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4 must-do fall activities in North Carolina
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Pumpkin carving at home might be fun, but how about experiencing fall in a fresh way with a road trip this fall? | Photos provided by Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau Staff, North Carolina Zoo, and Spooky Bottom
Windows down, seat heater on, PSL in hand, and autumn leaves in view: It’s time to leave the pumpkins behind and hit the road.

Consider changing things up this season by planning a fall road trip to Randolph County, NC, where celebrations, harvest vibes, coziness, and — of course — some jumpscares await.

Check out our fall bucket list to see where to find pumpkin-tossing animals, fall food + drink favorites, spooky trails and haunted houses for the daredevils, and more.

🐻‍❄️ Boo at the Zoo and Pumpkin Palooza

Do polar bears celebrate Halloween, too? At North Carolina Zoo, they do. (So do elephants and seals.) This year, go trick or treating at the Zoo’s family-friendly fall tradition, Boo at the Zoo, or see Pumpkin Palooza, where animals promise a smashing good time. Bonus: You’ll find plenty of photo opps.

🪦 Spooky Bottom Haunted Trails

This Halloween, we challenge you to hike down a haunted trail. And not just any haunted trail, but the Fear Carolina’s 2020 Victims Choice Award winner for the best haunted attraction in North Carolina. Witness Spooky Bottom’s backwoods horror, plus new scenes for 2023 (think: a longer hike and more scares). Who will be your ride-or-die on this trail?

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Located along the scenic Pottery Highway, Seagrove is home to talented potters and artisans.

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Photo provided by Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau Staff

🏺 Potters Pumpkin Patch

Think if you’ve seen one pumpkin patch you’ve seen them all? Think again.

Head to Seagrove, NC, for its annual Potters Pumpkin Patch, featuring ceramic pumpkins, gourds, autumn leaves, and woodland creatures made by its renowned potters’ community — plus scented candles, seasonal snacks, and more from the five participating shops. Grab your patch map at any shop and check all of them off the list.

🎃 Pumpkin-Picking Adventures

Looking to embrace the season of harvest? Check out the Fall U-Pick activities at Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur. Help (well, kind of) the orchard harvest the 20,000 pumpkin seeds they planted across three patches in spring.

Get the most out of your visit on Saturdays, ft. live music, weekend-only apple cider donuts, and special events like alpaca petting and axe throwing.
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Asked

Where did the term “Jack-O-Lantern” come from?
A. Switzerland
B. Ireland
C. France
D. Portugal
Take a guess
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Events
Friday, Oct. 20
  • Tales of the Lowcountry | Friday, Oct. 20-Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | $16-$20 | Experience a collection of captivating stories with rich history, haunting tales, and occasional humor from the Lowcountry.
  • Drayton Farley | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $17-$20 | Hear this Alabama-native sing country, folk, roots, and Americana.
Saturday, Oct. 21
  • imagiNation | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Cannon Street Arts Center , 134 Cannon St., Charleston | Free | See seven large punch needle rugs created by local fiber artist Cade McCoy, inspired by the colorful painting of Charleston artist Tate Nation.
  • Spooktacular Vendor Market | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Striped Pig Distillery, 2225 Old School Dr. A, North Charleston | Free | This Halloween market will feature 70+ local vendors, trick-or-treating, food trucks, and costume contests.
  • Shuck Fest | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Company, 1647 King St. Extension, Charleston | $30-$35 | Get ready for a shell-shucking good time by indulging in mouth-watering oysters and beer for a great cause.
Sunday, Oct. 22
  • Resin Pour Art Class | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant | $79 | Create beautiful resin-poured charcuterie boards — no experience necessary.
  • Me & Mr. Jones Live | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Free | Enjoy an evening on the rooftop with this Charleston-based R&B duo.
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History

Culture

Celebrate 35 years of the South Carolina State Museum
Presented by a CHStoday partner
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The State Museum’s iconic megalodon replica, “Finn,” is all dressed up for the museum’s birthday. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum
SCSM is celebrating the big 3-5 on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with free general admission for visitors, plus:
  • Shag + swing dance performances
  • Bluegrass and jazz sets, and the Claflin University Concert Choir
  • Behind-the-scenes tours
  • Opening of the new exhibition “The Story of Us”
  • Re-opening of the Cotton Mill Exchange museum shop
Visitors can also enjoy delicious local bites + an outdoor cash bar offering a selection of beverages (including non-alcoholic options). Pro tip for craft beer lovers: Try “Finns Up,” a specialty brew designed for the museum.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan, a blueprint looking toward the next 20 years in Berkeley County, was recently approved by its County Council. Top priorities include updating infrastructure and improving roadways. (WCSC)
Announced
  • The South Carolina Coalition for Voter Participation will provide free nonpartisan transportation for the upcoming Election Day on Tuesday, November 7. Services run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and those interested should call at least one week before the election at (843) 225-0822 or toll-free at 1 (833) 348-7350. (WCSC)
Open
  • In case you missed it, Park Circle in North Charleston has a new arcade bar. Pinky & Clyde’s, at 1044 E. Montague St., is a dive bar with cocktails + vintage arcade games.
Coming Soon
  • The Neighborhood Dining Group, which operates some of Charleston’s favorite eateries like Husk and Delaney Oyster House, announced the opening of Marbled & Fin, slated for early next year. The new steakhouse will be located at 480 E. Bay St.
Environment
  • Sullivans Island will add ~175,000 cubic yards of sand at the island’s eastern side between stations 30 and 32. This is the first project in nearly three decades to help with heavy erosion on the island. It will also help protect homes close to the water + improve beach access. (WCBD)
Seasonal
  • Church and Union, at 32B N. Market St., released its fall menu with 18 new items, including the CU Seafood Tower, PEI mussels, beef tartare, and Moroccan meatballs. Check out the full menu and make your reservations.
Outdoors
  • The 2023 Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22. An open area is best for viewing during the pre-dawn hours. Learn more about this spectacular event. (USA Today)
Stat
  • 1 in 8. That’s the number of women in the US who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This year alone, over 297,000 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Here’s what to know about getting screened.*
Drink
  • Love whiskey? Join Vinovest’s exclusive whiskey investing community and own your own casks hassle-free. Sell casks for a profit, or opt to bottle them to drink.*
Shop
  • The cult-favorite brand of guys (and girlfriends everywhere) just released a new taming tool: The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra. MANSCAPED®'s fifth generation groin and body hair trimmer features interchangeable dual SkinSafe® blades so you can trim first, then go completely smooth. Get 20% off + free shipping.*
 
Outdoor

🦪 Shell yeah

Lowcountry Oyster Company expands its tour services
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The tour consists of a walking part and on a 20-foot Carolina Skiff boat. | Photo by Lawson Builder
Lowcountry Oyster Company has some exciting changes just in time for oyster season. South Carolina’s largest oyster farm recently hired JB Borgstedt as its new Tour Director to expand its eco-tourism program.

The program has been expanded to five days per week, Monday through Friday, offering two 1.5-hour time slots per day — 10 a.m. + 1 p.m. The capacity for each tour is ten people, with plans to expand it to 30 people early next year.

The tours

Lowcountry Oyster Company’s offices are in Charleston; however, the farm is about an hour’s drive from Charleston at 15833 Bennetts Point Rd. in Green Pond. The tour shows the process of growing and shipping the oysters from the farm and factory. The team uses sustainable practices to produce oyster babies in the nursery, fostering growth into adulthood.

Tour participants should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty in and bring sunscreen, a hat, bottled water, and be ready to learn. Prices are $150 per person. Book online.
The Buy

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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
With dozens of TV screens + wings, The Kickin’ Chicken Sports Bar makes another great option to watch all your games. Having five locations conveniently located around the Lowcountry and a full menu (Bobby fries, I’m looking at you), this spot is one of my favorites during football season.


Answered: B. Ireland. The correct answer to our Quiz is Ireland, where large turnips served as early canvases and the Jack-O-Lantern originated from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack who tricked the Devil. See his twisted tale.
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