Well, hello there, Friday! We’ve been waiting all week for you. We’re back again this week with the Friday Five, a list of five fun events taking place in the Lowcountry throughout the weekend. Spend some time with nature at SEWE, celebrate Mardi Gras at the beach, enjoy a family-friendly movie with pizza, and more. Whatever you choose to do, the agents and staff at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a safe and happy weekend!

The 2018 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition takes place this weekend. This favorite event of locals and tourists is a three-day celebration of wildlife and nature through fine art, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, food, drink, and the people who honor them all. SEWE is the largest event of its kind in the United States and hosts hundreds of artists and exhibitors along with experts in wildlife and nature art. Events include numerous art exhibits, auctions, the much loved Dog Docks competition, Birds of Prey Flight Demos, Chef Demos, Sheep and Duck Herding Demos, and much, much more! Visit SEWE’s website for more information.

Folly Gras returns to Center Street this Saturday, February 17th, from 10am until 4pm. With a heavy emphasis on family-friendly activities, this annual event includes a parade, street performers, kids’ activities, inflatables, Mardi Gras-inspired crafts, psychic readings, local artisans, New Orleans-inspired cuisine, wristbands for 21+ with commemorative cups, and more. Folly Gras is hosted by the Folly Association of Business (FAB), a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting Folly and all it has to offer.

History buffs interested in the Revolutionary War will love the Siege of Charles Town Reenactment at Johns Island County Park, taking place on both Saturday and Sunday. The siege of Charles Town is a large-scale, two-day reenactment of the events leading to the city's fall on May 12, 1780. The Siege was one of the most crucial battles of the American War for Independence, and the Continental defeat at Charles Town would cripple American forces in the South. The battle reenactment represents a section of what the 42-day siege could have looked like including fortifications and artillery.

Those who don’t know much about flowers might not appreciate how special camellias are. These gorgeous flowers bloom throughout the depths of winter, brightening what can be an otherwise dull winter landscape. This Saturday, take a stroll through Middleton Place Gardens and learn more about these beautiful flowers. Special walking tours led by expert guides focus on the historic camellias, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in America. Tours last approximately 75 minutes and are included with general admission, but reservations are required.

Mellow Mushroom in Avondale hosts Mellow Matinee on Saturday from 11am until 1pm. On the third Saturday of each month, the restaurant presents a special showing of a family-friendly movie with sound on. This month’s feature is The LEGO Ninjago Movie. Kiddos can enjoy $5 kids’ meals, and adults can order from the full menu and enjoy $2 mimosas.