Support local farms and reduce waste by donating your pumpkin. | Photo via the City of Charleston
Rather than letting your Halloween pumpkins rot or tossing them in the trash, consider these four options provided by the City of Charleston. Fun fact: In 2023, 2.5+ tons of pumpkins were composted instead of being sent to landfills.
Pumpkin smash
Smash your pumpkins, carved or not, before they are composted. Wax, paint, glue, and glitter are not compostable, so use a veggie peeler to scrape them clean before you bring them. Pro tip: Rotting jack-o-lanterns are great for smashing.
Support local farms, reduce waste, and treat the farm animals with a festive snack. Sounds like a win in our book. Note:Clean, whole pumpkins are preferred.
Drop-off locations:
Lightning Rock Land and Cattle |Folks can drop pumpkins at the front gate.
Several Lowcountry farms are listed on the Pumpkins for Pigs page, but always check with the farm first before planning to donate.
Get cooking
If you have an edible pumpkin, prepare to chow down. Roast the seeds and get creative with these delicious recipes.
Asked
Asked
When will you toss your pumpkin?
A. It’s gone B. This weekend C. Not until it’s rotten D. I didn’t have a pumpkin
“Please Please Please” Party | 9 p.m. | Music Farm | $17+ | Hope you brought your “Espresso” to dance all night long to your favorite pop girlies like Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Tate McRae, and Olivia Rodrigo.
4th Annual Bark in the Park | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Waterfront Park on Daniel Island | Free entry | Bring your pup to this fest featuring a dog-owner lookalike contest, pet adoptions, a DJ, dog yoga, and pet vendors galore.
2024 Charleston Vegan Festival | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant | $4 | Local vendors, food trucks, bakers, and artisans will be front and center at this vegan-focused fest.
Garden Tea Party | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Roots and Shoots Nursery | $25 | Join this unique tea party and sip some Yaupon holly tea while learning about native plants.
Saturday, November 9
First Look | Saturday, Nov. 9 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Southern University, Charleston | Free | Prospective students are invited to Charleston Southern University’s open house to tour the campus, meet faculty, and attend financial aid + admissions workshops.*
The final site review for Gather Mount Pleasant— a restaurant, office, and retail space — was approved by Mount Pleasant’s commercial design review board. The project will cost $14 million and developers say they hope to break ground in early spring or summer. Construction is set to be completed in 2026. (WCSC)
Eat
The Sullivan’s Fish Camp is making a change, and will now be known as Sullivan’s Fresh Seafood & Bar. Leaders say the coastal spot has evolved as a restaurant and is departing from its original menu. See the changes.
Announced
The Town of Mount Pleasant’s Commercial Design Review Board approved plans for the Erckman Pool Club in the Old Village. The developers hope to break ground by spring of next year. (WCBD)
Closed
The Georgetown Pulp and Paper Mill, located ~60 miles north of Charleston is set to close by the end of the year. The mill will begin to shut down in stages. More than 670 employees will be impacted. (WCIV)
Shop
Shop more than 25 local artisans, thrifters, and collectors at the Thrifters + Drifters Artisan Market located at The Royal American this Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Finance
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
The Buy
The Buy
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
Happy Friday, CHS. I hope you have a great ending to your work week. Now that Halloween is over, if you’re eyeing the holiday decorations, just know I’m not judging and fully endorse your festive decisions (even if it is still 80º outside).
