Explore Beaufort SC

Walk For Opioid Awareness
2022-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Burton Wells Park, 1 Middleton Recreation Dr., Beaufort, SC, 29906, United States
The Beaufort County Drug Free Coalition is hosting an event on August 31st, which is International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, and would love for you to participate!

August 31, 2022
6 pm to 8 pm
Burton Wells Park (Pond Area)
60 Burton Wells Rd.
Hosted By:
Beaufort County Drug Free Coalition

Register as an individual to walk for awareness or register a team!

Registration, Information and Donation Link: https://uwlowcountry.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/9621

Walk for Opioid Overdose Awareness
2022-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Burton Wells Dog Park, Burton Wells Rd, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
The Beaufort County Drug Free Coalition is hosting an event on August 31st, which is International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, and would love for you to participate!
***Register as an individual to walk for awareness or register a team***
Registration, Information and Donation
Link: https://uwlowcountry.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/9621?fbclid=IwAR1sIx8hJQDrZ1Ul-ll6MVI9NThZec6JAiXyzxTlVbAE-GGnIrxXGkDTLEM

Kayak Tours of Jarvis Creek
2022-08-31 06:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-30 06:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-25 06:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-24 06:00 - 08:00, 2022-08-23 06:00 - 08:00 | Jarvis Creek Water Sports, 104 A William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
Kayak Tours of Jarvis Creek
Jarvis Creek Watersports
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 AM
Join a naturalist guide in a kayak exploration of Jarvis Creek.
Paddle through the salt marsh looking for bottle-nosed dolphins, wading birds and other local wildlife. Jarvis Creek is a small creek in the north end of Hilton Head Island not typically visited by recreational boaters. The absence of fast-moving boats, calm water and the many inlets and side creeks make it the ideal location to see wildlife.
Given the physical requirements of this tour, we do not allow children younger than 5 years of age to participate. Children ages 5 to 12 must be in a double kayak with an adult.
Cost is $40/Adult or $36/Child (ages 5-12 with an adult). Reservations are required, call (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or book online at coastaldiscovery.org/calendar.

Birding at Pinckney Island
2022-08-31 03:30 - 06:00, 2022-08-24 03:30 - 06:00 | Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29910, US
Birding at Pinckney Island
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, 7:30 AM
June & August (not available in July)
Tour participants will be guided through a walking tour of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge by an experienced bird watcher.
With a combination of natural habitats including Salt Marsh, Maritime Forest and open fields, the site allows participants to see many different species of birds. Depending on the season, diverse birds can be spotted: Summer Tanager, Eastern Kingbird, Painted Bunting, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Egrets, Herons and many, many others.
What to Bring:
Good walking shoes
Binoculars
Cost is $12/Person, ages 12 and up. (Not recommended for children under the age of 12.) This tour is also available as a private group experience for up to 8 people. Reservations are required, call (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or visit coastaldiscovery.org/calendar.

An Evening with NYT Bestselling Novelist Therese Anne Fowler, Author of It All Comes Down to This
2022-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | The Beaufort Bookstore, 2127 Boundary St Suite 15, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
The Beaufort Bookstore, in partnership with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, will host an evening with New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Therese Anne Fowler, author of It All Comes Down to This, in conversation with Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt. This free event will be held on Tuesday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m., at 2127 Boundary St., Ste 15. Books will be available for sale and signing. Call Beaufort Bookstore to reserve your seat: 843-525-1066.
The author conversation will also be live-streamed on the Conroy Center Facebook page.
About It All Comes Down to This
“Can you say perfect porch read?”―CNN.com
“Fowler has done it again.”―GMA.com
“A tightly coiled family saga…Fowler expertly peels back the layers of each character in this page-turner, making for a highly entertaining summer read.”―Booklist
“A smart and lively novel, one that had me turning its pages faster and faster, wondering if this indelible family could really untangle the deep lies that reveal an even deeper truth.”―Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins
Meet the Geller sisters: Beck, Claire, and Sophie, a trio of strong-minded women whose pragmatic, widowed mother, Marti, will be dying soon. Her will directs that the family’s summer cottage on Mount Desert Island, Maine, must be sold, the proceeds split equally between the three girls.
Beck, the eldest, is a freelance journalist whose marriage looks more like a sibling bond than a passionate partnership. In fact, her husband Paul is hiding a troubling truth about his love life. For Beck, the Maine cottage has been essential to her secret wish to write a novel––and to remake the terms of her relationship.
Despite her accomplishments as a pediatric cardiologist, Claire, the middle daughter, has always felt like the Geller misfit. Recently divorced, Claire’s secret unrequited love for the wrong man is slowly destroying her, and she’s finding that her expertise on matters of the heart unfortunately doesn’t extend to her own.
Youngest daughter Sophie appears to live an Instagram-ready life, filled with glamorous work and travel, celebrities, fashion, art, and sex. In reality, her existence is a cash-strapped house of cards that may crash at any moment.
Enter C.J. Reynolds, an enigmatic southerner ex con with his own hidden past who complicates the situation. All is not what it seems, and everything is about to change.
About Therese Anne Fowler
Therese Anne Fowler is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several novels, including A Good Neighborhood and A Well-Behaved Woman, both finalists for the Southern Book Prize for fiction. Her novel Z was adapted as a television series starring Christina Ricci as Zelda Fitzgerald. Therese earned a BA in sociology/cultural anthropology and an MFA in creative writing, both from NC State University. She lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, award-winning author John Kessel.
About our Host:
Jonathan Haupt is the executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, the former director of the University of South Carolina Press, and coeditor of the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, winner of 17 book awards.

FREE Public Sea Turtle Talk
2022-08-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 102 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Every Monday in June, July*, and August, join Amber Kuehn for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol HHI does on a daily basis to ensure the safety and growth of our sea turtle population.
Please bring a chair or towel. Events will be held rain or shine. RSVP not required to attend!
Address:
Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
*No talk on July 4.

Blast-Off to a New Year in Cub Scouting!
2022-08-29 14:30 | St Gregory The Great
Join us for a Cub Scout Sign-up night! This is the night that we have some fun as we celebrate the start of a new scouting year and assemble our dens!
Not sure if you want to join scouting but want to learn more? Come on out so we can introduce you to some friends!
Questions or what to get involved but you aren’t able to make it to the Blast-Off? Email: Pack241Bluffton@gmail.com
Pack 241 welcomes Boys and Girls grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Celebrate Lowcountry Cuisine with Sunday Brunch at Penn Center
2022-08-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920, United States
Join historic Penn Center and celebrate Lowcountry Cuisine with Sunday Brunch on August 28th from 11am until 2pm.
The event features a keynote speaker, Mrs. Velma Maia Thomas, who has completed stunning research on the accounts of formerly enslaved and free black women who demanded reimbursement from the Federal Government for the property, goods and food taken by the Union Army during Sherman’s March to the Sea.
Her talk, titled, “Give Me Back What’s Mine,” will begin at 1230pm.
The Brunch is free and open to the public.

Big Fish 5K
2022-08-28 04:00 | Salty Dog Hilton Head, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
The Hilton Head BIG Fish 5K Run/Walk is open to all ages. Race starts and finishes at the South Beach Marina village in Hilton Head Island, SC. Start time 8:00AM, August 28th, 2022. Experience running on South Beach while enjoying the beautiful scenery within the Sea Pines community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the John Berrigan Cross Country Scholarship.
First 300 runners will receive a BIG Fish 5K poly blend race shirt.
Custom Medals to Overall male and female and top 3 division winners.
12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Entry include Free Sea Pines Ocean Gate pass.

Three Easy Pieces At Hemingway’s
2022-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Hemingway’s, 920 Bay Street, rear entrance, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Three Easy Pieces is a three-piece jam band based in the Lowcountry.
Follow Three Easy Pieces: https://www.facebook.com/threeeasypiecessc
Come listen to live music in downtown Beaufort at Hemingway’s from 10pm-1am.
FREE SHOW 21+
920 Bay St
Beaufort, SC 29902

RLB Distillery Fall Paint & Sip Party
2022-08-27 12:00 - 14:30 | Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Join us and paint our Coastal Pumpkin “Autumn Blue” at our next Paint & Sip Party!
Price includes:
– Distillery Tour
– RLB Specialty Cocktails
– Paint party
– Painters Choice: 12×16″ canvas OR 14″ round wood circle
– All paint supplies
Event size 6-26 participants. Ages 21 and over only. Advance payment guarantees your spot. Questions? Call Camilla at 843-441-2348.

Fall Open House at Sports Academy!
2022-08-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Sports Academy Gymnastics, 20 Maxine Ln, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Welcome! Stop by our fun-filled gym and see what our facility offers. Outside of recreational and competitive gymnastics, we have Ninja Warrior classes along with Open Gyms, birthday parties, Parent’s Night Outs, and more! Meet our safety-certified staff and see which class would be the best fit. All ages welcome and no experience needed. We hope to see you there!

STEAM Festival
2022-08-27 06:00 - 11:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Sponsored by Palmetto Bluff Conservancy and the Technical College of the Lowcountry, our 6th annual STEAM Festival will provide hands-on, innovative and super-cool activities for families to enjoy. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), is an important initiative for educating and preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. The festival will showcase demonstrations, simulations, experiments and hands-on activities by area businesses, organizations and schools that are using STEAM to succeed.
This event is FREE!
Featured vendors include:
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
Technical College of the Lowcountry
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Beaufort Conservation District
SCDNR
University of SC – Beaufort
Local artists Amiri Farris and Mira Scott
and more!!
Stay for lunch! Time to Eat food truck will be on site for the event

Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll
2022-08-27 06:00 - 10:00 | Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, United States
Get ready for the next Sip & Stroll in Downtown Beaufort! Enjoy a day of cocktails, shopping, and dining…
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOW
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-beaufort-watermelon-crawl-sip-stroll-2022-tickets-344882993317
The Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll is a chance to explore the various Downtown Beaufort retailers while enjoying complimentary beverages and special retail and restaurant promotions. This event combines all that we love about downtown Beaufort. Experience downtown as it’s meant to be experienced – while strolling!
Join us August 27 in Historic Downtown Beaufort, South Carolina as we celebrate love in the sweetest way.
So grab your gal pals, friends, family, or significant other for a fun filled day in Downtown Beaufort during the Sip & Stroll!
Sip & Stroll is a 21+ (to drink) event for you, your gal pals, significant other, family, and coworkers. Under 21 are permitted and children under 6 are free.
This event is organized in part by the Activate Downtown Beaufort Committee in coordination with the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association and the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association.
Want to help sponsor one of our Activate events? email Ashlee@bfthospitality.com for more information.

SC CWP Class at Port Royal Gun & Pawn 2.0
2022-08-27 05:00 - 14:00 | Port Royal Gun & Pawn 2.0, 2204 Mossy Oaks RD, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
SC Concealed Weapons Permit class at Port Royal Gun & Pawn 2.0 on 07/23/22. Get signed up & prepared for your Self Defense!
– Class fee $75 & sign up completed in store at Port Royal Gun & Pawn Shop
– Class will run for approximately 8-9hrs
– Bring your SC drivers license, note pad & a pen for the classroom instruction portion
– Range qualification directly after classroom instruction. You will need handgun with 50 rounds, outside the waistband holster & belt, as well as eye and ear protection (Rentals available with prior notification)
Opportunity for a JDS challenge coin during range qualification, are you going to earn one?
“Speed without hits is a waste of ammo!”
“Hits without speed is a waste of time!”

The Civil War Era
2022-08-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
The Civil War Era
Thursday, 3 PM
The Civil War was one of the most formative and influential events in the history of our country and South Carolina played a key role in the development and end of the war with thousands of Union soldiers during establishing their home base on Hilton Head Island.
Find out why they were here, how they spent their time, and how that influenced all that followed. Historic photographs, maps and artifacts tell the story of Hilton Head during the Civil War Era from 1861-1865.
Cost is $12/Adult and $7/Child (ages 7+). Not recommended for children under the age of 7. Reservations are required, call (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or book online at coastaldiscovery.org/calendar.

Exploring Pinckney Island
2022-08-25 06:00 - 08:00 | Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29910, US
Exploring Pinckney Island
Thursday, 10 AM
June-August
Meets at Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, located at the northern tip of Hilton Head Island, is a unique location full of Lowcountry history and natural beauty.
This tour explores three different habitats: the Salt Marsh, the Maritime Forest, and a freshwater lagoon. The Island’s Ibis Pond lagoon is known for its active wading-bird rookery which offers great bird watching opportunities between April and August. The Island is also rich in cultural history and was home to General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a signer of the United States Constitution.
Cost is $12/Adult (ages 13+) and $7/Child (ages 4-12) / Not recommended for children under the age of 4. Reservations are required, call (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or book online at coastaldiscovery.org/calendar.

Heroes On The Water Kayak Fishing - Beaufort, SC
2022-08-21 04:00 - 09:00 | 2427 Pigeon Point Road,Beaufort,29902,US
Heroes on the Water Kayak Fishing – Beaufort, SC
Come join the Lowcountry Chapter of Heroes on the Water for a Fun day of Kayaking and Fishing in our South Carolina waterways. As always, all HOW-Lowcountry events are free to attend for Veterans, Active Duty Service members and their families and First Responders. All locations are TBD by weather and water conditions.
Our event will run from approximately 0800-1300. Lunch will be provided for all participants and volunteers, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks/food/drinks if you have special needs/preferences.
Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders, if you are not registered with the Lowcountry chapter, you need to send an email to the chapter, so you can be added to the chapter’s Invitation List. Send your information to:
To: Lowcountry.sc@heroesonthewater.org
Name:
Email address:
Phone number:
RULES and Information:
1. No ALCOHOL or DRUGS are allowed at HOW events.
2. HEROES and guest are NOT allowed to be on/in a kayak(s) during the event without a designated HOW volunteer or required safety equipment.
3. Everyone MUST wear your personal floatation device (PFD) the entire time while you are on/in the kayak.
4. Please keep an eye on the weather and wear the proper attire to keep you cool, warm, or dry.
5. Bring a change of cloths, in case you get wet.
6. Pack your sunscreen and bug spray.
7. COVID-19 precautions are still recommended. So please adhere to the 6-foot rule and minimize the opportunity to be at risk.

Summer Birthday Celebration
2022-08-19 16:00 | Sandies at The Gullah Jazz Cafe, 711 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Come celebrate August birthday’s!
All are welcome for food, drinks, music and fun with DJ T. Allen.
For More Info: 843-986-1102

SUNSET CELEBRATIONS
2022-08-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Live, local music Friday nights in the park June 24 – August 19. Bring a beach chair or blanket and pick up take-out food from one of our restaurants or Kroger. Coolers and pets welcome!
These FREE concerts are brought to you by the SCTC merchants!
Jun 24 Deas-Guyz
Jul 1 Target & Headliner Horns
Jul 8 Target & Headliner Horns
Jul 15 Stee & the Ear Candy
Jul 22 Deas-Guyz
Jul 29 Stee & the Ear Candy
Aug 5 Deas-Guyz
Aug 12 Target & Headliner Horns
Aug 19 Deas-Guyz

Bluffton Gullah Market
2022-08-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Martin Family Park Historic Bluffton SC, Boundary St, Bluffton, SC, 29910, US
A local market where Gullah business owners, artisans, craftsmans, caterers and farmers convene to sell their products.

Family Fun at Glowcountry Mini Golf
2022-08-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Glowcountry Mini Golf, 46 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department and Glowcountry Mini Golf have partnered to bring FREE Mini Golf and for the first 93 family members who come to Glowcountry Mini Golf and mention this ad on August 19th the between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. The BCADAD’s Prevention team will be there to answer any questions you may have about what opioids are, how opioids affect the body, and what to do with excess prescription medications.

Meet ‘n’ Greet Social
2022-08-19 04:30 | Urban Brew + Co, 2139 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, US
After school drop-off, swing by Urban Brew to say hello to your fellow PTO members. Buy something to-go or hang out and chat. We look forward to seeing you!
