Boone Hall Fright Nights
Don’t miss your chance to journey through three different horror attractions at Boone Hall this Halloween season. Celebrate 10 years of local terror with a Scream Pass to get access to all three horror attractions, each with their own unique theme. Purchase tickets online and in advance as nights sell out quickly. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Weekends through Nov. 1. Event times vary. Ticket prices vary. Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. boonehallfrightnights.com
Charleston Farmers Market
Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family, and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Boulevard Bazaar
First launched last year as a way to celebrate local makers and bring together the community, the Boulevard Bazaar quickly evolved and grew into a celebrated gathering after the successful partnership between Celadon and Navy Yard Charleston. This is the final event for the 2025 season and will feature local food trucks and merchants as well as live music.
Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Navy Yard Charleston. 2154 Noisette Blvd.
North Charleston. celadonathome.com
Free Fly Oyster Roast
Kick off the fall season the Charleston way (even if the weather hasn’t got the memo yet). Join Free Fly Apparel this weekend to celebrate the best of our own backyard with an old-fashioned oyster roast. You can toss back all-you-can-eat local oysters, beers and bites, all for a good cause. Also enjoy live music, raffle prizes and more. Proceeds will go to the Warrior Surf Foundation.
Oct. 5. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $35/ticket; $1/raffle. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave.
North Charleston. freeflyapparel.com
Pizza with Paolo
Learn how to make Frannie and The Fox’s famous wood-fired pizza alongside Chef Paolo Rossin. This interactive cooking experience will have you slinging pizzas like a pro. The intimate 10-person class includes meatballs, a choice of salad and all the ingredients to make the perfect pizza. Enjoy cocktails, wine and champagne from the bar with your meal for a fun-filled evening.
Oct. 6. 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. $90/person. Frannie & The Fox. 181 Church St. Downtown.
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Arts + Music
Listen up for MOJA’s Divine Strength
Part of the 2025 MOJA Festival, Divine Strength is a chamber music performance on at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Simons Center Black Box on the College of Charleston campus. A classically trained string quartet, comprising women of color and including Burke High School alumnae under the tutelage of legendary music director David N. Ezell, will perform familiar tunes with a spiritual, soulful twist. Location: 54 Saint Philip St. Free admission, with advance reservations required. More: cofc.evenue.net/events/ds
THEATER
- Through Oct. 25, various times: In PURE Theatre’s Southeastern regional debut, York Walker’s Covenant recounts the story of a missing blues guitarist who reappears as a blues legend. Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St.
More: puretheatre.org
HAPPENINGS
- Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Boulevard Bazaar makers’ market presented by Navy Yard Charleston and Celadon Home features live music, food trucks and local businesses, as well as family-friendly activities. Navy Yard Charleston, 2154 Noisette Ave., and Celadon Home, 2221 Noisette Ave., North Charleston.
More: navyyardcharleston.com
MUSIC
- Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.: Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Charleston Gaillard Center
- Oct. 3 and 4, 8 p.m.: The Steeldrivers, Charleston Music Hall
- Oct. 4, 5 p.m.: Wax Monkey, Pour House
- Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Kameron Marlowe, The Refinery
- Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.: A Lot Like Birds, Music Farm
- Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Tigers Eye, Tin Roof
- Oct. 10, 9 p.m.: Quell The Prophet, Royal American
- Oct. 10, 8 p.m.: Buena Vista Orchestra, Charleston Music Hall. Cuban musicians from the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club album.
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WHAT’S NEW
Downtown sandwich shop The Pass is opening a second location later in the fall in Mount Pleasant. Location: 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd.
More: thepasschs.com
Eater published its “All-Time Eater 38” naming the most essential and influential restaurants in America from the past 20 years. Two Charleston restaurants made the list. Chubby Fish was celebrated for its “expansive and eclectic approach to Southern cuisine” and Husk, along with opening chef Sean Brock, was highlighted for helping “bring more shine on Charleston, whose dining scene boomed in the wake of unprecedented national attention” when it opened in 2010.
More: eater.com
Additionally, Chubby Fish is 19th in a regional ranking of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. The list was announced at an awards ceremony in Las Vegas and is the first regional ranking of North American restaurants from the 50 Best organization.
More: theworlds50best.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Ted’s Butcherblock is celebrating two decades in business this October. The locally-owned butcher shop, café and neighborhood market has been offering premium quality meats, seafood and other carefully-sourced products since opening in 2005. To mark the twenty-year milestone, owner Ted Dombrowski and his team have partnered with a few of their favorite Charleston chefs for a month of burger collaborations on Saturdays in October.
More: tedsbutcherblock.com
Petit Merci has rolled out a new fall menu. Seasonal highlights include brown butter and maple moon lattes, pumpkin muffins and golden maple cookies as well as grab and go harvest salads, soups, and Croque sandwiches. The shop’s homewares and tabletop collection are also refreshed with autumn finds perfect for entertaining.
More: mercichs.com
The team behind Rita’s Seaside Grille is making a splash during Folly Beach’s annual Mermaids & Mateys Festival. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 4, guests can enjoy all of Rita’s brunch favorites alongside visits from mermaid and pirate special guests.
More: ritasseasidegrille.com
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