Happy November, Charleston. 🦃 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the cooler weather, pumpkin pie, and Turkey Day — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Holy City.

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 outdoor market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on Fry Daddy and Mother Smokin’ Good food trucks.

Monday November 1-Sunday, November 7

Monday., Nov. 1

Tuesday., Nov. 2

○ Free Legal Clinics: Landlord Tenant Law | Tue., Nov. 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Cynthia Graham Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library, 1735 N. Woodmere Dr. | Free | Join volunteer attorney Nicole Paluzzi for a free lecture on landlord tenant law + stay for a Q+A session.

Wednesday., Nov. 3

○ Highland Bagpipes with Peggy and Mark Gaudreau | Wed., Nov. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Listen to live music + learn about the history and mechanics of bagpipes.

○ The Gullah Geechee Program Series Presents “Gullah Tings Fa Tink Bout” | Wed., Nov. 3 | 1 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Register for an afternoon of experiencing Gullah culture, beliefs, songs, and crafts.

Thursday., Nov. 4

○ Doggie Costume Contest | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Outdoors at 22 WestEdge | Free | Show off your pup’s favorite costume to benefit the Charleston Animal Society + stay for live music, happy hour specials, and celebrity judges — $20 entry fee per dog for the costume contest.

○ Axe Throwing Tournament | Thurs., Nov. 4 | 4-8 p.m. | The Axe Joint, 120 South Main St., Summerville | Free | Throw down with friends and family during an axe throwing tournament for the chance to win prizes + sip on craft beer from 5 local breweries and enter giveaways.

Friday., Nov. 5

○ Lowcountry Veterans 2021 Benefit Gala | Fri., Nov. 5 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Patriots Point, USS Yorktown, Hangar Bay 3| $100+ | Support Lowcountry Veterans’ mission to provide housing, food, and assistance to homeless US military veterans + enjoy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, silent auction, and live entertainment. 🇺🇸

○ 2021 Charleston Health and Wellness Expo | Fri., Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Stop by this annual event for health screenings, body and mind testing, oral health, fitness testing, blood donations, covid testing and vaccinations + cooking demos.

○ Salty Dog Pilsner Release Party | Fri., Nov. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | The Salty Dog Cafe, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd., Seabrook Island | Free | Celebrate the release of The Salty Dog’s latest beer with an oyster roast, complimentary s’mores bar, live music, tie dying + balloon art. 🦪

○ Life’s Edge: Carl Zimmer with Elizabeth Meyer-Bernstein | Fri., Nov. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | $25 | It’s the first day of the Charleston Literary Festival — grab tickets now for a discussion about the social dilemma with “New York Times” bestselling author + columnist Carl Zimmer.

Saturday., Nov. 6

○ Sea Island Farmers Market | Sat., Nov. 6 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Explore this outdoor market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on Fry Daddy and Mother Smokin’ Good food trucks. 🧺

○ Veterans Parade + Celebration | Sat., Nov. 6 | 2-6:45 p.m. | Davis-Bailey Park, 5190 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George | Free | Celebrate Veterans Day with a fun-filled afternoon featuring a parade, live music, kids zone, food trucks + a fireworks show at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday., Nov. 7

○ Charleston Beer Week Finale Party | Sun., Nov. 7 | 1-5 p.m. | Charles Towne Fermentory, 1331 Ashley River Rd. | $45 | Charleston Beer Week is winding down — celebrate with beer from 24 local breweries, food trucks, live music, artisans, games + limited edition glassware.

○ Lowcountry Dog’s Día De Los Perros Festival | Sun., Nov. 7 | 2-6 p.m. | The Tattooed Moose, 3328 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | Free | Experience craft vendors, local rescue organizations, live music, food, drink specials + a doggie costume contest for the chance to win Moose Money — all pups receive a free shirt.

Monday November 8-Sunday, November 14

Monday., Nov. 8

○ USO Days at the Joseph Maniagult House | Mon., Nov. 8-Sun., Nov. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Joseph Manigault House | Free with admission | Explore limited-time WWII exhibits and tours + play historic games in the garden — free admission for veterans and military members on Nov. 11.

Tuesday., Nov. 9

○ Charleston Rotary Flags for Heroes | Tue., Nov. 9-Mon., Nov. 15 | All Day | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | $60 | Celebrate Veterans Day by sponsoring a flag in honor of an active or retired military member — all proceeds benefit the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club. 🇺🇸

Wednesday., Nov. 10

Thursday., Nov. 11

○ Fall Festival | Thurs., Nov. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Park & Grove, 730 Rutledge Ave. | Free | You really autumn know about this fall festival featuring live music from Midwest Casual, local vendors market, an outdoor bar + kids crafts like sugar cooking decorating.

Friday., Nov. 12

○ Keegan-Filion Farm to Host Open House | Fri., Nov. 12 + Sat. Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. + 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Keegan-Filion Farm, 1475 Keegan Dr., Walterboro | Free | Spend the day on a 100-acre farm with goodies for sale from the farm store, Amish Country Popcorn and Amish Wedding Foods + pasta and gelato from Rio Bertolini.

Saturday., Nov. 13

○ Sea Island Farmers Market | Sat., Nov. 13 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Explore this outdoor market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on Fry Daddy and Mother Smokin’ Good food trucks.

○ 2021 Symphony Tour of Homes | Sat., Nov. 13 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Green at Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | $55+ | Experience the architecture of island homes on a self guided tour + enjoy a free concert by the Charleston Symphony starting at 5 p.m.

Sunday., Nov. 14

Monday November 15-Sunday, November 21

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Tuesday., Nov. 16

Wednesday., Nov. 17

○ James Taylor & His All-Star Band with Special Guest Jackson Browne | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $59.50+ | Grab your tickets for a live performance by Grammy award winner James Taylor — performing in the Lowcountry for one night only.

Thursday., Nov. 18

○ The Making of a Wildlife Refuge: 25 Years of Land Conservation | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Sign up for an in-depth discussion about flood events, habitat conservation, and flood water service.

○ Vista Lights | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6-10 p.m. | 1200 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Celebrate the official kickoff to the holidays in Columbia at the 36th Annual Vista Lights + enjoy artistic performances, live music, dancing, and a meet-and-greet with Santa. 🎄 Ⓟ

Friday., Nov. 19

○ North Central Cocktail Competition | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Park & Grove, 730 Rutledge Ave. | $40 | Join nine of your favorite neighborhood restaurants for a cocktail competition hosted by Park & Grove — bring a coat to donate to The Salvation Army for free entry.

Saturday., Nov. 20

○ Nights of a Thousand Candles Preview Benefit | Sat., Nov. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet | $125 | Be the first to experience an outdoor light display featuring millions of lights + receive drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres while strolling the grounds.

○ Mittens for the Miles Fun Run and Open House | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Blue Sky Endurance, 725 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $25 | Run to support Make a Wish SC + receive tickets for goat yoga and a raffle entry when you bring mittens or gloves for donation. 👟

○ Treasured Holiday Memories | Sat., Nov. 20- Sun., Jan. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Rosen Galleries, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | The annual holiday exhibit is here — explore indoor and outdoor train displays and Christmas decorations.

○ Park Circle: Buy Local Feel Good Fest | Sat., Nov. 20 | 4-5 p.m. | Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider, 1033 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston | Free | Support local businesses during the 10th annual Buy Local Season event followed by a happy hour celebration with raffle prizes worth up to $75.

Sunday., Nov. 21

Monday November 22-Sunday, November 28

Monday., Nov. 22

Tuesday., Nov. 23

Wednesday., Nov. 24

Thursday., Nov. 25

○ Fleet Feet Huffin’ For The Stuffin’ 5K | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Fleet Feet Summerville, 117 E. Richardson Ave., Summerville | $35 | It’s Turkey Day — run before the feast with a 5K benefiting Dorchester Paws + the Goose Creek Police Department’s “Shop with a Badge” event.

Friday., Nov. 26

○ Nights of a Thousand Candles | Fri., Nov. 26- Sun., Jan. 2 | 4-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | $12+ | See thousands of twinkling lights during this annual holiday event + experience live music, seasonal goodies, and a tree lighting ceremony every day at 6:45 p.m.

○ German Christmas Market Charleston | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Dec. 4 | 3-9 p.m. | RiverOaks Charleston, 1165 15 Mile Landing Rd., Awendaw | Free | Experience a German inspired ChristkindlMarkt with local vendors, traditional German handcrafts + food and drinks from the Biergarten around the fire

Saturday., Nov. 27

○ Sea Island Farmers Market | Sat., Nov. 27 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Explore this outdoor market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on Fry Daddy and Mother Smokin’ Good food trucks.

Sunday., Nov. 28

Monday November 29-Sunday, December 5

Monday., Nov. 29

Tuesday., Nov. 30