THROUGH NOVEMBER 8
Coastal Carolina Fair
Join more than 200,000 attendees as you groove to the live tunes of famous recording artists such as Gin Blossoms and Little Texas, take in the views atop the ferris wheel, and indulge in treats such as funnel cakes and elephant ears during the 52nd annual Coastal Carolina Fair. Be sure to swing by Butch Netterfield’s legendary drum roller peanut machine, where his roasted peanuts keep fairgoers lined up. Coastal Carolina Fair, Exchange Park, 9850 Hwy. 78, Ladson. Sunday-Thursday, times & prices vary. (843)572-3161, www.coastalcarolinafair.org

NOVEMBER 8 & 9
Battle of Secessionville
Canons, gunpowder, and Yankees, oh my! Journey back to the days of the Civil War with this reenactment of the Battle of Secessionville, when Confederate forces at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by union soldiers. The entire plantation transforms into the antebellum era as it honors the victorious battle. Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday & Sunday, 9am-6pm. $18; $15 senior/military/AAA member; $8 ages six to 12; free for child under six. (843)884-4371, www.boonehallplantation.com

NOVEMBER 8
Hilton Head Island Bridge Run
Dash to Hilton Head Island for the 17th annual bridge run, where over 500 men, women, and children compete in 10K and 5K road races and a 5K health walk. During the post-run awards ceremony, refreshments, live music, and door prizes are up for grabs. Proceeds from the event—which has raised more than $24,000 since 1992—are given to local charities Region 9
Special Olympics and the Children’s Relief Fund. Crossings Park, Hilton Head Island. Saturday, 8am. $30. (843)757-8520, www.bearfootsports.com

NOVEMBER 9
Taste of the Town
Summerville’s Azalea Parks look like a sea of reds, whites, and blues this Veteran’s Day in celebration
of the seventh annual Taste of the Town affair.
Honor America’s heroes while sampling bites from the city’s top restaurants and enjoying live
entertainment—bedecked in patriotic colors, of course. The event also features games for the little ones. Azalea Park, 537 Orangeburg Rd., Summer-
ville. Sunday, noon-4pm. Free. (843)873-2931, www.summervilletasteofthetown.com

NOVEMBER 13-16
Celebrity Chef Classic
Spend a relaxing long weekend perfecting your swing at Hilton Head Island’s prestigious Harbour Town Golf Links and Heron Point during an event where golf meets fine cuisine. As you put that
seven-iron to good use, meet Tom Colicchio of Bravo’s Top Chef; top Manahattan toque Geoffrey
Zakarian, owner of the Big Apple’s Town & Country
Restaurants; chef Ming Tsai of the cooking series
Simply Ming; and more. Registration required. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr., Hilton Head
Island. Thursday-Sunday, times vary. $5,800-$125. www.golfdigestpromotions.com/scchefclassic

NOVEMBER 13
Fun Run & Walk
Runners and walkers have a head start this holiday season with the Holiday Festival of Light’s two-mile Fun Run & Walk. Participants can bask in the glow of more than 200 luminous displays, as well as preview the annual festival’s amenities following the event. Dogs are permitted on a short leash, but bicycles, skateboards, and scooters are prohibited. Preregistration required. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm. $9; free for child under three. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 14-JANUARY 4
Holiday Festival of Lights
Help kick off the 2008 Holiday Festival of Lights during its grand opening celebration. Witness the lighting of the festival’s tree while viewing the
winning entries of the postcard and gingerbread competitions. The festival boasts two million
twinkling lights over three miles. James Island
County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. Sunday-Thursday,
5:30-10pm; Friday & Saturday, 5:30-11pm. $100 for
vehicle with more than 31 guests; $25 for vehicle with 16-30 guests; $10 for vehicle with one-15 guests. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 15
Castra Romana VII
The city of Ridgeville transforms into ancient Rome during the seventh annual Roman Imperial Army
Encampment. With imperial soldiers, barbarians, Roman civilians, and period craftsmen, the event
depicts the powerful city-state in all its former glory Givhans Ferry State Park, 746 Givhans Ferry Rd., Ridgeville. Saturday, 10am-4pm. Free. (843)873-0692, legvi.tripod.com/castroromani

NOVEMBER 15
Huntington Beach Haul
Bird watchers, rejoice! Join the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission as it ventures to Huntington Beach for a day at the state’s premier birding destination. Be prepared to find warblers, shorebirds, and waders—and possibly even short-eared owls and reddish egrets. The group meets
at the commission’s headquarters before heading
out. Participants must be 15 or older. CCPRC
Headquarters, 861 Riverland Dr. Saturday, 7am-4pm. $21; $17 member. (843)795-4286, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 16
Colonial Cup
Trot up to Camden to enjoy a day at the tracks for the Marion DuPoint Scott Colonial Cup, the last stop on the National Steeplechase Association’s annual racing circuit. Over 15,000 spectators from all over the South step out in their finest attire for this event, where national titles, such as Horse of the Year and Jockey of the Year, are decided. Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hills Rd., Camden. Sunday, 9am gates open; 12:30pm race begins Prices vary. (800)780-8117, www.carolina-cup.org

NOVEMBER 19
Moonlight Wall Climb
Did you know that James Island County Park is home to the Lowcountry’s tallest outdoor climbing wall? Take advantage of this adventure resource and scale the climbing wall alongside great company under a moonlit sky. Equipment is not included in the climbing fee, and climbers must provide their own
headlamp/flashlight. Previous climbing and belaying experience required. A paid chaperone is require for participants ages 15 and younger. Open to ages four and over. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. Wednesday, 5-8pm. $10 ages over three ; $8 member. (843)795-7275, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 22
Edisto River Canoe Trip
Explore one of the world’s longest blackwater rivers during this unique canoe excursion. Folks paddle and float down the Edisto River while scouting for the area’s diverse wildlife—including a vast variety of birds—and marveling at the tannin-rich water. Canoes, oars, and life jackets are provided. Open to ages 16 and over. Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, 861 Riverland Dr. Saturday, 8am-5pm. $54; $45 members. (843)795-4286, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 22
Taper Candle Dipping
In addition to providing warmth and light, candles can set a room’s ambiance and inspire relaxation. Take advantage of the opportunity to create your own candles through a two-hour course. Employing beeswax and other natural materials, participants build candles while learning about the history of the site. Those under 15 must be accompanied by a
registered and paid chaperone. Open to ages nine and over. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel. Saturday, 11am-1pm. $15; $12 member. (843)889-8898, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 25 & 28-30
Crowders Mountain
Rock Climbing Trip
Yearning to translate your wall climbing techniques to the real thing? Join a group of avid climbers as they journey up to Crowders Mountain, one of the best climbing areas in the North Carolina Piedmont. This adrenalin-packed adventure teaches participants new climbing techniques such as rappelling, while improving their agility and balance. Transportation, instruction, permits, and equipment are included. All must participate in a wall-climbing course at James Island County Park prior to the trip. Open to ages 18 and over. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. Tuesday, 6-8pm; Friday, noon departure; Sunday
8pm return. $138 for ages over 17; $125 member. (843)795-7275, www.ccprc.com

NOVEMBER 27-30
Thanksgiving Trail Ride
Horse around this Thanksgiving holiday at Lakeview Plantation. The Thanksgiving Trail Ride features groomed, well-marked trails for trotting, as well as
unmarked trails for exploration. Horse lovers have the opportunity to camp with their four-legged friends in 140 spacious campsites, each featuring electricity, light, permanent tie lines, and water. Reservations
required. Lakeview Plantation, 875 Cedar Knoll Rd., Fairfax. Thursday-Sunday. Prices vary. Reservations required. (843)584-0689, www.lakeviewplantation.com

NOVEMBER 27
Turkey Day Run
Some consider it exercise. Others view it as a chance to work out before the evening’s high-calorie feast.
Either way, spend this turkey day participating in
this century-old 5K run and walk, a.k.a. the
Gobble Wobble, which draws approximately 3,500
participants from 25 different states. The Turkey Day Run gives its participants the perfect excuse
to indulge in second helpings at Thanksgiving
dinner. Knights of Columbus Hall, 143 Calhoun St. Thursday, 9am. $25; $20 preregistration. (843)819-3913,www.turkeydayrun.com

NOVEMBER 29
A Walk in the Park
Put on your best walking shoes and investigate 654 acres of natural, historical, and cultural resources. Join a heritage interpreter as you discover earthen dikes, visible canals, and wildlife, from alligators to turkeys. Open to ages 12 and over. A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel. Saturday, 11am-1pm. $15; $12 member. (843)889-8898, www.ccprc.com