Explore Beaufort SC

Monthly Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud with DAYLO
2025-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Port Royal Farmers Market, Port Royal Farmers Market
On the first Saturday of every month, you can join the student volunteers of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization for a Teddy Bear Picnic read-aloud at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd.). In collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, high school and college student volunteers from the Beaufort-based chapters of DAYLO gather at the gazebo in Naval Heritage Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon to read diverse, inclusive picture books to children and their families, inspiring a love of stories, books, reading, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Cozy blankets, a plethora of stuffed animals, and some snacks help the students make a welcoming environment in this free community literacy program. Several times a year, National Park Service Ranger Katherine Freeman also joins in for Read with a Ranger, a literacy and art project thematically connected to the missions of DAYLO, the Conroy Center, and the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park.
DAYLO is a student-led diversity themed book club and community service group founded at Beaufort High School and now with chapters across South Carolina. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/DAYLOBFT.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center is a nonprofit interpretive and learning center advancing the legacy of beloved, bestselling writer, educator, and mentor Pat Conroy (1945-2016), author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. Learn more at: www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.

Ninth Annual March Forth Weekend
2025-03-01 09:30 - 2025-03-02 15:30 | Beaufort, South Carolina
Our Conroy Center’s ninth annual March Forth will be held on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, with educational programs in Beaufort, Port Royal, St. Helena Island, and online. This special event commemorates the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s passing on March 4, 2016, by engaging with major themes of his writing and teaching life, including social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education, truth-telling, and storytelling.
March Forth will include appearances by:* Ashley Hope Pérez: YA novelist, educator, advocate, and editor of Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights* Kimberly Brock: novelist, past Georgia Author of the Year, and author of The Fabled Earth, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction* Edda L. Fields-Black, professor of history and director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War* Katherine Freeman: National Park Service Ranger with the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park* Jake Zadik: Brays Island naturalist, nature photographer, and cofounder of South Carolina Partners of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (SCPARC)* Juliana Zadik: naturalist, educator, and Beaufort County Long-Range Environmental Planner* Dana Ridenour: retired FBI undercover special agent, author of the Lexie Montgomery series* Eugene A. Rugala: retired FBI agent and “profiler,” behavioral science consultant and author* DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
This year, March Forth is hosted by Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and nationally recognized youth advocate Julia Garnett.
March Forth is presented in collaboration between the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, Penn Center, NeverMore Books, the Port Royal Farmers Market, the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization.
Register in advance: https://marchforth2025.eventbrite.com
~EVENTS for SATURDAY, MARCH 1~
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Reconstruction Era National Historic Park ToursExplore the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park locations in Beaufort, Port Royal, and St. Helena. Free. Details: https://www.nps.gov/reer/index.htm
9:30 a.m. to Noon: Read with a Ranger and Teddy Bear Picnic at the Port Royal Farmers MarketStudent volunteers from DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) will be reading children’s picture books to young readers and their families, with light snacks provided. DAYLO students will be joined by National Park Service Ranger Katherine Freeman from the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park for a special read-aloud, Read with a Ranger. This free event will be held near the gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal). No registration needed.
10:00 a.m. to Noon: Demythologizing the FBI: What Writers Get Wrong, Workshop Led by Dana Ridenour and Eugene A. RugalaJoin retired FBI undercover special agent turned novelist Dana Ridenour and retired FBI “profiler” turned consultant Eugene A. Rugala for a workshop for writers (and interested readers) about what FBI work is really like–and what novels and films get wrong. $60/person, limited to 20 attendees. Held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Register in advance at https://demythologizingthefbiworkshop.eventbrite.com
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum ToursExplore Penn Center and the York W. Bailey Museum (16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island). Docent-led tours available. $15-$20/person.
Noon to 4:00 p.m.: Pat Conroy Literary Center ToursThe nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) is open for free public tours, guided by volunteer docents.
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Facebook Live Interview with Ashley Hope Pérez, Editor of Banned Together, in Conversation with Jonathan Haupt and Julia GarnettAshley Hope Pérez’s 2015 YA novel Out of Darkness won a Printz Honor and the Tomás Rivera Book Award—and it as one of the top ten most banned books of 2021. Pérez will discuss her new anthology Banned Together: The Fight for Reader’s Rights (to be published on March 4) in conversation with Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and Banned Books Week Honorary Youth Chair Julia Garnett. This free virtual event will be live-streamed to the Conroy Center’s Fcebook page and available to watch through Monday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. No registration required. https://www.facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter
~EVENTS for SUNDAY, MARCH 2~All Sunday events are ticketed and held at Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Nature walk: $10/person. Catered lunch + two author presentations: $30.
9:30-10:00 a.m.: Attendee check-in.
10:00-11:30 a.m.: Birding and nature walk of Penn Center led by husband and wife naturalists Jake and Juliana Zadik. Approximately 1 mile. $10/person; limited to 40 participants.
11:30 to Noon. Catered lunch by Magnolia’s Cafe. Included in $30/person registration.
Noon to 1:00 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, professor of history and director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. . . Included in $30/person registration.
1:00 to 1:30 p.m.: Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Conversation with Kimberly Brock: novelist, past Georgia Author of the Year, and author of The Fabled Earth, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction–interviewed by Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and Banned Books Week Honorary Youth Chair Julia Garnett. Included in $30/person registration.
2:30-3:00 p.m.: Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
3:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
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Gullah/Geechee SEA & ME Lil Fish Project Exhibition Opening
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Atkins LIVE BAIT, Atkins LIVE BAIT
Jayn de Gullah/Geechee Famlee fa a celebration of art and Gullah/Geechee fishing traditions at Atkins Live Bait on March 1st!
Jayn de Gullah/Geechee Famlee at Atkins Live Bait on Saturday, March 1, 2025 as we unveil de “Lil Fish Project” exhibition .Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of art and cultural heritage by Gullah/Geechee Futures Project and the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition!
The event will be followed at 1 pm with a community engagement session and reception at Penn Center’s Frissell Hall focused on the Salkehatchie Watershed and keeping it safe.The St. Helena and Lady’s Island Family are invited to come and provide input.
www.GullahGeecheeNation.com

Marine Communities & Microscopes - RSVP Required
2025-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10 per participant (plus fees)
Explore the world of marine invertebrates that are found living on our docks under a microscope.
Ages 8+ Children must be accompanied by an adult

Interactive Murder Mystery with author Laura Elizabeth
2025-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Join us for a fun Murder Mystery event with author Laura Elizabeth. It is based on the 2nd book in her Island Mysteries series, A Special Kind of Heartache. No need to have read the books- this will make it event more fun! Laura will have her books on hand for purchase.

Night out at Serendipity
2025-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Serendipity Beaufort, 707 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
NIGHT OUT AT SERENDIPITY SPRITZ N’ SUCCULENTS 🥂
The next event is here 🎉🚨
Saturday March 1st come get your hands dirty and craft your own terrarium with us🪻there will be charcuterie and cocktails available to enjoy !
Tickets are being sold through Venmo, please DM for ticket purchasing details!
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Beginner's Guide to Sheepshead Fishing Class!
2025-03-02 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
Join us on Sunday, March 2nd at 11 a.m. as Micah from High Adventure Videos takes an in-depth look at the basics of sheepshead fishing. Come learn about the different techniques, baits, and equipment used to target these highly prized saltwater fish! Everyone in attendance will be given a small bag of FREE tackle and there will be a couple of giveaways as well! Fresh food will be available straight from my kitchen as well so don’t miss out and click the “going” button below to secure a spot in this class! Excited to see you there!

Lowcountry Literary and Leisure Getaway 2025
2025-03-24 00:00 - 2025-03-28 00:00 | Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands of SC, Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands of SC
Join us for a luxurious getaway in Beaufort, SC, filled with literary and leisure activities. Enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry and immerse yourself in the local culture. Take part in writing workshops, book clubs, and relaxing activities like yoga and meditation. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and sip on refreshing cocktails. Make lasting connections with like-minded individuals and create unforgettable memories.March 28-30, 2025, join us on Fripp Island for an unforgettable experience!

Chris Kehrer - Diamondback Terrapins
2025-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Presented by 303 Associates
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10/person (plus fees)
“Diamonds in the Marsh” – Diamondback Terrapins are one of the most unique and beautiful turtles in North America. Made famous by turtle soup, these icons of the salt marsh are indicator species and are said to be in decline. Deep dive into the life history of these turtles and learn how local projects are trying to understand more about these understudied animals. Presented by Port Royal Sound Foundation’s own Chris Kehrer.

An Evening with Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle, Authors of A Curious Heart
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle, Authors of A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker, on Tuesday, March 25, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025.
About the Book and AuthorsWritten by Elizabeth Boatwright Coker’s daughter, Penelope Coker Hall, and granddaughter, Eliza Wilson Ingle, A Curious Heart chronicles the life and work of the award-winning author.
In this poignant literary biography, Hall and Ingle give readers a front row seat to the remarkable life and career of award-winning author Elizabeth Boatwright Coker (1909-1993). Drawing liberally from Elizabeth’s own letters, journal entries, book passages and interviews, A Curious Heart reveals for the first time the inner life of this complex, Southern woman who dreamed of becoming a published writer.
Born in Darlington, South Carolina in an era when women could not vote and the legacy of the Civil War suffused nearly everything, Elizabeth was blessed with movie star beauty, a keen intellect and sense of humor, and extraordinary determination. At an early age, she was mentored by inspired teachers and some of the great writers of the 20th century. She would go on to challenge the status quo, in her life and her books.
Elizabeth’s journey juggling the demands of corporate wife and mother with that of working writer is a story of trial and triumph, heartbreak and joy. Her life spanned nearly the entire century, the second half of which yielded nine historical novels. With sensitivity and insight, the authors chronicle the passion, the powers of observation, the gift of storytelling, and the fierce independence that propelled their mother and grandmother to The New York Times bestseller list and the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Born in Hartsville, South Carolina, Penelope Coker Hall matriculated to Sarah Lawrence College and eventually settled in New York, becoming a writer and host for Metromedia’s Channel Five TV show “The New Yorkers.” Later at NBC, Hall worked as a co-producer of several TV specials, including “Vanishing 400” and “Debutante.” During this time, she met and married film producer William Wilson and in 1968 their daughter, Eliza, was born. In 1972, Hall left the performing arts and embarked on a new marriage with widower Mortimer Hall of Millbrook, N.Y. Ensconced in Millbrook for 50 years, Hall served as editor of Dutchess Magazine while raising daughter Eliza as well as Morti’s five young children, along with a bevy of horses and dogs. Hall is author of several children’s books and the novel Riding High (under the pseudonym of Emily Brooks), written with former E.P. Dutton editor Ann LaFarge. Today, she divides her time between Charleston, S.C. and Millbrook.
Eliza Wilson Ingle is a New York native with Southern roots. She earned her BA in Dance from Middlebury College, and after a brief stint in New York City, moved to Charleston S.C. where she became a Professor of Dance at the College of Charleston. In addition to teaching, Ingle has been a performer and choreographer with Anonymity Dance Company. A dance reviewer for The Post and Courier covering Spoleto Festival USA, as well as a contributor to Charleston Magazine and Charleston City Paper, and creator and co-host of “Just Imagine” – a radio program covering local cultural events and people – she stays tapped into the arts and believes, as her grandmother did, in the power of story.

Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Beaufort National Cemetery is the 13th oldest national cemetery in the United States and is the final resting place for over 28,000 veterans and eligible family members. Would you like to learn about some of the heroes buried here and their stories? Come join our cemetery walking tour. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour through the 161-year old cemetery and learn about our nation’s history through the stories of those who served and defended it. Tours start at the main flagpole. For more information, contact the cemetery at 843-524-3925.

Volunteer: Oyster Reef Build with SCDNR
2025-03-28 12:30 - 15:30 | 21 Marina Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902-6954, United States, 21 Marina Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902-6954, United States
Get muddy with us as we volunteer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Oyster Recycling and Enhancement program (SCDNR SCORE) to restore oyster reefs along the Beaufort River!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
While reef builds are a blast, they are labor intensive! Expect to get muddy and wet, be in the sun, and get some exercise. Volunteers should be capable of and enjoy working in soft pluff mud while lifting and passing up to 40-pound bags of oyster shell and wire cages.
We will meet at the Parris Island Boat Ramp (off-base) located at 21 Marina Blvd to sign volunteer waivers, meet SCDNR’s oyster restoration crew, learn about the importance of oyster reefs to our coastal environment, and hear the game plan for the day. Following the briefing, we will load the material onto the boats and head out to the site for the restoration.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
– Closed-toe shoes. Rainboots/ muck boots are recommended. If you do not have boots, old sneakers will work. No sandals!
– Clothes you don’t mind getting muddy or stained.
– Hat
– Sunscreen
– Reusable water bottle – there will be a water cooler to refill.
– I recommend leaving a set of clean clothes in your car to change into after the build
Registration required as there is limited space, and we need an accurate headcount for the boats.
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Please note, this is challenging, but rewarding, work. If this is not within your wheelhouse, please check out our other volunteer and event opportunities here!
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Should we need to cancel due to weather, an email will be sent the evening prior to the event. If registration is full, please send me an email at rachelh@scccl.org and I will put you on the waitlist. If you need to back out before the event, please let me know, so I can fill your spot.

An Afternoon with Novelists Jeffrey Blount and John Pruitt
2025-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Penn Center Cir W, St Helena, SC 29920, United States, Penn Center Cir W, St Helena, SC 29920, United States
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an afternoon with novelists Jeffrey Blount (Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way) and John Pruitt (Tell It True), in conversation with Rebecca Dwight Bruff (Trouble the Water) on Friday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. Free and open to the public, this special event is presented in partnership with Luxe Lowcountry Travel and will be held at Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center West, St. Helena Island. Books by all three authors will be available for sale and signing.
Advance registration is required by March 27 at: https://blountandpruitt.eventbrite.com
About Jeffrey Blount and Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way
Jeffrey Blount is the award-winning author of three novels. He is also an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame. During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet the Press and was the first African-American to direct the Today show. He is an award-winning documentary scriptwriter for films and interactives that are now on display in the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture.
Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way is a story about failure, self-discovery, empowerment, and the possibility of redemption. James Henry Ferguson doesn’t belong here. After a highly publicized fall from grace, James attempts to flee from the chaos in his life. He ends up in a community he had never heard of before, one that has been neglected and ignored by everyone in rural Ham, Mississippi. A place of abject poverty, the neighborhood is commonly referred to as “Around the Way.” Within a place forgotten by the rest of the world, politics can be a dangerous game. When a troubling discovery is made, the entire neighborhood is rocked to its core and James is forced to confront his own past in order to help the community have a future. He will have to find the strength to fight for the neighbors he once disregarded and avert a heart-breaking disaster. A self-identified failure is forced to uncover the wisdom of his past in order to recognize that money can’t solve every problem. Full of never-ending twists and turns, no one can prepare themselves for the surprises in store. Winner of the 2024 National Indie Excellence Award for African American Fiction, 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for African American Fiction, 2024 NYC Big Book Award for General Fiction, and 2024 American Book Fest Best Book Award for African American Fiction.
“This tender story is for any of us who have fallen and found the only way up is by reaching out a hand to others.”—Cassandra King, author of Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy
About John Pruitt and Tell It True
John Pruitt began his journalism career in 1964 as a television reporter-cameraman and eventually rose to top anchor at WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. For a half-century he covered the civil rights movement, Georgia politics, and the major news figures of the day. His reporting has been honored with multiple awards including induction into the Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Association of Broadcasters Halls of Fame.
In Tell It True, An African American serviceman is gunned down on a rural Georgia road in July 1964. This shocking murder ensnares a wide range of characters including the journalists who cover it, the lawmen who must solve it, the civil rights leaders who capitalize upon it, the politicians who exploit it, and the Atlanta magnate who fears its impact on the New South image he desperately wants to protect. TV news cameraman Gil Matthews and AP reporter Mindy Williams team up to follow the twists and turns of the murder investigation as rural, state, and federal lawmen clash, a civil rights leader fends off a black power challenger, and voters take sides in a governor’s race pitting virulent racist Roscoe Pike against moderate underdog Harrison Parker. Focusing on the challenges faced by journalists as they covered a societal revolution and brought the dramatic and sometimes violent scenes to TV screens around the world, Tell It True takes us to a time when the future of the South hung in the balance.
“Pruitt takes us back to a time where black lives truly didn’t matter in the South, but it was a time black votes began to matter. The characters in this novel tell the story of the media’s role in changing race relations in the South, and the behind-the-scenes political alliances that helped to bring change. Pruitt’s meticulous character development and scenery depiction put me right there in the story. Gripping from beginning to end and hard to put down.”—Monica Kaufman Pearson, journalist and former news anchor
About Rebecca Dwight BruffRebecca Bruff is the author of the award-winning historical novel Trouble the Water and the children’s book Stars of Wonder. Bruff earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Texas A&M and a master’s and doctorate in theology at Southern Methodist University. In 2017, she was a scholarship recipient for the prestigious Key West Literary Seminar. A frequent presenter at literary events, she volunteers at the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

Habersham Farmers Market
2025-03-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Habersham South Carolina, Habersham South Carolina
Join us for fresh produce and handcrafted items from our amazing vendors
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Chalk it Up! Beaufort - Opening Reception
2025-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn, The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn
On Friday March 28, Chalk It Up! —Beaufort’s most colorful festival— kicks off with an Opening Reception Cultural Open House.
The Opening Reception will be held 5:30-7:30 pm in Tabby Place at 913 Port Republic Street—adjacent to the parking lot where chalk artists from around the country will be creating fantastic chalk art the following two days, March 29-30!
The reception is all about connecting with people to enjoy and appreciate our lowcountry culture, its diversity and its vibrance. The evening’s very special entertainment includes a snippet from Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk’s new stage production “Da Dreamers: Robert Smalls and Martin Luther King”, and a fascinating presentation by Historian Valinda W. Littlefield on the first regiment of Black Soldiers during the Civil War.
Enjoy some light fare while meeting the visiting chalk artists and learn about some of the opportunities to participate many of our area’s cultural outlets— from visual art, to music, to theatre.
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Chalk It Up! Beaufort Festival, hosted by the Freedman Arts District.
Chalk It Up! is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience. Professional and emerging visual artists create larger-than-life, bold images in pastel directly on pavement for all to watch.
This colorful celebration will also feature live performances by local musicians, artisan craft booths and food & drinks. The festival is FREE and open to the public.
This year, we have a NEW VENUE and the Chalk It Up! Festival will take place in the parking area of Tabby Place in Downtown Beaufort. If you put 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort SC into Google Maps, you can’t miss us!
Friday, March 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Kicking off the event will be an Opening Reception inside Tabby Place. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 29th, 10am-5pm: Artists will begin Chalking it up on the pavement at our NEW VENUE! Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the Food, Drinks, Live Music, and watching the artists create their masterpieces LIVE!
Sunday, March 30th, 10am-4pm: In addition to the Chalk Artists from Saturday finishing up their pieces, local Middle and High School Art Class Teams will be competing for YOUR VOTE on their Team Art Squares!
Sunday, March 30th at 5pm: Awards Ceremony – YOU will determine our winners by voting for your favorites! Voting will be open during the whole festival and tallied toward the end of the Festival on Sunday.
We have limited artist squares available! https://chalkitupbeaufort.com/artist-application/
We also have sponsorship opportunities available!https://funraise.org/give/Freedman-Arts-District-Inc./9b55f7c3-5389-47cd-9114-165c9c6467e0/
We are also seeking volunteers:https://chalkitupbeaufort.com/volunteer/
For questions, please reach out to info@freedmanartsdistrict.org

The 2025 Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop
2025-03-29 09:30 - 14:00 | 240 Sams Point Road,Beaufort,29907,US
Community Easter event where 19,500 plastic eggs will be dropped from a Helicopter on the Beaufort Academy Football Field on March 29, 2025 @9:30am-2pm.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, KIDS MUST REGISTER & PAY ONLINE BEFORE ENTRY.
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, we invite the ENTIRE community to join us for the fifth annual Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop on the Beaufort Academy Football Field.
We’re dropping thousands of plastic Easter eggs from a helicopter…yup, you heard that right – a HELICOPTER! Pre-register your children to participate in one of SIX age-specific egg hunts with over 19,500 eggs.
**PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FIELD FOR AGES 4-11** If your child is 4 years or older or cannot go on the field without you, please do not register.
Please arrive earlier than your scheduled egg drop time for check-in, and to enjoy all of the great activities, shopping, music and food trucks.
Admission to the festival is FREE, and open to the public. Even if you don’t have kids, join us for lunch, shop with various shopping vendors, stay for lunch with over 10 FOOD TRUCKS and watch the egg drop fun!
If you have any questions about The Great Helicopter Egg Drop, please email Lisa Gallagher at lgallagher@beaufortacademy.org .

Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, BEAUFORT, SC, 29902, United States
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department and Beaufort National Cemetery hosting a Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony together on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., in Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street.

The sister of Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Johnson, Charleston native, will be one of the guests of honor at the ceremony and will lay a remembrance wreath on her brother’s grave.The service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans will be honored with a pinning ceremony. All Vietnam Var Veterans, the families and the general public are invited to this free event.
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office assists all veterans, their spouses and other dependents with access to government programs for which they are eligible.
Veterans Affairs Counselors are available by appointment only by calling 843-255-6880.

Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department and Beaufort National Cemetery invite you to the Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony, Saturday, Mar 29th at 10am at Beaufort National Cemetery.Join us in honoring the great service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War Veterans with a pinning ceremony. All Vietnam Veterans, their families and the public are invited.

Pluff Mudder Club - RSVP Required
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Pluff Mudder Club Members will explore different themes to learn more about the water, plants, and animals of the Lowcountry.
To become a Pluff Mudder Club Member, your child must participate in 1 of 4 themes: water, plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates. Each theme will be offered twice a year.
To become an Ultimate Pluff Mudder Club Member and receive a limited-edition t-shirt, you must attend all four themes.
A party will be hosted at the end of the year for all club members to meet each other, play games, win prizes, and get awarded their T-shirts (if applicable).
Themes might change from year to year, so club members are encouraged to attend all within 2025!
2025 Meeting Dates: • February 15: Vertebrates• March 29: Plants• April 26: Invertebrates• May 17: Water• August 16: Water • September 20: Plants• October 11: Invertebrates• November 8: Vertebrates
Time: 10am-2pmPrice: $55/meetingAge: 4th-7th Grade
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP: portroyalsoundfoundation.org
This program has limited space.
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Chalk it Up! Beaufort - Day 1
2025-03-29 10:00 - 17:00 | The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn, The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn
Join us for the 2nd Annual Chalk It Up! Beaufort Festival, hosted by the Freedman Arts District.
Chalk It Up! is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience. Professional and emerging visual artists create larger-than-life, bold images in pastel directly on pavement for all to watch.
This colorful celebration will also feature live performances by local musicians, artisan craft booths and food & drinks. The festival is FREE and open to the public.
This year, we have a NEW VENUE and the Chalk It Up! Festival will take place in the parking area of Tabby Place in Downtown Beaufort. If you put 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort SC into Google Maps, you can’t miss us!
Friday, March 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Kicking off the event will be an Opening Reception inside Tabby Place. Additional information and a ticket link coming soon!
Saturday, March 29th, 10am-5pm: Artists will begin Chalking it up on the pavement at our NEW VENUE! Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the Food, Drinks, Live Music, and watching the artists create their masterpieces LIVE!
Sunday, March 30th, 10am-4pm: In addition to the Chalk Artists from Saturday finishing up their pieces, local Middle and High School Art Class Teams will be competing for YOUR VOTE on their Team Art Squares!
Sunday, March 30th at 5pm: Awards Ceremony – YOU will determine our winners by voting for your favorites! Voting will be open during the whole festival and tallied toward the end of the Festival on Sunday.
Fun activities for children in the Kids Zone, presented by Happy Art Studio!
We also have sponsorship opportunities available!
https://funraise.org/give/Freedman-Arts-District-Inc./9b55f7c3-5389-47cd-9114-165c9c6467e0/
We are also seeking volunteers:
https://chalkitupbeaufort.com/volunteer/
For questions, please reach out to info@freedmanartsdistrict.org

Easter Bunny Photos (Free Event)
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Beaufort, SC, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Come see us Saturday, March 29th from 1PM – 3PM got get a family photo with the Easter Bunny! We will have some drinks and easter eggs for you and your family as well. We look forward to seeing you!
We will be located in Freedom Mall, the green space across from the Best Western in Downtown Beaufort, SC. Parking is available at the Marina and on the street.
Sign-in ahead of time under the tickets link!

Off the Wall & Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green
2025-03-29 19:30 - 22:30 | 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
The Freedman Arts District and USCB Center for the Arts are partnering to bring the South Carolina Ballet (Formerly Columbia City Ballet) one-of-a-kind ballet, “Off the Wall and Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green.” Praised by the New York Times as “fabulous…an ingenious idea…striking,” this production vividly brings Jonathan Green’s Gullah-inspired paintings to life with captivating choreography and innovative sets. Artistic Director William Starrett crafted this extraordinary performance, scheduled for March 29th 2025, at the USCB Center For the Arts. Adults $60, Seniors/Military $50, Students $35

Chalk it Up! Beaufort - Day 2 and Awards Ceremony
2025-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn, The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn
Join us for the 2nd Annual Chalk It Up! Beaufort Festival, hosted by the Freedman Arts District.
Chalk It Up! is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience. Professional and emerging visual artists create larger-than-life, bold images in pastel directly on pavement for all to watch.
This colorful celebration will also feature live performances by local musicians, artisan craft booths and food & drinks. The festival is FREE and open to the public.
This year, we have a NEW VENUE and the Chalk It Up! Festival will take place in the parking area of Tabby Place in Downtown Beaufort. If you put 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort SC into Google Maps, you can’t miss us!
Friday, March 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Kicking off the event will be an Opening Reception inside Tabby Place. Additional information and a ticket link coming soon!
Saturday, March 29th, 10am-5pm: Artists will begin Chalking it up on the pavement at our NEW VENUE! Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the Food, Drinks, Live Music, and watching the artists create their masterpieces LIVE!
Sunday, March 30th, 10am-4pm: In addition to the Chalk Artists from Saturday finishing up their pieces, local Middle and High School Art Class Teams will be competing for YOUR VOTE on their Team Art Squares!
Sunday, March 30th at 5pm: Awards Ceremony – YOU will determine our winners by voting for your favorites! Voting will be open during the whole festival and tallied toward the end of the Festival on Sunday.
We have limited artist squares available! https://chalkitupbeaufort.com/artist-application/
We also have sponsorship opportunities available!https://funraise.org/give/Freedman-Arts-District-Inc./9b55f7c3-5389-47cd-9114-165c9c6467e0/
We are also seeking volunteers:https://chalkitupbeaufort.com/volunteer/
For questions, please reach out to info@freedmanartsdistrict.org

Harmony in the Gardens
2025-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 | 707 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, 707 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC
One of the things that sets us apart, is our community. We truly love, care, and uplift each other as much as we can.
With that said, we are asking for some help!
We would love to have you join us on March 30th for a community effort to put back some “Harmony in the Gardens” over time, and weather, we have lost some of our plant friends, and it’s time to tidy up!
We are adding in native plants, and we hope to be able to continue to teach more about this, after all, this is a part to our beginning ❤️🙏🏽
Please join us for 8-11 or 11-1 time slots! Or, stay as long as you would like.
We are looking for some items, if you happen to have any!
Feeling vigorous and want to paint? We would love to accomplish this if possible ✨
Please message us for anything!
We appreciate you in all of the ways, and hope to continue to be a pillar of light in our community 🙏🏽

Spring Concert: An Afternoon with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2025-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beaufort, 157 Ladys Island Dr, Beaufort, SC, 29907, US
The Sea Island Chamber Singers invite you to our upcoming concert on March 30th. The program will include:Divertimento in D Major, K. 136 for orchestraFantasy in C minor, K. 475 for piano, Dr. Gerald Anderson, soloist Mass in C Major, K. 317 for Choir, soloists, and orchestra.This is a free concert, however, donations are appreciated. You may donate at https://bit.ly/Sislcs.

Winemaker Spotlight Event: Bree Stock of Limited Addition Wines
2025-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
We’re thrilled to welcome Bree Stock of Limited Addition Wines for our first Winemaker Spotlight Event! A true pioneer in the world of wine, Bree is the first female Master of Wine in the Pacific Northwest and an advocate for natural fermentation and varietal diversity. Alongside enologist Chad Stock, she’s helping shape the future of the Willamette Valley with sustainable, exciting wines that go beyond Pinot Noir.
Bree’s mission is to educate, inspire, and lead with purpose, championing sustainability, diversity, and wellness in the wine industry. She is dedicated to making wine approachable and helping us appreciate the unique stories behind each bottle. We’ll hear firsthand from Bree as she shares her winemaking journey while we sip through a selection of her beautiful portfolio, listening and learning along the way!
Join us for an exclusive evening with Bree Stock, Master of Wine, as we explore the diverse world of Willamette Valley wines beyond the iconic Pinot Noir. While Pinot Noir has long been the region’s star, Bree will introduce us to the lesser-known gems shaping its future.
As a champion of natural fermentation and varietal diversity, Bree will explain how these practices are transforming Willamette Valley wines, creating sustainable expressions that reflect the land’s true character. We’ll dive into fermentation, the importance of embracing a range of varietals, and the innovative steps winemakers are taking to craft authentic wines.
Expect to taste exciting wines from the Limited Addition portfolio, showcasing the incredible range of flavors Willamette Valley has to offer while discovering how the region is evolving.
This evening will be filled with insights, stories, and, of course, remarkable wines. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
✨ Additional Event Details Coming Soon ✨ Mark your calendars for April 1st, and stay tuned for more information!
Space is limited! $25/person — don’t miss out!

Lowcountry Career Fair
2025-04-03 13:00 - 17:00 | 1 Cavalry Ln, Beaufort, SC 29906-7101, United States
Looking for a new opportunity? Join us for this free annual job fair and connect with over 50 local employers.
Hosted by the Technical College of the Lowcountry and numerous other area employers.
Explore career opportunities in:HospitalityHealth CareRetailFood ServicesLaw EnforcementManufacturingAnd more!
WHEN:Thursday, April 31 – 5 p.m.
WHERE:Beaufort National Guard Readiness Center1 Cavalry LaneBeaufort, SC (On S.C. Hwy 21 next to MCAS)
INFO:For more information contact Melanie Gallion at (843) 525-8224 or email: mgallion@tcl.edu.

Habersham Farmers Market
2025-04-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Habersham South Carolina, Habersham South Carolina
Join us for fresh produce and handcrafted items from our amazing vendors
https://www.facebook.com/events/610706071953415/?event_time_id=610706141953408

An Evening with Bestselling Novelist Colleen Oakley, Author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World
2025-04-04 17:00 - 18:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with USA Today bestselling novelist Colleen Oakley, author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World, on Friday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., at Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Oakley will be joined in conversation by Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve your seat in advance: 843-379-7025.
About the Novel: Date night goes off the rails in this hilariously insightful take on midlife and marriage when one unhappy couple find themselves at the heart of a crime in progress, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise.
Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years, but Jane isn’t sure they’re going to make it to twenty. The mother of two feels unneeded by her teenagers, and her writing career has screeched to an unsuccessful halt. Her one published novel sold under five hundred copies. Worse? She’s pretty sure Dan is cheating on her. When the couple goes to the renowned upscale restaurant La Fin du Monde to celebrate their anniversary, Jane thinks it’s as good a place as any to tell Dan she wants a divorce.
But before they even get to the second course, an underground climate activist group bursts into the dining room. Jane is shocked—and not just because she’s in a hostage situation the likes of which she’s only seen in the movies. Nearly everything the disorganized and bumbling activists say and do is right out of the pages of her failed book. Even Dan (who Jane wasn’t sure even read her book) admits it’s eerily familiar.
Which means Dan and Jane are the only ones who know what’s going to happen next. And they’re the only ones who can stop it. This wasn’t what Jane was thinking of when she said “’til death do us part” all those years ago, but if they can survive this, maybe they can survive anything—even marriage.
“Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a triumph! Poignant, darkly funny, and mind-bendingly twisty at every turn. With each new chapter, I felt more invested in Jane and Dan, the fate of their marriage, and the outcome of their shocking predicament. I cheered for them all the way to the story’s satisfying end.”—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
“Only Colleen Oakley could turn a terrorist attack on a restaurant into a charming story full of humor, surprises, and familial love. A delightful, imaginative, laugh-out-loud joy ride of a novel.”—Nina Simon, New York Times bestselling author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night
About the Author:Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, and Before I Go. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages around the world and have won multiple awards including Georgia Author of the Year and the French Reader’s Prize. A former magazine editor for Women’s Health & Fitness and Marie Claire, Colleen lives in Atlanta with her husband, four children, three chickens, and a mutt named Baxter.
About the Interviewer:Jonathan Haupt is the executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the past director of the University of South Carolina Press, and co-editor of the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, winner of 17 book awards. He is a frequent guest book reviewer for the Charleston Post and Courier and a mentor to the student leaders of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization.

Hoppin' into Spring - First Friday
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beaufort, Downtown Beaufort
Hop into First Friday: Easter Edition!
Join us Friday, April 5th, from 5-8 PM in Downtown Beaufort for a festive Easter-themed First Friday! As you stroll through our charming downtown, keep an eye out for Easter eggs hidden in participating businesses—some may have special treats, stickers, or even surprise promotions inside!
Bring the whole family for an evening of shopping, dining, and fun as we celebrate the season together. Let’s make this First Friday egg-stra special!
📍 Downtown Beaufort🕔 Friday, April 5 | 5-8 PM
