Holiday of Lights Fun Run: Nov. 9 and 10. Registration is open for a sneak peek at this year’s Holiday of Lights for participants in a Fun Run, a two-mile, non-competitive event held on these two nights. Gates close to traffic at 6:30 p.m., so arrive in time. To register and learn more, click here.
(NEW) YALLFest, Nov. 11-12, locations downtown. Young adults and YA writers will invade downtown in the world’s largest YA book festival. Centering in the Upper King Street area around Blue Bicycle Books, the festival has some of the best writers in the world. Lots of rules and conditions. Lots of stuff already sold out But check it out here.
Bushels and Bids: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, 56 Leinbach Rd., Charleston. For just $30, adults can get unlimited oysters, food, beverages, music and more at Charles Towne Montessori’s annual oyster roast and auction One thing is for sure: You’ll have fun. More.
(RESCHEDULED) Zombie Race: Charleston’s zombie race 5K run and festival, rUNdead, has been rescheduled for May 5, 2017. Learn more: http://rundead5k.com.
Lowcountry Nosh: Noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 13, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell St., Charleston. The synagogue invites folks to sample a variety of delicious, traditional Jewish foods, enjoy fun activities and tour the site’s historic property during this free event. Tickets will be sold on site for food. To learn more about the 2nd annual Lowcountry Nosh: Charleston Jewish Food & Heritage Festival, click here.
World orchard: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17, S.C. Society Hall, 72 Meeting Street, Charleston. As part of the Drayton Hall Distinguished Speakers Series, historian David S. Shields of the University of South Carolina will discuss “Creating the World Orchard.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with presentations an hour later. Free.
Chili Cook-off and Oyster Roast: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 19, Riverfront Park, North Charleston. The Charleston Animal Society will have its 17th annual event with live music, a beer garden, pet adoptions, cornhole and a kids’ zone at a rollicking benefit. Tickets are $25 for adults; kids 10 and under are free. More info.
Bird walks: 8:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. This is the time of year that a great variety of migrating birds fly through the Lowcountry so what better time to take part in one of the regular early morning bird walks at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10. Walks also are conducted on James Island and Folly Beach. Learn more online.
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