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17 Things To Do In Charleston This September

September is only a few days away and we can almost smell the pumpkin spice filling the fall air. Along with our favorite tasty coffee drink, September brings the first day of fall, college football, and a full social calendar. Here’s everything you need to do before the end of summer.

1. Ring in September with oysters, Naturdays, and Catalina wine mixers at Bay Street Biergarten on September 1.

2. Head to Daniel Island for a night of shopping, food and fun at the Daniel Island Night Market on September 6.

3. Honor the heroes of 9/11 at the 8th annual 9/11 heroes run on September 7.

4. Charleston Pride and Takeover Charleston are celebrating 10 years at Taco Boy downtown and you can join in on the fun on September 7 during the Takeover Taco Boy: Pride Week 2019 party.

5. Take an indigo dye class and discuss great literature at the Charleston County Public Library on September 7 at the Indigo Dye Class and Book Discussion.

6. Get your work out on at James Island County Park with a Paddle in the Park on September 8.

7. Sip and paint at West Ashley’s favorite brewery, Frothy Beard Brewing, for the weekly sip and paint Monday party. Oh and enjoy your first drink on Andre, September 9.

8. HOT DOG! It’s a coney dog cook-off at Indigo Reef Brewing Company on September 11 and you can be the judge.

9. Support Charleston Pride and enjoy tunes on September 13 during the second annual COLOR ME SILENT Headphone Party.

10. Expand your knowledge on craft beer at Drink History at Palmetto Brewing on September 13.

11. Fly over to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on September 14 for the first ever Butterfly Bash.

12. Grab your best girl friends, put on some Lizzo, and head to Parcel 32 on September 17 for a Lowcountry Ladies Night Out!

13. Sing along to Kacey Musgraves on September 20 at her Oh, What A World tour stop at the Volvo Car Stadium.

14. Break out your scrunchies and slap bracelets and head downtown for a 90s bar crawl on September 21.

15. Enjoy some beer and barks at Reverly Brewing on September 21 at the Hoppy Tails Fundraiser benefitting the Charleston Animal Society.

16. Try something new and learn how to play the Taiko drum on September 21.

17. Break out your royal garb and head to Twenty Six Divine Tea Room on September 29 for the Mad Hatter Tea Party and pretend to be enjoying a cup of tea with Meghan Markle.

Events

5 Father’s Day Activities You And Your Dad Will Enjoy

Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re searching for the perfect gift, you can stop. There’s no better gift for dad than some quality bonding time, so skip the socks and #1 Dad mug and get ready to win the best son/daughter award with these fun activities that you and your dad will totally enjoy.

Here are 5 fun Father’s Day activities going on in Charleston to show your dad just how much you care.

1st Annual Fathers For Fitness Walk/Run

Get in some quality bonding time while getting fit at the 1st Annual Fathers For Fitness Walk/Run. The 2.5-mile event takes place the day before Father’s Day at 2 pm at the West Ashley Bike Trail. The 1st annual walk/run hopes to promote the importance of health and exercise so that you and dad can celebrate many more Father’s Days together.

The Port Mercantile

Not much of a fitness person? That’s okay. You can take dad shopping and let him pick out his own gift at the Port Mercantile attached to the Restoration Hotel. He’ll receive 15% off select items for being such a rad Dad.

Wild Blue Ropes

If dad needs a little adventure in his life take him to Wild Blue Ropes where he can get a free climb using the promo code FATHERS619. Help each other through the course for a great bonding experience neither of you will forget.

Fathers Day at Dockery’s

Celebrate Dad at Dockery’s on Daniel Island for a Father’s Day brunch or dinner. Raise a glass at the table to thank your old man for all he does. He’ll receive a standard beer on the house.

Grand Opening of YETI Charleston

Let Dad run wild and enjoy the opening weekend of the YETI retail store located downtown. Have him pick out some of his favorite YETI products for his Father’s Day gift while enjoying live music and bloody mary’s in the store.
How are you celebrating Dad this weekend?

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For Locals Only: Where To Go To Escape Tourists In Charleston

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Obviously, we love Charleston. And we love that other people love Charleston. But sometimes us locals can get a little overwhelmed by the tourists that pour into town all year. So, if you want to have a little time to yourself or commune with locals, then try to get away for a while and visit one of the following places.

Edisto Island

Edisto Beach has fewer tourists than Charleston Beaches

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It’s off the beaten path, so it’s a little bit of a trek, but Edisto Beach is worth a day trip. This island community is small, but welcoming. A beautiful beach with fewer tourists than Folly, IOP or Sullivan’s awaits after the drive. Once you’re there you can simply enjoy the beach or head out on a boat or eco tour. There’s also a museum on the island and a serpentarium as well as a golf course. And one of the most untouched and eerie beaches is located on the island at Botany Bay Plantation (pictured).

Chapel Street Fountain Park

Not Many Tourists at Chapel Street Fountain Garden

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There are plenty of charming neighborhood parks in Charleston that you can retreat to when you’re tired of tourists. Chapel Street Fountain park is just one of them. This pocket park on Chapel Street is a hidden downtown Charleston oasis. In the park, lush gardens surround an iron fountain. It’s the perfect place for quiet and reflection.

Daniel Island Waterfront Park

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Aside from the tennis stadium, Daniel Island is primarily a residential part of Charleston. Therefore, you won’t find many tourists on the island. There are several parks on the island perfect for walking, running, or cycling. One with the best view is Daniel Island Waterfront Park. As the name suggests, it’s on the water, situated on the Wando River. Go for a stroll and take in the beauty of one of Charleston’s many waterways.

Charleston Library Society

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If you’re not in the mood to go to a park while you’re downtown, you can escape to in Downtown Charleston, there’s another quiet place you can duck into to want to ditch the tourists. The Charleston Library Society is in the heart of historic downtown and allows visitors to come in during normal operating hours and enjoy the main reading room. It’s a great place to read (obviously), study, or just get your thoughts together. If you’re fond of the library, it might be worth it to get a membership and get access to more of the library.

Old Santee Canal Park

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Another destination you may want to consider if you want to avoid tourists in Charleston is Old Santee Canal Park. Take a day trip from the Peninsula to Moncks Corner and visit the site of the country’s first canal. Packed with history and plenty of recreational opportunities (canoeing, fishing, picnicking), Old Santee Canal Park is full of fun. There are four miles of meandering boardwalks for nature viewing, an interpretive center, a museum and heritage center, and a plantation on the 195 acre park.