Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

2nd Annual Greek Cultural Weekend – St. Augustine, Florida

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Come celebrate the Othodoxy and Hellenism that is a big part of St. Augustine’s history at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on Friday, Oct. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 28. On Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be a reception and book signing by author of Demetrios is Now Jimmy, Larry Odzack. On Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, enjoy a 4-track round of displays and demonstrations about Greek Orthodoxy, Greek Language, Greek Cooking, and Greek Folklore. Friday 6 – 8 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to noon

St. Photios Shrine, 41 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
904.829.8205
www.StPhotios.com

Ghosts and Gravestones – St. Augustine, Fla.

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Enjoy a most haunting experience on St. Augustine’s premier “Frightseeing” Tour – on Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007- that explores the darker side of St. Augustine’s past. The only tour that takes you inside the three most haunted places in the entire city. Haunts include: The Old Drug Store that rests upon an old Indian burial ground and is a natural gathering place for lost souls and malignant spirits. Enter… and in darkness, you will learn the secrets of embalming and why so many people were buried alive; The Spanish Military Hospital where you can visit a death bed and hear of amputations and strange medical practices shared in whispered tones as you re-live the grizzly duties of 17th century medical practitioners and finally, The Old Jail, featured on the Sci-Fi Channel’s Ghost Hunters, that was built in 1891 and housed prisoners for more than 60 years. Listed on the Florida and National Haunted Places Register, the Old Jail has been the site of countless supernatural occurrences. Many criminals met their maker here at the end of a hangman’s noose.

Hours: Tours begin at 8 p.m. Admission: Tickets are $24 for adults and $12 for children

904.829.3800
Visit www.trolleytours.com for more information.

A Bone Chilling Howl at Boone Hall – Charleston, S.C.

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The Spook-tacular Howl-O-Ween at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens begins long before actual Halloween. Here you can pick your own Pumpkins, get lost in a Corn Maze, visit the Haunted Mansion or go on a Hay Ride. The Corn Maze feature a six acre maze, so you can keep your family busy here for a while. After you find the perfect pumpkin, families can enjoy Happy Jack, the
animated talking pumpkin, snacks and even a farm animal area. The popular Fright Nights include Haunted Hayrides and The Haunted House – which remains open until midnight on weekends.

For more information, please visit www.boonehallplantation.com.

Mini Monster Mash Carnival – Charleston, S.C.

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The Monster Mash
Come dressed up in your silliest costume, play games and enjoy some treats during this fun day that celebrates mini monsters of all kinds! Call (843) 853-8962 or visit www.explorecml.org. for more information. Children’s Museum of the Lowcoutry’s

Mini Monster Mash Carnival takes place on October 28 at 3:00 pm.