Explore Beaufort SC

Lowcountry Wind Symphony Concert
2022-11-06 13:00 (America/New_York) | St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beaufort, 157 Ladys Island Dr, Beaufort, SC, 29907, US
The fifty-member concert band presents Saluting America’s Veterans VII, under the direction of Donald F. Jemella. This Concert continues a longstanding tradition for LWS – honoring the men and women who serve, are serving, and have served in the United States military. The program of patriotic music will include ‘God of Our Fathers’, ‘They Solemnly Serve’, ‘America the Brave’, ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ and much more. This is a FREE Concert (donations accepted) and is open to the public.

Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade 2022
2022-11-11 10:00 | Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29902-3947, US
You’re invited to the 2022 Veterans Day Parade sponsored by Beaufort County Veterans Affairs.
Parade starts at 10 a.m. and begins at the Beaufort National Cemetary.
Parade participant line-up is at 8:30 a.m.
The parade will be broadcast live on The County Channel.

Holiday Paint & Sip - Jingle All The Way
2022-11-12 16:00 - 18:30 | Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Let’s jingle all the way at our annual Holiday Paint & Sip Party at the Rotten Little Bastard Distiller on Saturday November 12 at 4-6.30 pm!
Price includes a Distillery Tour, RLB Holiday Special Cocktails, and a Ceramic Gnome Paint Party, hosted by Camilla Pagliaroli. All paint party supplies also included. (Note: colors and designs shown for inspiration – you can customize yours as you like!).
The event is open for anyone 21 and over. Event size 6-16 participants, advance payment secures your spot.

2022 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
2022-11-12 17:45 | Alder Lane Beach Park, Alder Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
2022 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Parade Route: Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach Park
Parade Steps Off @ Sunset (5:45 PM-ish)
Created by and featuring artist Chantelle Rytter, the Lantern Parade is a free event and an opportunity for the surrounding community and visitors to celebrate the history, ecology and people of Hilton Head Island. We want to see our whole community as volumes of light!
The only requirement to participate is having a lantern!
Lineup for the parade begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Alder Lane Beach Access. The parade will step off at 5:45 PM, right after sunset, and travel north along South Forest Beach up to Coligny Beach Park.
Spectators can watch along the beach anywhere between Alder Lane and Coligny Beach Park.
Official sponsors of the 2022 Lantern Parade include the Breeze Trolley, the Beach House Resort, and the Loggerhead Tavern.

The Nutcracker
2022-11-12 18:30 - 20:45, 2022-11-12 19:30 - 21:45, 2022-11-13 14:30 - 16:45, 2022-11-18 18:30 - 20:45 | Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
Celebrate 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. Adult tickets are $25, seniors are $20 (60 and older), and students (18 and younger) are $15 plus processing fees. Online ticket sales will close two hours before curtain.
We highly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. If you purchase at the door, prices will be $30 for adults, $25 for Seniors, and $20 for students.All 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.
Hilton Head Dance Theatre and its patrons will be asked to follow all COVID protocol established by the Seahawk Cultural Center for these performances. Audience members voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure by attending this event.
Happy holidays and enjoy the show!

9th Annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew
2022-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 203 Carteret St,Beaufort,29902,US
The 9th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew at Breakwater Restaurant will take place on Sunday, November 13, to benefit the Beaufort Film Society
The 9th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew at Breakwater Restaturant & Bar will take place on Sunday, November 13th. This fundraiswer will benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 17th annual Beaufort International Film Festival. New hours this year 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Hosted by Gary and Donna Lang there will be culinary delights and delicious appetizers prepared by Breakwater Restaurant. Musical entertainment will be the Clustershucks. A chance to win 2 All Events tickets to the 2023 Beaufort International Film Festival is included and other swag prizes will be offered. One chance to win per ticket.
Hurry!!! This event sells out every year!
Orders will include a small processing and convenience fee.
Take a look at the pictures below at past Bourbon, Bubbles and Brews events. Some of the event is outside in the parking lot, weather permitting, so please dress accordinly!

FROZEN JR. THE MUSICAL
2022-11-18 17:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00 | Battery Creek High School, 1 Blue Dolphin Dr, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Battery Creek High School presents Frozen Jr. the Musical! Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Showtimes are November 18th and 19th at 7:00PM.

Creatively Cultivating Compassionate Spaces
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Come and meet the founders of Responsible ARTistry, Inc and learn about their new music programming for the organization. WE’LL BE HOSTING OUR VERY FIRST LISTENING PARTY FOCUS GROUP 🎶🎶🎶🎶
‼️‼️YOU MUST RSVP‼️‼️
Join us in our new mission of
Creatively Cultivating Compassionate Spaces: 4.0 challenges us to flesh out our ideas for programming and move on it:
Embracing Discomfort Through Music is the next level of moving with the intentionality of allowing empathy to be the driving force in the creative space.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
2022-11-19 19:30 | Savannah Civic Center, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401, US
The Ultimate Holiday Tradition! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program celebrates the group s recent anniversary of 35 years since the first Christmas album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 10:00 AM
Mannheim Steamroller Internet Presale : Mon, 25 Jul 2022 at 10:00 AM

Broad Creek Clean Up
2022-11-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina, 1 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Join us to clean up the Broad Creek by boat, kayak, bike or foot! Free kayak rentals available from Outside – call 843-686-6996 to reserve. All clean up supplies provided. Thanks to our partners Outside, Publix, Palmetto Pride and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.

Free Junior Golf Clinic
2022-11-20 14:00 | Olde Beaufort Golf Club, 139 Francis Marion Cir, Beaufort, SC, 29907, US
Description: Free Intro Golf Clinic – If you have clubs please bring them, if your child needs clubs, we will provide a loaner set for the clinic
For: Boys and Girls Ages 6-12, limited to the first 12 registrations to keep the clinic small and give one on one instruction from local elite amateurs and some PGA Pros
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm est
Where: Olde Beaufort Golf Course, 139 Francis Marion Cir Beaufort SC 29907
To officially REGISTER use this link – Space is Limited to 12 Juniors
https://forms.gle/dVBXosvRRUXbgG2y6

Fish Printing - RSVP Required
2022-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
YOU MUST CALL & PRE PAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM – LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.
$10 per participant
Come to the Maritime Center to decorate your own reusable bag using fish stamps!
All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Non Refundable Payments can be made online at: https://portroyalsoundfoundation.org/programs/

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
2022-11-24 08:00 | 1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5514, United States
Thank you for your support of LowCountry Habitat for Humanity and our mission to build affordable housing in Beaufort.
Join LowCountry Habitat for Humanity for a FUN 5K Race on Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Beaufort. Starting at 8am on Thursday November 24, 2022, on Bay & Newcastle Streets (in front of the Best Western). Run through historic downtown Beaufort and across the famous Woods bridge following a certified 5K course.
Packet pickup will be available at Grounded Running located at 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108 Beaufort, SC 29902 on Wednesday, November 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 11/1/2022.
Race Day registration/packet pick up: For runners that have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race from 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. for $50.00. Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time if they have not already done so. Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45am to ensure the race begins on-time.
Age categories: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes awarded to overall top three male and female and top three male and female in age divisions. Awards are for in-person participants only. We will determine closer to the race if awards will be presented in person. If this is the case, we will start awards PROMPTLY at 8:45am.
Event is pet and stroller friendly. Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event. Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead.
Course: The race start/finish line is on Bay Street in-between the Marina and Best Western at Freedom Mall. Run down Bay Street and across Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady’s Island. Turn Right at Meridian Rd and run down to Youmans Drive and double back the same route to Freedom Mall.
Parking: The closest address reference point for your GPS is the downtown marina parking lot: 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902. You’ll want to make sure to plan out parking in advance as traffic is to be expected with the bridge blocked off for the race. Check Park Beaufort to plan out your parking.
Please note that registration for this event and shipping fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. If we are unable to host an in person/live race, we will transfer to a virtual format.

Parish Church of St. Helena Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner
2022-11-24 11:30 | Parish Church of St. Helena, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
On Thanksgiving Day, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 43rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 24th, starting 1130am at the church’s Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street in Downtown Beaufort.
As always, all are welcome.
Providing 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 43rd year.
The event is a sit-down dinner, so you may come and dine with friends, family and the community.
Drive 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.
The 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.
Visit https://www.sthelenas1712.org/ for more info.

2022 Savannah Boat Parade of Lights
2022-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastern Wharf
Join us… One and ALL… Saturday, November 26th, 2022 for the Annual FREE Savannah Boat Parade of Lights. This 20-year tradition has been enjoyed by generations of locals and visitors alike. The Savannah Boat Parade of Lights, headed by the Savannah Harbor Foundation, has also greatly benefited the charities it has contributed to! This year we are partnering with Greenbriar Children’s Center, an amazing group that has been helping children in need in Savannah since 1949! www.GreenbriarChildrensCenter.org We will be donating proceeds raised by the parade to the Center this year… And… A very special treat… The Greenbriar children will be designing our parade t-shirts! More details on our Facebook Group… https://www.facebook.com/groups/431396085428314 and our website www.SavannahBoatParadeOfLights.com as they develop!
The Parade of Lights, led by the Georgia Queen Riverboat, will begin its voyage on the Eastern Wharf Dock at the Thompson Savannah Hotel, Our Premier Sponsor, at approximately 7:00pm. After passing the panel of judges at the Eastern Wharf Park, the Captains will continue down the river past River Street and Plant Riverside, ending back at the Eastern Wharf Dock. The Eastern Wharf Park committee is planning a wonderful event to coincide with the festivities of the parade! Watch for updates.
Enjoy the Crafty, Fun, Creative, Whimsically decorated vessels on which these Captains and their Crews work so diligently! Cheer them on as they volunteer their time and efforts to ring in the Holiday Season!
This event is presented completely by volunteers… NO proceeds will be used to pay anyone for their services or participation. Please let us know how you can help, or how we can answer any questions… by contacting delylah Thompson, 2022 Parade Chair, at SavBoatParade@gmail.com. ALL donations, big and small, will be Accepted, Appreciated, and Acknowledged… Thank you for your support to make certain this Savannah tradition thrives.
Please watch for updates and more info at www.SavannahBoatParadeOfLights.com

Jingle and Mingle- Holiday Craft Fair
2022-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 | 60 Okatie Village Drive Okatie, SC 29909
Come out and Shop local-made holiday crafts and treats! We will have pictures with Santa, a Hot Chocolate Bar, Pet Adoptions, and lots of fun!

Hardeeville Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
2022-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | 205 Main St, Hardeeville, SC 29927-5930, United States
Join us as we kick off the Christmas festivities! There will be hot coco, cookies, Christmas music, Christmas story time, and much more. The evening will end with the magical Christmas tree lighting and THE SANTA CLAUSE will be greeting children in his grotto!

Town of Bluffton's Tree Lighting Ceremony
2022-12-02 15:30 | Martin Family Park Historic Bluffton SC
Bluffton’s Tree Lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 2, at Martin Family Park followed by Santa’s Workshop at DuBois Park’s Pavilion. The movie, “The Grinch,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park. Please bring blankets and/or chairs. Martin Family Park and DuBois Park are adjacent to each other on Boundary Street in the Historic District.
“The Town’s Christmas tree lighting, Santa’s workshop and movie night is the official kickoff to the holiday season, followed by the Bluffton Christmas Parade the next morning,” Mayor Lisa Sulka. “It is Bluffton’s way to usher in the holiday season complete with lights, music and getting together with your neighbors.
“Our tree lighting ceremony and town wide decorations have converted Bluffton into a charming winter wonderland for everyone. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and our wonderful town.”
Any questions, please contact Lyndee Simoneaux, Special Event Manager, (email): tobchristmasparade@townofbluffton.com
These holiday events are always held the first Friday and Saturday of December, rain or shine. The event will only be canceled if the Town of Bluffton deems weather conditions as unsafe.

Hilton Head Island’s Official Tree Lighting
2022-12-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 102 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Come enjoy the festivities and kick off the holidays with us!
Family Fun, Hot Chocolate/Christmas Cookies & Much More to Celebrate the Magic of the Season
5:30 PM – Visit with Santa until 6:30 PM
6:00 PM – Holiday Tree Lighting with Mayor John McCann
6:15 PM – Holiday Music with Lavon Stevens & Friends & Caroling led by Local Musicians
7:00 PM – Holiday Movie for the Family, Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. Bring your blankets and chairs to spread across the lawn and enjoy this feature. Popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase.
Visit with local non-profits that serve our community during the holidays. Everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to be donated to local charities.
• VIM
• Deep Well
• Neighborhood Outreach Connection
• Habitat for Humanity
• Second Helpings
• Children’s Center
For more holiday happenings, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish onstage at USCB
2022-12-02 19:00 | USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, United States
Don’t miss Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish live onstage at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, December 2nd, at 7pm.
TICKETS ONLINE at www.gullahkinfolktravelingtheater.org. Tickets go on sale September 1, 2022.
This popular, full stage Gullah musical production has become a favorite holiday experience that captures the spirit of the Christmas season.
On the Sea Islands in Beaufort S.C,. December 20, 1860 marks the last Christmas before the Civil War. South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union. Masters in the Big House talkin’ ’bout war Coming. Servants in the Quarters talkin’ ’bout freedom coming.
Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk brings this history alive through interactive storytelling, dancing, and hand-clapping and foot-stomping music that mesmerize audiences as they journey back in time to celebrate this special Yuletide season. This fully staged musical production has become a holiday favorite with audience members traveling from both near and far to experience the spirit of the season. “Com’ ‘joy Yo’self. Christmas dis ain’t Christmas wit’out Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk!”
Aunt Pearlie Sue is the creation of Anita Singleton-Prather, a native of the Sea Islands of Beaufort, South Carolina. Based on her grandmother, Aunt Pearlie Sue’s character has entertained audiences with Gullah-flavored folktales for over 20 years from the schoolhouse to the White House.
The Gullah Kinfolk preserves Gullah history and dialect, through expressions of musical performance. The Kinfolk is comprised of Prather’s family members, many of whom have been singing for years.

JSLB Truckin' It 5k & Kids Fun Run
2022-12-03 08:00 | Port Royal, South Carolina, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
Join the Junior Service League of Beaufort for the 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Truckin’ It 5K and Kids Fun Run!
Run through the historic Town of Port Royal with the JSLB on Saturday, December 3th, 2022 from 9 AM to 11 AM. This family event is stroller and pet friendly, so we invite you to include all members of your family!
Register and Learn More: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/PortRoyal/TruckinIt

Maritime Marketplace
2022-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Join us for Maritime Marketplace, your one stop shop for holiday gifts!
Featured items will include handmade jewelry, pottery, metalworks, ornaments and more.
While you’re here – shop the Maritime Center gift shop too! We have several new toys, clothing items and gifts for everyone on your list.
FREE ADMISSION
*We are still accepting vendor applications.
Please email: SWalbert@portroyalsoundfoundation.org with a link to your website/Facebook or photos of your work to apply.

Town of Bluffton's 51st Annual Christmas Parade
2022-12-03 10:00 | Historic Bluffton, SC
The Town of Bluffton is proud to host its 51st annual Bluffton Christmas Parade, Saturday December 3 at 10 a.m. through Bluffton’s Historic District.
This parade, which has been a part of the Bluffton tradition for more than five decades, has grown exponentially parallel to Bluffton’s population. Due to the growth, public and personal safety remains the event’s most important priority. Please note the new rules, detailed in the Christmas Parade application, to ensure safety for all.
Highlights of new parade rules:
• Entries are first come, first serve – please note there is limit of 125 entries for the 2022 parade. It is advised to submit your application as soon as it is completed.
• The Town is asking parade entrants to give a donation to the Bluffton Lutzie 43 Charitable Fund, in lieu of a parade entry fee. Your donation will help fund scholarships for Bluffton’s students as well as support the Town’s safe driving campaign, to reduce/eliminate vehicle causalities and fatalities in our Town.
• Please donate in an amount of your choice via: http://cflowcountry.civicore.com/BlufftonLutzie43
• The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, a non-profit organization, manages these funds and donations are tax-deductible.
• Donating, in lieu of an entry fee, is an effort to streamline the application process and use the spirit of the Christmas Parade to help our neighbors remain safe year-around.
• Throwing of candy or any item from parade vehicle or float is prohibited.
• People are allowed to walk alongside the parade entry and distribute items to crowd. Please distribute candy/promotional items hand-to-hand by walking along the parade route next to the spectators. Spectators will not be allowed to run into the streets to grab items.
• Applications are due November 11, 2022. The parade application is available via the Town of Bluffton’s website: https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/FormCenter/Town-15/Town-of-Bluffton-Christmas-Parade-Applic-85
• Any questions, please contact Lyndee Simoneaux, special event manager, (email): tobchristmasparade@townofbluffton.com
• Email completed applications to: tobchristmasparade@townofbluffton.com
• Deadline for parade applications is November 11, 2022. Note: If you need a hardcopy application, they are available at Town Hall’s Front Desk (20 Bridge Street, Bluffton).
These holiday events are always held the first Friday and Saturday of December, rain or shine. The event will only be canceled if the Town of Bluffton deems weather conditions as unsafe.

WinterFest 2022
2022-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | ZenDen
WinterFest is a popular annual festival sponsored by ZenDen. It boasts over 35 of the areas best artists, authors and artisans! Come on out and do a little holiday shopping, grab some delicious food and win a door prize!

Annual Gullah Holiday Market
2022-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 102 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Join Gullah Celebration for our Annual Holiday Market at Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry Celebration Park!
Start & Finish your Christmas Shopping! Food, Artisans, Music, and Performances.
Get your tickets here: https://www.gullahcelebration.com/event-details/holidaymarket

Pet Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
2022-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Come out and help support the Hilton Head Humane Assoc. with a special event just for your pets! Bring your furry family member for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Sat, Dec 3, 12-2pm. Donations (monetary and supplies) will be accepted and adoptable pets will be available. Don’t forget your camera!

Pictures in the Park 𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒮𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:30 | Bay Street. Downtown Beaufort., Beaufort, SC, US
Join us for a fun afternoon in beautiful downtown Beaufort. You will receive a FREE family photo, compliments of Jamie Peart at J. P. Signature Group. Light refreshments will be provided.
See you there!
