This weekend in Summerville, SC

Fresh flavors and local treasures come together at the Summerville Farmers Market, a lively open air marketplace featuring farmers, growers, artisans, and specialty food vendors. Nut Time Snacks will be serving hot, fragrant pecans, cashews, and almonds roasted on site, along with a wide variety of creamy fudge, crisp pickles, and warm soft pretzels. Free samples make it easy to taste before you buy. Arrive hungry and head home with something you did not know you needed.

Experience yoga in the greenhouse at Ace Hardware and Bolts & Brews Beer Garden. These all-levels classes take place on Saturdays with a rotating lineup of local instructors, including Jessica Munday, Anne Marie Larmon, Meg Chapman, and Jess Oliver. The cost is $10, payable in cash or via Venmo. Please bring your own yoga mat and any props you prefer to use.

Enjoy a relaxed brunch at Chatty Magpie Cafe featuring fresh breakfast classics, specialty drinks, and carefully crafted coffee alongside live sets from local musicians. The comfortable neighborhood cafe atmosphere makes it a welcoming place to slow down and spend time with friends and family. Focused on good food, good music, and genuine connection, it brings the North Charleston community together.

Enjoy a casual pickleball meetup on the courts situated behind Luminary and Brew Coffee. Participation is free. Bring a paddle if you have one, and extra paddles and balls will be available to use. Players of every skill level are welcome, and friends and family are welcome too.

This ongoing series at Goose Creek Recreation Center welcomes women of every age to explore traditional Native dance in an encouraging setting. Sessions highlight essential steps, the cultural stories and meaning behind each dance, and opportunities to connect with others through shared tradition. Newcomers and continuing dancers are supported equally, with an emphasis on community, cultural celebration, and personal growth.

This end of summer market features food, games, and a range of local vendors. Music will be part of the experience, along with additional activities to enjoy. Admission is free for attendees of all ages. Vendors interested in participating can contact Stacey Craven at (843) 478-4842.

Top Dawg Tavern’s annual Family Day is happening with a full lunch-time lineup for families. Enjoy meet and greet photos and autographs with Ariel and Woody from Toy Story, plus activities like a coloring contest, paint pixie face painting, and Carol’s balloon art. Kids meals are also available every day for $6, and they come with a kids drink and ice cream.

Celebrate the new school year at a free backpack drive that helps students gear up for class. Attendees can pick up backpacks filled with school supplies, then enjoy complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, plus a giant bounce slide for added fun. The atmosphere is family friendly with activities suited for all ages. Backpacks and supplies are available while supplies last.

Charleston County School District hosts the fourth annual Serving the Unhoused at the convention center. There will be free food, access to resources and support, fun activities for children, and giveaways, including a refurbished car.

At the Magnolia Workshop, spend an afternoon crafting a textile you dye yourself using time-honored indigo methods. Work with a plant-based extract, dip your fabric into the vat, and watch it shift from green to a rich blue as the dye oxidizes. As part of America 250 programming, this hands-on session explores the science behind natural dyeing, from fermentation to oxidation, while also examining the layered history of indigo in colonial South Carolina and the indispensable expertise and labor of enslaved Africans in the Lowcountry. Unwind, get creative, and connect with others while enjoying light bites and refreshments. Participants design and dye a personalized set of four dinner napkins to take home, delve into the chemistry that powers the color transformation, and link the experience to America’s Revolutionary past through Southern agricultural history. Bonus admission invites you to extend the day with a self-guided stroll through Magnolia’s Heritage Garden and the indigo maze. Curated for adults, history fans, gardeners, crafters, and curious learners, and no prior dyeing experience is needed.

Celebrate the start of a new school year at Palmetto Scholars Academy with a campus gathering that features meet and greets with the Cross Country and Volleyball teams, Kona Ice alongside other local food trucks, a three point shooting contest with cash prizes, and a cornhole tournament with cash prizes. Attendees can purchase Phoenix Club memberships, pick up new PSA merchandise, and support student athletes through donations. This event welcomes students, families, alumni, and community supporters to connect and share in the school spirit.

Set out on a two hour, 1.5 mile walk through downtown Summerville, with a route that includes Azalea Park, and hear stories of local history alongside accounts of buried scandals, heartbreaking tragedies, and lingering ghost lore. Pricing applies to participants 13 and older, children ages 10 to 12 may come free, and guests younger than 10 are not allowed.

Here Be Books & Games hosts an in-store game night featuring open access to its board game library and a growing puzzle selection. Admission grants use of more than 400 games, ranging from timeless favorites to recent releases, casual picks, thematic adventures, and strategy challenges. The game collection is shelved in the Gate Room, and puzzles are located under the TV in the Dragon Room. Upon arrival, check in at the counter and sign the guest book. Capacity is limited. Entry is $5, or $7.50 with one drink and one snack included.

The inaugural BWC Foodie & Social Club meetup takes place at Miller's at Carnes, offering dinner, drinks, and friendly conversation. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Attendees who want to keep the evening going can stay after dinner for a DJ that starts later. RSVPs are requested so the restaurant can plan for the group. This gathering marks the launch of a new BWC community.

The final Saturday evening before the new school year features live music from Drew Marler, setting an upbeat close to summer. If storms roll in or the heat is intense, the performance will move indoors so the music can continue comfortably.

Get ready for a night of folk, country, old-time, and bluegrass at the Charleston Mini Folk Fest. The Whippoorwills and Grittygrass will team up with Futuretime String Band to bring live music you can dance to. There will also be pop-up tacos by chef Allen Duggar, plus local art, vendors, and more.

A two hour haunted bar walk in Summerville blends lively nightlife with chilling tales shared by knowledgeable guides. Participants enjoy drinks at selected local bars while exploring centuries-old intrigue, scandals, and enduring charm. The exact meeting location is provided after booking.

American Legion Post 21 hosts a relaxed coffee gathering that brings together veterans, service members, families, and community members to connect. Attendees can enjoy a cup of coffee, share stories, ask questions, and get to know the veterans in their area. Whether you served, have family who served, or simply want to show support, this friendly setting focuses on conversation, listening, and a warm welcome... with coffee and sometimes a donut.

Settle into a laid-back Sunday where anime and brunch take center stage. Watch new episodes from popular series while enjoying a selection of tasty brunch options. Relax with friends and trade recommendations with fellow fans, creating a friendly community vibe around the shows you love.

Dive into in-store gaming at Here Be Books & Games with a relaxed day of play. Admission is $5 and covers a drink, a snack, and access to the Game Library. You can swap the snack for a drink or trade the drink for a snack if you prefer. The library features more than 400 titles, from classics to new releases, including casual, thematic, and strategy options, all arranged on the shelves in the Gate Room. When you arrive, check in at the counter and sign the Guest Book. You are also welcome to pitch in with whatever is currently underway in the Dragon Room.

Brian Free & Assurance are bringing their country gospel and Christian sound to Dorchester Shrine Club in Summerville. The show is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.