See what’s biting at the new Folly Beach Pier. | Photo courtesy of Charleston County Parks
South Carolina ranks as one of the top ten states to fish in the US. With both fresh and saltwater options + plenty of fish species, it’s easy to understand why. But before you head to Old Pitt Street Bridge, be sure you’ve got your fishing license.
National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Nov. 18 | 6 a.m.-10 p.m. | North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave. | Free | Enjoy the sculpture displays of 13 pieces along walking paths, a fishing pier, boardwalk, playground, and children’s play fountain.
Cast Off Fishing Tournament | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry Hallman Blvd. | $5-$10 | Bring out your best cast and test your fishing skills at this event.
Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Shop food offerings and artisan crafts while listening to live local music.
Thrifters & Drifters Market | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr., Charleston
Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, Dowtown Charleston | Cost of purchase | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun streets at this dog-friendly event.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Language Club for Language Lovers | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd. | Free | Grab a friend and practice your language skills at a local coffee get together.
6 must-do fall events at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
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From fun, fashion-centered events to workouts, live music + more — there’s something for everyone at Mount Pleasant Centre this fall. | Photo provided by Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
SWEAT Fitness Series | Every Wednesday, September-October | Experiment with kickboxing, strength training, yoga, and more.
Live Under The Oaks Concert Series | Every Thursday, September-October | Enjoy this free concert series featuring rotating food trucks, beer and wine.
Paws on The Patio | Thursday, Sept.14, Thursday, Oct. 12 | Bring your four-legged friends for this exclusive happy hour on Burtons Grill & Bar’s patio to benefit Charleston Animal Society.
Boutiques & Bubbles | Sunday, Sept. 17 | This exclusive shopping event features sales, bubbles, pop-ups, giveaways + more.
Play Dayz | Tuesday, Oct. 3, Tuesday, Nov. 7 | A free kids club featuring exciting activities for adults and kids 10 and under.
Pink Promenade Catwalk & Cocktails | Saturday, Oct. 7 | Indulge in brunch, cocktails, a fashion show, and more to benefit Roper St. Francis Foundation’s Breast Cancer programs.
Honeysuckle Rose will open Thursday, Sept. 14 at 237 Fishburne St. in the Westside neighbhoorhood — the former location of Purlieu. The restaurant will offer a tasting menu for $250 and will initially serve two seatings nightly at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations are currently being accepted. (The Post & Courier)
Listen
Local country singer and songwriter Lauren Hall recently released her latest single “Girl To Love You.” See her live at Bay Street Biergarten tomorrow, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. (Holy City Sinner)
Travel
Spirit Airlines is adding three nonstop routes from CHS. Starting this fall, the low-cost airline will launch daily flights to Las Vegas + Fort Meyers and Tampa, FL. (WCBD)
Outdoors
In case you missed it, the Charleston Parks Conservancy, Keep Charleston Beautiful, and the SC Aquarium have collaborated to distribute free “pick up your parks” kits. They will also host litter sweeps at the West Ashley Bikeway on Sept. 24 + Angel Oak Park on Oct. 2. Register here.
Eat
Charleston Restaurant Week is going on now through Sunday, Sept. 17. More than 50 local restaurants are participating on and around the Peninsula — including Maya, High Cotton, Grace & Grit, and Halls Chophouse Nexton.
Family
From getting your child involved in the preparation to finding that perfect balance between healthy and tasty, here are some tips for creating A+ school lunches.*
The Paper Canopy, the new local stationary store at 93 Spring St., has a fall lineup of beginner-friendly creative workshops — think crepe paper flowers, modern calligraphy, and flora fiestas.
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