Friday, October 22, 2010

Things To Do in Charleston, SC! Fall 2010

We've put together a calendar of events for the Fall season in Charleston, SC!! If you would like to add an event, don't hesitate to contact nancy@thecassinagroup.com !

September 23 - October 24, 2010 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun of each week)
Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens (843) 722-4630 -
Downtown Charleston, SC
Presented to you by the Preservation Society of Charleston, this is a great event for those who have always wanted a sneak peek inside the grandoise homes of the historic South of Broad district, along with homes in some of Charleston's oldest nieghborhoods - Ansonborough, Elliotborough, Cannonborough, Wraggborough and Radcliffborough.

October 1 - October 30, 2010 (Fri-3pm to 10pm; Sat-10am to 10pm; Sun-1pm to 6pm)
Legare Farm Fall Activities (843) 559-0788 - Johns Island, SC
Young or old, if you love the sights, smells and tastes of Fall, you must visit Legare Farm on John's Island for a day of fun. Featuring a huge pumpkin patch, a 12 acre faux corn maze made from native wax myrtles, a petting zoo, hayrides, scarecrow making sessions and all sorts of delicious foods and drinks fresh from Legare Farm! You won't find a better place for Fall fun in
Charleston, SC!

October 1 - October 30, 2010
Boone Hall Fright Night -
Mt. Pleasant, SC
If you are ready for a scare, head to Boone Hall to visit the Bloodstone Manor, the Fright Stalkers Corn Field, the Body Farm Haunted Hayride and the Psycho Clowns Side Show. If you aren't up for night of terror, visit the Boone Hall pumpkin patch during the day for family-friendly activities.

October 22-24, 2010 (10am-5pm)
Mt. Pleasant Home and Garden Show -
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Enjoy a home and garden show featuring the Charleston Horticulutral Society. Locally grown winter annuals will be sold so if you love flowers, don't miss this!

October 23, 2010 (11am-6pm)
Follypalooza 2010 -
Folly Beach, SC
Head out to Folly Beach for the annual Follypalooza on Center Street! Featuring blues singer/songwriter Big Bill Morganfield, along with some local greats, this musical festival is going to be GREAT. Free and open to the public, sit back, relax and enjoy some great music.

October 23, 2010 (11am-5pm)
Park Day Festival on Daniel Island -
Daniel Island, SC

If jamming out on Folly isn't your scene, check out Park Day on D.I offering arts and crafts, boat rides on the Wando River, garden clinics, an oyster roast and DOG ACTIVITIES galore! Live music all day as well. Bring the kids...bring the pups and bring your love for everything Lowcountry! Free and open to the public.

October 24, 2010 (12pm-5pm)
Oktoberfest -
Daniel Island, SC
Daniel Island is gearing up for a busy weekend with Park Day and the famous Oktoberfest this weekend, featuring live pompah music, German dancers, all the German beer you can drink and a variety of German food. This event will offer lots of activities for kids - just make sure to remember your blankets and lawn chairs! $5 in advance, $7 at the lawn!

October 27, 2010 (6-8pm)
Trunk or Treat! - Bethany United Methodist Church on James Island (843) 795-3527

This event is sure to bring families from all over
Charleston for BUMC's annual Trunk or Treat event! Open to the public, families are encouraged to come with a decorated car trunk full of Halloween treats! Children will trick or treat from each car trunk and prizes will be awarded to the BEST decorated cars! Other activities will include dinner, costume contests for the kids, halloween games and a Haunted Walk Thru The Woods, presented by the James Island youth.

October 29, 2010 (all day)
GREEN Halloween! -
Downtown Charleston, SC
Charleston kiddos will have an opportunity to go green this Halloween by learning about and sampling products from Stretch Island Fruit Co.

October 30, 2010 (10am)
Tour da Coops at the McClellanville Arts Center - Awendaw

Learn about raising free range chickens for eggs and meat. Activities include a lecture on chicken culture, arts and crafts workshops using eggs and feathers, an exhibit of chicken photographs, and a chance to win a folk art chicken tractor in the shape of a hen. $5-$10

November 6, 2010 (11am-5pm)
Harvest Fest (843) 795-4FUN - Johns Island County Park

Spend this Fall Saturday at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center - Johns Island County Park for the annual Harvest Festival. Come for horse rides, hayrides, face painting, live music and dancing, contests, games and other family-friendly events! Don't miss out on this lowcountry event!

November 12, 2010 (8pm)
No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain - North Charleston, SC

At the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Chef extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain who is the author of Kitchen Confidential and the host of The Travel Channel's No Reservations, will share tales of his food adventures. Sponsored by Maverick Southern Kitchens and Firefly Vodka. $200 VIP, $45, $35.

November 12, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Holiday Festival of Lights (843) 795-7275 - James Island County Park

Experience 500,000 lights illuminating the 3 mile driving tour of James Island County Park. $10 per car and offers a marshmellow roast and a 54 passenger train ride through the enchanting, festive park to view the show. Also features: Forest Walking Trails, Carousel Rides, Climbing Wall, Gingerbread Houses, Music, Photos with Santa and 2 Gift Shops! This is a highly anticipated event for everyone in
Charleston, especially those living so close on Folly Beach and James Island!

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