BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Beaufort SC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Beaufort SC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231031T161331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T161331Z UID:16748-1699610400-1699722000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Christmas Open House! DESCRIPTION:🎄 Join us for a festive Christmas Open House! \nGet into the holiday spirit with our warm and welcoming Christmas Open House event. 🎅🏡 \n🎉 Event Highlights:\n– Festive decorations that will fill you with joy\n– Delicious holiday samples and beverages\n– Free personalization of ornaments\n– Music to set the holiday mood\n– Vendors (Saturday only)\n– Food trucks\n– Door Prizes\n– Exclusive holiday tiered discounts spend more- save more! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and family. Mark your calendars and join us for a jolly good time! 🎁✹ \n📅 Date: November 10-11th\n⏰ Time: 10-6 Friday (preview day) & 9-5 Saturday \nRSVP to let us know you’re coming! See you there! 🌟 URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-open-house/ LOCATION:Marshview Mercantile\, 2631 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29906\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16748_image_386556737_232884219761359_2293089582202105560_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231026T193422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T194601Z UID:16687-1699696800-1699696800@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Veterans Day Parade DESCRIPTION:Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day\, we stand united in respect for our veterans and their service to America. In celebration\, the Beaufort County Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the 2023 Veterans Day Parade through downtown Beaufort on Saturday\, November 11th. \nThe parade will begin with the lineup of floats\, bands and civic groups at 830am by the Beaufort National Cemetery and officially starts at 10am. It will follow the traditional route and end at the intersection of Boundary and Bladen Streets after a full “loop\,” covering Boundary\, Carteret\, Bay and Bladen Streets. \nEvery community group\, children’s group\, civic organization\, and community member is encouraged to show their community spirit and our veterans how much they are appreciated. \nIn case of inclement weather\, the parade will be canceled. \nFor more information about the Beaufort Veterans Day Parade\, contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-veterans-day-parade/ LOCATION:Downtown Beaufort\, Bay Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BEAUFORTPARADE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231031T160704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T160704Z UID:16729-1699696800-1699718400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Holiday Open House 🎄 DESCRIPTION:Preview Our Winter Wonderland! \nJoin The Greenery’s Gift & Home Shop on Saturday\, November 11th for a Holiday Open House 🎄 \nEnjoy complimentary libations and tidbits\, a free gift with purchase\, a Holiday Prize Drawing (valued at $150!) and plenty of decor inspiration for the holiday season! \nNo RSVP required\, free to the public! We look forward to spreading holiday cheer with you on November 11th ✹ URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/holiday-open-house-%f0%9f%8e%84/ LOCATION:The Greenery\, Inc. l Garden Center\, Gift & Home\, 960 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16729_image_391605405_882911486931664_6020507268683636432_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231020T201139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T201139Z UID:16674-1699900200-1699907400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Feast For Freedom to Support Human Trafficking Survivors DESCRIPTION:Join fresh Start Healing Heart for its Feast For Freedom\, to support the restoration of human trafficking survivors on November 13th from 630 to 830pm. \n\nEnjoy food from the SERG group at ROOFTOP POSEIDON\, music with WHITLEY DEPUTY\, a silent auction\, a live auction\, raffle and most importantly your donations.\n\nGet your tickets today. Space is limited.\nPurchase tickets at this link.\nhttps://www.freshstarthealingheart.org/webstore\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRooftop Poseidon\n38 Shelter Cove Lane #120\nHilton Head URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/feast-for-freedom-to-support-human-trafficking-survivors/ LOCATION:SC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feastforfreedom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231011T135315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T135315Z UID:16531-1699954200-1699956000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Maritime Center to take a trip through the ocean and watch sea creatures come alive through the pages of a book! Stick around after the story for a fun activity or animal encounter. \nFree to attend! \nNo registration – just show up! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/story-time-4/ LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, 29909\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16529_image_374460382_701656242007779_2060443134856400407_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20230808T193746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T193746Z UID:15880-1700067600-1700073000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Patricia Foster\, Author of Written in the Sky DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with award-winning writer Patricia Foster\, author of Written in the Sky: Lessons of a Southern Daughter\, on Wednesday\, November 15\, at 5:00 p.m.\, at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort). Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve your seat in advance: 843-379-7025. \nAbout Written in the Sky\n“Taking a cue from James Baldwin\, who found the innocence of privileged white Americans appalling\, Patricia Foster has recounted her own trajectory from clueless small-town Southern girl to a hard-won loss of innocence about the reality of racism
. A stunningly written\, unique and vital memoir.”–Phillip Lopate\, editor of The Art of the Personal Essay from the Classical Period to the Present \nIn Written in the Sky: Lessons of a Southern Daughter\, award-winning essayist Patricia Foster provides a double portrait of her family and her native region. A book of deeply personal essays\, Foster interrogates the legacy of racial tension in the South and the way race\, class\, gender\, and white privilege are entwined in her family story. \nInterviewing girls at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee\, Alabama\, visiting the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery\, Alabama\, and exploring Africatown in Plateau\, Alabama\, Foster reflects on the racial scars and crossroads in her southern past as a way to reckon with the intimate places of her region’s wounding and grief. \n In this story of the South\, a sense of place emerges not only from family histories and cultural traditions but also from wrestling with a culture’s irreconcilable ideas; the hard push to determine what matters. For Foster\, what matters are the shadow stories beneath our mythologies\, the complicated and radiant narratives that must be excavated and reckoned with. \nPatricia Foster is the author of All the Lost Girls (PEN/Jerard Award)\, Just beneath My Skin (starred Kirkus Review)\, Girl from Soldier Creek (SFA Fiction Award)\, and editor of four anthologies\, including Minding the Body: Women Writers on Body and Soul. She has won a Pushcart\, a Florida Arts Council Award\, an Iowa Dean’s Scholar Award\, a Clarence Cason Award\, a Yaddo fellowship and many other awards. She graduated from the Iowa Writers Workshop and has been a professor in the MFA Program in Nonfiction at the University of Iowa for 25 years. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/an-evening-with-patricia-foster-author-of-written-in-the-sky/ LOCATION:Pat Conroy Literary Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15880_image_361587356_659190939575717_2651087260058898363_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231114T183340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T183340Z UID:16949-1700136000-1700136000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:FREE Small Business Holiday Marketing Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE Small Business Holiday Marketing Class! We’ve partnered with the City of Beaufort to give you guys some of the best tips and tricks as we head into the Holiday Season! Register by emailing abrandon@cityofbeaufort.org URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/free-small-business-holiday-marketing-class/ LOCATION:500 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-5002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16949_image_400111139_817171383749446_1211921489476715196_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231114T183431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T183431Z UID:16952-1700161200-1700161200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:What's in Your Backyard? Predicting the 2023 Christmas Birdcountt DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Jake and Juliana will help us re-discover and appreciate what’s in all of our backyards and how we can use eBird and other tools to prepare for the 2023 Christmas Bird Count. \nPlease join Jake and Juliana for this lively talk where they will discuss the trends of past Christmas Bird Counts and show us how eBird can be a powerful tool to predict likely birds for this year’s count. They also will share the easiest way to record and track our sightings. \nProgram Starts at 7:00 PM in the chapel. Join us for a Meet & Greet starting at 6:00. Bring a plate of nibbles to share. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/whats-in-your-backyard-predicting-the-2023-christmas-birdcountt/ LOCATION:Fripp Island Community Center\, 205 Tarpon Blvd\, Saint Helena Island\, SC\, 29920-7362\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16952_image_398853309_724581936364094_9208199584105547858_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231031T161234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T161234Z UID:16742-1700179200-1700179200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:2023 Festival of Trees DESCRIPTION:Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Festival of Trees is one of Hilton Head Island’s largest holiday-themed festivals benefiting the Tuition Assistance Program at Hilton Head Prep. Come and view over 150 trees\, wreaths\, and holiday decor in this magical winter wonderland! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/2023-festival-of-trees/ LOCATION:Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa\, One Hotel Circle\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16742_image_385910239_721076790060503_3777556576469227459_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231111T221039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T221039Z UID:16821-1700233200-1700247600@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Old Town Bluffton Holiday Art Walk DESCRIPTION:Grab some friends and discover all that’s new in Old Town Bluffton. Shopping for yourself or your family\, there’s tons to explore in our stores and art galleries! We can’t wait to see you! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/old-town-bluffton-holiday-art-walk/ LOCATION:Old Town Bluffton\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16821_image_398820704_372875835070589_7525766425997689525_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231002T144013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T144013Z UID:16409-1700242200-1700249400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:22nd Annual Tour of Homes - Lowcountry Luminance Candlelight Tour DESCRIPTION:Come experience the ultimate in Holiday Design Inspiration!\nJoin us for the 22nd Beaufort Homes for the Holidays annual event featuring an easy walking tour of 6 incredible homes located in the Village of Distant Island\, one of the premier waterfront communities in the Beaufort area. These stunning homes feature luxury coastal living at its finest. They will be professionally decorated for the holidays by local interior designers and talented artists. You will discover new and innovative ways of creating your own Holiday Magic! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/22nd-annual-tour-of-homes-lowcountry-luminance-candlelight-tour/ LOCATION:Distant Island ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16409_image_380817315_843061450943748_3076988717764515059_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231111T221226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T221226Z UID:16831-1700244000-1700251200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Tree Lighting Celebration DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick off the holiday season with us at our annual Tree Lighting Celebration! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with festive vibes\, delicious hot cocoa\, and exciting activities for the whole family! We’re igniting the holiday spirit a little earlier this year\, before the Thanksgiving turkey takes center stage! 🩃✹ \nActivities include: DJ entertainment\, a delightful hot cocoa bar to keep you warm\, fun games and engaging crafts\, a meet-and-greet with a certain glamorous holiday-inspired doll (she’s taking time off from her busy schedule!)\, and of course\, the moment we’ve all been waiting for
 Santa’s grand arrival to light up our magnificent tree! \nMark your calendars and be part of the magic at our annual Tree Lighting Celebration! Spread the word and let’s make this holiday kickoff one for the books! 🎁 URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/tree-lighting-celebration/ LOCATION:Tanger Outlets\, Hilton Head\, 1414 Fording Island Rd\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16831_image_396715657_708918617939887_4406748789442878504_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231105T203450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T203450Z UID:16771-1700247600-1700247600@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Children's Theatre Performance of Frozen Jr. DESCRIPTION:Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s Frozen\, Jr. live onstage at the USCB Center for the Arts on Friday\, November 17th at 7pm\, Saturday\, November 18th at 7pm\, and Sunday\, November 19th at 3pm. \nA story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical\, and brings Elsa\, Anna\, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage! When faced with danger\, the two sisters discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! \nVisit this link for tickets. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-childrens-theatre-performance-of-frozen-jr/ LOCATION:USCB Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/frozenjr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20230224T225102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T225102Z UID:13509-1700296200-1700319600@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist DESCRIPTION:Be a Junior Naturalist for the day at the Maritime Center! \nJr. Naturalists will explore a maritime forest and salt marsh\, meet our snakes\, turtles and alligators\, discover marine life through microscopes & so much more! \nAge: 4th – 7th Grade\nCost: $100 (plus fees)\nTime: 9:30am – 4pm \nClick the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP\nportroyalsoundfoundation.org \nThis program has limited space. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/junior-naturalist/ LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, 29909\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13509_image_331020721_893780221933159_7562597797978704602_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20230921T175043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T175043Z UID:16343-1700308800-1700326800@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Annual Lowcountry Pride Festival DESCRIPTION:We’re holding our Annual Lowcountry Pride Festival this year on November 18 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Mark your calendars! \nMore details to come as we get closer to the event. \nIf you’re a vendor\, non-profit\, or food truck interested in participating in this year’s event\, please email us at lcscpride@gmail.com URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/annual-lowcountry-pride-festival/ LOCATION:Live Oaks Park 904 14th Street Port Royal\, SC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/16343_image_363365474_683581827147036_6438856363484898340_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231020T195745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T195745Z UID:16667-1700312400-1700312400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Community Nutcracker On Stage at Beaufort High DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring this production of the Beaufort Community Nutcracker back to Beaufort again! Please join our dancers as they take the stage.\n\nNovember 18th at 1pm and 6:30pm\nNovember 19th at 2:30pm\nPerforming Arts Center at Beaufort High School\n84 Sea Island Parkway\, Lady’s Island\n\nWe have 95 Beaufort dancers and 3 guest dancers from New York\, Charleston and Brazil!!\nDirected by Melissa Derrick.\n\nTickets are on sale now at:\nhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/o/11860/beaufortcommunitynutcracker URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-community-nutcracker-on-stage-at-beaufort-high/ LOCATION:Beaufort High School\, 84 Sea Island Parkway\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nutcracker2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231111T222010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T222010Z UID:16861-1700314200-1700314200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:4th Beaufort Community Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:The Nutcracker is one of the most famous Christmas tradition\, present by The Beaufort Community Nutcracker\, including 95 local dancers\, with 3 guest male dancers\, one from Charleston\, New York and Brazil will take the stage on Saturday\, November 18th at 1:00pm and 6:30 pm and Sunday\, November 19th at 2:30 pm at the Beaufort High School Performing Arts Center URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/4th-beaufort-community-nutcracker/ LOCATION:Beaufort High School\, 84 Sea Island Parkway\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16861_image_397997600_770823605058196_314269903555469530_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231111T222910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T222910Z UID:16867-1700326800-1700326800@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Lowcountry Veterans Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Parris Island DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Lowcountry Veterans Marine Corps Birthday Ball! This event is open to the local community\, we’d love to see you there! \n\nPlease join us as we celebrate the Marine Corps’ 248th Birthday at the Lyceum aboard MCRD Parris Island. This event is open to all. Tickets are $40 per person.\n\nTo purchase tickets: https://mccs-info.com/3rkERau\n\nAttire: Appropriate Dress Uniform for Military & Dinner Dress or Black Tie for Civilians\n\nFor more information: 843-683-6468 URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/lowcountry-veterans-marine-corps-birthday-ball-at-parris-island/ LOCATION:Parris Island MCRD\, 283 Blvd De France\, Parris Island\, SC\, 29905\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/marinecorpsbirthdayball2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231020T195948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T195948Z UID:16666-1700332200-1700332200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Community Nutcracker On Stage at Beaufort High DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring this production of the Beaufort Community Nutcracker back to Beaufort again! Please join our dancers as they take the stage.\n\nNovember 18th at 1pm and 6:30pm\nNovember 19th at 2:30pm\nPerforming Arts Center at Beaufort High School\n84 Sea Island Parkway\, Lady’s Island\n\nWe have 95 Beaufort dancers and 3 guest dancers from New York\, Charleston and Brazil!!\nDirected by Melissa Derrick.\n\nTickets are on sale now at:\nhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/o/11860/beaufortcommunitynutcracker URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-community-nutcracker-on-stage-at-beaufort-high-2/ LOCATION:Beaufort High School\, 84 Sea Island Parkway\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nutcracker2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231105T203548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T203548Z UID:16774-1700334000-1700334000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Children's Theatre Performance of Frozen Jr. DESCRIPTION:Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s Frozen\, Jr. live onstage at the USCB Center for the Arts on Friday\, November 17th at 7pm\, Saturday\, November 18th at 7pm\, and Sunday\, November 19th at 3pm. \nA story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical\, and brings Elsa\, Anna\, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage! When faced with danger\, the two sisters discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! \nVisit this link for tickets. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-childrens-theatre-performance-of-frozen-jr-2/ LOCATION:USCB Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/frozenjr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231118T191158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T191158Z UID:17039-1700335800-1700335800@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:The Nutcracker \nCelebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.” Join us for one of our six live performances at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School.\nAdult tickets are $30\, seniors are $25 (60 and older)\, and students (18 and younger) are $20 plus processing fees. Online ticket sales will close two hours before curtain.\nWe highly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. If you purchase at the door\, prices will be $35 for adults\, $30 for Seniors\, and $25 for students.\nAll performances will be held at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. You will receive an email confirmation with your tickets.\nHappy holidays and enjoy the show! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/the-nutcracker-13/ LOCATION:70 Wilborn Road\,Hilton Head Island\,29926\,US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17039_image_387830244_7411663665552281_1240693183818598086_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231020T195956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T195956Z UID:16671-1700404200-1700404200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Community Nutcracker On Stage at Beaufort High DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring this production of the Beaufort Community Nutcracker back to Beaufort again! Please join our dancers as they take the stage.\n\nNovember 18th at 1pm and 6:30pm\nNovember 19th at 2:30pm\nPerforming Arts Center at Beaufort High School\n84 Sea Island Parkway\, Lady’s Island\n\nWe have 95 Beaufort dancers and 3 guest dancers from New York\, Charleston and Brazil!!\nDirected by Melissa Derrick.\n\nTickets are on sale now at:\nhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/o/11860/beaufortcommunitynutcracker URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-community-nutcracker-on-stage-at-beaufort-high-3/ LOCATION:Beaufort High School\, 84 Sea Island Parkway\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nutcracker2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231105T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T203618Z UID:16775-1700406000-1700413200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Beaufort Children's Theatre Performance of Frozen Jr. DESCRIPTION:Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s Frozen\, Jr. live onstage at the USCB Center for the Arts on Friday\, November 17th at 7pm\, Saturday\, November 18th at 7pm\, and Sunday\, November 19th at 3pm. \nA story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical\, and brings Elsa\, Anna\, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage! When faced with danger\, the two sisters discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! \nVisit this link for tickets. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-childrens-theatre-performance-of-frozen-jr-3/ LOCATION:USCB Center for the Arts\, 805 Carteret Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/frozenjr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231111T221648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T221648Z UID:16846-1700649000-1700652600@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Leaf Printing Thank You Cards - RSVP Required DESCRIPTION:Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP\nportroyalsoundfoundation.org \n$10 per participant (plus fees) \nThis Thanksgiving\, learn a form of printmaking using the leaves of native plants while creating a handmade cards for those you are thankful for! \nAges 5 and up\, children must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/leaf-printing-thank-you-cards-rsvp-required/ LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC\, 29909\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16846_image_392952505_731347812371955_4188113525412713978_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231118T190417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T190417Z UID:17017-1700676000-1700683200@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Class DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we have added another date for our Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Class!! đŸ„ł \n đŸ§ș Do you love sweetgrass baskets?! Have you always wanted to learn how to create them? \nđŸ§ș You’re in luck! We are hosting a class with the one and only Charleston-based Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson\, Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets. \nđŸ§ș Sweetgrass baskets are traditionally comprised of Lowcountry sweetgrass\, bulrush\, pine needles\, and palmetto fronds. The tradition of basket sewing originated in West Africa and has been handed down through generations of Gullah ancestors throughout the Lowcountry of the southern United States. \nđŸ§ș During the class\, you will learn how to make your very own sweetgrass basket to take home! \n$100 covers the class and materials. $10 is due to reserve your spot\, and $90 is due at class. Cancellations may reschedule with $100 due to reserve your spot at the next class.\n* You only need to attend one class to complete your basket. \nRegister for your class here âžĄïž https://found4home.com/products/gullah-sweetgrass-basket-class \nWe will have Lowcountry treats and refreshments available to purchase as well! Take advantage of the special 15% discount to shop in-store! Let’s make some sweetgrass baskets! đŸ§ș URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/gullah-sweetgrass-basket-class-2/ LOCATION:Marshview Mercantile\, 2631 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29906\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17017_image_401753798_256869194029528_72859458742325279_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T230000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231114T183242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T183242Z UID:16942-1700730000-1700780400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Holiday Lights & Tree at Shelter Cove Towne Centre DESCRIPTION:The festive lights and beautiful 28â€Č Christmas Tree will be on display throughout the entire holiday season until Dec 31. Great for holiday photo taking with family and friends! The tree and lights are all brought to you by the Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants. We look forward to serving you this holiday season! URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/holiday-lights-tree-at-shelter-cove-towne-centre-39/ LOCATION:Shelter Cove Towne Centre\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16903_image_396511273_824561743009255_3265513135665249060_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231121T151610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T151844Z UID:17129-1700737200-1700751600@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson's DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to announce that there will be an Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.\nJoin fellow islanders for the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks on Thanksgiving Day\, November 23rd from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks\, located off Squire Pope Road on Skull Creek.\nCelebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving Dinner\, with turkey\, dressing and all the trimmings\, served family style. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or bring the whole family. It’s always a place to meet new and old friends.\nThe celebration\, filled with food\, fellowship and entertainment\, is free to all. Donations are gratefully accepted and benefit Deep Well (www.deepwellproject.org) and Bluffton Self Help (www.blufftonselfhelp.org) and Second Helpings (www.secondhelpingslc.org/)\nPlease call 843.505.1370 for more information\, to volunteer or even if you need a ride that day\, or you may also visit the website at www.CommunityThanksgiving.com. You can also donate on the website\, click on the donation page. \nPlease check back often or go to our Facebook page for updates.\nWe look forward to serving you. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/annual-community-thanksgiving-dinner/ LOCATION:Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17129_image_369785530_307799928466707_4645723733218158089_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231121T172630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T172630Z UID:17206-1700739000-1700748000@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:Parish Church of St. Helena 44th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner DESCRIPTION:On Thanksgiving Day\, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 44th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner\, Thursday\, November 23rd\, starting 1130am at the church’s Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street in Downtown Beaufort. \nAs always\, all are welcome. \nProviding a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community is one of the favorite traditions at the Parish Church of St. Helena\, with over one thousand traditional Thanksgiving meals served each year. Rosalind Dixon\, who coordinates the meal\, said the church expects to carve up more than 60 turkeys for the event\, which is in its 44th year. \nThe event is a sit-down dinner\, so you may come and dine with friends\, family and the community. \nDrive up take-away meals are also available for those who need one or for want to carry meals to the elderly or home bound\, and delivery to home bound is also available. \nThe food is donated to the church and the dinner is a gift to the community with the cost only being a smile and thankful heart. \nVisit https://www.sthelenas1712.org/ for more info. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/parish-church-of-st-helena-44th-annual-free-thanksgiving-dinner/ LOCATION:Parish Church of St. Helena\, 507 Newcastle Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/parishchurchsthelenathanksgivingdinner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231121T172249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T172249Z UID:17202-1700748000-1700762400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:30th Annual Orphans & Strays Free Thanksgiving Dinner DESCRIPTION:Hosting their 30th annual “Orphans and Strays Thanksgiving Dinner\,” both Hemingway’s and Panini’s on the Waterfront are looking at the holidays as truly a time for giving back to folks in the Beaufort community. \nStarting around 2pm\, the free dinner is being held at Hemingway’s all afternoon long on Thanksgiving Day\, November 23\, 2023. \nImage courtesy Hemingway’s Bistro\nStarted way back in 1993 by the previous owners of Hemingway’s\, the event has grown quite a bit in the time that new owners have kept if going ever since. According to Paul Thompson\, who also owns Panini’s on the Waterfront\, the free event “draws over 150 locals and visitors\,” who would otherwise not have many choices of where to spend the holiday. \nIn fact\, the sense of community is so strong\, Thompson decided to close Panini’s next door for the holiday again this year\, giving his employees the day off as well as passing up on the revenue generated from being one of the few local restaurants open on Thanksgiving so he could focus his efforts on preparing main courses next door at Hemingway’s for those that don’t have anywhere of their own to go. \n“We greatly appreciate all of our regular patrons who have returned over the past 10-plus  years to Panini’s to celebrate with family and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner\,” Thompson said. “This year\, we have again made the decision to be closed and will be cooking several smoked turkeys and hams for the annual Hemingway’s Bistro ‘Orphans & Strays’ Thanksgiving.” \n“I can’t stress enough the amazing amount of support we get from the community for this special day. This is a great tradition now in its 30th year\, and we are always pleased to be part of it; we love when our locals and visitors all come together for a holiday dinner\,” Thompson told us. \nThe annual Orphans & Strays Thanksgiving is a pot luck where the folks who have been coming regularly year after year bring a side dish\, with both Panini’s and Hemingway’s donating time and money in preparing the main entrĂ©es including turkeys\, hams\, mac & cheese\, salads\, etc. \nWhile it’s not necessary to bring anything\, the food is free to all and you can enjoy live entertainment and meet some new friends. While the free dinner is available to everyone starting around 2pm\, the full bar will be available until 1:30am (another post-Thanksgiving dinner tradition). \nIn yet another selfless act by another local\, “Campfire Tyler has graciously agreed to provide his talents for the Orphans and Strays party at Hemingway’s\, away from his family. We thank him for doing this. Tyler is first and foremost a family man that is giving back his time to the community\,” Thompson added. “Hopefully the weather is good and we can have outside entertainment.” \n \nFor a lot of people\, Thanksgiving has become their official binge eating day stuffing themselves with as much turkey and goodies as possible. For others\, it is a day for shoes off and football. Most likely afterwards\, you spend a couple of days eating leftover turkey and stuffing. \nHowever\, there are many others who focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving which is simply to be thankful for everything you have. The purpose of Thanksgiving is to practice humility and give thanks for whatever it is we do have. \n“The event has become popular and lots of folks look forward to it\,” Thompson said. “So we are going to expand it and also have the same gathering this year on Christmas Day. Anyone and everyone is welcome.” \nHemingway’s Bistro is located at 920 Bay Street (Rear) at downtown Beaufort’s Waterfront Park. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/30th-annual-orphans-strays-free-thanksgiving-dinner/ LOCATION:Hemingway’s\, 920 Bay Street\, rear entrance\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/orphansandstrays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T073344 CREATED:20231119T163307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T163307Z UID:17060-1700762400-1700762400@explorebeaufortsc.com SUMMARY:A Gullah Christmas With Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss “A Gullah Christmas” with the renowned Dr. Marlena Smalls and The Hallelujah Singers on November 23rd at the Tabernacle Baptist Church at 6pm. \nFeaturing the melodies and storytelling unique to the South Carolina Sea Islands\, the Gullah Singers provide cultural enrichment through preserving and celebrating the heritage of the Gullah culture. \nThe performance is free to attend.\n \nThe historic Tabernacle Baptist Church is located at 911 Craven Street in downtown Beaufort. URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/a-gullah-christmas-with-marlena-smalls-the-hallelujah-singers/ LOCATION:Tabernacle Baptist Church\, 901 Craven Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gullahchristmasMarlenaSmalls-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR