Eat, drink, and be scary 🎃

Fang-tastic Halloween events in Charleston, SC 🎃

Get ready to trick or treat yourself this Halloween. | Photo by @bymatthewfortner

With Halloween just a few days away, we’re creeping it real with a roundup of 11 frightening events around the Holy City through the weekend.

Pssst: This is your sign to order that Halloween costume that you’ve been putting off for days — there’s still time.

Food

Drinks

Trick or Drink: Charleston Halloween Bar Crawl | Fri., Oct. 28-Mon., Oct. 31 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | JohnKing Grill & Dueling Piano Bar, 428 King St. | $15+ | Purchase your wristband for three days of specials at participating local bars including Burns Alley + Republic.

5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St. | $18+ | Join the “biggest bar crawl of the year” featuring exclusive food + drink specials and the chance to win $1,000.

Carnivals

Haunted houses

Southern Screams | Weds., Oct. 26-Mon., Oct. 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston | $20+ | Check out this attraction specializing in immersive + intense walk-through experiences, if you dare.

Boone Hall Fright Nights | Thurs., Oct. 27-Sun., Oct. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation, 2434 N. Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant | $35+ | Grab a screampass to three scary attractions at Boone Hall.

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Wednesday, October 26

LAUGHWAY TO THE WEEKEND | Wed., Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Charleston | $10 | Make your way to Theatre 99 for two to three acts of hilarious improv comedy based on audience suggestions.
Relax with Rover | Wed., Oct. 26 | 4 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Enjoy an hour of furry fun with the library’s four-legged friends + watch your worries melt away with some pup-tastic loving.
SWEAT Fitness Series with Athleta | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | Join this workout class at The Oaks during the annual fall SWEAT Fitness Series with Athleta — tonight’s event features a Halloween-themed WERQ class with Danielle Fink + Bethany Christ.

Thursday, October 27

Brewery Bingo Night w/ Bangin’ Vegan Eats Food Truck | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Bring your appetite and your game face for another Brewery Bingo Night featuring bites like crispy fried drizzled Buffalo bangers + smothered nachos.
North Charleston Farmers Market | Thu., Oct. 27 | 3-7 p.m. | Exchange Park, 5025 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston | Free | It’s the last farmers market of the season — swing by for fresh, locally-grown produce, plus art and craft + specialty food vendors.
Shag Night on the Village Green | Thu., Oct. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Dust off your dancing shoes and join Freshfields Village + Doin’ the Charleston for Fall Shag Night with beach music tunes perfect for shagging.

Friday, October 28

Career + Job Fair | Fri., Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Trident Technical College, 10055 Dorchester Rd., Summerville | Free | Register to join this career and job fair hosted in partnership with Dorchester County Economic Development.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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A peek at Morrison Yard’s amenities 👀

Rendering of sidewalks and roads that run through Woodfield Morrison Yard in Charleston, SC.

To offer choices of view, floor + location, the 379 apartment homes at Morrison Yard are designed in dozens of size and layout variations — each with its own porch or patio. | Rendering provided by Morrison Yard Residences

ICYMI, Morrison Yard, the 4.6-acre, mixed-use community started welcoming residents to the brand-new 375+ apartment homes at Morrison Yard Residences earlier this month.

Positioned alongside the Cooper River at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, Morrison Yard brings apartment homes, workspaces, shops, restaurants, and 1.5 acres of green space to Chucktown’s growing + vibrant community.

Appealing to longtime residents (and those new to the Lowcountry), Morrison Yard Residences offer studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with best-in-class interior appointments (think: custom built-in details like entryway benches, open shelving, and deep closets) + community amenities.

A few of our favs include:

Sky Lounge overlooking the Ravenel Bridge and downtown CHS
Elevated saltwater pool on a Riverside Piazza 🏊‍♀️
Pool lounge featuring cold brew and local beer on tap 🍻
Tech-infused fitness center + yoga studio 🧘‍♀️
Electronic car charging stations + bicycle racks
Dog park and pet spa 🦮
Future bridge connection for pedestrian access + kayak launch 🚶

Could you see yourself calling Morrison Yard home? Explore features + floor plans or submit your application.

Bonus: Read more about the residences.*

SEE MORRISON YARD FOR YOURSELF

Weather

80º | Partly cloudy | 15% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:31 a.m.
Set: 6:36 p.m.

Tide

Low: 2:53 a.m. + 3:33 p.m.
High: 9:12 a.m. + 9:22 p.m.

Closed

Summerville-based Philly’s restaurant closed its doors on Monday at 10040 Dorchester Rd. after serving the Lowcountry for more than three decades. Third-generation owner Stefan Castellucci thanked the community for its loyal patronage + support in a Facebook announcement. (WCBD)

Number

$260 million. That’s how much Bosch plans to invest to develop an electric motor production line at the business’ Dorchester County plant in North Charleston, set to create 350 new jobs. Expansion may be complete by 2025. Check out career opportunities. 💰 (WCSC)

Festival

Good news, Charleston: High Water Festival is returning to Riverfront Park in North Charleston on April 15-16, 2023. Be sure to sign up for SMS messages to be in the know about the upcoming festival lineup and ticket info. 🎵
Speaking of festivals, Rockabillaque Charleston is returning for its ninth year on Sat., Nov. 12. Join the party along East Montague Avenue in Park Circle from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the first year that the event has returned to its original location since 2019. 🎉 (Holy City Sinner)

Civic

A rental registration program for the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood was set to be reviewed by city leaders yesterday. The proposed program outlines a required business license application from property owners with two or more rental properties in this neighborhood, the owner must live within 30 miles of the city + properties must be registered with current contact information. 🏘️ (WCSC)

Community

Renovations are set to begin next week at the historic downtown Charleston Mother Emanuel AME Church — expected to cost $6.2 million. Phase one may take nine months to complete. Follow along with the project. 🚧 (WCSC)

Development

Partial expansion is in sight for Carolina Park Elementary School after the Charleston County School District board voted in favor of the development on Monday. Proposed plans include a building capacity of 132 students throughout six classrooms, expected to be equipped for the 2024-2025 school year. The anticipated project cost is $6.9 million. 🏗️ (WCBD)

List

Get to planning, Charleston. Eater Carolinas recently shared its list of 15 Vital Weekday Breakfast Spots To Know in Charleston, featuring spots like Daps Breakfast & Imbibe + Early Bird Diner. Did you know Early Bird Diner was voted best chicken and waffles in Charleston by our readers? View the full list. 🥂 (Eater Carolinas)

Plan Ahead

The International African American Museum has partnered with two Johns Island churches to organize the first-ever History Harvest event — working to collect obituaries, funeral programs, and oral histories through interviews + preserve familial history throughout the community. The event will be held this Sat., Oct. 29. Register. ✍️ (Charleston City Paper)

Health

Eating too much at night? Your breakfast may be the culprit. Roper St. Francis Healthcare dietitian Erin Miles says adding these ingredients to your first meal of the day can help you lose the late-night cravings.*

Shop

Get some early holiday shopping in or treat yourself — select Kate Spade products are up to 60% off on Zulily. Save ~$80 on this timeless black leather satchel or snag this vibrant rose-hued crossbody for $184.99 (down from $299). 👜*

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Ferris wheels and carnival games, oh my

Ferris wheels and funnel cakes and carnival games, oh my

We’re ready to have a fairly awesome time this year. | Photo by @shotbydxxj

We’re officially one day away from the return of the Coastal Carolina Fair and you could say we’re wheely excited. In case you missed our fair guide, we’ll give you the low-down on this year’s festivities:

🎡 The fair runs Thurs., Oct. 27-Sun., Nov. 6. Heads up: There will also be a Senior Day on Weds., Nov. 2, featuring seniors-only programming before gates open to the public.

🎡 Pro tip: Score discounted tickets at your local Circle K or purchase online.

🎡 Expect a fair share of events, including the Chili Cook-Off and Fine Art Show.

Bonus: We spotted an article from Holy City Sinner detailing the fair’s new slogan, “All New in 2022” — a nod to the event’s long-term partnership with fifth-generation amusement company Reithoffer Shows.

Take a peek + see what’s new. Here’s a hint: 10 never-before-seen rides.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: One of my favorite ways to spend a weekend morning is grabbing a cup of coffee from a local coffee shop (hi, Vintage) + driving around to admire the architecture, charm, and personality of our city.

My mom and I used to spend every Sunday morning together driving through neighborhoods to ooh and aah at each home, so I think that tradition has carried on into my adult life. While I was initially drawn to architecture, lately I’ve been honing in on local art + murals around town. The art scene here is just incredible and (arguably) underrated.

I spotted this post of Holy City Brewing’s latest mural on the backside of the building by artist Sean Williams and was blown away. Sean’s art can also be found at local spots like Munkle Brewing, Home Team BBQ, and King Bean Coffee Roasters. Safe to say this is the next stop on my local art admiration tour.

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