• Live Music at New Realm | Friday, Aug. 11 | 4-8 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Come enjoy live music from Tom Crowley as you start your weekend.
• Succulent & Sangria Workshop | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse - Charleston, 832 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Make your own Instagram-worthy succulent terrarium while enjoying libations.

• Yoga in Waterfront Park | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Waterfront Park Daniel Island,101 River Landing Dr., Charleston | Free | All levels are welcomed to join Bella for a slow flow.
• The Paper Canopy Grand Opening | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Paper Canopy, 93c Spring St., Charleston | Free | Browse fine stationary and craft goods + enter a raffle to win $250.

• Fairy Hair Tinsel by Tibby | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $2-$30 | Come visit the Sparkle Bar at the Sunday Brunch Farmer’s Market, listen to live music, and get a taste of Charleston.
• Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun streets at this dog-friendly event.

• Did you see our reel at Boone Hall Farms? The farm welcomes visitors to take pictures for $2 per person and pick flowers for $2 per stem. Pre-picked stems are available for $3 a stem. Attendees can check in at Willie’s Roadside Market, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Homegrown At The Point, the happy hour concert series, will have Maxwell’s Silver Jammer: A Beatles Tribute tomorrow, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. Tickets start at $10. Children 12 years and younger are free. Chairs + blankets are welcome.

• Palace Hotel, the neighborhood bar located at 525 Meeting St., has added new cocktails to the lineup. Swing by this weekend to try them out.

Why go?

• Franklin is a charming area not too far from downtown Indianapolis but just enough outside of the city for a nice little getaway to slow down and enjoy the small town life.
• Plan your trip around these upcoming events: Ethos Celebration of the Arts on Sat., Oct. 1 or the Winter Market + Holiday Lighting on Sat., Dec. 3.
• Downtown Franklin is a picturesque and vibrant area with lots to eat, see, and do.

Act like a local

• Province Park just steps away from the Franklin College campus, is the perfect spot to take a walk, get some fresh air, and see the fall colors. There’s plenty of space for the kids to run around and play, too. Check out the Franklin Greenway Trail (60 acres) that runs through the park.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Beautiful Franklin Home — This 3 BR, 2 BA home is just two miles from downtown Franklin, and features a spacious family room, covered porch, and beautiful gardens (complete with a Koi pond).*

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

• Our new must-have for concerts and baseball games this summer: this clear, stadium-approved backpack. Psst — it’s also great for football games in the fall.

• The 2023 Etsy Design Award Winners are here. Check out extraordinary, imaginative items including cactus leather bags, whimsical dandelion lamps, and donut mugs.