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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 […]

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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. […]

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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, […]

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The Great Christmas Light Show
Event Series The Great Christmas Light Show

The Great Christmas Light Show

North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex

The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex will be decorated with nearly 2 million lights this holiday season for The Great Christmas Light Show. Take a 2 mile drive […]

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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 39th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1st. Gilmore works for months to […]

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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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Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot

Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot

Burn off some calories before the big meal with the 18th annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot at The Market Common! Join 1,200 runners and walkers for the 5k event, which […]

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2024 Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

2024 Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

Surfside Beach Pier

Join Surfside Beach for a different kind of Thanksgiving Celebration - The Turkey Trot. Earn your turkey day feast by participating in your choice of a  5K or 10K Race. […]

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Barefoot Landing Turkey Trot

Barefoot Landing Turkey Trot

Start your Thanksgiving Day on the right foot with the 6th annual Turkey Trot at Barefoot Landing! The breezy 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. at the North Myrtle Beach […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner at Avista Resort

Thanksgiving Dinner at Avista Resort

Avista Resort

Looking for a special Thanksgiving Dinner in North Myrtle Beach? Join us at Avista Resort for a delightful, family-style feast filled with all your holiday favorites. Whether you're a guest […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner at 3500 Ocean Grill

Thanksgiving Dinner at 3500 Ocean Grill

3500 Ocean Grill at Prince Resort

Looking for an oceanfront Thanksgiving Dinner in North Myrtle Beach? Join us at Prince Resort for a special holiday feast overlooking the beautiful coastline. Whether you're staying with us or […]

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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 39th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1st. Gilmore works for months to […]

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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 […]

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Pawleys Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pawleys Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get into the holiday spirit in Pawleys Island at the town's annual Lighting of the Park. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for your enjoyment while you watch the […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Tree Lighting Spectacular

Ripley’s Aquarium Tree Lighting Spectacular

Kick off the holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Spectacular at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach! Enjoy reindeer games, festive dancing, awesome giveaways, warm hot chocolate, and a visit […]

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Conway Celebration of Lights
Event Series Conway Celebration of Lights

Conway Celebration of Lights

Downtown Conway

Every week in December leading up to Christmas, join the city of Conway for a Celebration of Lights drive-through Christmas light show.  The cost is $2 per person. The show […]

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Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach

Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach

Catch a fantastic fireworks show at Broadway at the Beach on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Broadway at the Beach! Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. on summer nights […]

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Breakfast With Santa at Crooked Hammock

Breakfast With Santa at Crooked Hammock

Crooked Hammock Brewery

Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing invites families to dine with Kris Kringle himself at Breakfast with Santa. Just $22 for adults and $11 for kids, families can snap a […]

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North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting in McLean Park

North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting in McLean Park

McClean Park

McClean Park is the site for the North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don't miss your chance to hang out with Santa and his friends with fun activities, live entertainment […]

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Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Residents and visitors are invited to the Town of Surfside Beach for the most joyful event of the season: The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival! The festival runs from 4 to […]

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Rivertown Christmas Celebration
Event Series Rivertown Christmas Celebration

Rivertown Christmas Celebration

Downtown Conway

Downtown Conway celebrates the spirit of the season Thursday evenings through December 19. Visitors are invited to support local businesses and experience the joy of the holiday season with socially […]

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Breakfast With Santa and a Mermaid

Breakfast With Santa and a Mermaid

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Join Ripley's Aquarium and some very special guests for a holiday breakfast on Saturday, Dec 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. Festivities include a breakfast buffet, an elf dive show, […]

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Santa Claus at Myrtle Beach State Park

Santa Claus at Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park

Head over to Myrtle Beach State Park for your chance to see Santa at the beach! The man in the red suit will pose for family photos (pets can come […]

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A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

Broadway at the Beach

Get into the holiday spirit at Broadway at the Beach this December with A Very Broadway Christmas Parade! The shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will host the parade beginning at […]

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Christmas with Friends of Atalaya

Christmas with Friends of Atalaya

Atalaya

Join the Pawleys Island Concert Band for an afternoon of Christmas songs at Atalaya in Huntington Beach State Park. The concert band and choir begin at 11 a.m. The concert […]

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Christmas Cantata in North Myrtle Beach

Christmas Cantata in North Myrtle Beach

Living Water Baptist Church

Join friends and family this Christmas season for the 40th annual All City Christmas Cantata at Living Water Baptist Church in Longs hosted by the city of North Myrtle Beach. […]

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Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Morse Park - Murrells Inlet

Join your friends in Murrells Inlet to kick off the holiday season with the annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club. The […]

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Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade

Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade

Elm Street - Conway

Celebrate the Christmas holiday season with a festive boat parade in downtown Conway. The parade will take place at 5 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The Rivertown Regatta includes […]

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North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

Main Street North Myrtle Beach

Get jolly and have a ball at the annual nighttime North Myrtle Beach Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024. Spectators will gather on Main Street to view the lighted […]

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Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Lakewood Camping Resort

Light up the holiday season with this special Lakewood Camping Resort's tradition complete with live music by the Myrtle Beach High School Show Choir, warm hot chocolate, and a special […]

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Holiday Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing

Holiday Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing hosts a festive golf cart parade on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 pm. Walking groups and golf cart owners are invited to join the parade, which will start […]

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Best Festivals

Best Festivals

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Fireworks

Fireworks

Where to watch the best displays

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