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Lulu’s Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade
Event Series Lulu’s Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade

Lulu’s Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade

LuLu’s does Mardi Gras! Bring the whole family to LuLu’s second annual Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, Feb. 26!  Free family fun starts at 2 p.m. with a golf cart parade. A post-parade party at LuLu’s will start at 3 p.m. with live music by Mike McDonnell! Dress in your Mardi […]

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Broadway at the Beach KidzTime Festival

Broadway at the Beach KidzTime Festival

Join Broadway at the Beach for the 21st Annual KidzTime Festival on Saturday, March 19 from noon to 4 p.m.! This fun-filled day will feature face painting, balloon artists, character appearances, live entertainment and a variety of vendors offering kids activities, giveaways and more! 

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Ripley’s Aquarium

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Ripley’s Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium

Mark your calendars for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Ripley’s Aquarium. This event will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022.Enjoy a delicious breakfast feast, take photos, mermaid meet-and-greet, find Easter eggs and explore the aquarium, and more!The cost is $49.99/adult (ages 12+), $39.99/child (ages 6-11), and $24.00/child (ages 3-5) […]

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Socastee Spring Heritage Festival

Socastee Spring Heritage Festival

Sarvis House in Socastee

Don't miss the annual Socastee Heritage Festival at the Socastee Swing Bridge this Spring!This exciting day is packed with kids activities, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and three stages of live entertainment. Vendors confirmed for 2022 include 5 Star Farms, This & That, Bella's Treasures, The Candle Coven, Gone Coastal, and Speckled Peach among many […]

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The Sound of Music at Strand Theater

The Sound of Music at Strand Theater

Strand Theater

The Grand Strand is alive with the sound of music! Enjoy the beloved music and story of Disney’s, “The Sound of Music” right here in the Grand Strand!Let your ears and eyes take a trip to Austria as the Strand Theater cast brings this musical to life! Enjoy the wonderful voices of this cast and […]

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Summer Light: Art by Night
Event Series Summer Light: Art by Night

Summer Light: Art by Night

Brookgreen Gardens

Enjoy a beautiful evening at Brookgreen Gardens at their newest summer event. Ten installations throughout the property feature various lighting techniques that will let you explore the landscapes, sculptures, and galleries in a new light executed by the team that brings you Nights of a Thousand Candles.  Features include 800 upcycled chandeliers and 900 wine bottle […]

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Back to School Bash at Tanger Outlets Hwy 501

Back to School Bash at Tanger Outlets Hwy 501

Tanger Outlets 501

It's time to kick off Back to School and celebrate you!Join Tanger Outlets for their Back to School Bash in front of Tommy Hilfiger to celebrate the back to school season at Hwy 501!The family-friendly event includes face painting, a DJ, bouncy house, chalk art contests, and so much more!TANGERCLUB VIP PERK - The first […]

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BEACH ‘N CHILI FEST

BEACH ‘N CHILI FEST

Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place

The 55th Annual World Championship Chili Cook-off is heading back to The Beach in 2022 from September 23rd through 25th.This BEACH 'N CHILI FEST will feature over 500 flavors of award-winning chili for your sampling pleasure!There's fun in the sun for all ages, from live music to car shows, celebrity appearances, and more! Gate admission […]

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Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival

Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival

Brookgreen Gardens

Gather up your crew for a fun weekend outdoors at Brookgreen Gardens' Harvest Home Festival. Activities include pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, and more! The 2022 Harvest Home Weekend has been moved to Oct. 8-9 due to expected inclement weather. Scarecrow making kits are available, or you can bring your own supplies from home. For $5, you can […]

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Dogtober At Tanger Outlets

Dogtober At Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlets Hwy 17

Bring your furry friends to a special Dogtober event at the Tanger Outlets on Hwy 17.The “pawty” will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22, outside the Market Hall (food court) in the center courtyard.The event will feature pet costume contests, DJ, trick-or-treat giveaways, photo opportunities, your favorite Pup Team costumed […]

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Trick or Treat at Pelicans Stadium

Trick or Treat at Pelicans Stadium

TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting a Trick or Treat Family Friday event on Oct. 28 to celebrate Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to trick or treat around the warning track at the Pelicans' stadium. Family meal packs, which include 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsis, and a bucket of popcorn, will be available for […]

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BooLu’s at LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach

BooLu’s at LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach

LuLu's North Myrtle Beach

Enjoy a fun Friday evening with kid’s costume contest, candy, and pumpkin decorating at LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach BooLu’s Halloween event at Barefoot Landing. Grab a broomstick and fly in for the fun from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 28th. LuLu’s will provide candy treats and a pumpkin decorating station! Costume contest age categories are […]

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Captain’s Quarters Halloween Party

Captain’s Quarters Halloween Party

Captain's Quarters Resort

Captain's Quarters Resort is hosting a Halloween Party from 7 to midnight Oct. 29 at its Level 6 Bowling Center.The party includes a family-friendly costume contest with prizes (2-night stay at Captain's Quarters) for the best adult and best children's costumes.  Kids will get candy and additional prizes while adults can enjoy $4 Long Island […]

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Halloween Weekend at The Hangout

Halloween Weekend at The Hangout

The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach

The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach has a weekend full of Halloween fun!Festivities include live music, games, daily costume contests and more. The Hangout is a family-friendly restaurant and bar that offers a full food and drink menu, including kids' meals. Friday, October 285-6 p.m.: DJ Family/Foam Dance Party6-10 p.m.: Live MusicSaturday, October 2910 a.m.: […]

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Surfside Beach Family Festival

Surfside Beach Family Festival

Surfside Drive

The Surfside Beach Family Festival will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 on Surfside Drive. The festival was rescheduled from October due to expected inclement weather. This one-day rain or shine event brings thousands of people for good food, good fun and family-friendly activities, including arts & crafts vendors, festival food, kids' activities, and […]

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Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting

Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting

Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach kicks off the holiday season with their  Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 12. The special holiday event will include live music and special guests. It will wrap up with a fireworks extravaganza over Lake Broadway. Broadway at the Beach is a massive shopping, dining and entertainment complex located in […]

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Lighting of the Landing

Lighting of the Landing

Barefoot Landing

Santa will arrive at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, Nov. 19 for the Lighting of the Landing. The annual tree lighting show will be at 6 p.m. in Barefoot's Dockside Village. Fireworks will follow at 7 p.m. Festivities include live entertainment and plenty of family fun. The Christmas Tree is 22 feet tall and covered in hundreds of […]

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Market Common Tree Lighting Ceremony

Market Common Tree Lighting Ceremony

Grand 14 Market Common

The Market Common will host the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Grand 14 Movie Theater with live entertainment and family fun.A trackless train will run along Deville Street for the little ones along with a balloon artist, carnival games, inflatables and vendors along Deville and Reed Streets. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. in […]

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Pawleys Island Holiday Market

Pawleys Island Holiday Market

Litchfield Market Village

Visit Pawleys Island this November for the Pawleys Island Holiday Market, a holiday showcase featuring countless vendors to help everyone prepare for the Christmas season!Get lots of holiday shopping done here and shop from over 60 different vendors. At this market, you will be able to find countless decorations, ornaments, wreaths, gifts and so much […]

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Intracoastal Christmas Regatta

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta

The Marina at Dock Holidays

Get into the holiday spirit with the best parade on the water! Yachts and boats covered in Christmas lights and decorations will make their way past plenty of prime viewing spots in this annual flotilla. The Intracoastal Christmas Regatta is always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The parade begins around 5 p.m. at the Little River […]

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The South’s Grandest Christmas Show

The South’s Grandest Christmas Show

Celebrate the holiday season in Myrtle Beach with the Alabama Theatre's award-winning production, The South's Grandest Christmas Show! Year after year, this production amazes audiences with an incredible combination of talent, scenery, and special effects that will put anyone in the holiday spirit. This holiday show plays six nights a week during November and December […]

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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special – The Christmas Show of the South

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special – The Christmas Show of the South

The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 37th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1.Producer Calvin Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. Each year, the Christmas special brings stunning changes, beautifully blended with time-honored […]

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Charles Bach Wonders!
Event Series Charles Bach Wonders!

Charles Bach Wonders!

charles bach wonders

Renowned illusionist Charles Bach returns his talents to Broadway at the Beach beginning in April 2022 with his Charles Bach Wonders Magic Show, a family-friendly performance full of magic, dance and comedy. The high-energy show promises to be a magical experience for the whole family with giant puppets, beautiful costumes, colorful lighting, and talented dancers in […]

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Noon Year’s Day

Noon Year’s Day

Ripley's Aquarium

Celebrate the new year with a family-friendly celebration at Ripley's Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. The festivities, which run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on New Year's Day, include a DJ, Ripley's mascot appearance, crafts, mermaid dive show and more. The event is included with aquarium admission. Beer and wine will be […]

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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 of […]

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Town of Surfside Beach’s Annual BBQ Festival

Town of Surfside Beach’s Annual BBQ Festival

Yaupon Drive Parking Lot - Surfside Beach

Join the town of Surfside Beach on March 4, 2023, for their BBQ festival! Previous competitors include Beach Butts, Beach Catering, Carter’s Carolina BBQ, Coastal BBQ, Smoking Down South, Smokin’ Esso B’s, Gardner Boys BBQ, Evans BBQ, The BBQ House and Pop Pop’s Pit BBQ.On Friday, March 3, non-BBQ fare will be served from 4 to […]

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Lulu’s Easter Egg Dash

Lulu’s Easter Egg Dash

LuLu's North Myrtle Beach

LuLu's Easter Egg Dash is back!The Easter Bunny will be at LuLu's from 1 to 3 p.m. to help kids hunt for eggs on the Lulu's beach and take photos. At 2 p.m., the fast-paced Easter Egg Dash will take place, with "golden eggs" dispersed throughout the beach containing special prizes. Children will be separated by […]

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Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival

Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival

The Market Common

Teams of 20 paddlers and one drummer will race their boats at The Market Common during the 15th annual Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival in Myrtle Beach. Spectators and participants can also enjoy a family fun zone, live entertainment and lots of food and drink vendors.The event benefits Ground Zero, an evangelical organization that aims […]

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Blessing of the Inlet

Blessing of the Inlet

Belin Methodist Church

Bring your family out for a day of fun, food and more at the 27th annual Blessing of the Inlet at Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet. The event includes arts & crafts vendors, food from local restaurants, entertainment and more. The blessing, which kicks off the event at 10 a.m., will be administered by […]

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College Decision Week at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach

College Decision Week at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach

WonderWorks

WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is excited to host College Decision Week 🎓From May 1st - 7th, college-bound high school seniors can show their college acceptance letter at WonderWorks to get a BOGO ticket deal! Buy one ticket, get one FREE!Be sure to show off your school pride by wearing its apparel. Congratulations!*Cannot be combined with other […]

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2023 Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival

2023 Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Bring your family to the 68th annual Sun Fun Festival parade and events in Myrtle Beach this May! The Sun Fun Festival, a tradition that started in 1951, kicks off summer in Myrtle Beach with a variety of family-friendly events, including the Sun Fun Parade and live entertainment! Festivities Include: Friday, May 57 p.m. | Kick off the […]

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Best Festivals

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Fireworks

Fireworks

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