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Happy halloween!

by Nicole

October 31, 2008

There's nothing like a little Shakespeare to liven up your Halloween day. Gather round the cauldron of your choice, stirring with spoons, and offering your best witchy voice to the spell of the three witches from MacBeth : Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake; Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat,  Read more...

Halloween recap

by Nicole

October 30, 2008

It feels like we've been counting down to Halloween all month long, and now it's almost here! I hope you have your costumes ready and your plans settled (unlike someone I know, who is still pulling together two of the four costumes her family needs!). Just in case you're looking for some ideas about the local scare scene, check out these posts from earlier this month. Do you still need a  Read more...

Tuesday top five: best spots for trick-or-treating around town

by Nicole

October 28, 2008

Halloween is Friday, in case you've been under a rock somewhere. Crawl out and get thee to a costume store, because if you wait much longer, it's going to be SLIM pickings. For those of you that are all dressed up but have nowhere to go, here are some of the best places around town to get your trick or treat on. I polled a bunch of friends about neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, and got the  Read more...

Weekend round-up: October 25-26

by Nicole

October 24, 2008

As you might expect, there are quite a few Halloween-related events going on this weekend! The Halloween Extravaganza at St. Paul's Academy in Hollywood and the Summerville Ghost Walk and Harvest Moon Hayride are both this Saturday! Get details at the Halloween calendar posted earlier this week. The Charleston County Public Library is getting it's spook on! Tour a haunted house, hear scary  Read more...

Green isn't just for goblins: eco-conscious tips for Halloween

by Nicole

October 20, 2008

As the green movement gains momentum, families are looking for ways to incorporate more environmentally-friendly practices into everyday life. But don't overlook the potential for green celebrations! Here are some simple, easy and inexpensive ways to add a little green to your black and orange. Decorations: Use local and/or organic pumpkins for carving. It's just smart! Buying local supports  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in charleston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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