Your guide to golf courses| Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ places to play golf around Charleston are sure to make for a good round.
Jump into June | Bookmark this guide for a curated list of the June events in Charleston we’re most looking forward to.
Asked
Asked
What’s one fun thing you want to make sure you do in June?
A. Attend a concert B. Check out a local festival C. Do something active D. Try a class or workshop
Saturday, May 31 Nature POP!® | Through Friday, Aug. 15 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation | Included with admission | Check out this new art and nature exhibition by Sean Kenney, featuring 40 sculptures made entirely of LEGO bricks.
Puppy Power Puppy Yoga Charleston Launch | 10-11:15 a.m. | Silver Hill Studio | $35+ | Enjoy the benefits of being around puppies, movement, and connection with others
Behind The Garden Gate | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Various downtown locations | $75+ | Tour some of Charleston’s most beautiful private gardens, including Capers-Motte House Garden, South Battery Garden Delight, and the Garden at Charles Elliott House.
Classic Car Show | 12-3 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, North Charleston | Free entry | Rev up your engines and explore timeless automotive beauty and the rich history of classic cars in a vibrant community gathering.
AAPI Night Market | 6-9 p.m. | Navy Yard Charleston, North Charleston | Price of purchase | Conclude the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with bites and shopping from food vendors, creatives, and local business owners.
Sweat on the Ship 2025 | 6-9 p.m. | USS Yorktown CV, Mount Pleasant | $60+ | Come sweat on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown, then mingle with local vendors.
Wadmalaw Wine Mixer & Blessing of the Vines | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island | Free entry | Enjoy sips, live music, food trucks, lawn games, vendors, and animals including mini Highland cows.
Inclusive Swim Night | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | Splash Island Waterpark at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park | $7 | Enjoy all the fun of the waterpark in a sensory-friendly environment.
$139. That’s the starting cost for a single-day ticket to Universal’s new Epic Universe, which the public can begin using on Sunday, June 1. Food for thought: The same amount of money could get you a year-long Dual or Individual Plus Membership to the SC Aquarium. (USA Today)
Watch
The armchair experts have spoken, and SC’s most popular TV genre is reality television, according to data by SmartMove. If you ask us, our favorite genre is local — and we’ve got some recommendations to add to your streaming list. (Mental Floss)
Community
Research suggests that the Southern accent may be diminishing — but is it in our town? We asked and 67% of y’all said you have a Southern accent. Do you?
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City Guide
City Guide
Free finds in the Holy City
The Angel Oak Tree is considered the largest Live Oak Tree east of the Mississippi. | Photo by @pjbrick7
Enjoy the 843 for free. Yes, you read that right — free. You don’t need major funds to have major fun in the Holy City; just look at these free activities. Tour the factory at the Charleston Tea Garden | Learn how tea is made at America’s only tea factory. Pro tip: There is no charge for the garden’s factory tour.
Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk | Discover Charleston’s vibrant art scene by exploring 40+ galleries. The walks take place on the first Friday of each month, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit Angel Oak Park | Head over to Johns Island and check out the 65-foot-tall Angel Oak. Fun fact: It’s estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old.
Take a walk | Get lost in the Lowcountry’s beauty with a walk along the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, around a park, through the Charleston City Market, or down some historic streets.
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Happy weekend, Charleston. I can’t believe we’re already at the end of another month — this year is flying by.
I hope this newsletter helped you discover something fun to do. I’m especially excited for the AAPI Night Market — I just know the food is going to be amazing and take you on a real culinary journey.
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