Island Vibes October 2025

IslandVibesIOP.com 29 LENS LEADERSHIP SERIES WHEN: 10/14 from 6-7 p.m. WHERE: IOP Exchange Club Speaker Matt Desmond, vice president of Acute Care Services at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, will share practical insights on strategic leadership, healthcare transformation and building highperforming teams – right here in the Lowcountry. Admission is free, but seats are limited. FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION NIGHT WHEN: 10/23 from 5-8 p.m. WHERE: Islander 71 This free, family-friendly event brings our community together to honor the brave men and women who protect us every day. Featuring beer, wine and cocktails, live music, free kids’ meals, games, fire trucks onsite and guest bartender Mayor Phillip Pounds. IOP SPEAKER SERIES WHEN: 10/27 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Recreation Center The topic will be “Native Americans, South Carolina Lowcountry,” presented by Barrier Island Eco Tours. HALLOWEEN GOLF CART PARADE & CARNIVAL WHEN: 10/31 from 4-6 p.m. WHERE: Parade lineup starts at 3:30 p.m. on 27th Avenue This spooktacular celebration will feature a drive-through haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and trick-or-treat bags for all the boys and girls. All golf carts must be registered to participate. Prizes will be awarded to the top three best decorated carts. ISLE OF PALMS FARMERS MARKET WHEN: 10/16 from 4-7 p.m. WHERE: IOP Recreation Center Don’t miss the final farmers market of the year, featuring fresh produce, food vendors, live music, family-friendly activities and more. Parking is available on site. IOP SPEAKER SERIES WHEN: 10/22 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Recreation Center The topic will be “Reptiles,” with speaker Parker Gibbons of Barrier Island Eco Tours. GHOSTLY TIDE TALES WHEN: 10/10 from 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Front Beach, public beach access next to the Sea Cabins Come listen to family-friendly ghost stories presented by Bulldog Tours as you sit by an open campfire on the beach. Free parking in Municipal Lot B on Pavilion Drive. KENDELL STANGE When: 10/5 from 3-6 p.m. DAVE LANDEO When: 10/5, 10/19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. DEREK CRIBB When: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 from 6-9 p.m. JEFF BATEMAN DUO When: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 from 6-9 p.m. MIKE OREGANO When: 10/9 from 6-9 p.m. CHEWBACKY When: 10/10 from 7-10 p.m., 10/16 from 6-9 p.m. and 10/24 from 7-10 p.m. BROKEDOWN When: 10/11 from 7-10 p.m. THE DINGHY PRESENTS.... THE ALMOST EVERY WEDNESDAY BAND When: Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. CRYSTAL FOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS DUO When: 10/2 from 6-9 p.m. AUDRA ELM When: 10/3 from 3-6 p.m. BROTHERMAN When: 10/3 from 7-10 p.m. GRACIOUS DAY When: Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. HIGH 5 BAND When: 10/4 from 7-10 p.m., 10/31 from 7-10 p.m. Live Music DOUG WALTERS When: 10/12, 10/19 from 3-6 p.m. MEL WASHINGTON When: 10/12, 10/26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. EDDIE BUSH When: 10/18 from 7-10 p.m. SEAN SMITH When: 10/23 from 6-9 p.m. ABBEY ELMORE BAND When: 10/26 from 3-6 p.m. FOWL PLAY When: 10/30 from 6-9 p.m. THE WINDJAMMER PRESENTS… LILY ROSE When: 10/4 at 6 p.m. Calendar of Events MAH JONG WHEN: Mondays noon-3 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center BRIDGE WHEN: Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center SAFE SITTER PROGRAM WHEN: 10/4 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center The IOP Rec Department and Roper St. Francis Healthcare instructor Jennie Murrie will team up to host a Safe Sitter program for students ages 11-14. Cost is $125 for Isle of Palms residents and $130 for non-residents. Participants should bring lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Registration is required. Contact the rec department for more details or visit iop.net. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WHEN: 10/7 from 4:30-7 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center National Night Out is designed to promote partnerships between police departments and the communities they serve. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together with live music, food, vehicle displays from local first responders, games and activities for all ages. IOP REC SPEAKER SERIES: FOURTH AGE SERIES WHEN: 10/15 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center The topic will be “Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate Process,” with speaker Joshua Hooser, attorney at law, Hooser Legal Counsel LLC. GATHER & KNIT WHEN: Mondays 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center SEA STROLL & LEARN WHEN: 10/9 at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: 25th Ave. beach access Captain Mike Frees of Barrier Island Eco Tours will lead an educational walk on the topic of “Life Under the Water.” Frees has worked as a professional coastal naturalist for the last 20 years, 10 of which have been here on IOP. IOP CONNECTOR RUN WHEN: 10/4, race at 8 a.m. WHERE: Race starts on Palm Blvd. The IOP Connector Run features a 10K and 5K road race across the Isle of Palms Connector, with proceeds being donated to local agencies that prevent child abuse in the Lowcountry. A post-race familyfriendly festival will feature live music, free beer (21+), kids’ area, cash prizes, awards ceremony and vendor exhibits. Register at ioprun.com. ONGOING SOCIAL GROUPS PEACH PIT When: 10/8 at 6 p.m. THE CASTELLOWS When: 10/9 at 6 p.m. CAROLINA CHILDREN’S CHARITY WITH EDDIE BUSH BAND DOING A PRINCE TRIBUTE AND GUEST PALMETALHEAD When: 10/11 at 6 p.m. THE WAR AND TREATY When: 10/18 at 6 p.m. NOAH HICKS When: 10/30 at 9 p.m. THE MIDNIGHT CITY When: 10/31 at 6 p.m. PRISCILLA BLOCK WITH SPECIAL GUEST GREYLAN JAMES When: 11/1 at 6 p.m. CREDIT ONE STADIUM PRESENTS… ZACH TOP WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANDY BUCKNER When: 10/24 at 7:45 p.m THINGS TO DO

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