Get ready to lace up. Charleston’s race calendar through November is packed with runs and walks for all ages and skill levels, many benefiting local causes. Keep reading to find one that inspires you to prepare for your next run.
Meatball Run | The annual run takes you on a scenic route through the historic district of Summerville and benefits the Dorchester District Two Educational Foundation.
Second Annual Run for RMHC | Runners, joggers, and walkers are invited to join the race benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston, which supports families with children receiving medical treatment.
2025 Trick or Trot 5K and Fun Run | Join the run to help raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving, and stick around for the costume contest, which will grant the winner a half membership to Footlight Players.
New World Symphony With Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $26+ | Dvořák’s New World Symphony is one of the most powerful works ever written. It’s traveled across continents and even into space with Apollo 11 — and now it comes alive in Charleston. Don’t miss it!*
Looking for a new, quick go-to spot? Enter: Platia Greek Goodness, a fast-casual spot known for its scratch-made dishes, will open its third location on Houston Northcutt Boulevard on Monday, Oct. 6. The spot was even voted “Best Gyro in Charleston.”
History
Enjoy this cool weather with the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Fall Tours. All October, you’ll have access to private homes, historic gardens, and architectural gems. Now you just have to choose where to start exploring.
Try This
Put your ocean knowledge to the test next Wednesday, Oct. 8 — Barrier Island EcoTours and Islander 71 are teaming up to host Marine Trivia. The grand prize, you ask? Barrier Island EcoTours trip tickets. Trivia is free and open to the public.
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20. That’s how many years in business Ted’s Butcherblock is celebrating. To keep the party going, each Saturday this month, the Ansonborough business is partnering with local chefs for burger collaborations. (Holy City Sinner)
The Charlotte Hornets are in town for training camp. The team will be at The Citadel’s McAlister Field House, polishing up for the upcoming season. Don’t forget the Hornets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a preseason matchup on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. (WCBD)
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
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.
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who loves to spoil the little ones in their lives — there’s a massive children’s consignment sale happening this weekend. Let us introduce you toSwitch-A-Roos, which will take place today, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 4, at Omar Shrine in Mount Pleasant.
🩵 If you’ve made it this far in the newsletter, thank you for reading. Now, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I’m officially joining the parents club soon. My husband and I are expecting our first this December.
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