rd., Monks Corner | $5 | Fly over to the 4th Annual Bird Fest featuring organizations that protect birds + enjoy bites from Flight food truck, keynote speakers, and bird encounters.

○ Tri-County Read United: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff | Sat., Oct. 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Various locations | Free | Trident United Way, Berkeley County Library System, Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library are partnering to promote reading to newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Ⓟ

Sunday, October 3

○ Grower Champagne Comparing Terroirs Seminar | Sun., Oct. 3 | 4-6 p.m. | Culinary Institute of Charleston, 66 Columbus St. | $75 | Join special guest speaker Lauren Reches for a night of learning about + tasting over 10 champagnes — light bites will be available.

Monday, October 4

Tuesday, October 5

Wednesday, October 6

○ Butterflies of the Lowcountry Gardens | Wed., Oct. 6 | 10-11 a.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Fly over to visit this butterfly garden featuring native butterfly species + learn how gardening for butterflies supports other pollinator populations and benefits vegetables and fruits.

Thursday, October 7

○ Wine on the Piazza — Edmondston Alston House | Thurs., Oct. 7 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. | Free with admission | Stop by for a self-guided tour of the Edmondston Alston House + sip on wine while overlooking the Charleston Harbor. 🍷

○ Paws on the Patio | Thurs., Oct. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Dashi, 1262 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Free | It’s Golden Retriever Night at Dashi — bring your 4-legged friend for brews from Revelry Brewing and bites from Dashi to benefit the Charleston Animal Society + treat your dog to a pup pop from King of Pops.

Friday, October 8

Saturday, October 9

○ Turtle Trek 5K + Kids Fun Run | Sat., Oct. 9 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Isle of Palms County Park, 1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms | $35+ | Bring the whole family for this sunset 5K and Fun Run to benefit the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center + enjoy light refreshments and an awards celebration after the run.

○ Living History Through the Eyes of the Enslaved | Sat., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd. | $29 | Join historians for this living history program featuring brick making, storytelling, outdoor cooking, blacksmithing + tours of restored cabins — students and teachers receive free admission.

Sunday, October 10

○ Lewis Barbecue 4th Annual Chile Roast | Sun., Oct. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Lewis Barbecue | Free | Sunday is heating up — come by for a spicy celebration featuring roasted chiles, a tasting tent with local chefs, live music + margaritas from upcoming eatery Rancho Lewis.

○ Lowcountry Holiday High Tea | Sun., Oct. 10 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Join the Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier for a virtual demonstration of the history of brewing + serving tea — participants will receive recipes to create their own high tea experience.

Monday, October 11

Tuesday, October 12

○ Succulent Covered Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop | Tue., Oct. 12 | 6 p.m. | Frothy Beard Off World, 117 S. Main St., Summerville | $55 | Elevate your fall decor by creating your own succulent covered pumpkin 一 your first drink is free + all materials will be provided.

Wednesday, October 13

○ Waring Library Society Lecture Series: The Warren A. Sawyer Lecture | Wed., Oct. 13 | 6 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Free | Dr. Jonathan Jones from the Virginia Military Institute will present "The U.S. Civil War and America’s First Opioid Crisis" — registration required by Tues., Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. as space is limited. Ⓟ

Thursday, October 14

○ Paws on the Patio | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Dashi, 1262 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Free | It’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Night at Dashi — bring your 4-legged friend for beers from Revelry Brewing and food from Dashi + treat your dog to a pup pop..

○ Ghost Boat Tour | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 7:15-8:45 p.m. | Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. | $20+ | Get in the spooky spirit with a boat ride featuring ghost stories and Gullah superstitions + wear your favorite Halloween costume for the chance to win prizes — recommended for ages 6 and up.

Friday, October 15

○ The Spaces Between: Tracy Fitzpatrick and Diedra Harris-Kelley on Romare Bearden: Abstraction | Fri., Oct. 15 | 12-1 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | $10+ | Explore Romare Bearden's abstract art with the Bearden Exhibition Curator + Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation.

Saturday, October 16

○ Walter O. Evans on Romare Bearden | Sat., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | $10+ | It's the opening weekend of the exhibition “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” — join Walter O. Evans for a special presentation of this 1800s-1900s Black artwork collection. 🖼

○ Pink Promenade Catwalk + Cocktails | Sat., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Center | $25 | Think Pink this weekend — support the Roper St. Francis Foundation Breast Cancer Program with a special fashion show featuring cancer survivor models + receive two champagne tickets and brunch bites from Burtons Grill.

○ 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Event | Sat., Oct. 16 | 3-5 p.m. + 7-9 p.m. | Avondale Wine & Cheese, 813 Savannah Hwy., Ste. B.| $10 | Have a gourd time + get in the Halloween spirit during this fall favorite activity — pumpkins, stencils, and carving tools included with admission.

○ Daddy Daughter Dance | Sat., Oct. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | The Green Barn at Carnes Crossing, Summerville | $45 | Calling all dads, uncles, brothers, and grandpas — dance the night away during a daddy daughter dance featuring Chick-fil-A catering, a balloon artist + a photographer.

Sunday, October 17

Monday, October 18

○ Make a Beautiful Arrangement with Dried Flowers | Mon., Oct. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | $45+ | Embrace the fall foliage as horticulturist Viki Richardson explains how to create a dried flower arrangement during this hands-on experience.

Tuesday, October 19

Wednesday, October 20

Thursday, October 21

○ North Charleston Business Expo | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Free | Network with local business owners and exhibitors + discover ways to grow your business — tickets on sale now for the networking reception.

Friday, October 22

○ Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens | Fri., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct. 24 | Times vary | Various locations across Beaufort, SC | $70-80 | Glimpse into history as property owners open their private homes and gardens to public view during this three-day event ft. tours, lectures, and more (times + prices vary per activity). 🏛️ Ⓟ

○ Fall Nights: Buyer & Cellar | Fri., Oct. 22- Sat., Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Battery Gadsden,1917 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island | $40 | Attend an outdoor performance of the award-winning play “Buyer & Cellar'' during this partnership of the PURE Theatre group + Battery Gadsden Cultural Center.

Saturday, October 23

○ Virtual Beer Hunting | Sat., Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | Free | Enjoy brews from Flying Machine + New Anthem during this Youtube-based tasting — just add these beers to your Lowes Foods shopping list. 🍺 Ⓟ

○ Run Like the Devil 5K/ Fun Run + Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kiawah River, 3883 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. | $25+ | Register now for this spooky run along the Kiawah River and stop by for a fall festival with petting zoo animals + a farmers market. 👟

Sunday, October 24

○ Donut Fest Charleston | Sun., Oct. 24 | 1-5 p.m. | TBD | $10+ | Calling all donut lovers — sample a variety of donuts + sip on beer and coffee during this event guaranteed to cure your sweet tooth.

○ 3rd Annual Fall Festival | Sun., Oct. 24 | 11 a.m-3 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Fall is in full swing — stop by for games, a silent auction, make-your-own caramel apple station, a photo booth, local vendors + the release of Holy City Brewing’s latest beer. 🎃

Monday, October 25

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Wednesday, October 27

Thursday, October 28

Friday, October 29

○ Truck-or-Treat Halloween Bash | Fri., Oct. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | Bring your kids to climb and explore fire trucks and tractors — don’t forget to wear your best costume and bring a bag to collect all your goodies.

○ Nightmare on Meeks Farm | Fri., Oct. 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Estuary Beans & Barley, 3538 Meek’s Farm Rd., Johns Island | Free | Have a gourd time this Friday with a Halloween party featuring live music, food trucks, trunk-or-treating, a costume contest + a beer release. 🎃

Saturday, October 30

○ Battery Blood Drive | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Join the Charleston Battery Soccer team and the Blood Connection by registering to be a donor + receive a special edition t-shirt and two tickets to the last Battery soccer match of the season.

○ Annual Taco Boy Halloween Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | All Taco Boy locations | $10 | Kick off a fang-tastic Halloween weekend during this event featuring a costume contest with up to $1,000 in cash prizes, a complimentary drink, photo booth + a live DJ. 🎃

○ Children’s Imagination Walk | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Dress in your favorite costume for this interactive walk through the gardens + trick-or-treat along the way — all ages welcome.

○ Pink Pint Project Benefiting Best Chance Network | Sat., Oct. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | Home Team BBQ, 126 Williman St. | Free | Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by trying NoDa Brewing’s “Gose Pink or Go Home” beer + come out for a party featuring giveaways and raffles.

○ Drink Pink: Raspberry Sweet Tea Vodka Release Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 12-6 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | Free | Support the Share Our Suzy organization with a vodka release party + listen to live music, shop local vendors, and grab bites from food trucks — chairs and blankets welcome.

○ Annual Taco Boy Halloween Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | All Taco Boy locations | $10 | Come out for a fang-tastic Halloween — win up to $1,000 during individual, group, and couples costume contests + have fun with a photo booth, DJ + complimentary drink. 🎃

Sunday, October 31