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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

Reminder: Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K November 22

It’s not too late to register for the Bohicket Half Marathon and the 5K races, which will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025.

If you are not a runner or walker, there are still volunteer opportunities available. Click here to learn more about the race and find out how to volunteer.

The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club and the Charleston Animal Society are beneficiaries of the Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K races. Both organizations use funds received from the Bohicket races to support various programs, schools, and other non-profit organizations in the local community. Please visit these organizations’ websites to learn more about their community outreach: ks-exchangeclub.com and charlestonanimalsociety.org.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Bohicket Half)

Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K November 22

Registration is now open for the Bohicket Half Marathon and the 5K races, to be held Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Early bird entry fee for the half-marathon is $95, and $50 for the 5K run. Prices will increase after November 1, 2025.

All proceeds from the race benefit the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, the Charleston Running Club, and the Charleston Animal Society.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Bohicket Half)

Holiday Fun Run and Walk November 12 and 13

Get Some Exercise & Sneak Peek of the Holiday Festival of Lights!

When: November 12 and 13

Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

Cost: $38 per standard-sized vehicle, with a maximum of 15 people per vehicle. Guests must arrive together, as each vehicle must have an entry ticket. Space is limited, and this event is expected to sell out.

Tickets: Purchase tickets for the November 12 event. Purchase tickets for the November 13 event.

October in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during October by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
October 11 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
October 12 Palmetto Park Jam
October 18 Fall Family Festival
October 25 Cast Off Fishing Tournament

Fitness & Wellness
October 16 Starlight Yoga
October 25 Trick, Treat & Trail
Gentle Flow Yoga Series runs through October 15 in McClellanville and through October 16 in Hollywood.

Nature, History & Culture
October 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 11 Caw Caw: Walking on History
October 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 16 Seashore Exploration
October 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 20 Seashore Exploration
October 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 24 Wee Wild Ones: Pumpkins in the Park
October 24 Big Momma’s Sweet Potato Pie
October 24 Benefits of Bats
October 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 25 Gator Tales
October 25 Junior Naturalist: One Earth
October 25 Monarch Migration
October 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
October 11 Intro to Archery
October 11 Family Archery
October 12 Intro to Lead Climbing
October 19 Adaptive Climbing Day – Youth
October 19 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult
October 30 Beginners Night

Youth Programs and Skateboarding
Youth Sports
Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Lake House Fitness Trail

Add another dimension to your fitness routine with the Lake House Fitness Trail, a new route that combines two existing trails: Lake House Nature Trail and Palmetto Lake Trail. It is eight-tenths of a mile of paved and wooded paths. If you wish to stay on a hard surface, you can continue around the playground along the Lake House outdoor pool to the bike path.

You can also see the directions for the trail in front of the Lake House.

Another way to view the directions is to see the video that Jeff Davis put together. Click here to view it.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association

St. Christopher Camp 2025 Deveaux Bank Birding and Kayak Tour

Attention all bird and kayak enthusiasts! The St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center’s Outdoor Encounters program invites you to join us on our annual Deveaux Bank Birding and Kayak Trip for 2025! The three hour tour will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, starting at 9:30 am and ending around 12:30 pm.

The trip includes paddling with tandem or single sit-on-top kayaks from St. Christopher’s beach on Seabrook Island to Deveaux Bank, with around one hour of exploring and birding along Deveaux’s intertidal zone. Deveaux Bank is one of the premier seabird sanctuaries north of Florida with thousands of birds nesting and migrating through every year. An assortment of species – including American white pelicans and piping plovers – frequent the bank’s shores. Because of Deveaux’s importance, we ask that all guests adhere to SCDNR regulations by staying below the high tide line not designated as a nesting area.

October Events at Freshfields Village

Freshfields kicks off the fall schedule with the following events:

Fall Art Walk: Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm

For the first time ever, a beloved February event is making a fall appearance. Visitors can pop in and out of retail shops where local artists will be doing live demonstrations and offering works for purchase. Beverages will be offered throughout for an enjoyable evening full of art and experiences.

Dogtoberfest: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

In celebration of Halloween, The Village’s most popular pet-friendly annual event returns with an afternoon of canine-themed fun. The Green is abuzz with furry friends in costumes, highlighted by a pet costume contest a 2:00 pm, local vendors with unique dog gear and accessories, adoptable pups from community rescues and more.

Music on The Green: October 17, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 pm

Movies on the Green returns for one more fall showing in October. The free screening will feature Harry Potter for families of all ages to enjoy, complete with a complimentary popcorn station and snacks for purchase.

Garden & Gun BBQ, Bluegrass & Bourbon Event: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm

The semi-annual Garden & Gun event returns this fall for the fourth installment of this wildly popular event. This free event, in partnership with Garden & Gun, brings together Southern BBQ, live bluegrass music, and specialty bourbon tastings from Kiawah Spirits and FortyEight Wine Bar.

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

–Tidelines Editors

September in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during September by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
September 12 Dancing on the Cooper
September 13 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
September 19 Moonlight Mixer
September 20 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
September 27 Birds of a Feather
September 28 Evening at McLeod

Fitness & Wellness
September 9 Gentle Yoga Flow
September 11 Starlight Yoga

Nature, History & Culture
September 10 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 10 Dock Discovery
September 12 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
September 12 Wee Wild Ones: Bouncing Beachcombers – 2 Sessions!
September 13 Gator Tales
September 13 Understanding Rice Culture
September 17 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 17 Seashore Exploration
September 19 Gator Tales
September 19 The Pickled Huguenot
September 20 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 23 Dock Discovery
September 24 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
September 26 Let’s Talk Hawks!
September 27 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
September 14 Climbing Rescues – Skills for Outdoor Top Rope & Lead
September 16 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery
September 20 Intro to Archery
September 20 Family Archery
September 21 Adaptive Climbing Day – Youth
September 21 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult
September 23 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery

Youth Programs and Skateboarding
Youth Sports
Kids on the Go: Little Bikers
2025 Team Charleston Climbing: Club Teams
Climbing Wall Sessions: Fall 2025
Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Labor Day Weekend at Freshfields Village

Come enjoy the last weekend of summer at Freshfields Village. Events include:

Music on the Green – Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30, 2025 6:00-9:00 pm

The finale of Freshfields Village’s 20-event summer concert series takes place over Labor Day Weekend. On Friday, August 29, The Parks Brothers (trio) will be playing. On Saturday, August 30, Julio & the Saltines will close out the season. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for these free events.

Seabrook Island Artist Guild Show & Sale August 31, 2025 10:00 am-6:00 pm

The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) will bring together local artists from Seabrook, Kiawah and Johns Islands to showcase and sell original works on The Village Green. Attendees can stroll through The Village to browse and purchase various artwork.

–Tidelines Editors

August in Your Charleston County Parks

Festivals & Events
August 9 Inclusive Swim Night at West County Aquatic Center
August 9 Inclusive Prom
August 9 Dog Day Afternoon at Splash Island
August 16 Dog Day Afternoon at Splash Zone
August 22 Moonlight Mixer
August 23 Back to School Kickoff
August 28 Yappy Hour

Fitness & Wellness
August 10 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series – Race 4
August 23 Sunrise Yoga

Nature, History & Culture
August 9 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
August 9 Bird Photography
August 9 The Super Tour: Laurel Hill, McLeod, and Caw Caw
August 13 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
August 14 Early Birding
August 15 Homeschool in the Parks: All About Amphibians
August 18 Seashore Exploration
August 20 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
August 21 Seashore Exploration
August 23 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
August 27 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
August 28 Decoding Dolphin Behavior
August 28 Gator Tales
August 30 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
August 10 Lead Climbing Essentials
August 17 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult

Youth Programs and Skateboarding
Youth Sports
2025 Team Charleston Tryouts – Climbing
Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Summer Events at Freshfields

The summer is flying by. Don’t forget what Freshfields Village has to offer.

Music on the Green – Fridays 6:00-9:00 pm

Freshfields Village is offering free, family friendly concerts featuring a variety of music from regional bands. Here is a list of the bands playing each Friday. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

July 25: Heads up Penny

August 1: Will Thompson Band

August 8: Java Band

August 15: Travis Allison Band

August 22: Shrimp City Slim

August 29: The Parks Brothers (trio)

Saturday, August 30*: Julio & The Saltines

*Special Holiday Weekend Concert on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

Movies at Freshfields – Wednesdays in July at 8:00 pm

Movies are also playing on the Village Green on Wednesdays in July. Come before the movie and enjoy Bingo from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Here are the movies scheduled for the rest of July.

July 23: Dirty Dancing

July 30: Happy Gilmore

Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for this complimentary event. To see more about each movie click here.

Farmers Market – Mondays 3:00-7:00 pm

Freshfields Village also has a weekly Farmers Market on Mondays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick from the freshest organic produce, local food products, and Lowcountry crafts all summer long. To see a full list of vendors click here.

–Tidelines Editors