🍎 Orchards + pumpkin patches

🌽 Corn mazes + haunted houses

🍂 Picturesque downtowns + cozy cabins

• Ryan Beck Art Gallery | Wednesday, Oct. 2-Monday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | A Maker’s Post, Sullivans Island | Free | Check out new artwork from this Charleston-based artist.
• Paint & Sip | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Carolina Butcher and Beer Garden, Mount Pleasant | $37 | An artist will guide you step-by-step to create this month’s chosen painting.

• Trivia Night | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Kickin Chicken Downtown | Free | Test your knowledge; there are four rounds with multiple chances to win a prize.
• Dating Charleston - Singles Speed Dating & Happy Hour | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | High Score Brewing Company, North Charleston | Charleston singles ages 23-35 are invited to join for ice breakers + speed dating.

• Ghosts and Spirits Tour | Friday, Oct. 4-Friday, Oct. 25 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Bulldog Tours | $95 | Join a tour guide and stroll through the historic district in pursuit of the spooky and spirited.
• Marlon Wayans | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $45 | Enjoy this actor, producer, comedian, writer, and film director as he brings his “Wild Child Tour” to the Holy City.

• Goose Creek Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | Municipal Complex | Free entry | This festival features live entertainment, arts + craft vendors, a kids’ play area, food vendors, and safety demonstrations.

• Groovers Listening Bar, a 23-and-up venue, opened on the first floor of Trio nightclub, with vinyl records, craft cocktails, and live music. Open Thursdays through Mondays, it features local DJs and $6 drinks every Sunday. (The Post and Courier)

• Almost 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, including 700 Charleston workers, have gone on strike over related to wages, job security, and automation concerns. Trade experts said while a short strike could have little impact, a longer one could lead to shortages, higher prices, and even layoffs. (Charleston City Paper)

• For the third consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler readers have voted Charleston the most popular city in the US. Additionally, Hotel Bennett ranked No. 18 in the Best Hotels in the World and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort placed No. 23 among the Best Resorts in the World. Check out the complete results of the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

• City Editor Erika here. Callie and I are thrilled about all the fall activities happening in Charleston. We stopped by “Palmetto Life” to highlight just a few of the many exciting events going on in the Lowcountry.

• After Cru Café closed, the owners announced plans to expand its sister company, Cru Catering, to the “Old Wide Awake” property in Hollywood, creating a full-service event space. Situated by the Stono River, the property will be preserved as part of the expansion plans. (WCBD)

• Tickets are available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), which runs Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16. The event will showcase wildlife art, live entertainment, and outdoor activities across multiple venues. Highlights include new additions like Forrest Galante and Lowcountry Lyrics.

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• 1–1:15 p.m.: Samba lessons
• 1:30–2:30 p.m.: NC Brazilian Arts Project
• 2:30–3 p.m.: Salsa contest
• 3:15–5 p.m.: Billo’s Caracas Boys