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Haunted Island Tour at River Island Adventures
Event Series Haunted Island Tour

Haunted Island Tour at River Island Adventures

River Island Adventures

River Island Adventures invites brave souls to experience a haunting like no other this Halloween with the Haunted Island Tour.The tour starts on a pontoon boat and travels onto the desolate island where terrors await. Each tour will be limited to 10 people, ensuring an immersive experience. Guests are invited to enjoy snacks and scary […]

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Halloween Trick or Treat at Broadway at the Beach

Halloween Trick or Treat at Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach will host trick-or-treating around the complex in a fun and safe environment. Bring your kiddos in costumes around for special treats at participating stores and shops. Trick-or-treating will be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m!

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Trick or Treating at Barefoot Landing

Trick or Treating at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing

Families are invited to trick-or-treating around Barefoot Landing this Halloween. Shops and restaurants will be open, too! Trick-or-treating will take place from 5-7 p.m on Tuesday, October 31.

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Hometown Halloween at The Market Common

Hometown Halloween at The Market Common

The Market Common is hosting a family-friendly Hometown Halloween for 2023.The kids can trick-or-treat throughout The Market Common from 5 to 7 p.m. Families are welcome to stroll the streets collecting sweet treats along the way. Look for orange balloons to identify participating businesses. Complimentary Haunted Carriage Rides will run from 4 to 7 p.m. in […]

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Halloween on the Marshwalk

Halloween on the Marshwalk

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

Gear up for the annual trick-or-treating and costume parade on Halloween at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Both kids and adults can participate in costume contests!Trick or treating begins at 5 p.m. along the Marshwalk, and the kids' costume begins at 6 p.m. in front of Drunken Jack's at the pirate statue. Kids 3 and up […]

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Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show
Event Series Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show

Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center the weekend of Nov. 4-5, 2023.The show, hosted by Mike Kent and Associates, includes a selection of guns, ammo, and knives from a variety of vendors. The show follows all state, federal and local firearm ordinances and laws. Hours are from […]

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Pints 4 Heroes Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Pints 4 Heroes Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Tidal Creek Brewhouse

Join Tidal Creek for the second annual Pints 4 Heroes Cornhole Tournament to raise money for a local veteran charity called The Veterans Welcome Home Resource Center. The event will include food, craft beer, raffles, cash giveaways and more! Click the link to sign up to play! There will be categories for professionals and for family […]

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Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals
Event Series Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals

Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The 42nd annual Dickens Christmas Show is planned for November 9-12 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This unique event is a Christmas celebration and includes various shopping opportunities, entertainment, and a Victorian Holiday Marketplace. Visitors to the Victorian Holiday Marketplace will find 300+ vendors wearing period costumes selling jewelry, crafts, gourmet foods, holiday decor, and more. […]

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Edwin McCain Free Live Concert

Edwin McCain Free Live Concert

The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach

“I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More” singer, Edwin McCain, is bringing 30+ years of musical talent to our Myrtle Beach stage and is sure to be a “can’t miss” musical event. The Charleston-born artist will perform live for a free concert on Friday, November 17th at 8 p.m.Famous artists such as Justin […]

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Mythical and Medieval Festival
Event Series Mythical and Medieval Festival

Mythical and Medieval Festival

RH Acres

The Mythical & Medieval Fest is a Renaissance themed festival to raise money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams. Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams is local non-profit in Myrtle Beach, SC that provides positive activities to children that have been abused, abandoned, or neglected and reside in group homes or shelters.Our noble charity will provide you with a whimsical […]

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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 […]

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Canceled: A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

Canceled: A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

Broadway at the Beach

The 2023 A Very Broadway Christmas Parade has been canceled due to weather.  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. 2. The parade will begin near Dave & […]

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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 4-6 p.m. […]

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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 Dec. 2. Spectators will gather on Main Street to view the lighted floats and vehicles representing groups from all across the area. Awards will be handed out for the best entries with judges and a special guest announcer stationed at […]

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Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

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 their Baked Four Cheese Frittata, Simply Scrambled Eggs, bacon, pancakes and more! Make your reservation […]

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Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade

Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

Family, friends, locals and visitors are invited to the annual community Christmas Parade in Murrells Inlet from 3 to 5  p.m. Dec. 3 The parade begins at Wilcox Avenue and continues to Wachesaw Road along Highway 17 Business. Get there early to claim your spot along the parade route! Registration is open to those interested […]

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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 39th 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. Dec. 2 and at […]

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Eddie Miles, A Christmas Salute

Eddie Miles, A Christmas Salute

Alabama Theatre

Eddie Miles returns to the Alabama Theatre with his Christmas Salute to Music Legends. Eddie will be live on-stage December 3, 2023, @ 7 pm to deliver an intimate solo performance of America’s most loved Christmas & Country music. Saluting everything from Hank to Elvis. Eddie’s return to our stage will open with a mix […]

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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 8 p.m. and includes vendors, entertainment and children's activities. The Lakewood Elementary School Chorus and the Entertainers will provide Christmas music. For those seeking even […]

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Conway Christmas Parade

Conway Christmas Parade

Downtown Conway

The Conway Christmas Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Dec. 9 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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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. Dec. 9. The parade has over 100 entries of all kinds, including floats and marching bands.The route starts on Ocean Boulevard at Melody Lane and travels north to Surfside Drive and on to Poplar Drive. Bring the entire family along to cheer on […]

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Winter Wonderland Event

Winter Wonderland Event

Tanger, Myrtle Beach Hwy 501

Celebrate this holiday season with us at our Winter Wonderland Event! This event will take place at Tanger Myrtle Beach Hwy 501 between Adidas and Timberland! Enjoy cookies and cocoa, take photos with Santa, make some fun arts and crafts while listening to live music and performances. TANGERCLUB VIP PERK: The first 50 TangerClub members […]

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2023 MarshWalk Santa Crawl

2023 MarshWalk Santa Crawl

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is hosting the 9th annual Santa Crawl with drink specials, live music and holiday fun. The holiday themed bar crawl will give participants the chance to try featured drinks and dinner specials at restaurants throughout the Marshwalk. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive costumes. Contestants must register at the […]

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Myrtle Beach Bowl Game

Myrtle Beach Bowl Game

Brooks Stadium at CCU

The fourth edition of the Myrtle Beach Bowl is set to kick off at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 with an exciting matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and the Georgia Southern Eagles. The game will be played at Brooks Stadium and aired on ESPN and ESPN+. The game marks the first-ever meeting between Ohio and Georgia […]

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Beach Ball Classic Basketball Tournaments

Beach Ball Classic Basketball Tournaments

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The 43rd Beach Ball Classic (BBC) is set to take place at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from December 27 to 30, 2023. This year's tournament promises to once again feature some of the nation's top basketball talents, including Bryson Tucker ‘24 (ESPN #20), Cam Scott ’24 (Texas commit, ESPN #24), Darryn Peterson ’25 (ESPN […]

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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Event Series 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 38th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1.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 to […]

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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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Dave & Buster’s Family New Year’s Eve Party

Dave & Buster’s Family New Year’s Eve Party

Dave & Buster's

Join Dave & Buster's for an early family-friendy New Year's Eve celebration starting at 4 p.m. The early NYE celebration includes an appetizer buffet with Mini Cheeseburgers, Pizza Bites, Crispy Chicken Bites with Ranch, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Garden House Salad, French Fries, Cinnamon Sugar Churros, unlimited coffee, tea or soda, and a ginger ale […]

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Let It Snow Campfire Experience
Event Series Let It Snow Campfire Experience

Let It Snow Campfire Experience

crooked hammock brewery

Available Friday-Sunday, families get access to Crooked Hammock Brewery’s (guaranteed) snowy backyard, seats around the roasting table with all the fixin’s for s’mores, four hot chocolate tickets, a limited edition ornament and a caroling book to sing their holiday hearts out! Don’t wait too long - as tickets will disappear as quickly as Santa up […]

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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. In addition to the fireworks shows, Barefoot Landing offers a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year, including […]

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Fireworks

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