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Editor’s Pick

A woman smiles while sitting among pumpkins and hay bales on a rooftop decorated for fall. The sun sets behind her, casting warm light and highlighting a tall church steeple.

Enjoy seasonal sips and skyline views from this rooftop pumpkin patch.

Photo provided by The Loutrel

Need weekend plans? Get outside and enjoy some of this gourdeous weather at The Loutrel’s rooftop pumpkin patch, set up with the help of James Island’s Dreaming Farms.

Stop by this Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. or anytime through Saturday, Nov. 1, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Whether you travel by broom or elevator is up to you. While you’re there, enjoy seasonal sips from The Loutrel’s Pumpkin Patch Potions menu. Plus, when you purchase from the special menu, you get a complimentary pumpkin.

Not in the mood for a drink? No worries, pumpkins are available for purchase for $12 each.

Events

Friday, Oct. 17

Boone Hall Farms Pumpkin Patch | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant | $15+

SC Aquarium Waterway Cleanup with Lowcountry Boil on Capers Island | 4 p.m. | Isle of Palms Marina, Isle of Palms | $60

“Fall into Books” Book Exchange + Market | 6-8 p.m. | blūm coffee & wine bar | Free entry

Saturday, Oct. 18

Pollinator Garden Community Build | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Waterworks | Free

Thrifters + Drifters Artisan Market | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Royal American | Price of purchase

Fall 2025 GGR Lowcountry Golden Retriever Meet-Up | 1-4 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, Mount Pleasant | $10

Pony Up Family Funfest | 3-6 p.m. | Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Johns Island | $10

Sunday, Oct. 19

Women’s Soccer: The Citadel vs Mercer | 2-4 p.m. | The Citadel | Free

Oyster Roast | 5-8 p.m. | The Dime, Daniel Island | $50

Saturday, Oct. 25

Fall Festival | 12-3 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Bring the whole family (pets included) for the Pet Costume Contest benefitting Charleston Animal Society — plus, enjoy face painting, live music, kids’ fun, prizes, and a local vendor marketplace.*
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Festival

📚 Read up on this world-class literary event

Presented by Charleston Literary Festival, Inc
Dock Street Theater event for Charleston Literary Festival 2024.
Mark your calendars for this year’s jam-packed Charleston Literary Festival. | Photo provided by Charleston Literary Festival
This isn’t your average book festand these aren’t your average authors.

Charleston Literary Festival is back November 7-16 with its biggest year yet: 70+ literary voices and 50+ events at the historic Dock Street Theatre.

Check out these must-see programs:
  • Thursday, Nov. 13 | Aatish Taseer and Bilal Qureshi discuss “A Return to Self: Excursions in Exile.”
  • Saturday, Nov. 16 | Adam Gopnik joins Stephen Greenblatt and Mena Mark Hanna for a conversation on “The Swerve,” presented with Spoleto Festival USA.
Bookmark your tickets

News Notes

Closing

Pinot and Provisions, a Rutledge Avenue wine shop and neighborhood market, announced it will be permanently closing its doors. Shop owners say stay tuned for a new location in the future. Until then, visit the store from Thursday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 25, with inventory available at discounted prices.

Opening

Soccer 5 is opening a new complex and corporate headquarters in North Charleston. The Lowcountry facility will feature an indoor field with an outdoor expansion in later phases, and is scheduled to open in December, on Pacific Avenue. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Eat

On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m., celebrity chef Tyler Florence will make a stop at Hotel Bennett’s Gabrielle for a four-course dinner inspired by his award-winning restaurant Miller & Lux. Tickets are $360 and include wines and a signed cookbook.

Sports

Ready for some hockey? The SC Stingrays are back in action this weekend and debuting new concession options. Don’t miss the new Taqueria or Bruster’s Ice Cream. See what else is new this season. (Holy City Sinner)

Seasonal

You don’t want to miss this. Tomorrow, Oct. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Patriots Point is offering free admission to the USS Yorktown for a free trick-or-treat event. (The Post and Courier)

Shop

Mark your calendars, the fifth annual Daniel Island Holiday Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Daniel Island Recreation Center. Bring your walking shoes and get ready to browse the largest group of sellers the market has seen. Admission and parking are free. (Holy City Sinner)

Plan Ahead

The Credit One Charleston Open tennis tournament returns March 27 through April 5, and tickets are now available. (WCBD)

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Beauty

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Finance

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City Guide

Mug-nificent spots to work around town

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Outlets and comfy seats are most important (after coffee) to Newsletter Editor Callie when it comes to working at a coffee shop. | Photo by CHStoday
Whether you’re studying for midterms, catching up on emails, putting a presentation together, or looking for a new spot to read your book — we’ve all needed a place other than home to take care of some business.

Keep reading for some of our favorite spots around town to get sip done.

Orange Spot Coffee | Stop by Park Circle for their wide selection of treats and seating options.

Clerks | This hotel-based cafe has all of the drinks to fuel you for a day of studying.

Bad Bunnies | This spot has a warm coffeehouse atmosphere and plenty of outlets to charge your computer while you work.

City Lights Eastside | Stop by for your cup of coffee + stay for the vibes.

Mercantile and Mash | Cold brew, cortado, chai, matcha, macchiato: you name it, Merc + Mash has got it, plus plenty of seating.
30+ more shops to explore

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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.
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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Callie

Thank you to everyone who sent in their guesses for this week’s edition of “Where was that photo taken?”

This week I was at Hachiya Ramen in Mount Pleasant. The main attraction is the ramen, and rightfully so — but don’t miss the kakigōri. I had the strawberry, and it was the perfect way to end my meal.

This week’s winners are, drumroll please.... Ruffin B., Mae M., Patti D., Gustavo S., Chrissy F., and Elizabeth A. — congratulations.
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Photo by CHStoday

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