Explore Beaufort SC

Swing USA Ballroom Dance Party ❤️🤍💙
2026-07-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 2121 Boundary St, Suite 207, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2121 Boundary St, Suite 207, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
❤️🤍💙 Swing USA Ballroom Dance Party ❤️🤍💙Saturday, July 11th 7-10 PM | Revolution Ballroom in Beaufort, SC
Swing USA is a ballroom dance party celebrating freedom and the joy of dancing together. Dress in red, white, and blue and join us for a swinging summer celebration 🇺🇸🎺⭐
◽️7:00 – 7:30 PM Beginner Swing lesson◽️7:30 – 10:00 PM Social Dancing◽️8:00 PM Special Belly Dance Performance◽️Our playlist features a mix of Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and Argentine Tango◽️Light refreshments & iced tea◽️Admission: $20 (online or at the door)◽️Open to the public (ages 18+)◽️Singles & couples welcome◽️Attire: Red, White & Blue
➡️ Get tickets: https://www.revolutionballroom.com/SwingUSA
Event Location:Revolution Ballroom2121 Boundary StSuite 207Beaufort, SC 29902

Adult Dodgeball Tournament
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 | 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Family Day Adult Dodgeball Tournament!
Get ready to duck, dive, and dodge at our Adult Dodge Ball Tournament on July 11th at the Wardle Family YMCA!
This action-packed event is all about friendly competition, laughter, and community spirit.
Bring your team of 6. No experience needed, just a sense of fun!
Family and friends are welcome to cheer you on.
Prizes, music, and refreshments will keep the good times rolling.
Don’t miss this exciting evening of fun for all!
Members and Non-members are welcome.

Gullah Heritage Festival
2026-07-11 11:00 - 16:00 | 12 Georgianna Drive, 29926, 12 Georgianna Drive, 29926
🌾✨ Experience the Rich Culture, History, and Legacy of the Gullah People! ✨🌾
Join us for the Gullah Heritage Festival, presented by the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Immerse yourself in a day filled with live entertainment, storytelling, cultural experiences, family fun, and community celebration. Enjoy performances by DJ OJ, Quintin Smalls, First Zion Youth Choir, The McIntosh County Shouters, The Gullah Kinfolk, Gwen Yvette, and many more.
🎶 Live Entertainment📖 Storytelling🎨 Face Painting🏰 Bounce House🛍️ Vendors🍽️ Food & Fun for the Entire Family
📍 112 Georgianna Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
🎟️ Admission:• Adults: $15• Children (Ages 5–15): $5
🪑 Bring Your Own Lawn Chair!
Come celebrate the traditions, music, stories, and heritage that continue to shape and inspire generations.
https://www.gullahmuseumhhi.org/event-details/gullah-heritage-festival-3

Family Day
2026-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
🎉 Join us for the Wardle Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual Family Day! 🎉
Bring the whole family for a day of fun and community on Saturday, July 11! Whether you’re looking to get active, try something new, or simply enjoy time together, there’s something for everyone.
🌈 Start the morning with our Color Run/Walk 5K!Kick off the day with a colorful run or walk through beautiful Port Royal.
📍 Meet at Live Oaks Park (off Paris Avenue)🕘 Check-in: 8:45 AM💲 $25 Adults | $15 Kids
Proceeds from the Color Run benefit the Wardle Family YMCA, helping us continue providing programs that strengthen youth, families, and our community. Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5153/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=e47235cc-39b2-11f1-99e0-0050569243a3
🎊 Family Day festivities begin at 10:00 AM at the Wardle Family YMCA!
Enjoy a variety of FREE family-friendly activities starting at 10am, including:🎈 Bounce House🏊 Pool Games🎨 Face Painting🎵 Music & Movement✂️ Crafts🧘 Mommy & Me Yoga💃 Zumba🏓 Pickleball
🤾‍♂️Learn more about our Adult Dodgeball Tournament here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5153/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=004f0081-70bb-11f1-99e9-005056924804
You’ll also have the opportunity to attend informative presentations from local health and community experts, including:👮 Port Royal Police Department – Staying Safe in Our Community🩺 Dr. Add Wilson (Novant Health) – Joint Health 101🥗 Kelley Blackston, MFEF – Physiology of Midlife: Diet, Exercise & Aging🏃 Kevin Green (Carolina Sportscare) – Injury Prevention for Pickleball & Life
🐶 Bring your pup, too! Beaufort Dog will be offering dog ear cleanings and a mini agility course.
🌭 Stick around for lunch, generously served by Port Royal Mayor Kevin Williams.
Whether you participate in the Color Run, stop by for a wellness presentation, or spend the day enjoying family activities, we hope you’ll join us for this exciting community celebration!
📅 Saturday, July 11📍 Wardle Family YMCA
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate healthy living, community, and fun with us!

FREE Master Naturalist Tour
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Come experience the informative nature tour of the Cypress Wetlands conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore, of Moore 2 Life. While the tours are free to the public, we rely on the generosity of our donors to fund the expenses of our organization, which includes the services of our Master Naturalist. Donations are vital to the fulfillment of our mission, which is to support the cypress wetlands and rookery, increase community awareness through education, and advocate for maintaining the stormwater retention system as a working organic laboratory. To donate, you may visit the “Donate” page of our website, or bring the donation with you to the tour and leave it with the Master Naturalist. Thank you for your support.
Scroll down to book. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@foprcw.org.
***Due to recent improvements on Paris Avenue, access to the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands amphitheater will be limited for pedestrians. Therefore, for the foreseeable future, we recommend that visitors to the Wetlands begin their tour at the half-mile loop, starting from the covered pavilion on Richmond Avenue. Parking for the pavilion is across from 1710 Richmond Avenue. Directions are as follows: Turn off of Ribaut Road onto Richmond Avenue at the Dollar General. Drive through the first stop sign, past the YMCA, and then park along Richmond Avenue at the covered pavilion.***
https://www.facebook.com/events/1609381150297729/?event_time_id=1609381160297728

Family Day 5k - Color Run/Walk
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
🌈 Wardle Family YMCA 2nd Annual Family Day Color Run/Walk 5K! 🏃‍♀️🎉
Kick off an unforgettable day of family fun with our Color Run/Walk 5K through beautiful Port Royal! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a colorful, fun-filled morning with family and friends, this event is for all ages and fitness levels.
📅 Saturday, July 11📍 Live Oaks Park (off Paris Avenue), Port Royal⏰ Check-in: 8:45 AM🏁 Race Begins: 9:00 AM
Registration:🎽 Adults: $25🎽 Kids: $15
Every registration helps support the Wardle Family YMCA, allowing us to continue providing programs that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility throughout our community.
🎉 Stay for the 2nd Annual Family Day!
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Beginning at 10:00 AM, enjoy a FREE morning of activities for the whole family, including:
🎈 Bounce House🏊 Pool Games🎨 Face Painting🎵 Music & Movement✂️ Crafts & More
💪 Fitness & Wellness Activities
🧘 Mommy & Me Yoga💃 Mommy & Me Zumba🥎 Dodgeball🏓 Pickleball
🎤 Educational Presentations
👮 Port Royal Police Department: Staying Safe in Our Community
🩺 Dr. Add Wilson, Novant Health: Joint Health 101 – Keeping Your Knees, Hips, and Shoulders Moving
🥗 Kelley Blackston, Health & Fitness Specialist (MFEF): Physiology of Midlife – Diet, Exercise & Life’s Aging Transitions
🏃 Kevin Green, PTA, CDT-MLDT, ARS – Carolina Sportscare: Injury Prevention (for Pickleball & Life)
🐶 Beaufort Dog will be offering dog ear cleanings and a mini agility course for your four-legged family members!
🌭 Lunch will be served by Port Royal Mayor Kevin Williams!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come make colorful memories while supporting the Wardle Family YMCA. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 🌈💙💚💛🩷

Family Day: Injury Prevention Workshop with Carolina Sportscare
2026-07-11 00:00 - 03:00 | Online Event
Not just for pickleball players…Mark Your Calendars for our Injury Prevention Workshop as part of Family Day 7/11! With Carolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy

Author Event: NY Times Bestselling Author Meg Waite Clayton
2026-07-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Friday July 10 – 5:30-7:00 PM EDTPrice: FreeRegistration: Seating is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025.Venue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., BeaufortJoin us for an evening celebrating the paperback release of Meg Waite Clayton’s most recent NYTimes Bestselling book, Typewriter Beach.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:New York Times bestseller and book club favorite Meg Waite Clayton is the author of nine novels, most recently the instant USA Today bestseller Typewriter Beach and the international bestsellers The Postmistress of Paris and The Last Train to London. Her books have been featured on Good Morning America and the New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice list, and in People and other newspapers and magazines all over the world. They have been IndieNext, Library Reads, LoanStars librarians, USA Today, Book of the Month Club, Costco and Target Book Club, and Amazon Editors’ picks, as well as finalists for the National Jewish Book Award, the Langum Prize, and Barbara Kingsolver’s Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Her The Wednesday Sisters is one of Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Essential Best Friend Novels of all time. Clayton’s books have been published in 24 languages. Her screenplay for The Last Train to London was chosen for the Meryl Streep- and Nicole Kidman-sponsored The Writers Lab.
Meg’s novels draw on the history of real women facing the kinds of challenges women face, and women defying the odds to make differences, large and small, in the world. Inspirations include Mary Jayne Gold, Truus Wijsmuller, Beatrix Potter, Martha Gellhorn, and other journalists and photographers, and the women of Hollywood past and present.
ABOUT THE BOOK:1957. Isabella Giori is ten months into a standard seven-year studio contract when she auditions with Hitchcock. Just weeks later, she is sequestered by the studio’s “fixer” in a tiny Carmel cottage, waiting and dreading.
Meanwhile, next door, Léon Chazan is annoyed as hell when Iz interrupts his work on yet another screenplay he won’t be able to sell, because he’s been blacklisted. Soon, they’re together in his roadster, speeding down the fog-shrouded Big Sur coast.
2018. Twenty-six-year-old screenwriter Gemma Chazan, in Carmel to sell her grandfather’s cottage, finds a hidden safe full of secrets—raising questions about who the screenwriter known simply as Chazan really was, and whether she can live up to his name.
In graceful prose and with an intimate understanding of human nature, Meg Waite Clayton captures the joys and frustrations of being a writer, being a woman, being a star, and being in love. Typewriter Beach is the story of two women separated by generations—a tale of ideas and ideals, passion and persistence, creativity, politics, and family.
* An instant USA Today Bestseller
“An irresistible story of 1950s Hollywood … Readers will be riveted.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Clayton delivers another top-tier dual-timeline historical. Thought-provoking and timely, it’s sure to be a big summer hit.” –Library Journal (starred review)
“A fascinating family mystery that is begging to be unraveled … emotional, atmospheric writing … and a beautiful, deep love story.” – #1 New York Times bestseller Ana Huang / TODAY Show
* TODAY Show Best Historical Fiction for August and 5 Best Reads for August ** Washington Post 5 Historical Novels to Read This Summer ** Top 10 Library Read (thank you, Librarians!) ** Los Angeles Times 10 Reads for a Beach Day ** Publishers Weekly Summer Read ** Amazon Editors’ Choice ** Woman’s World 10 Gripping New Historical Fiction Mystery Books to Get Lost In ** USA Today 15 New Releases to Read Now ** Zibby Books That’ll Make You Swoon ** AARP Summer Read ** Zibby Most Anticipated Book of 2025 ** Modern Mrs Darcy Summer Read ** Alabama Booksmith Signed First Editions Selection ** Book Report Network Readers’ Top 6 Pick ** A Hadassah Magazine Summer Read ** Woman’s World Book Club Pick ** Alta Journal Books to Read in July ** Book Browse Best of July ** A University of Michigan LSA Summer Read*
“Under the shimmer of 1950s movie magic and the shadows of the McCarthy era, this romantic, moody mystery spotlights life in front of the camera.” – Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, Austin, TX, on the Library Reads Top 10 list

Donate Blood at the Beaufort Donor Center | Free Admission to the Beaufort Water Festival
2026-07-10 10:30 - 16:00 | 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902, 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902
Beat the heat this summer with OneBlood at the Beaufort Donor Center! All blood or platelet donors will get:
💧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥💧 $20 eGift Card💧 Big Red Bus T-shirt
Splash into saving lives this summer! Click the ticket link and input the zip code “29902” to book your appointment.
https://www.facebook.com/events/690625407479616/?event_time_id=690626147479542

Rising 9th grade Transition Boot Camp
2026-07-10 09:15 - 12:15 | Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St, Beaufort, SC, 29902-5556, US
Ready, Set, Thrive! – 9th Grade Girls Transition Boot CampThe Safe Space Foundation proudly presents Ready, Set, Thrive!, an empowering one-day transition boot camp designed to help rising 9th grade girls confidently step into high school with purpose and strength.This engaging and supportive experience focuses on preparing students for both academic success and personal growth. Participants will gain valuable insight into high school expectations, GPA and credit requirements, and how to navigate social and digital responsibilities. The program also emphasizes building confidence, healthy relationships, leadership skills, goal setting, and effective stress management.Through interactive activities, meaningful discussions, and real-life scenarios, students will develop the tools they need to thrive during this important transition. Each participant will also receive a complimentary 30-minute mentoring session for ongoing support throughout the school year.#freeevent#FutureLeaders
safespacetss.org

Beyond the Bird: A Presentation by Kelley Luikey
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Join award-winning photographer Kelley Luikey for a photography workshop at the Maritime Center!Learn about Kelley’s creative approach to bird photography, equipment tips, shooting techniques, and editing workflow that you can apply to your own photography.
🗓 Thursday, July 9th 📸 $10 per participant
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with lots of tips to elevate your images.
And once you’ve put those new skills to work, don’t forget to submit your favorite shots to our 3rd Annual Photography Contest! It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity.
Register for Kelley Luikey’s presentation: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/portroyalsoundfoundation/items/743075/availability/2116550367/book/?full-items=yes
Register for our Photo Contest: portroyalsoundfoundation.org/photo-contest-rules

Donate Blood at the Beaufort Donor Center | Free Admission to the Beaufort Water Festival
2026-07-09 11:00 - 19:00 | 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902, 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902
Beat the heat this summer with OneBlood at the Beaufort Donor Center! All blood or platelet donors will get:
💧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥💧 $20 eGift Card💧 Big Red Bus T-shirt
Splash into saving lives this summer! Click the ticket link and input the zip code “29902” to book your appointment.
https://www.facebook.com/events/690625407479616/?event_time_id=690626144146209

Donate Blood at the Beaufort Donor Center | Free Admission to the Beaufort Water Festival
2026-07-08 11:00 - 19:00 | 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902, 1001 Boundry Street Beaufort SC 29902
Beat the heat this summer with OneBlood at the Beaufort Donor Center! All blood or platelet donors will get:
💧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥💧 $20 eGift Card💧 Big Red Bus T-shirt
Splash into saving lives this summer! Click the ticket link and input the zip code “29902” to book your appointment.
https://www.facebook.com/events/690625407479616/?event_time_id=690626150812875

Junior Service League of Beaufort Scoop for a Cause
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Bruster’s Ice Cream of Beaufort, 304 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906, United States
Help the Junior Service League of Beaufort Scoop for a Cause!

Please join JSLB for our Celebrity Scooper Night at Bruster’s Ice Cream on July 7 from 6-9PM!

We’re excited to announce our local celebrity scoopers who will be helping us scoop to make a difference:
Dusty Vickers, 2026 Water Festival Commodore
Summer Santos, JSLB President
Kevin Phillips, Mayor of the Town of Port Royal

The best part? 20% of all proceeds from the evening will benefit JSLB and our mission to support and enrich the lives women, children, & families throughout the Lowcountry

Grab your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a night of ice cream for a great cause. Every scoop makes a difference!

Bruster’s Ice Cream
304 Robert Smalls Parkway
July 7 | 6–9 PM

July 2026 Gathering of Greendrinks Beaufort
2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th street, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
Art & Conservation. Connections to the Land. Emma Barnes McClure, MFA, is a multi-disciplinary artist from Islandton, South Carolina, and is currently a Drawing & Painting Instructor at USCB. Emma will share an artistic approach to the importance of conservation and our love for the Lowcountry landscape.
https://mailchi.mp/09fd990d2b16/ecmagkfe6l-10904219

Blood Drive @ Beaufort Medical and Administrative Center
2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Beaufort Medical and Administrative Center, Beaufort Medical and Administrative Center
Beaufort Memorial is proud to host the OneBlood Big Red Bus for a community blood drive at the Beaufort Medical and Administrative Center on Tuesday, July 7.
📍 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort🗓️ Tuesday, 7/7⌚9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schedule an appointment:https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1624391
One pint of blood can help save up to 3️⃣ lives.Give the gift of life.
All donors receive:• $25 eGift card• T-shirt• Wellness checkup

Blood Drive @ Beaufort Memorial Hospital
2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902-5441, United States, 955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902-5441, United States
Beaufort Memorial is proud to host the OneBlood Big Red Bus for a community blood drive at Beaufort Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 6.
📍 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort🗓️ Monday, 7/6⌚9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schedule an appointment:https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1624367
One pint of blood can help save up to 3️⃣ lives.Give the gift of life.
All donors receive:• $25 eGift card• T-shirt• Wellness checkup

🐾 Pet Photo Day - Beaufort, SC 📸
2026-07-05 09:00 - 2026-07-06 20:00 | Tractor Supply Co., Tractor Supply Co.
🐾 Pet Photo Day – Beaufort, SC 📸
Award-winning photographer Jim Harris is bringing the Summer Tour to Tractor Supply Co. in Beaufort, SC, with a special Pet Photo Day celebrating the bond we share with our pets.
Established in 1984, Jim Harris brings over four decades of professional experience along with a mobile studio on site, complete with professional lighting and backdrops for high-end pet portraits.
📍 Location: Tractor Supply Co. – Beaufort, SC📅 Date: Sunday–Monday, July 5th–6th
• Professional pet portraits• All pets welcome• By appointment only• Spots available
🗺️ Jim Harris is on the road for the Summer Tour, traveling through Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Upcoming stops and the full tour map can be found on our website.
📋 Book Now:www.HarrisPetPhotos.com
📞 Call / text: 352-419-9668or use our website to reserve your appointment.
✨ No pressure, no hard selling.Just a relaxed professional photo experience for you and your pet.
Create a portrait that lasts a lifetime 🐶📷
#PetPhotography #Photographer #PetsOfInstagram

4th of July Celebrations
2026-07-04 15:00 - 23:00 | Sands Beach, Sands Beach
🇺🇸 PORT ROYAL UNDER THE FIREWORKS 🇺🇸
Join us at Sands Beach on July 4 for an evening of music, food, community, and one of the Lowcountry’s favorite Independence Day traditions.
🎵 12 PM – DJ Kev on the Beach & select vendors🌮 3 PM – Food vendors open🎺 8 PM – Marine Corps Band performance🎆 Dusk – Fireworks over the water
Bring your chairs, your blankets, and your family for a celebration along the waterfront.
Food & drink vendors include:Bananarama • Fly Pies • Gloria’s Filipino Food • Golden BBQ • HELP of Beaufort Beer & Wine • Maynard’s • Pieces of Yard • Snowie
Additional parking and shuttle information will be announced soon.

4th of July Festival 🎉
2026-07-04 15:00 - 18:00 | 40 faith station, Beaufort, SC, 40 faith station, Beaufort, SC
🎆 FREE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL 🎆
Saturday, July 4th | 3:00 PM40 Faith Station, Beaufort, SC
Register Here ➡️ https://tr.ee/lwvQzp
Come celebrate with us! Food, fun, and FREE giveaways for the whole family:
FREE FREE FREE!!!
🍔 Free Food🎵 Live Music🎈 Kids Activities🛒 Free Groceries👕 Free Clothing🎁 Free Toys, TVs & Gift Cards
Come hear an encouraging message. There is a system and budget in place for the distribution.
📲 Scan the QR code or click below to register — see you there!
Register Here ➡️ https://tr.ee/lwvQzp
#4thOfJuly #BeaufortSC #FreeCommunityEvent #SouthCarolina #FREE #beaufort

4th of July Bait Shop Party
2026-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 | 901 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 901 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Stop by the Bait Shop on the way to the Sands Beach for a quick bite to eat and an ice cold beer and drinks! TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Community Freedom Fest at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
2026-07-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and community at the Community Freedom Fest at the Park! 🇺🇸
Join us on Friday, July 4, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Waterfront Park for a fun-filled morning of patriotic celebration. Enjoy family-friendly activities, games, kids DJ, community organizations, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories together.
The festivities kick off with the Kids & Family Parade at 9:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wagons, strollers, and more in red❤️, white🤍, and blue💙 and join the parade as it travels from 500 Carteret Street to Waterfront Park.
Want to participate in the parade? Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261475583021152
Bring your lawn chairs, gather your neighbors, and celebrate the spirit of community and freedom along Beaufort’s beautiful waterfront. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the holiday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Small-town charm. Patriotic fun. Community spirit. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Downtown Beaufort! 🎆🇺🇸
📆 July 4th⏰9 A.M. – 1 P.M.📍Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Hilton Head Firecracker 5K
2026-07-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Honey Horn Plantation, Honey Horn Plantation
Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday with the 42nd Annual Firecracker 5K at Honey Horn Plantation in Hilton Head, SC! This beloved tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to celebrate the holiday with a spirited 5K race through the scenic beauty of the park.
This year’s proceeds recipient is Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Highlights Include:🎖️ Finisher Medals for all 5K finishers. Celebrate your accomplishment with a medal at the finish line!👕 Event Apparel: A commemorative technical T-shirt for all participants.🍴 Food Trucks: Refuel post-race with a variety of delicious food options from local vendors.🎶 Music: Enjoy festive tunes to keep the energy high all morning long.🏆 Awards: Prizes for top runners in each age group ensure everyone has a shot at glory!
Date: July 4, 2026Location: Honey Horn Park, Hilton Head, SCStart Time: 8:00 AM
Don’t miss this exciting chance to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, and the running community. Register today to secure your spot and be part of Hilton Head’s most exciting race of the year!
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Awesome Race Swa
In Sparkle like a firecracker at the Hilton Head Firecracker 5K! Your registration includes an exclusive finisher’s medal for 5K finishers and a commemorative T-shirt to mark your achievement in style.
All New Improved Course!
The Firecracker 5K course offers the most scenic park side run that showcases the natural beauty of Honey Horn Park.
Honey Horn is a historic 68-acre property on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, that serves as the home of the Coastal Discovery Museum. Located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, just off William Hilton Parkway, it offers visitors a rich blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The grounds are adorned with majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss and feature expansive salt marshes.
The route features a mix of paved roads and gravel paths, making it both runner- and walker-friendly.A flat course provides the perfect balance of challenge and comfort for participants of all fitness levels. As you make your way around the grounds, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery and the vibrant sights and sounds of Hilton Head’s unique wildlife.
The finish line awaits near the park pavilion, where cheering spectators and post-race festivities add to the celebratory atmosphere. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a leisurely holiday run, the Firecracker 5K course offers a memorable experience for all!
This year there will a kids 1/4 mile Fun Run!
Packet PickupPick up your race packet on July 3rd from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Palmetto Running Company, located in Shelter Cove Town Center (28 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 117, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928). Parking is available in the town center lot.
Directions & Race Day InformationThe race begins at 8 a.m. on July 4th at Honey Horn Park (70 Honey Horn Dr.Hilton Head Island, SC 29926). Please arrive by 7 a.m. to allow ample time for parking, check-in, and stretching before the race. NO same day registration.
ParkingRace day parking is available on site.
Race ScheduleJULY 3 Packet Pick UpPalmetto Running Company
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Packet Pickup.Note: No Race Day Registration
JULY 4 (Race Day)Honey Horn Park
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. | Late Packet Pickup8:00 a.m. | Race Start9:00AM a.m. | Awards Ceremony
AwardsEvery participant receives a finisher’s medal! Additional awards will be presented to Top 3 Overall (Female & Male) / Top 3 Age Group (Female & Male) and of course the top 3 dog finishers.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR MOST PATRIOTIC COSTUME!

Red, White, and Beaufort
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beaufort, Downtown Beaufort
Join us in Downtown Beaufort on Friday, July 3rd from 5:00–8:00 PM for an evening of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and community spirit!
Enjoy live music throughout downtown, inflatable games and activities for kids and families, a ride on the little train, and the chance to visit with some of your favorite furry friends. Be sure to hop into the cake walk for a chance to win a sweet treat and test your appetite in the hot dog eating contest!
While you’re downtown, take time to shop local, dine local, and support the businesses that make our community special. Whether you’re enjoying dinner with family, finding a unique gift, or grabbing a sweet treat, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
A special thank you to Harris Teeter for their generous support of this event. Community events like First Friday wouldn’t be possible without partners who invest in making Beaufort such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate Independence Day weekend in Downtown Beaufort!

Town of Bluffton 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration
2026-07-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Martin Family Park Historic Bluffton SC
The Town of Bluffton is hosting its 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. The celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a pre-party at Martin Family and DuBois Parks. The fireworks show will start shortly after 9:00 p.m. and will be visible from Oyster Factory and Wright Family Parks.
• Carnival-style games with patriotic prizes (while supplies last)• Bounce houses and a rock wall• Food and beverage concessions available for purchase• DJ Jeff “T-Bone” Taylor• Live music by the Parris Island “Dirty Boots” Brass Band from 6–7 p.m.• Rick Hubbard’s Bubble Stuff Show• National Anthem sung by a local Bluffton student
Fireworks Display:9 p.m. | Oyster Factory & Wright Family Parks
The fireworks show will launch from a barge in the May River and can be viewed from both parks.
Note: Barge positioning may change due to various factors; attendees may need to adjust their seating to ensure the best view.
View News Release Here: https://bit.ly/4oENTIw

Town of Bluffton: 250th Independence Day Flag Dedication Ceremony
2026-07-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Veterans Memorial at Buckwalter Place Park, Veterans Memorial at Buckwalter Place Park
Join the Town of Bluffton, the Sons of the American Revolution Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter, and special guests from the Beaufort 250 Committee for a patriotic Flag Dedication Ceremony as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
This special ceremony will honor the American flag’s history, significance, and enduring symbolism through remarks, patriotic music, a flag dedication, and the presentation of a commemorative certificate. The program will also include a patriotic sing-along and recognition of our nation’s heritage.
Wednesday, July 2, 202610:00 AM to 10:30 AM📍 Veterans Memorial at Buckwalter Place Park (2 Venture DriveBluffton)
Special Guests:• Beaufort 250 Committee
🍧 Free Rita’s Italian Ice will be available following the ceremony, while supplies last.
We invite residents, veterans, families, and visitors to join us in celebrating our nation’s history and the values represented by the American flag.
Event sponsored by Rita’s Italian Ice.

Ben Franklin Comes to Town
2026-07-01 10:00 - 19:30 | Beaufort, South Carolina
Come listen and learn from Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, while he visits the Lowcountry! GregRobin Smith, performing as Benjamin Franklin, presents a first-person program exploring Franklin’s life, ideas, and legacy through scholarship, storytelling, and audience interaction.
Beaufort Schedule:
Liberty & Legacy: Beaufort Branch Library at 10amPutting Down Roots of Liberty: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park at 2pmBen Franklin Alive Performance: USCB Center for the Arts at 4pmA Dialog Across Centuries: St. Helena Anglican Church at 6:15pm
RSVP to these events and find out where else he will be here: https://beaufort250.com/ben-franklin/

Maker’s Choice Home Decor Project! SOLD OUT! New workshop added!
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC
One workshop. Four project options. Endless creativity.✨
New Workshop added July 16, 6–8 PM. Our Maker’s Choice Home Decor Workshop is a fun night out where everyone gets to create something they actually love.
Choose your foundation:✨ Canvas Pillow✨ Decorative Tray✨ Textured Wall Art✨ Doormat
After you register, you’ll receive a link to explore 15+ design options for your chosen project, so you can personalize it to fit your style.
Grab a friend, your sister, your hubby, or your favorite creative crew and make a night of it.
Only 10 seats available. Register here: https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/makers-choice-home-decor-workshop-july-16-6-8p
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Story Time 2026
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Join us at the Maritime Center to take a trip through our natural world and watch animals come alive through the pages of a book! Stick around after the story for a fun activity or animal encounter.
Free to attend!
No registration – just show up
Story time is once a month but during the summer, June-August, it is every Tuesday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1638989597081637/?event_time_id=1638989707081626

Ben Franklin Comes to Town
2026-06-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Come listen and learn from Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, while he visits the Lowcountry! GregRobin Smith, performing as Benjamin Franklin, presents a first-person program exploring Franklin’s life, ideas, and legacy through scholarship, storytelling, and audience interaction.
Hilton Head Island Schedule:
Donuts with Ben Fraklin: Liberty Oak Tree Harbour Town at 9amTea, Coffee & Conversation: USCB HHI Campus at 10:30amConversations with Ben: HHI Branch Library at 3pm
RSVP to these events and find out where else he will be here: https://beaufort250.com/ben-franklin/
