Participants at a Reindeer Run costume contest. | Photo provided by Reindeer Run Race
Ready to tackle a fun challenge this holiday season? Keep reading to find the perfect festive race for you.
Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 28 | Charleston | An annual Lowcountry Thanksgiving 5K tradition, you can run or walk through the Holy City’s historic streets.
Cocoa Cup 5K | Saturday, Dec. 7 | Summerville | Whether you’re taking on the 5K or the one-mile kids’ fun run, you’ll love exploring Nexton’s scenic course alongside 2,000 other running enthusiasts.
Hoppy Holidays 5K | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Charleston | Join the South Carolina Brewery Running Series on December 14th for a festive 5K Fun Run. Dress up in holiday attire, bring the family (including furry friends), and enjoy a lively day with craft brews, prizes, and holiday cheer.
Reindeer Run | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Charleston | Dress up in your favorite festive outfit — you can walk or run in this family and pet-friendly 5K race.
Events
Events
Monday, Nov. 11
Starlight Yoga | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | James Island County Park | $10 | The moon and stars enhance this flowing and inclusive yoga class.
Veterans Day Weekend | Times vary | Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant | $0+ | Veterans and their immediate families will get free admission to the museum.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Coastal Gnome Macrame Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing, Johns Island | $45 | Join for an evening of crafting a coastal driftwood gnome.
Fall Terrarium Candle Workshop | 7-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | $60 | Learn how to make your own beautiful terrarium candles while enjoying great company, beer and wine.
Visitors can skate around the rink for $10 (tickets includes a skate rental and 45-minute session). | Photo provided by Credit One Stadium
Glide into the holidays with Skate the Stadium presented by American Express at Credit One Stadium. Back for its third season, this beloved Lowcountry tradition transforms the stadium into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, cozy fire pits, and a synthetic rink.
Let’s dive into this year’s dazzling details:
New Outdoor Holiday Movie Series: Grab a blanket and enjoy free classic holiday movies (think: “Elf,” “The Grinch,” and more) every Friday night from Friday, Dec. 13 to Friday, Dec. 27.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Take part in a festive tree lighting + holiday cheer galore including snow shows, face painting, and Santa sightings on Friday, Nov. 29.
Seasonal concessions: Warm up with s’mores, cinnamon sugar pretzels, hot chocolate, and seasonal cocktails, all while making unforgettable memories.
Pro tip: Snag your tickets soon to skate your way into the season’s magic.
Today Is Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by supporting local veteran-focused organizations.
Watch Check out the team’s latest outing to Little Palm at The Ryder Hotel, transformed into “Little Pine” for the holiday season. This winter wonderland offers seasonal cocktails, festive bites, poolside gondolas, and even glice’ skating.
Answered Last week, we asked if you were interested in learning more about local volunteering opportunities, and a whopping 99.2% of you said yes. We have great news — we’ll soon be sharing some great ways to get involved, so stay tuned.
Kids Fairy House Day will take place at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Saturday, Jan. 18. Kids of all ages can build a fairy house, enjoy story time with the Charleston County Public Library, create nature crafts, get their faces painted, and listen to live music from The V-Tones. Registration is $7 per person. (Holy City Sinner)
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Oh how we miss you, Gnome Cafe on President Street. | Photo by @mjtoscano
We have some amazing restaurants in our city, and we love highlighting new culinary gems at CHStoday. But there have also been so many great, local restaurants that have closed over the years (Butcher & Bee, we miss you) — and sometimes, we get a little hankering for a meal from a place that no longer exists. Sigh.
This got us thinking about the local restaurants from yesteryear that make our readers feel that same nostalgia — the spots that would be your go-to choices for dining out if they were still around.
Personally, if we had a time machine, we’d head straight to Cru Cafe for the fried green tomatoes and never look back.
OK, your turn. Which Charleston restaurant or meal would you give anything to eat one more time? Let us know and we may feature you in an upcoming newsletter.
Your favorite Nordstrom item on sale, since the store’s limited-time fall sale ends tonight. We’re seeing: discounts on cashmere sweaters, leather loafers, and crisp white fashion sneakers.
ICYMI, check out these Charleston County Public Library librarians as they join in on one of social media’s latest trends. It’s a great reminder to support our local libraries.
