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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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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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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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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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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Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s

Santa is bringing his workshop to Myrtle Beach for a morning of breakfast and fun at Dave & Buster's at Broadway at the Beach! Breakfast with Santa will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The event is $36.66 (after taxes and fees) per person and includes breakfast, a $10 power card […]

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Conway Christmas Parade

Conway Christmas Parade

Downtown Conway

The Conway Christmas Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Conway. Santa Claus will be riding along in the parade along with floats, beauty queens, Shriners and more! Bring the whole family to experience the charm of downtown Conway! Cash prizes will be awarded for the best entries.

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LuLu’s Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles

LuLu’s Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles

Billy Claus, Santa's brother, will be making a stop this holiday season at Lucy Buffett's LuLu's at Barefoot Landing! Join Billy from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 14th at LuLu's for family fun that includes a letter-writing station to Billy and Santa, crafts, and a reading of Lucy Buffett's "Billy Claus & the Spirit […]

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Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade

Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade

Surfside Beach Pier

Don't miss the Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. The parade has over 100 entries of all kinds, including floats and marching bands. Participants will be throwing candy out to the parade visitors. Awards will be given out to the floats with the most festive designs. The route […]

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Pets Light Up Our Lives

Pets Light Up Our Lives

Celebrate the Christmas season along with man's love for his best friend at Barefoot Landing for the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society's Pets Light Up Our Lives event. Pets are welcome but not required for this night of Christmas music, refreshments, gift basket raffles and a blessing of the animals beginning at 6:30 p.m. at […]

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Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe is hosting two Breakfast with Santa events in the month of December. Join Santa for breakfast and Christmas festivities on Dec. 15 or Dec. 22 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Broadway at the Beach. Kids will get a chance to write and deliver a letter to Santa and take a picture […]

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North Myrtle Beach Community Band Christmas Concert

North Myrtle Beach Community Band Christmas Concert

J. Bryan Floyd Community Center

If you love Christmas music you'll love the FREE Christmas Concert put on by the North Myrtle Beach Community Band. The band is comprised of locals from all over the Grand Strand and has been performing public concerts for nearly 30 years. The concert will be held at the North Myrtle Beach High School Auditorium […]

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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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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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Myrtle Beach Bowl Game

Myrtle Beach Bowl Game

Brooks Stadium at CCU

The 5th annual Myrtle Beach Bowl is set to kick off at 11 a.m. on Dec. 23, 2024. The game will be played at Brooks Stadium and aired on the ESPN network. The matchup has yet to be announced. In addition to the game, there will be opportunities for tailgating and other festivities around Myrtle […]

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3001 Nightlife New Year’s Eve Party

3001 Nightlife New Year’s Eve Party

3001 Nightlife

Bring in 2025 at the week-long celebration leading into the New Year! 3001 Nightlife is the place to be December 27-December 31, 2024 for the biggest party on the Grand Strand. Doors open at 7:00pm all five nights. Friday through Monday Nights are $25 per night. Purchase a New Year's Eve in advance for $75 […]

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Lulu’s Noon Year’s Eve

Lulu’s Noon Year’s Eve

LuLu's North Myrtle Beach

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the family at Lulu's Noon Year's Eve! Lucy Buffett's Lulu's is the place to be for a kid-friendly party that won't have you up all night. Enjoy crafts and games, and a huge beach ball drop over Lulu's Beach at noon. Kids will provide the "fireworks" (bubble wrap), and Lulu's […]

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Fireworks at Barefoot Landing

Fireworks at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing -- a shopping, dining and entertainment complex on the southern end of North Myrtle Beach -- lights up the sky with a weekly fireworks show at 10 p.m. every Monday night over the lake throughout summer. Additional shows are scheduled for July 4, Nov. 23 and Dec. 31. In addition to the fireworks […]

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New Year’s Eve at Avista Resort

New Year’s Eve at Avista Resort

Kick off 2025 in style at the New Year's Eve celebration at Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach! Indulge in a delicious dinner, experience award-winning live entertainment featuring Gary Lowder & SMOKIN' HOT, and top it off with a midnight champagne toast. Your evening begins with included appetizers and a welcome drink! Hurry, as this […]

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New Year’s Eve Party at Hard Rock Cafe

New Year’s Eve Party at Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

Celebrate the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe in Broadway at the Beach! Live music from Chocolate Chip & Co will be performing from 9:30 til close. The celebration starts at 7 pm and will last until 1 am. The ticket price is $20 or you can opt for a 3-course dinner reservation for $55/person. […]

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House of Blues New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

House of Blues New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

House of Blues Myrtle Beach

Make your New Year's Eve plans at the House of Blues for an evening of dinner, live music, and good times. Ring in the New Year with a delicious four-course dinner, live entertainment by Soultrii. Tickets include a four-course dinner, New Year's Eve party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight; $4 champagne specials will […]

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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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New Year’s Eve at 21 Main

New Year’s Eve at 21 Main

21 Main At North Beach

Ring in the new year with entertainment and a meal at 21 Main at North Beach Resort. The night's festivities include a premium bar, award-winning hors d'oeuvres, four-course meal, champagne toast and breakfast to-go at the end of the night. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, caesar salad, surf & turf with filet and lobster tail, […]

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New Year’s Eve Bash at RipTydz

New Year’s Eve Bash at RipTydz

RipTydz Oceanfront Bar

The oceanfront Riptydz bar in Myrtle Beach is hosting their annual New Year's Eve Bash to usher in 2025. The night will be filled with lively entertainment, featuring live music by Band on Fire and a DJ on the second floor. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the festivities will continue until 1 a.m. Entertainment […]

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A Southern Times Square at The Market Common

A Southern Times Square at The Market Common

The Market Common

The Market Common will host their annual Southern Times Square celebration to ring in 2025! The New Year's Eve event at The Market Common is the beach's own version of the Big Apple's New Year's Eve celebration with a live telecast on a jumbo screen and a mirror ball drop at midnight. Enjoy live music, […]

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New Year’s Eve at Local on the Water

New Year’s Eve at Local on the Water

Local on the Water

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Thomas Road Band at Local on the Water! Tickets are required, and dinner reservations are recommended if you're planning to dine before the celebration. General admission tickets are $25 each. Bar package tickets are $65 and include admission plus a 10-drink package. Event is 21+ and standing-room only.  

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Fireworks

Fireworks

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