Our Grand Opening Celebration!
2024-10-15 10:30 - 2024-10-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | 331A Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906, 331A Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
The Beaufort Chick is opening on October 15 at 10:30 a.m.! 🎉 We couldn’t be more excited, which is why we’ve planned a week of giveaways as part of our Grand Opening Celebration!
An early arrival is highly recommended for guests seeking to be counted as one of the first 100. Each guest will be assigned a number corresponding to their place in line when they arrive by a member of the Chicken Salad Chick team beginning at 8 a.m.
The first 100 guests must remain in line until the restaurant opens and download the Chicken Salad Chick app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site.
Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of “The Chick” or anything of greater value and enter a code in the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure your spot.
If a guest leaves the line for any reason, their spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Not eligible in the drive-thru. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to your app the Monday following Grand Opening Day.
Click here to view all the giveaway details for our Grand Opening Celebration: https://tinyurl.com/5ynpkxm8.

Writing Family Stories: Writing Workshop Led by Estelle Ford-Williamson
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
If, according to Pat Conroy, the most powerful words in the English language are “Tell Me a Story,” then the most regretful ones are: “I never got Mama’s (or Daddy’s) stories.” Or you may have a fantastic personal story that begs to be told and you’re afraid it won’t happen. This workshop helps you avoid that regret!
We’ll cover:Tips for Starting and Re-Starting StoriesFinding Structure in Your Many TalesSeveral Writing Prompts, Reading, and Feedback Opportunities.Discussion of Publication Options
Led by an award-winning memoirist and novelist, this workshop is for those who want to put in writing their cache of family legends or happenings, for the memoir writer, and for those who want to assist their parents or relatives or friends in doing just that. It’s a great time to start your stories for holiday giving!This interactive writers workshop will be held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) on Thursday, October 17, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Limited to 15 participants. $45/person. Advance registration required.
Learn more and register at https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOREstelle Ford-Williamson is a former UPI reporter whose most recent book is Rising Fawn, a novel set in Atlanta and Lookout Mountain, GA. Previously she published Abbeville Farewell, a Novel of Early Atlanta and North Georgia, and co-wrote a memoir, Seed of South Sudan: Memoir of a ‘Lost Boy’ Refugee with Majok Marier. For four years, she led “Writing Your Story” workshops at a senior center in the Atlanta area; a dozen students went on to publish full memoirs. She has received awards for her novels and short fiction, and offers writing workshops through the Pat Conroy Literary Center and the South Carolina Writers Association. Estelle lives on nearby St. Helena Island.

Outdoor Pops in the Park
2024-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Martin Family Park Historic Bluffton SC
Celebrate the return of live concerts! Enjoy the sweet sounds of your own Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra under the stars. General lawn seating; please bring your own folding chairs and blankets and a picnic dinner. Tables will be available for purchase. See festival website: https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/events/ for more information.

Wills Clinics for Veterans
2024-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Amvets Post 70, Amvets Post 70
Are you a veteran in need of a Will or Health Care Power of Attorney.Sign up today at lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org or call 843-815-1570!*Pre-registration and income qualification is required. Walk-ins are welcome but will not receive a will on the same day.

Habersham Farmers Market
2024-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Habersham Marketplace, Habersham Marketplace
Come out for our Growers & Makers Market this Friday | 3-6 | in the @habershammarketplace
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Pumpkin Patch
2024-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Free bounce houses, pumpkins, and games! Train ride, concessions, and rockwall are sold separately

Couples Night Out At Happy Art Studio
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Happy Art Studio, 10 Sams Point Way, Beaufort, SC, 29907, United States
Event: Date Night at Happy Art Studio
When: October 18, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Work as a couple to paint this spooky version of Starry Night. All supplies included. Bring your own snacks and drink. $60 per couple.
Ticket: https://happyartstudio.net/products/date-night-starry-night-october-18

Delirium Ultra 6, 12, 24 Hour race
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | 2139 Boundary Street, Suite 108, Beaufort, SC, 2139 Boundary Street, Suite 108, Beaufort, SC
Join us for another amazing year of the best Ultra Endurance race in South Carolina!!! Run for 6, 12 or 24 Hours while being entertained by the best local music of the lowcountry!!!

Old Town Oyster Run 2024
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Bluffton Oyster Company
The race starts at the Bluffton Oyster Factory and winds through Historic Old Town Bluffton and along the May River. 10K and 5K distances both available! Both events will be professionally timed by the Palmetto Running Company.
The Oyster Run is a part of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. After you cross the finish line, celebrate with other participants and friends at the After-Party and awards presentation immediately following the race.
Registration Fees for the race are $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K. Price increases on October 1st. T-shirts guaranteed if registered by October 8.
Late registration and Packet pickup will be available on THURSDAY, October 17 4-7pm at Wright Family Park, and FRIDAY, October 18 at Palmetto Running Company from 3-5pm.
Packet Pickup only at the Oyster Factory Park 7:00-7:45AM NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
Run the race and join the party….then map out the rest of your day for food, art and more fun at the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Street Fest that day in Old Town.

Sweetgrass Basket Class ✨ (SOLD OUT)
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🥳
🧺 Love sweetgrass baskets and always dreamed of making one yourself?
🧺 Now’s your chance! Join us for an exclusive class with the renowned Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, a Charleston-based artist behind Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets. Recently featured in Southern Living Magazine and with her work showcased at the Smithsonian, she brings her incredible talent and tradition right to you!
🧺 Learn the art of sweetgrass basket weaving, a cherished Gullah tradition using Lowcountry sweetgrass, bulrush, pine needles, and palmetto fronds. This craft, passed down through generations, traces its origins to West Africa.
🧺 You’ll create your very own basket starting with a 5-inch-wide base, and you’ll get to choose from two colors to craft a beautiful and unique piece!
With limited spots, don’t miss this opportunity to take home a piece of Gullah culture!
– Date: October 19th, 10am-12pm
– Cost: $100 (includes class + materials)
Sign up now ➡️ https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sweetgrass-basket-class
Let’s weave some magic! 🧺

Take a Kid Fishing Tournament
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Wright Family Park Historic Bluffton, SC
Take a Kid Fishing Tournament sponsored by Bluffton Marine Sports and Supplies, Coldwell Banker Access Realty, MortgageEquity Partners, Spartina Marine Education Charters, and managed by the Bluffton Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association.
There will be some amazing prizes for everyone and the first 25 kids will get a free rod and reel combo and dry bags. Drinks willbe provided and don’t forget to sign up for The Mud Minnow Roundup. (Winner Takes All). Last but not least, the salt watertrivia game and the shrimp basket full of prizes!!!
Register between 10:00-11:00AM at Wright Park. Weigh-In at 12:30PM at Wright Park. Children 13 and under welcome withparents. There is no fee. Prizes will be awarded. Bring your own fishing equipment if possible; limited equipment will beavailable on a first come first serve basis.
To pre-register call Tom at 912-210-1222.

"Be a Bee": Nature Walk at Penn Center National Historic Landmark District
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Penn Center Cir W, St Helena, SC 29920, United States, Penn Center Cir W, St Helena, SC 29920, United States
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free kids program exploring the role of pollinators. The program will begin at Darrah Hall at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, and last around 1-hour. There will be some walking through a field and short nature trail.
Kids will learn about the flowers and plants around St. Helena Island – and the insects that help them thrive! There will be hands-on craft activities.
Participants are encouraged to wear long pants and closed toed shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. While dressing safely – we encourage you to wear your best Bee costume!

Italian Heritage Festival - Hilton Head Island
2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Honey Horn Plantation, Honey Horn Plantation
Come visit Brenna’s Coastal Cookies at the Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival for our second year, on October 19, 2024 between 11AM and 4PM. We will have our signature decorated sugar cookies, Italian style–as well as a variety of popular Italian dessert options as well. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are $8 per person, under 10 is free! Purchase your tickets here: https://www.iachh.org/italian-heritage-festival
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As always, the festival is a robust celebration of Italian culture with food and live entertainment. Our crowd-pleasing grape stomping contest will return as will our pizza-eating contest – we’ll have some new events too, so don’t miss it! The festival will offer a full slate of activities for locals and visitors.
A number of booths will be dedicated to traditional Italian foods, such as breads, cheeses, pasta, fish, meatballs & sausage, calzones, and delicious pastries and desserts like gelato, biscotti, sfogliatelles, and zeppoles – many sponsored by local restaurants. We also offer a silent auction featuring an extensive selection of gift certificates for foursomes to our world-famous golf clubs, area restaurants, boat cruises, spa visits, and of course, gift baskets and a wide range of crafts, and artworks on which to bid.
The Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm, at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn – rain or shine. No pets please!

Boos & Barks Pet Adoption Event
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | 5 Cecil Reynolds Drive, Bluffton, SC, United States, South Carolina 29910, 5 Cecil Reynolds Drive, Bluffton, SC, United States, South Carolina 29910
The upcoming “Boos & Barks” Adoption event will provide an opportunity for those in our community to connect with dogs seeking permanent homes. The event will feature an array of activities, from treats to games, and even a chance to win prizes. This will be a great time for both families and animal lovers alike. Remember to save the date for October 19th to join us at Kia Country. Contributions from the event will benefit Raskel’s Rescue, supporting their great cause.
Sponsors: Isabella’s Bakery, Pet Wants, Veterinary Medical Center of Hardeeville, Best Paws Forward, Magpie Ceramics, Pawsitively Natural Doggie Treats, Agave, Dancing Dogs Yoga, Captain Woody’s, Dago’s Snacks, La Birria Loca, Capone’s Barkery

Ferment Workshop
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
Ferment Workshop: Sauerkraut Edition 🌟
Get ready to dive into the wacky world of fermentation with us on October 19th! 🥄🍇
Join Tom Stevens for a hands-on culinary adventure where you’ll master the art of fermenting and create your very own Sauerkraut. Tom will share his expert tips and tricks to ensure you leave with a jar of delicious, tangy kraut to enjoy at home! 🥬✨
And because no fermentation workshop is complete without some bubbly, we’ll be pouring sips of our favorite natural sparkling wines throughout the class. 🍾🍷
Don’t miss out on this fun and flavorful experience. Reserve your spot now and get ready for a fizzy, ferment-tastic evening!

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at the Drive In
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Hwy 21 Drive In, Hwy 21 Drive In
Join us for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat at the Drive In! We’ll have bouncy houses, an inflatable corn maze, face painting, and a movie night featuring Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas. $1 entry fee, $10 for unlimited bouncing and games, and $10 for face painting. Participants can set up a trunk and send their information to be added to the list.

Night on the Sound
2024-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Please join us for a special evening benefiting the Port Royal Sound Foundation. Since 2015, this signature event has connected people to the important mission of the Foundation and raised critical dollars for educational programs and research initiatives.
We are thrilled to announce our guest presenter, David DiBenedetto, Senior VP and Editor in Chief of Garden & Gun magazine. David is a Lowcountry native, avid outdoorsman, and conservationist with a passion for the Port Royal Sound.
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and auction in the Maritime Center, followed by elegant four-course dining in the Weezie Educational Pavilion. Dress for the evening is cocktail casual and valet parking is provided. Catering provided by SERG Restaurant Group.
Tickets: $275Click below to purchase, or call our office (843) 645-7774https://givebutter.com/c/NOTS
Tickets are limited – purchase yours today to guarantee your spot.If you aren’t able to join us this year, we hope you’ll enjoy our virtual auction. More details coming soon!
THANK YOU to our 2024 Sound Stewards Presenting Sponsor: The Boathouse

Hurricane Helene Relief Concert with Drivin N Cryin & Cranford Hollow
2024-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Coligny Plaza, Coligny Plaza
In light of the devastating impact and ongoing rescue efforts due to Hurricane Helene, particularly affecting North and South Carolina, we have made an important decision regarding our upcoming Rock N Ribs event.
Our commitment has always been to support those in need, and this year, we are focusing our efforts on a singular, impactful night. We are honored to announce that our friends from the bands Drivin’ and Cryin’ and Cranford Hollow have graciously offered to join us for a very special concert dedicated to raising funds for those affected by the hurricane.
This year, instead of our usual event schedule, we are hosting this one-night-only concert on October 19th at 6pm on Coligny’s Island Stage in front of FISH Casual Coastal Seafood featuring Cranford Hollow and Drivin N Cryin aimed at bringing our community together and raising much-needed funds. We are incredibly grateful to the talented band members, chefs, and sponsors who have come together to make this event possible.
The concert will be free of charge, and we encourage you to make a donation upon arrival. All proceeds from food and drink purchases during the concert will be directed to support hurricane relief efforts.
Join us in making this concert a memorable evening and an opportunity to give back to those who have been affected, both near and far. Together, we can make a significant difference.

Hilton Head Island Farmer's Market
2024-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum
The Hilton Head Farmers Market gathers every Tuesday from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Costal Discovery Museum’s Honey Horn campus.
Visit with our expanding list of regular vendors, plus a rotating schedule of food trucks and new arrivals.
The HHI Farmers Market roster includes area growers providing the freshest local produce, pasture-raised chicken, fresh eggs, free-range rabbit, pork, hand-made sausage, fresh baked goods from cookies to breads, and of course the best of our area’s seafood, She Crab Soup and more.
A great outing for the whole family and a great way to support our community’s vendors and small businesses while taking quality goods home to our families
Shop local, meet new friends, strengthen our community, and rebuild our local, sustainable food economy!
We sincerely appreciate our sponsors contributions supporting the farmer’s market and local community. Together we build gratitude and appreciation for the Lowcountry.
Free Parking and entry.
Tuesdays 9:00AM – 1:00PM.

Volunteer: Manufactured Wire Reef Construction with SCDNR
2024-10-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Join us and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ oyster team as we construct Manufactured Wire Reefs which will be used in future SCDNR oyster reef restoration projects!
Using power tools (experience not necessary), we will shape the wire into oyster cages and add recycled oyster shell inside. These wire oyster reefs will be used in future SCDNR oyster restoration projects in South Carolina, supporting our wild oyster populations and protecting shorelines.
This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from NOAA.

Fall Festival (Free Event)
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 100 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 100 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC
We can’t wait to see you at our next fall festival! This will be on October 23rd from 6-8pm at FBCHHI. We will have food trucks, trunks, hayrides, face painting, a balloon artist, and live music! Come for a great time of fun, food, and fellowship:)🍁

POSTPONED - An Evening with Pete Candler, Author of A Deeper South
2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Pat Conroy Literary Center
UPDATE: This event has been postponed and will be reschedule for early 2025. – – – –
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with photographer and writer Pete Candler, author of A Deeper South, on Thursday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call in advance to reserve a seat for this free event: 843-379-7025.
About the Book and Author:In A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern Road, Pete Candler offers a travel narrative drawn from twenty-five years of road-tripping through the backroads of the American South. Featuring Candler’s own photography, the book taps into the public imagination and the process of both remembering and forgetting that define our collective memory of place. Candler, who belongs to one of Georgia’s most recognizable families, confronts the uncomfortable truths of his own ancestors’ roles in the South’s legacy of white supremacy with a masterful mix of authority and a humbling sense that his own journey of unforgetting and recovering has only just begun.
“A beautifully crafted journey through the past and current South that will interest Southerners and readers curious about the region and its history.”―Library Journal
“A righteous plumbing of suppressed family histories, a vigorous exorcism of the myths and willful ignorance that trouble the land of his birth, A Deeper South blazes a path through the nostalgia thicket for readers who want to make sense of their inheritances. Candler writes with indignation and empathy, showing us a better way to see the South so that we can better love any place we call home.”―John T. Edge, author of The Potlikker Papers and host of TrueSouth
“Part history, part memoir, and part self-discovery, Candler calls on us to face the demons of our past so that we can truly appreciate the region we call home.”―Karen L. Cox, author of Dreaming of Dixie: How the South Was Created in American Popular Culture
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Pete Candler is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker whose work has appeared in Los Angeles Review of Books, Bitter Southerner, Washington Post, and elsewhere. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Community Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Enjoy Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pmEnjoy a hot cocoa bar and fall treats!
1810 Richmond Ave. Port Royal, SC 29935

Christmas Open House 🎄
2024-10-25 10:30 - 2024-10-26 17:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Step into the magic of the season at our Annual Christmas Open House! 🎄✨
Join us for a festive weekend filled with holiday fun, exclusive sales, and plenty of cheer. Enjoy special savings on all holiday decor (with a few exclusions), and get a taste of the season with delicious recipes made from our pantry favorites. 😋
Stumped on gift ideas? We’ve got you covered with plenty of gift and stocking stuffer inspiration for everyone on your list. And don’t forget—free Christmas gift wrapping is included to make your holiday shopping a breeze! 🎁
It’s the perfect way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄
Mark your calendars:Friday and Saturday, October 25th & 26th10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Lowcountry Lobster will be serving up their mouthwatering meals from 11-2pm! 😋
Saturday, Golden’s Bar-B-Que will be serving up their delicious homemade bbq from 11-2:30pm! 😋
Let the holiday spirit begin! 🎅🏼

Habersham Farmers Market
2024-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Habersham Marketplace, Habersham Marketplace
Come out for our Growers & Makers Market this Friday | 3-6 | in the @habershammarketplace
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4th Annual Safety Spooktacular
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Oscar Frazier Park
Bluffton Police Department is hosting its 4th Annual Safety Spooktacular event on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Oscar Frazier Park from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
This free event is an opportunity to learn more about local agencies and non-profit organizations, all working together as partners in public and personal safety. Each organization will distribute safety information and Halloween candy. Bluffton police officers will also grill hotdogs for the public.
Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. The costume contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. Remember to get a costume for your furry friends, as there is also a dog costume contest. Prizes will go to the winners of each category.

Trick or Treat Trail
2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | 171 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29928, 171 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29928
4th Annual Trick or Treat Trail
A spectacular community event with candy, cookout, smores, outdoor movies, maze, glow room, ball bounce, hayride, bonfires…and a great Bible story book for all.
Free and open to the public!!

Junior Naturalist: 1st to 3rd Grade - RSVP Required
2024-10-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Be a Junior Naturalist for the day at the Maritime Center!
Jr. Naturalists will explore a maritime forest and salt marsh, meet our snakes, turtles and alligators, so much more!
Age: 1st to 3rd Grade
Cost: $75(plus fees)
Time: 9:30am – 1pm
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP
portroyalsoundfoundation.org
This program has limited space.

City Halloween Event
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Join us on October 26th for a Halloween Celebration!
Event kicks off at 10 am – We will have games with prizes, crafts& Trick or Treating at 12:30!

Tanger Boo Bash
2024-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | 1256 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-8661, United States, 1256 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-8661, United States
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at our Annual Boo Bash! Bring your little ghouls, teens, and even your furry friends for an unforgettable spooky season celebration at Tanger 1!
👻 What’s in Store?✨ Trick or Treating: Visit our participating stores and fill your bags with goodies!🎶 Music & Games: Enjoy DJ tunes and fun activities that will keep everyone entertained!🏆 Costume Contest: Show off your spooktacular style in our costume contest! Prizes will be awarded for the best kid costume, best teen, best adult, best group and best pet!
🎃 Don’t Miss Out! Share this event with your crew and meet us at the Boo Bash, October 26th from 11am to 2pm!
