Category: Food and Dining

Explore Charleston’s Congregations with a Spirited Brunch

The Spirited Brunch is a self-guided snack tour of downtown Charleston’s prayerful spaces. Positioned as an open house-type event with every congregation on the Charleston peninsula invited to welcome visitors during the three-hour time frame. Notably, the event presents a rare chance for non-members to peek inside historically and architecturally significant sanctuaries. But what makes Spirited Brunch special is that each house of worship is asked to serve a snack representative of its local community or faith tradition.

Date: Sunday, May 3, from 12:30-3:30 pm

Click here for more information on this event.

Click here to find the participating congregations and their snacks.

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April Events at Freshfields Village

Freshfields kicks off the Spring schedule with the following events:

Friday, April 3 – Music on The Green from 6:00-9:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special Music on the Green concert on Friday, April 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Head to the Village Green at Freshfields Village for a complimentary, outdoor concert featuring The Island Trio. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets as we welcome back one of our favorite events.

Music on the Green will return this summer every Friday from May 22 through September 5!

Saturday, April 4 – Outdoor Movie Night starting at 7:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with an outdoor movie night on the Village Green! Join us on Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 pm for a family-friendly film under the stars. Bring your chairs, blankets, and favorite picnic treats, and make it a cozy evening with friends and family!

Tonight’s Feature: Peter Rabbit (2018, PG, 100 minutes)

Saturday, April 18 – Cars & Coffee from 9:00-11:00 am

Arrive in your favorite ride or stop by the Village Green to browse unique, antique and other cool cars at our monthly Cars & Coffee! The event will take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month from February to September, from 9:00 to 11:00 am.

Sunday, April 19 – Blues by the Sea from 3:00-7:00 pm

Join us for the 20th Annual Blues by the Sea on Sunday, April 19 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm! Head to the Village Green for a complimentary blues show for the entire family.

This year’s line up: 

3:00 – 4:00 pm – Legends of Modern Chicago Blues, featuring Maurice John Vaughn, Freddie Dixon, John Watkins, Tim Taylor

4:15 – 5:30 pm – Mac Arnold & Plate Full o’ Blues

5:45 – 7:00 pm – Hitman

This event is presented by the Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. The event will take place rain or shine under the tent on the Village Green. 

For more information about these events and other happening at Freshfields Village, click here.

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Legare Farms 2026 CSA Program

Sign up now for the Legare Farms’ Community Supported Agriculture Program. Legare Farms’ CSA Program regular season provides a bag with 6-7 vegetables for a total of 15 weeks. Twelve weeks in the Spring/Summer and three weeks in the fall with a mid-summer break. A half share is also available.

There is an assortment of vegetables every week. The basket of produce may include tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, squash, cucumbers, brussel sprouts, zucchini, peppers, and green onions. Early spring and fall may include winter crops such as collards, turnips, beets, onions, arugula, acorn squash, butternut squash, and lettuce. The produce baskets are packed with whatever is ready to be picked that week.

Click here to sign up or learn more about this program.

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Time for Tea Rooms

Many Charleston area churches host spring tea rooms where old favorites like okra soup, chicken salad, shrimp salad, and tomato pie, as well as desserts such as Tipsy Pudding, Hummingbird Cake, and Lady Baltimore Cake, are made and served by volunteers. The tea rooms usually operate for only a week or two in the spring and are open only for lunch. There are often gift shops offering handmade items for sale. Most offer an opportunity to tour the historic churches and grounds. Below are some of the most notable.

Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, is hosting the Annual Spring Tea Room from March 9 – 14 and 16 – 21, 2026, with lunch served from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. To make reservations for parties of three or more, call 843-990-6281. The reservation line opened on February 23. For more information, click here.

St. Paul’s Summerville, Tea Room and Gift Shop, is open April 20-24 and 27-30, 2026, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The church is located at 316 West Carolina Avenue, Summerville. For more information, call 843-873-1991 or click here.

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival February 1

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Boone Hall Plantation (1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC).

Highlights of this event include the legendary oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, as well as beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and a variety of food options from local restaurants and food trucks.

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser that has donated over $1.5 million since its inception, spanning more than forty years. The 2025 festival donated $125,000 to local causes.

The festival is a rain-or-shine event. No pets, coolers, or outside food and beverages will be allowed.

There are two entrances to the event: the main entrance of Boone Hall, located at 1235 Long Point Road, and the entrance at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft, or taxi, please use the 1235 Long Point Road entrance. The drop-off will be at the front parking lot of Boone Hall Plantation. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

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(Image credit: Lowcountry Hospitality Association)

Charleston Restaurant Week January 8-18, 2026

Restaurant Week returns to Charleston!

Charleston Restaurant Week is fast approaching! Now’s the time to make your reservations. Restaurant Week is January 8-18, 2026.

Charleston Restaurant Week is sponsored by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association and is an opportunity to try out a restaurant new to you or revisit a favorite. Restaurant Week South Carolina is an eleven-day celebration at hundreds of participating restaurants.

Click here to access the website and find out which restaurants will be participating.

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Holiday Movies at Freshfields Tonight and December 20

Holiday Outdoor Movie Series

Freshfields Village is sponsoring two holiday outdoor movies. The first one, A Christmas Story, is scheduled for tonight, Saturday, December 13.

The second one, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is scheduled for December 20.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy the family-friendly movie under the stars beginning at 6:00 pm .

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Reminder: Santa and Holiday Market Coming to Freshfields Village

Kick off the festive season at Freshfields Village on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts! Guests can also enjoy live music each day. Click here for a full schedule of performers. 

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

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Holiday Food Drive at the Lake House Ends December 1

Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) is hosting a pop-up Food Drive through Monday, December 1. Contributions can be delivered to the Lake House lobby.

While shopping for your Thanksgiving celebration, please consider purchasing extra cans of food, or even better, multi-packs of canned food items, for distribution to the clients of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF). Protein items like hearty or chunky soups, stews, chili, corned beef hash, tuna, and canned chicken, as well as canned vegetables and fruit, are especially appreciated. Please check expiration dates before donating.

Please place your items in the New Donations bin behind the column.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

-Submitted by SIPOA

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Support Groups That Help Feed Our Neighbors.

As the government shutdown continues, more families—including federal employees, service members, and contractors—are turning to food banks, churches, and community organizations for help. Many families live paycheck to paycheck, so even a short lapse in income can make it difficult to cover essentials like food, rent, and utilities.

Once the shutdown ends, it will still take a few weeks to get the money to people.

Also, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is not distributing funds to individuals and families who need assistance to buy food. According to the USDA, about 39% of SNAP participants were children, 20% were elderly, and 10% were nonelderly individuals with a disability. Again, once the issues are resolved, it will take some time to reinstate the SNAP assistance money.

To find out how you can help, click on Continue reading.

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Freshfields Village Kicks Off the Holiday Season

Freshfields kicks off the holiday season with the following events:

Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K Finish Line Party: Saturday, November 22

Join us on the Village Green for the Finish Line Party following the Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, November 22. After crossing the finish line, runners and spectators are invited to celebrate with complimentary food, beverages, and live music. The festive atmosphere will include awards presentations and custom finisher medals. Whether you ran the 5K or the Half, the Finish Line Party is the perfect way to relax, refuel, and celebrate your accomplishment.

Thanksgiving Farmers Market: Monday, November 24, 1:00-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Thanksgiving week Farmers Market on Monday, November 24, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This food-based market will have an assortment of local produce and prepared foods, as well as other crafts that can be used for the upcoming holidays.

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Kick off the festive season with us on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts!

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors