Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Winter Wonderland at the Beach
Event Series Winter Wonderland at the Beach

Winter Wonderland at the Beach

Plyler Park

The Winter Wonderland Festival returns to Myrtle Beach for 2024! Beginning in November, "Winter Wonderland at the Beach" includes an oceanfront light display along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, live entertainment, a kids activity zone, outdoor movies, and more. "Winter Wonderland at the Beach" lights will be on display from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly Nov. […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees

Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Check out 55 festively decorated trees representing each U.S. state and territory at Ripley's Aquarium in Broadway at the Beach. The trees are decked out with ornaments and decor that highlight the heritage and culture throughout our country. You can test your U.S. knowledge with a fun scavenger hunt around the aquarium. Festival of Trees […]

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Climb For A Cure at WonderWorks 🎗️

Climb For A Cure at WonderWorks 🎗️

WonderWorks

Make the Climb for a Cure! WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an exciting fundraising campaign at our ropes courses, benefiting Caring In Our Lifetime. From October 1st through 6th, guests are encouraged to make a donation of up to $5 at the ropes course, then make the climb for […]

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WonderWorks Myrtle Beach’s Hospitality Appreciation Days

WonderWorks Myrtle Beach’s Hospitality Appreciation Days

WonderWorks

Myrtle Beach hospitality workers are the best around! Come have some FUN at WonderWorks during our Hospitality Appreciation Days! 🛎️ From November 1 - 22, 2024, Grand Strand hotel, campground, and attraction employees plus a guest can explore the exhibits for free. Additional guests can join for only $10 +tax each. Registration is required, so […]

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“OH Christmas Tea”
Event Series “OH Christmas Tea”

“OH Christmas Tea”

Hopsewee Plantation

Traveling Literary Theater presents Christmas Short Stories during a beautiful English Tea Service at Hopsewee Plantation - Georgetown, SC.

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Nights of a Thousand Candles
Event Series Nights of a Thousand Candles

Nights of a Thousand Candles

Brookgreen Gardens

Experience one of the most beloved holiday traditions and walk through Brookgreen Gardens for their famous Nights of 1000 Candles! This renowned light display has been around for many years and happens annually at the beautiful gardens of Brookgreen in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This stellar light show is perfect for families, friends, and couples […]

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Spring Concert Series
Event Series Spring Concert Series

Spring Concert Series

Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing's Spring Live Music Series runs from March 29 through May 25 on the Dockside Village Stage. Enjoy local and regional groups performing a variety of musical genres from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free lawn chairs are available while supplies last or you can bring your own […]

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Restaurant Week South Carolina

Restaurant Week South Carolina

Grand Strand

Restaurants along the Grand Strand are participating in Restaurant Week South Carolina in January. This 11-day celebration that's taking place from Jan 9-19, 2025 is a great way to check out a handful of amazing Myrtle Beach-area restaurants at discounted prices. Special menus and selections at some of the best restaurants in town will be […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Downtown Myrtle Beach

The annual MLK  parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Details regarding the starting point and parade route will be announced soon. Participants include local high school marching bands as well as community groups and floats.  

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Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready for an electrifying evening as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone takes the stage in an upcoming concert that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen, and record, Noone’s performances are […]

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Murrells Inlet Soup Off

Murrells Inlet Soup Off

Suck Bang Blow

The 16th annual Murrells Inlet Soup Off brings soup, prizes, and Sunny Ledfurd to Suck Bang Blow on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. The Soup Off, featuring meat, seafood, and veggie categories, benefits Shriner's Children's Burn Center and includes more than $2,000 in prizes for contestants. Local restaurants will be serving up their soup entries alongside […]

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Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

The Carolina Opry Theater

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago captures the electrifying spirit of Chicago’s legendary performances, celebrated worldwide for their thrilling arena concerts. With a spectacular repertoire featuring over five decades of hits, Chicago boasts five #1 albums and more than 20 top-ten hits! Beginnings brings these timeless classics to life with powerful performances of […]

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Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute

Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute

The Carolina Opry Theater

With an unparalleled performance, The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship and spirited performances. With the true set up and […]

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The Grand Strand Bridal Expo

The Grand Strand Bridal Expo

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The Grand Strand Bridal Expo, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, is the premiere event for brides-to-be looking for a coastal wedding. The event will be 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025. It a perfect way to meet all the wedding professionals in one place. The show includes wedding fashion for the bride, […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Father/Daughter Dance

Ripley’s Aquarium Father/Daughter Dance

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Are you a father, uncle, grandfather or stepfather with a very special little girl in your life? Bring her to 15th annual Ripley's Aquarium for a night she'll never forget at the semi-formal Father/Daughter dance. Music, dancing, food, and raffle games will be included in the special evening. Participants will receive aquarium admission, buffet dining […]

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Who’s Bad:  The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary King of Pop with Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience! This electrifying show features a jaw-dropping performance that has wowed audiences around the world. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who’s Bad has taken the globe by storm, selling out iconic venues such […]

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Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

The Carolina Opry Theater

What do you get when you combine Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage? A night of Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducing MAGIC! Broadway veterans Craig A Meyer and Ross Bridgeman bring these amazing PIANO MEN to life in an unbelievable concert featuring the legendary songs of BILLY JOEL […]

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Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown

Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown

The Carolina Opry Theater

Lorrie Morgan shines as a renowned figure in country music, celebrated for her vibrant performances and dynamic stage presence. Her impressive discography includes Platinum records and beloved hits like “Something in Red” and “What Part of No.” Morgan, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut at 13, is a Nashville native and the daughter of […]

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Bruce in The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Bruce in The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

The Carolina Opry Theater

Bruce In The USA is a high-energy musical experience, offering a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show. Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, eventually evolving his performance into the Bruce In The USA show, featuring […]

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Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala

Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala

Pine Lakes Country Club

Join us for an evening of inspiration and unity at the Myrtle Beach Branch NAACP’s Freedom Fund Gala on February 1, 2025, from 6–9 PM at the Pine Lakes Country Club. This annual black-tie event celebrates the tireless work of the NAACP in advancing civil rights, social justice, and equality for all. With every donation, […]

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Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready to rock like never before with Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience! This electrifying tribute show not only celebrates the high-voltage energy of AC/DC but also immerses you fully in the heart and soul of the band’s legacy. As the lights dim and the first notes ring out, you’ll feel transported to a time […]

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Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

The Carolina Opry Theater

EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five-part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don […]

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Garrison Keillor Tonight

Garrison Keillor Tonight

The Carolina Opry Theater

Garrison Keillor Tonight is a lively evening of stand-up, storytelling, song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. The show includes sung sonnets, limericks, musical jokes, all celebrating the beauty of growing old and finding joy in less. Mistakes and big ambitions are behind, with contentment in small pleasures. “I was unhappy in college because it […]

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Ripley’s Penguin Dash 5K

Ripley’s Penguin Dash 5K

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash 5k run and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run on Saturday February 8, 2025. This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of one of the newest members of the Ripley’s Aquarium family – South African Penguins. There is a free Toddler […]

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In the Air Tonight: Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins & Genesis

In the Air Tonight: Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins & Genesis

The Carolina Opry Theater

Back by popular demand in 2025, In The Air Tonight: Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins & Genesis brings you an mesmerizing concert experience celebrating the legendary music of Grammy Award-winning solo artist Phil Collins! This show features all of Phil Collins’ solo mega hits, including classics like “One More Night” and “Another Day in […]

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Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show
Event Series Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show

Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center the weekend of Feb, 8-9, 2025. The show, hosted by Mike Kent and Associates, includes a selection of guns, ammo, and knives from a variety of vendors. The show follows all state, federal, and local firearm ordinances and laws. Hours […]

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Resurrection: A Journey Tribute

Resurrection: A Journey Tribute

The Carolina Opry Theater

Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, considered to be ‘The Gold Standard’ by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980-era Journey concert with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” and “Open Arms.” This dynamic and energetic band has featured some of Nashville’s hottest musicians, many of […]

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Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis

Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis

The Carolina Opry Theater

“Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” is a musical journey spanning the 20 year career of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, from his rise to fame in the 1950s, to his infamous Las Vegas performances of the 1970s. “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” boasts a powerful 11-piece band, horn section, incredible background vocalists […]

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Mark Lowry

Mark Lowry

The Carolina Opry Theater

Mark Lowry is a prominent figure in gospel music, celebrated for his ability to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide. Beginning his musical journey at age 11, he has become renowned as a singer, storyteller, humorist, author, and songwriter. Lowry co-wrote the iconic Christmas song “Mary Did You Know?”, which has been covered over 400 times […]

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The Four Phantoms in Concert

The Four Phantoms in Concert

The Carolina Opry Theater

Join us for an extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more! The Four Phantoms in Concert brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. This extraordinary quartet features renowned performers Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan, all under […]

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Fireworks

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