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4 ways you’ll fall in love with Kiawah River
Presented by Kiawah River
Kiawah River is a charming community spread across 2,000 acres of waterfront near Charleston. | Photos provided by Kiawah River
Life at Kiawah River moves at the pace of nature — giving you time to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the moments that make the Lowcountry special. This fall, you’re invited to experience the season through a curated lineup of events that celebrate family, community, and life along the river.
🏃♀️ Run Like the Devil 5K and Fun Run | Saturday, Oct. 18
Stretch your legs and take in the autumn colors across 2,000 acres as you walk, jog, or run the 5K. After you cross the finish line, make your way to a fall festival featuring local vendors, live music, food trucks, and games for all ages — the perfect way to kick off the season with family + friends.
🎃 Goats and Gourds | Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19
Carve a pumpkin and watch curious goats wander beneath moss-draped oaks at The Goatery’s beloved fall tradition. Psst… don’t forget to stock up on creamy chèvre, tangy feta, award-winning pimento cheese, and farm-fresh eggs while savoring the charm of Kiawah River.
🦪 Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate | Saturday, Nov. 15
Savor flavors, groove to live music, and enjoy the riverside scenery at this celebration of food, music, and Lowcountry spirit. Set among Kiawah River’s ancient oaks at The Dunlin’s River Barns, this ticketed event features Southern Living’s Sid Evans, Trisha Yearwood, and culinary stars like Sean Brock, Emeril Lagasse, John Lewis, and Rodney Scott.
🐊 Backroads Safari | Saturdays throughout the fall
Celebrate the wild side of the sea islands aboard an open-air safari ride as naturalists guide guests down hidden trails. Watch for estuary dolphins playfully surfacing, flashes of bright feathers overhead, and the quiet magic that makes Kiawah River feel like a world apart.
James London was a 2024 James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Southeast, and in 2025, Chubby Fish received a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Restaurant.
With no reservations and a menu that changes daily, the cozy Coming Street restaurant highlights locally sourced, seasonal seafood and produce in creatively cultivated dishes.
“Chubby Fish has always been a small, community-focused restaurant built on the hard work of our team and the support of Charleston’s fishermen, farmers, and neighbors. To be recognized on this stage is beyond what we ever imagined,” said James London in a press release.
The restaurant’s latest honor comes from a voteby 300 anonymous chefs, restaurateurs, and food and restaurant journalists.
Hocus Pocus Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston | Free to play
Saturday, Oct. 4
Harvest Home Weekend | Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens | $14+ | Celebrate fall at Brookgreen Gardens with pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, live music, delicious food, and fun for the whole fam.*
Former football stars John Elway, Tim Tebow, and Blake Bortles, plus Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy and investors, are considering Charleston for a professional sports stadium. The recently formed group builds stadiums with surrounding mixed-use developments. Let us know if you would like to see this kind of project in the Holy City. (The Post and Courier)
Number
75. That’s the number of North Charleston-made 787 Dreamliners Boeing will build for Turkish Airlines in a newly agreed deal. The order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the US. Join the Boeing team. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
This Sunday, Oct. 5 will be the last Boulevard Bazaar for the season. The artisan market series will feature a variety of vendors, live music, and food trucks. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Noisette Boulevard.
Trending
An independent Charleston movie theater is joining Taylor Swift’s “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.” The Terrace Theater on James Island will host special screenings from Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5. Get tickets. (WCBD)
Family
Next Friday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. join Bulldog Tours and the IOP recreation department for friendly ghost tales. Head to the beach via the public access next to the Sea Cabins. Arrive early to get a spot near one of the fires. Pro tip: Park for free in Municipal Lot B.
Watch
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Finance
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Pretty, pink, and now in a stand-alone spot. Rebecca Illustrated — a local artist known for her whimsical watercolor pieces, playful prints, and chic gifts — has opened a shop at 507 ½ King St. You might recognize her work from her spot inside The Mills House.
Photo frames for those wedding/vacation/grandkid photos you’ve been meaning to hang. Americanflat is having a sale on its stock of photo frames, exclusive for Prime members:
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
🎨 ICYMI: The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has announced the 2026 Featured Artist. Enter:Henry Von Genk III — a Jacksonville-based landscape painter. Take a look at “Charleston Splendor,” his featured painting for the event, which portrays a peaceful scene of a white heron perched in a Lowcountry marsh.
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