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The Market Common Hallow’s Eve Bash

The Market Common Hallow’s Eve Bash

Valor Park @ The Market Common

Witches, zombies and other costumed adults (21+) are invited to The Market Common Hallow's Eve Bash from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. Valor Memorial Garden will transform into a ghoulish garden for one night of fun and libations hosted by DJ "The Batman" of Mother Fletchers fame. "The Batman" has DJ'd around the […]

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Riptydz Halloween Costume Party

Riptydz Halloween Costume Party

Riptydz is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on the roof starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The oceanfront bar and grill will be serving up food and drink specials throughout the night with entertainment by a live DJ. Registration for the costume contest ends at 9:30 p.m., and the contest starts at 11. The first place prize […]

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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 Party at 3001 Nightlife on October 29

Halloween Party at 3001 Nightlife on October 29

3001 Nightlife

Celebrate Halloween a couple of days early! 3001 Nightlife is having a party and everyone that arrives in costume before 11 pm gets in Free. Each of the three clubs inside 3001 Nightlife is hosting a different band or DJ that evening. Chocolate Chip and Company will be in Club Rewind, Bourbon Cowboy is hosting […]

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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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2022 Brew at the Zoo – Brookgreen Gardens

2022 Brew at the Zoo – Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is happy to announce the return of Brew at the Zoo, which will take place this fall! Brew at the Zoo will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 5. In the event of rain, it will be rescheduled for the following day, November 6. Brew at the Zoo is located at the […]

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29th Annual Turtle Strut

29th Annual Turtle Strut

Pawleys Island Nature Park

Run or walk or stand and cheer on the competitors at the 29th annual Turtle Strut! For nearly 30 years this race has taken place and is a great event and way to support the family justice center.This race is held in honor and memory of Guy Osborne in support of the Family Justice Center.Guests […]

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2024 Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast

2024 Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast

Wicked Tuna

Join Murrells Inlet 2020 for their 18th annual Oyster Roast this fall and enjoy all-you-can-eat-oysters from $40 (price increases as event gets closer). Not a fan of oysters? Other foods will be available as well as drinks. Admission is free. All proceeds go to Murrells Inlet 2020, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the inlet.

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Taste of Georgetown

Taste of Georgetown

Downtown Georgetown

The annual Taste of Georgetown returns to celebrate its 10th year in 2022. Featuring dishes from many area restaurants, the Taste of Georgetown is from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, and it benefits the non-profit Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties. Participating restaurants include Pawleys Raw Bar, Moe's Original BBQ, Parlor Donuts, Old Georgetown […]

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Nights of a Thousand Candles Photography Workshop

Nights of a Thousand Candles Photography Workshop

Brookgreen Gardens

Capturing the beauty of the holiday season can be a challenge even for experienced photographers. Brookgreen Gardens offers a workshop that teaches photographic and lighting techniques to get focused photography of lighted holiday displays. Participants will learn professional techniques for night photography, including proper exposure settings and how to “paint with light” against the beautiful holiday […]

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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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Carolina Beach Music Awards 2022

Carolina Beach Music Awards 2022

The Alabama Theatre

With its mission to promote Carolina Beach Music, the CBMA Awards showcases the influences and offshoots of the unique Carolina lifestyle with its presentation of a first class awards show. Each November in North Myrtle Beach, SC, the Carolina Beach Music Awards take place to honor the songwriters, producers, performers, engineers, promoters, DJ's, dancers, radio […]

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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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Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run
Event Series Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run

Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run

North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex

Get outdoors and into the holiday spirit at the Dashing Through the Glow 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. The family-friendly event, which is returning for two nights in 2022, is open to all ages. Participants will make their way through the Great Christmas Light Show at the park dressed […]

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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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Live Holiday Music Performances by Award-Winning Dolly Parton Tribute Artist

Live Holiday Music Performances by Award-Winning Dolly Parton Tribute Artist

Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort

Dreaming of a platinum blonde Christmas? Throw on your lashes, slap on that lipstick and head to Kingston Resorts on Nov. 25 or 26 for an evening of live musical performances by the award-winning Dolly Parton tribute artist, Karen as Dolly.This reigning winner of E! Network’s Clash of the Cover Bands will rock the rooftops […]

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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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Elton John Tribute Show at GTS Theatre

Elton John Tribute Show at GTS Theatre

GTS Theatre

This one-of-a-kind concert includes the costumes, the color, the fabulous showmanship, time tested hit songs and it’s all captured by Bill, making this the perfect show for any Elton enthusiast.American Elton aka Bill Connors has portrayed the Rocket Man from Hawaii to England, San Francisco to Florida. Featured on America’s Got Talent and currently in […]

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Magic and Comedy Show with Michael Bairefoot

Magic and Comedy Show with Michael Bairefoot

GTS Theatre

The audience will be taken on a journey by incorporating his past experiences into his magic. At the end you will be moved and have a new respect for magicians. After this show you will definitely know why Michael is considered “the most award winning magician in the U.S.”Michael Bairefoot creates his own unique and […]

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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 Dec. 3 in downtown Conway.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 Savannah Bluff to the Conway Marina. Proceeds from the event will be donated […]

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Movie Under The Stars at Tanger Outlet

Movie Under The Stars at Tanger Outlet

Tanger Outlets 501

Tanger Outlets on Highway 501 is hosting a Merry Movie Night with fun for the family on Dec. 3. Guests will enjoy Elf Pets animated specials, popcorn, Elf trivia, Elf prizes, a hot cocoa bar, photo opportunities, bouncy house and more!The event will be in the central courtyard by Adidas and Timberland. 

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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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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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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 1.5 mile drive through the park to see over 500 giant light displays and 30 animated figures and holiday scenes specially made for this event.The Great Christmas Show […]

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

Winter Wonderland at the Beach

Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place

The Winter Wonderland Festival returns to Myrtle Beach for 2022! 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" will be open from November 17 to December 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. […]

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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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Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theatre

Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theatre

GTS Theatre

Set off on a musical journey through time as you tap your feet to the tunes that moved the nation in the 1960s and ’70s. Motor City Musical brings Motown hits from musicians like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 to the stage, celebrating the history of a genre that brought new life […]

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Fireworks

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