Mark Your Calendar: Fall Fun Is Here!

Guests gather for Ghostly Tide Tales on Front Beach 

Fall more in love with Isle of Palms. From frights and delights to cozy nights, Fall fun for all is on the horizon! See upcoming events below:

 

National Night Out

  • October 1
  • 4:30pm - 7pm
  • Location: Recreation Center

Free event

Join the Isle of Palms Police Department for National Night Out (NNO). NNO aims to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement and foster a sense of community. NNO provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. There will be static displays of emergency vehicles, prizes, free food and more. Several organizations, government agencies and community partners will be in attendance.

 

Keenager's

  • October 2
  • 12pm
  • Location: Recreation Center 

Free event

1st Wednesday of the month, September-May. Stay active and social with this community senior group. Members meet monthly to socialize and enjoy lunch. Lunch will be catered.

 

IOP Connector Run

  • October 5
  • 8am - 10am

*The IOP Connector will close Saturday, October 5 at 7am*

Join our fight against child abuse in the Lowcountry. The Isle of Palms Connector Run will be a challenging road race across the IOP Connector. Starting at 8 AM on the Isle of Palms, crossing into Mount Pleasant and returning to IOP, 10K and 5K runners, walkers and teams of all experience levels and ages will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, local creeks, marsh views and waterfowl.

Please note: Registration is now closed. Learn about other ways to give back at www.ioprun.com/

 

Rec Center Speaker Series 

  • October 9
  • 5pm
  • Location: Recreation Center

Free event

Topic: My Thailand

Guest Speaker: Tee Johannes 

 

  • October 10
  • 7:30am - 8:30am
  • Location: 25th Beach Access
 

Free event 

Enjoy a nice stroll on the beach as ocean life experts share educational tid-bits. Beach Walk meets at 25th Beach Access. 

Guest Speaker: Charleston Barrier Islands, Coastal Expeditions Team

 

Isle of Palms Firefighter Appreciation Night

  • October 10
  • 6pm - 8pm
  • Location: Islander 71

Free entry. Food and beverages available for purchase.

 

A Special Event in Recognition of National Firefighter's Week.
This event is hosted by the LENS Foundation Isle of Palms.
  • Guest Bartender: Mayor Phillip Pounds
  • Featured Beer, Wine & Cocktail
  • Live Music
  • Free Kids Meals
  • Firetrucks on-site
Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fun, family-friendly evening!
 
All proceeds and tips from the featured drinks will go to IOP LENS Foundation to benefit the Isle of Palms Fire Department.

 *Registration is not required to attend but by registering, you are automatically entered into a lottery for a chance to win a gift card to Islander 71

 
Visit the LENS website for more information.
 
 

Public Safety Open House

  • October 11
  • 4pm - 6pm
  • Location: Public Safety Building

Free event

Join in on this fun learning experience! Stop by and engage with the Isle of Palms Fire Department and Police Department. 

This event is free and open to the public.

Fire Department Activities:

  • Tour the fire station  
  • Learn how to use a fire hose
  • Learn about fire safety
  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog
  • Inflatable fire house fun 
  • Rock climbing 

Police Department Activities

  • Tours
  • Cotton Candy
  • Information booth 
  • Vehicle displays 

 

Ghostly Tide Tales

  • October 11
  • 6pm - 7pm
  • Location: Front Beach- Follow Beach Access Path beside the Sea Cabins

Free event

Are you brave enough? Come out and join us on the beach to listen to local haunting stories as you sit by an open camp fire.

Parking is available in Municipal lot B on Pavilion Drive.

 

Farmers Market & Food Truck Jam

  • October 17
  • 4pm - 7pm
  • Location: Recreation Center

Free entry

The last market of the season will provide something fun for everyone, live music, balloon artist, face painter and a variety of local artist, farmers, crafters and specialty food vendors. Join us for this family fun event!

 

Unveiling of IOP's New T-shirt Design (during the Farmers Market)

  • October 17
  • 5pm
  • Location: Recreation Center

Free entry

A new Isle of Palms T-shirt design is underway! The city provides a free T-shirt to visitors who stay overnight on the island and fill out a form at City Hall.

Only one T-shirt per family. Additional T-shirts are $10. (Note there's limited stock in T-shirts until the new shirt arrives)

Learn more 

 

Coffee with the Mayor

  • September 27
  • 9am - 10am
  • Location: The Outpost Marina Store 

 

  • October 25
  • 9am - 10am
  • Location: Acme Lowcountry Kitchen

Free event

Whether you’re a resident, business owner or visitor on Isle of Palms, do you have questions about how things work in our city’s government? Want to get an update on current projects? Would you like to get involved in a volunteer role for our city? Interested in providing some constructive feedback? Chat with the mayor over a free cup of coffee.

 

Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival

  • October 26
  • 4pm - 6pm
  • Location: Recreation Center

Free event

All golf carts must be registered to participate. Registration Opens October 1, 2024.

Costume Golf Cart Parade, Drive through Haunted House, Inflatables, food vendors, trick or treat bags, games and much more! 

  • Parade Line up starts at 3:30pm on 27th Ave.
  • All carts must enter via Waterway Blvd & 27th Ave. 
  • Parade begins 4pm Sharp
  • Prizes will be given to top 3 golf carts.  

 

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