I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a full agenda this weekend. Between friends’ birthdays, last-minutecostumeshopping (no judgment), and familyget-togethers, I’ll definitely be in the Halloween spirit.
From trick-or-treating to live music and performances, here’s what you can expect around town this weekend. It’s time to get this partystartled. 👻
Friday, October 28
The Rocky Horror Experience | Fri., Oct. 28 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston | $28.00 | Come dressed in your Rocky Horror finest as Charleston’s newest Halloween tradition returns to the Queen Street Playhouse.
Live on the Patio: Houk Brothers | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St., Charleston | Grab a drink and enjoy live music with Charleston-based folk-rock trio The Houk Brothers.
Truck or Treat | Fri., Oct. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Gahagan Park, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | Halloween costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly event featuring police + fire emergency vehicles, tractors, and construction vehicles passing out candy.
Saturday, October 29
Charleston Farmers Market | Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street, Charleston | Free | Support Lowcountry farmers + growers, artisans, crafters, live performers, and community groups at this weekly market.
Drayton Hall Archaeology Tour | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston | $40+ | Join Director of Archaeology Luke Pecoraro on a walking tour of the cellar and east side of the main house + learn more about current archaeological investigations.
Fall 2022 Low Country Golden Retriever Meetup | Sat., Oct. 29 | 1-4 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $10 suggested donation | Check out this dog-friendly event featuring food trucks, live music from musician + recording artist Glenn Raus, and a raffle to benefit Grateful Goldens Rescue.
Sunday, October 30
Awendaw Creek Paddle + Hike | Sun., Oct. 30 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Buck Hall, 999 Buckhall Landing Rd., McClellanville | $115.00 | Embark on a four-mile paddle then hike the end portion of the Palmetto Trail known as the Awendaw Passage.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Charleston | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12:30 p.m. | North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | Free | Sign up, donate, or dedicate a tribute for this non-competitive 5K walk.
Toby’s Spooktacular Sweep Folly Beach | Sun., Oct. 30 | 1-3 p.m. | Folly Beach | Free | Calling all mummies, goblins, witches, and ghouls: Put on your best Halloween costume and help Toby the Turtle clean Folly Beach — sign up for your preferred cleanup location.
Sign up to volunteer at Trident United Way’s Days of Caring
TUW’s Days of Caring offer an assortment of projects which allows volunteers of a variety of ages, skills + backgrounds to get involved. | Photo provided by Trident United Way
Looking for a way to give back this fall? Charlestonians can take part in Trident United Way’s Days of Caring — the largest volunteering event of the year in the Tri-County area — happening Wed., Nov. 16-Fri., Nov. 18.
Returning for its 22nd year, the event allows volunteers to make a difference by completing various community service projects, including:
Painting
Landscaping work
Organizing + cleaning
And more
Projects are available at various dates + times to fit anyone’s schedule. Register by Fri., Nov. 4.*
Want to know what Charleston International Airport could look like in the next 20 years? Long-termexpansionplans have been released, featuring enhanced parking, additional concourses, and retail space. Get a visual of the project’stwophaseshere. 🛬
Seasonal
Halloween might be on a Monday this year (sigh), but that doesn’t mean you can’thavefun in the days leading up to the holiday. Check out our guide to fang-tasticHalloweenevents in the Holy City through the weekend — from hauntedhousesto carnivals and balls. 👻
Stay in this four-bed, two-bath dream house on the water. | Photo by Vrbo
If you love tarot cards and convening with the paranormal, we’re raising you a trip to Cassadaga, FL — from the town’s roots in Victorian-era spiritualism to its haunted “Devil’s Chair” structure where locals claim to have seen the red guy with horns himself, you won’t want to miss exploring this quiet Floridian town.
Why go?
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp community is comprised of psychics, mediums, and healers + it welcomes the curious for classes on metaphysics, spirit-seeking nighttime tours, and regular church services. Founded by spiritualist George Colby in 1875, the 57-acre camp is home to 55 households and is a location on the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn: Cassadaga Camp Bookstore. Deepen your understanding of mystical topics by perusing the largest collection of metaphysical books in the southeast.
Vrbo: Stay in this recently renovated, four-bed, two-bath home with a screened-in patio, pool, and hot tub. (~$289/night)*
Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Scott’s Cheap Flights offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
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Seasonal
Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be thecoolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable100-pack of glow sticks.*
Outdoors
Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from visiting the pumpkin patch or going to outdoor sporting events. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*
Travel
Couples getaway idea: Get lost in the history, restaurants, and famous oak tree-lined streets of Savannah, GA. This cottage nestled right by Washington Square boasts Southern-style furnishings including glittering chandeliers and has a five star rating.*
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