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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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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 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 tradition […]

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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 will move through the upscale shopping and dining complex. Participants will receive a t-shirt and post-race goodies. Strollers, runners and walkers are all welcome. Dogs […]

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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. Races begin at 8:00 a.m., and participants will get a great view of the Atlantic Ocean and Surfside Beach along the route. The start and […]

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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 shopping and dining complex. Strollers, walkers and runners are all welcome. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Participants will receive an event t-shirt and […]

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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 at the resort or just in the area, enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones and create memorable moments at the beach! Salads: Cranberry Pecan […]

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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 nearby, indulge in a delicious meal with all your holiday favorites and breathtaking ocean views! Thursday, November 28th, 2024 Time: Noon – 4 PM Menu […]

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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 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 tradition […]

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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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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 park illuminate with festive holiday lights. The event will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov 29, 2024, at the Pawleys Island Nature Park. […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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 from the big man himself! All of the festivities lead up to the grand lighting of the USA Plaza tree. The event begins at 5:30 […]

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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 runs from 6 to 9 pm Thursdays through Sundays. On top of the light display, Santa will be around taking Christmas lists Thursdays through Saturdays […]

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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 over Lake Broadway in the middle of the massive shopping and dining complex. A special 4th of July fireworks show will be held at 10 […]

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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 pic with Santa, followed by a hearty breakfast buffet, including pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fresh pastries, and more! Make your reservation to dine here.

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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 and refreshments. The event is free to the public.

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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 7 p.m. and includes vendors, entertainment, and children's activities. The Lakewood Elementary School Chorus and the Tams & 14K Gold Band will provide Christmas music. […]

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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 distanced fun throughout the month. The first Thursday will be the City of Conway Tree Lighting Ceremony. The following Thursdays' events will include candlelight shopping, […]

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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, a meet and greet with a mermaid, festive holiday crafts, writing letters to Santa, holiday trivia with Santa, and more! The breakfast buffet will have […]

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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 too!). Pictures will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Pictures with Santa are free with park admission but donations are welcome. Bring […]

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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 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The parade will begin near Dave & Buster's, following the interior road of Broadway at the Beach, closest to […]

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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 will be in the courtyard outdoors, weather permitting. It will be moved inside if the weather is poor. The Pawleys Island Concert Band is an […]

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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. Church choirs from around the North Myrtle Beach area will join together to perform this moving musical program at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and […]

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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 tree lighting festivities will include visitors from Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as Christmas crafts, hot chocolate, and cookies. The event is Saturday, December […]

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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 boats of all sizes decked out in their holiday best. The parade, which is hosted by America's Boat Club of Long Bay, runs from the […]

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Fireworks

Fireworks

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