Event schedule

• Throughout the day there will be athletic competitions and demonstrations. If you’ve never seen a hammer throw or caber toss, this is your chance.
• At 9 a.m., the highland dancing competition begins. See talented dancers compete in form, technique, stamina, and strength.
• The opening ceremonies include a parade of tartans in the North Field at 11:30 a.m.
• We love a dog with a job. Watch border collies and their handlers show off their herding skills at 1 p.m. in the South Field.

The details

• Taste of the World | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Omar Shrine Event Center, 176 Patriot’s Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $60 | Enjoy food donated from local restaurants along with silent and live auctions benefiting the Charleston Port and Seafarers Society.

• Monarch Migration | Friday, Nov. 3 | 1-3 p.m. | Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $9 | Join a naturalist to search for and potentially tag monarchs while learning about their amazing annual migration.
• “In Love and Warcraft” | Friday, Nov. 3-Monday, Nov. 6 | Times vary | Calhoun Annex, Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St., Charleston | $10 | CofC continues its season with a staged reading of Madhuri Shekar’s story about a gamer girl whose side-hustle is writing love letters.

• Gullah Burial Practices | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | McLeod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr., Charleston | $10 | Take a brief tour through the cemetery and learn more about Gullah spiritual practices.
• Harvest Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | $10 | This fun-filled family event features down-home delights like a crafter market, children’s activities, live foot-stompin’ bluegrass music, food, and more.*

• Cape Romain Lighthouses Tour | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw | $75 | View two historic lighthouses and six miles of flora and fauna (think: bottlenose dolphins and bald eagles) by boat.
• Intro to Climbing Technique | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 12:30-2 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $20 | Climbing newbies and seasoned climbers are all welcome at this technique class.

• Holiday Festival Of Lights | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $15-$40 | Marvel at the twinkling lights, enjoy mouth-watering treats at this seasonal event.*

• A new roadway extension is open from US 17 to Billy Swails Boulevard and Rifle Range Road. The parkway is named to commemorate Officer Vaughn Ed Kee. (WCIV)

• Tickets are now on sale for the 40th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival. The festival will be held on Feb. 4 next year at Boone Hall Plantation. Snag your tickets ($25+) before they shell out.

• Tune into NBC’s “Today” show at 9 a.m. today, Nov. 2 to catch Charleston-based musician, David Higgins performing a new song. His latest album “Live Young” was released in July. Give it a listen. (The Post and Courier)

• Construction has begun on the upcoming 15,000-sqft community center on Carner Avenue in North Charleston. Look forward to a meeting space + fitness facilities when the center opens in 2025. (WCSC)