Credit: Courtesy Boone Hall

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Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Since 1997, the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch has grown to be one of the largest fall festivals in the state. This season is the 29th year for the event, an autumn tradition that brings people of all ages together for a day of good old-fashioned fun on the farm. Admission includes access to the corn maze, a tractor tour, a new circus show, petting zoo, rubber duck races and much more.
Weekends Sept. 26 through Oct. 26. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15/ticket. Boone Hall Plantation. 2434 N. Highway 17. Mount Pleasant. boonehallplantation.com

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Head to the Pour House on James Island for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a deck bar, live music, good eats and all kinds of amazing area-made goods. Cap off your weekend by kicking back, enjoying the local tunes and stocking up on unique goodies. This farmers market is open year-round.
Sundays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com

Battle of the Bartenders

Head to Folly on Monday for the ultimate showdown behind the bar. Pinky’s on the Beach is bringing together the area’s best bartenders to go head-to-head, shaking, stirring and pouring their way to the top. Expect bold flavors, creative cocktails and plenty of friendly competition. Rally your crew, sip on something new and help cheer on your favorites.
Sept. 29. Event starts at 1 p.m. Prices vary. Pinky’s on the Beach. 1 Center st. Folly Beach. pinkysfollybeach.com

The Power of AI

Join Lancie Affons, a College of Charleston senior instructor and Honors College fellow, for a discussion on the intentional use of artificial intelligence, particularly as it is applicable in academic and institutional settings. As the reach of technology becomes more advanced and integrated in people’s lives, Affonso says, many people remain less informed about its responsible uses and applications.
Sept. 30. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $15/person. Charleston Library Society. 164 King St. Downtown. charlestonlibrarysociety.org

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department next Friday will present the return of Hispanic Heritage Month in the Lowcountry. Come together for a fun evening celebrating Hispanic culture with local food vendors, an art market, live music by Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys and Latin dance demonstrations by Holy City Salsa Dance Studio. Admission and parking for the event are free.
Oct. 3. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Park Circle Community Building. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. northcharleston.org

Arts + Music

Make it to McLeod for musical fundraiser

Echoes of Legacy: Holding the Past, Shaping the Future is an evening at McLeod Plantation Historic Site in support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation’s Cultural History Fund.
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, musicians from Charleston Symphony will perform powerful musical works, including Charlton Singleton’s “Testimony 6,” Florence Price’s “Adoration 3” and Jessie Montgomery’s “Strum 7.” Hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine. Location: 325 Country Club Drive.
More: bit.ly/mcleodfundraiser

VISUAL ARTS

  • Sept. 26, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Artist talk and reception for Mad World, the solo exhibition of paintings by artist Kenish Harmon. Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston.
    More: thatartnerdcs.com

THEATER

  • Oct. 3 to Oct. 19, various times: Footlight Players presents Agathie Christie’s The Mousetrap, the perennially popular spellbinder, which is directed by Michael Okas. 20 Queen St.
    More: footlightplayers.net

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

Prophet Coffee, a coffee van turned brick-and-mortar space based in North Charleston, is opening a second location downtown. Set to open in October, the coffee shop is taking over the old Bar Rollins space at 194 Jackson St.
More: prophet-coffee.com

Chef Kelly Franz has been named culinary director of Magnolias restaurant. A veteran of Charleston’s restaurant scene, Franz will be the first female chef to lead Magnolias in its 35-year history. She follows the tenure of Chef Donald Drake, who will retire after 34 years with the company.
More: magnoliascharleston.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Bodega and Share House will host their 4th annual Oktoberfest Street Fair from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Ann Street will transform into a Bavarian-style block party with beer steins, bites and an all-day lineup of live music. The event is presented by Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Sun Cruiser and Truly.
More: bodegachs.com and sharehousechs.com

The inaugural Charleston Cocktail Festival will be held in the Hanahan Amphitheater in Hanahan from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than 20 signature drinks from Charleston’s best bartenders, enjoy a mix of DJ sets throughout the event, purchase from food trucks and shop from an artisan market featuring local artisans and cocktail-themed merchandise.
More: charlestoncocktailfestival.com

Aswang Noodle Club and Oyster Dumpling Bar are popping up with a residency at Estadio through Oct. 11. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, enjoy bites like pork and chive gyoza, mushroom lettuce wraps and ramen. No reservations required.
More: Instagram

Two Blokes Brewing is hosting a hibachi class at 5 p.m. Oct. 5. Presented by GringoNinja, the class will teach attendees how to make Yum Yum sauce, fried rice, hibachi vegetables, teriyaki chicken and hibachi steak.
More: eventbrite.com

Check out our calendar for more events around town!

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