Painting Classes in Expressionism. Be Bold.
2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Arts Port Royal & Stone Wilson Gallery 1404 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, The Arts Port Royal & Stone Wilson Gallery 1404 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC
Paint unbound, without limits and have FUN.
Winter Abstract Classes set us free to express ourselves and loosen up the neurons!Book early – it’s easy at www.theartsportroyal.com #artforfun #create2026 #artinspires #AbstractExpressionism #artclassesarefun #Abstractart#paintbold

Grassroots Marketing for Authors: Workshop Led by Helen P. Bradley
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Pat Conroy Literary Center
GRASSROOTS MARKETING FOR AUTHORSA Writers Workshop Led by Helen P. Bradley, Author of Breach of Trust
Today’s social media landscape is more saturated than ever, making it hard for new writers to stand out, connect with their target readers, and sell more books. In this writers workshop, instructor Helen P. Bradley will share how she promoted her debut novel Breach of Trust on a tight budget by using tried-and-true old school marketing.
You’ll learn how to: create community, find book clubs and events, write an elevator pitch, organize a book launch, create a mailing list, and more. Even if you’re an introvert and marketing sounds more painful than a sunburn, you can promote your book to your ideal audience with these authentic, ethical marketing tools.
This workshop is for published authors as well as those still on the writing journey. It’s never too early to think about marketing. Come hang out with other writers and bring something to write with like old school pen and paper or your favorite device.
Location and CostThis is an in-person writers workshop, held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St, Beaufort). Limited to 15 participants with advance registration required; $50/person.
About Our InstructorHelen P. Bradley’s debut novel, Breach of Trust, was released in April 2023. It draws from her experiences during twenty-seven years heading a nationally-recognized crime victim advocacy program. It’s about one woman’s fight to protect crime victims and expose corruption within the district attorney’s office that leads her on a harrowing and life-changing journey.
Helen was nominated for 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for a debut novel. She recently was voted Best Local Author and Breach of Trust Best New Local Book in Connect Savannah’s Best Of contest. More than 100 people attended her book launch and broke all sales records for the bookstore selling her books. In August 2022, she won first place in NextTribe’s essay contest. The essay about raising her grandson was selected out of a field of 55 entries from across the country.
For a decade (pre-Covid) she mentored middle school student writers through the Deep program which was recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama (www.deepcenter.org). She helped young people write their powerful stories and they, in turn, inspired her to write hers.
She’s written curricula, essays, and articles for The National Organization for Victim Assistance, The National Victim Center, and the Georgia Victim Assistance Academy. She was a journalist at two daily South Carolina newspapers and has had essays published in The Savannah Anthology, Savannah Magazine, The Savannah Morning News, and Law Enforcement Magazine.After her victim advocacy career, she started a wedding officiant business, Savannah Simple Weddings.
Helen has a degree in English from Clemson University and earned a master’s in public administration from Georgia Southern University. She served as a trainer for the National Organization for Victim Assistance, The National Victim Center, and numerous other organizations. She lives in Savannah, Georgia, with her husband, teen grandson, and an antisocial rescue cat. She enjoys practicing yoga, gobbling chocolate, and reading obituaries.

Dollar General Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic 180 Sea Island PKWY Lady's Island
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 180 Sea Island Pkwy Ladys Island SC 29907
One year Rabies $12. Three year Rabies $22. DHPP/FVRCP $13. FeLV/Bordetella $22. Heartworm test $25. Microchips $24.Come see us for your dog and/or cat’s vaccinations, heartworm test and microchip, services provided by a local veterinarian. We would love to see you! For more info check out our website. www.lowcountrypetvaccineclinic.com.

Artisan Market at New Leaf Produce Farm
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | 119 Scott Hill Road, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29920, 119 Scott Hill Road, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29920
Come spend your Saturday with us! Our Artisan Market returns to New Leaf Produce Farm on 1/24/26 from 10–1 PM at 119 Scott Hill Road, St. Helena. Fresh hydroponic veggies, local art, good vibes — all the things that make this island shine. 🌿🎨
See you at our farm!

Pat Conroy as Nature Writer
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906, 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906
On Sunday, January 25, at 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Village Social of Habersham, Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
– – –By popular demand, this program is now being offered twice: January 25 AND 26. – – –
The $25 registration fee includes the presentation, refreshments, and a donation in support of the year-round educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Register in advance for this event and others in this series at https://www.villagesocialhabersham.net/upcoming-events
About Our PresentersJonathan 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 Pulitzer Prize-winning Charleston Post and Courier. Under Jonathan’s leadership, the Conroy Center has been recognized as an American Library Association Literary Landmark, an affiliate of the American Writers Museum, and winner of the Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership.
Tim Conroy, the author of the collections Theologies of Terrain and No True Route, is a poet and retired educator. His work has appeared in Fall Lines, Blue Mountain Review, Jasper Magazine, Marked by the Water, Sheltered, Twelve Mile Review, Poetry on the Comet, The Post and Courier, Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, DWG Anthology, and Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. In 2022, he received the Broad River Prize for prose from Fall Lines, Volume IX. A founding board member of the Pat Conroy Literary Center established in his brother’s honor.

Cemetery Walking Tour
2026-01-26 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 30,000 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 162-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.

Pat Conroy as Nature Writer
2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906, 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906
On Monday, January 26, at 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Village Social of Habersham, Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
– – –By popular demand, this program is now being offered twice: January 25 AND 26. – – –
The $25 registration fee includes the presentation, refreshments, and a donation in support of the year-round educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Register in advance for this event and others in this series at https://www.villagesocialhabersham.net/upcoming-events
About Our PresentersJonathan 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 Pulitzer Prize-winning Charleston Post and Courier. Under Jonathan’s leadership, the Conroy Center has been recognized as an American Library Association Literary Landmark, an affiliate of the American Writers Museum, and winner of the Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership.
Tim Conroy, the author of the collections Theologies of Terrain and No True Route, is a poet and retired educator. His work has appeared in Fall Lines, Blue Mountain Review, Jasper Magazine, Marked by the Water, Sheltered, Twelve Mile Review, Poetry on the Comet, The Post and Courier, Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, DWG Anthology, and Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. In 2022, he received the Broad River Prize for prose from Fall Lines, Volume IX. A founding board member of the Pat Conroy Literary Center established in his brother’s honor.

ABC Boating Class
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 1201 North St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4905, United States, 1201 North St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4905, United States
Start off the New Year by learning how to boat safely. We will be having the NASBLA certified basic boating class starting soon. This class is taught by certified instructors who live and boat here in Beaufort, SC. We understand the challenges that come with 8 to 9 foot tides. See you in class.#beaufortsc #portroyalsc #sthelena #cityofbeaufort#boatingsafety #fishing #safeharbormarinas

2026 BIFF Wine Dinner
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Saltus River Grill, Saltus River Grill
Sip, Savor & Celebrate at the 2026 Beaufort International Film Festival Wine Dinner! 🍷
https://www.eatlocalbft.com/product/2026-biff-wine-dinner/NHCH5O22XRWYMKWXLJQRQ3RC
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of culinary delight and fine vintages! Join us on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, at Saltus River Grill for the 2026 Beaufort International Film Festival Wine Dinner. This exquisite dining experience kicks off the 20th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival in charming Historic Downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.
Indulge your senses as we pair delectable dishes with a selection of high-end wines in a beautifully curated menu.
Evening Highlights:– 6 PM: Cocktails served on the waterfront patio by the fire– 7 PM: Dinner begins
Ticket Details:
– $160 per person (including gratuity and tax)
– Reserve your spot now: Purchase Tickets (https://saltusrivergrill.com)
Taste an Exclusive Preview of the Wine Dinner Menu:
– Grilled Havarti Salad
Mixed greens, apples, pistachios, tobacco onions, cider vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Three Fish Crudo
Bluefin tuna, salmon, hamachi, black vinegar ponzu, mizuna, citrus supreme, smoked trout roe
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Red Wine Braised Short Rib
Parsnip and sweet potato puree, Brussels slaw, short rib demi, crispy parsnip
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Apple Tartine
Spiced caramel, cardamom ice cream, apple chips
Wine Pairing: TBD
Join us for a delightful evening filled with exquisite flavors and exceptional wines, all while supporting the Beaufort Film Society! 🎬❤️ A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit this wonderful organization.
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Looking forward to celebrating with you!
#beaufortsc #filmfestival #eatlocalbft #supportlocal #biff2026

Beaufort Children's Theatre Presents: Newsies Jr.
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Get ready to ignite your imagination with Beaufort Children’s Theatre’s Newsies Jr.! This spirited adaptation of the Tony‑nominated musical follows a group of plucky newsboys who stand up for fairness and justice, singing their hearts out to unforgettable anthems like “Seize the Day” and “King of New York.” Full of acrobatic dance routines, youthful energy, and a message about believing in your voice, Newsies Jr. is an uplifting, family‑friendly performance that’ll have everyone cheering for change—and for these brave young stars!​Tickets:Adult $24Senior/Military $20Student $16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1363161665817704/?event_time_id=1363161679151036

Indigo Dye Workshop - RSVP Required
2026-01-31 10:30 - 12:00 | 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
$15 per participant (Plus fees)
Learn about the history of indigo usage and how to dye fabrics using “Shibori” techniques. All participants will be provided one flour sack towel to dye.
You may bring in one t-shirt per participant. This shirt must be made of 100% cotton and pre-washed with no fabric softener prior to the program. If these directions are not followed, your shirt will not be dyed.
This activity will be hosted partially outdoors and may be cancelled due to weather. Please wear clothes fit for the weather conditions and that can be stained, as you will be working with dye.
Age: 10+ ONLY, children must be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.facebook.com/events/25825906613671217/?event_time_id=25825906617004550

Blacksmith Workshop
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
Discover the joy of creativity in this hands-on Beginner Blacksmith Workshop as we welcome James Irving of Pirate’s Forge from his studio in Charleston, SC.. Designed for those new to the craft, this experience invites you to explore the fundamentals of blacksmithing, express your creativity, and connect with a community of makers. Under James’s guidance, you’ll learn essential forging techniques while shaping raw metal into a handcrafted metal rose—a meaningful keepsake and a memorable introduction to the art of blacksmithing.

An Evening with Award-Winning Journalist Steve Oney, Author of On Air
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Pat Conroy Literary Center
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with award-winning journalist, author, and longtime Pat Conroy friend Steve Oney, author of On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR, on Thursday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Oney will be in conversation with Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025.
ABOUT THE BOOK“A lively and engaging new history of the organization . . . Oney’s account of how all this developed has plenty of color and sweep.”—Washington Post
“Engrossing and entertaining . . . A major work of media history.”—New York Times Book Review
“A raucous history . . . Oney’s fleet-footed storytelling and immersive prose bring to life the network’s colorful personalities. The result is an entertaining window into the creative but rancorous scene at one of journalism’s most hallowed institutions.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Founded in 1970, NPR is America’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and This American Life that captivate millions of listeners in homes, cars, and workplaces across the nation. NPR and its hosts are a cultural powerhouse and a trusted voice, and they have created a mode of journalism and storytelling that helps Americans understand the world in which we live.
In On Air, a book fourteen years in the making, journalist Steve Oney tells the dramatic history of this institution, tracing the comings and goings of legendary on-air talents (Bob Edwards, Susan Stamberg, Ira Glass, Cokie Roberts, and many others) and the rise and fall and occasional rise again of brilliant and sometimes venal executives. It depicts how NPR created a medium for extraordinary journalism—in which reporters and producers use microphones as paintbrushes and the voices of people around the world as the soundtrack of stories both global and local. Featuring details on the controversial firing of Juan Williams, the sloppy dismissal of Bob Edwards, and a $235 million bequest by Joan B. Kroc, widow of the founder of McDonald’s, On Air also chronicles NPR’s daring shift into the digital world and its early embrace of podcasting formats, establishing the network as a formidable media empire.
Fascinating, revelatory, and irresistibly dishy, this is a riveting account of NPR’s chaotic ascent, cultural triumph, and imperiled future.
ABOUT THE AUTHORSteve Oney is a longtime journalist who worked for many years as a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Magazine and Los Angeles magazine. He has also contributed articles to many national publications, including Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine. His history of the lynching of Leo Frank, And the Dead Shall Rise, won the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award and the National Jewish Book Award. He is also a contributing writer to Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy and a featured presenter at the 2026 Savannah Book Festival. Oney was educated at the University of Georgia and at Harvard, where he was a Nieman Fellow. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Madeline Stuart.

Love Local - First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina
Love, Local is coming to Downtown Beaufort for February’s First Friday.
Join us on Friday, February 6, from 5–8 PM as Downtown fills with love for the place we call home. Enjoy musicthroughout the district while you stroll, shop, and dine downtown.
Be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day Window Decorating Contest, where Main Street businesses will be showing off their creativity. Cast your vote for your favorite decorated window during the evening and help spread the love.
Because loving where you live starts with supporting local—come out and celebrate community, creativity, and all things local in Downtown Beaufort.

Monthly Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud with DAYLO
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Sweetgrass Basket Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
There’s something magical about learning a skill that’s been passed down through generations. Our Sweetgrass Basket Class is more than just a lesson — it’s a day of smiles, connection, and honoring a beautiful Lowcountry tradition.
If this sounds like your vibe, join our next class.
Feb.7, 10:30a-12:30
Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort

Register here:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sweetgrass-basket-class-feb-7-1030-1230

Freedom Day Celebration “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29926, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29926
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Free admission, donations welcome, Rain or Shine
Where:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park40 Harriet Tubman WayHilton Head Island, SC 29926
For More Information:Visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301.
Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and NextA community gathering honoring Mitchelville’s legacy and the power of education
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park invites the community to Freedom Day 2026—an uplifting, thought-provoking celebration honoring Mitchelville’s enduring legacy as the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States and the first known community to require education for children in South Carolina.
This year’s theme, “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next,” explores how education has served as a cornerstone of liberation, civic leadership, and self-determination—historically at Mitchelville and urgently in our world today.
Free admission. Donations welcome. Rain or Shine
Emcee-Dr. Erica S. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Communications, Business & Community Partnerships, Orangeburg County School District
Remarks-Ahmad Ward, Executive Director, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park-Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Superintendent, Beaufort County School District
Featured Panel Discussion
Moderator
-Dr. Deborah L. Mack, Former Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Panelists
-Ellen E. Weaver, South Carolina State Superintendent of Education
-Dr. Valerie Cave, Superintendent, Allendale County School District
-Dr. Glenda Sheffield, Superintendent, Hampton County School District
-Dr. Paulette R. Dillard, President & CEO, Shaw University
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will host their annual Freedom Day Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the park on Hilton Head Island. The annual commemoration will honor Mitchelville’s enduring legacy as sacred ground and spotlight the powerful role of education as a cornerstone of liberation, civic leadership, and self-determination.
The theme for 2026, “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next,” is rooted in Mitchelville’s historic commitment to learning. Freedom Day 2026 will explore how the community’s early adoption of compulsory education, one of the first in South Carolina, continues to shape conversations about access, equity, and opportunity today.
“Freedom at Mitchelville was never just an idea—it was built, governed, and taught,” said Ahmad Ward, Executive Director of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. “Our annual Freedom Day celebration invites our community to reflect on what it means to protect the right to learn, and how education remains one of the most enduring pathways to dignity, power, and self-determination.”

Souper Sourdough Saturday at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Mark your calendar for Souper Sourdough Saturday! On Saturday, February 7, stop by Marshview Mercantile for Super Bowl-ready soups, snacks, and sourdough, featuring a pop-up from The Sour Loaf Co. We’ll be sampling Cooke’s Tavern soups and specialty dips—game day goodness made easy. Menu details coming soon!

Feb. 7, 11-2p
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC

Sweetgrass Basket Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
There’s something magical about learning a skill that’s been passed down through generations. Our Sweetgrass Basket Class is more than just a lesson — it’s a day of smiles, connection, and honoring a beautiful Lowcountry tradition.
If this sounds like your vibe, join our next class.
Feb.7, 2pm to 4pm

Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort

Register here: https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sweetgrass-basket-class-feb-7-2-4p

Krewe Port Royal's Mardi Gras Parade
2026-02-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Krewe of Port Royal Announces Mardi Gras Parade
Port Royal, SC — The Krewe of Port Royal invites the community to celebrate Mardi Gras with its annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 7, featuring beads, music, and a lively after-party for all ages.
Parade lineup will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Post Office on Paris Avenue, with the parade officially kicking off at 4:00 p.m. The parade will follow the same route as previous years, traveling from Paris Avenue, turning onto 11th Street, and concluding at Shellring Aleworks.
Once the parade concludes, festivities will continue at Shellring Aleworks with an exciting Battle of the Bands featuring Whale Branch High School and Battery Creek High School. Attendees can also enjoy an after-party with food trucks, music, and a face painter for kids, making it a fun-filled time for the entire family.
The Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras Parade is a community-focused event celebrating a far from ordinary spin on the spirit of Mardi Gras. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their friends, families, and festive spirit for an unforgettable afternoon and evening.

Valentines Cookie decorating Class
2026-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rotten Little Bastard Distillery
Celebrate love, creativity, and a little sugar in this Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class! Whether you’re coming with friends, a partner, or treating yourself to a fun afternoon out, this class is the perfect way to get into the Valentine’s spirit.In this hands-on class, you’ll learn step-by-step how to decorate a curated set of 6 Valentine-themed sugar cookies, featuring hearts, florals, sweet treats, and romantic details. No experience is needed — I’ll guide you through each design with easy-to-follow techniques so you can relax, have fun, and leave with cookies you’ll be proud of.✨ What’s Included:6 pre-baked Valentine’s Day cookiesAll icing, tools, and decorating suppliesGuided instruction and decorating tipsA bakery box to safely take your cookies home
When: Saturday February 7thWhere: Rotten Little Bastard Distillery
2139 Boundary St
Unit 102
Beaufort, SC 29902Time: 4-6pm
**Class includes 1 cocktail, compliments of RLB Distillery!**
Cocktails, Tastings, and tours are available starting up to an hour prior to the event and ending at the start of the event. Sprits cannot be poured during the event per SC Law. Thank you for understanding.
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced decorators alike. Come enjoy a creative, festive evening and leave with beautifully decorated cookies (and maybe a little extra confidence in your decorating skills!).
💌 Spots are limited — advance registration required.

Annual Port Royal Mardi Gras Parade & Party
2026-02-07 16:00 | Paris Avenue in Port Royal, Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC, 29935, United States
Laissez les bon temps rouler! The 3rd Annual Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras is marching back into the beautiful Town of Port Royal, SC.
Come celebrate and let loose on Saturday, February 7th as The Town of Port Royal is turned into a lively festival of life, culture, and community; bringing the beads, music, floats, and all the excitement of Mardi Gras—Port Royal style.
Save the date and gather your krewe because the big parade starts at 4pm, with line up at 3pm, following the same route as last year. Be sure to line up along Paris Avenue between 16th Street (Anchor/Mariners Park) and 11th Street to catch all the action.
The parade will conclude at Shellring Ale Works, where the after-party kicks off with an exciting Battle of the Bands featuring Whale Branch High School and Battery
Creek High School. Attendees can also enjoy an after-party with food trucks,
music, and a face painter for kids, making it a fun-filled time for the entire family.
The Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras Parade is a community-focused event
celebrating a far from ordinary spin on the spirit of Mardi Gras. Residents and
visitors are encouraged to bring their friends, families, and festive spirits for an
unforgettable afternoon and evening.
Registration to participate is required and may be done by contacting Port Royal
OVA through their Facebook page with details about your unit (vehicles, walkers,
float size) or by visiting Port Royal Town Hall in person to obtain an application.
Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration of Mardi Gras traditions, music, food, and
fun! Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come dressed in your best
Mardi Gras attire to join in the revelry.
This year’s Mardi Gras event will be unforgettable and you will not want to miss it!

Salsa In The Park : Super Bowl Sunday
2026-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Naval Heritage Park, Naval Heritage Park
Join us to celebrate our Puerto Rican culture at Salsa In The Park!🇵🇷💃🏽
Savor delicious Boricua dishes made with love by Una Jaltera and cafecito and specialty drinks crafted by Grounded Cafecito!☕️🥟

Valentine's Day Love Letters: Beginner Needle Felting Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Valentine’s Day Love Letters: Beginner Needle Felting Class
Some people write love letters.
Some people buy chocolate.
And some people… needle felt a tiny mouse popping out of a Valentine envelope ready to deliver a message of love and friendship.

What’s included:
• Full lesson with Tracy Winslow
• Complete kit with all materials
• Guidance, encouragement, and zero judgment
Spots are limited, hearts are plentiful, and this mouse is ready to steal yours.
February 8, 12-2pm
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary St., Beaufort,
Sign up: https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/lovey-mouse-needle-felting-feb-8-12-2p?variant=9312

Fuel and Fire Super Bowl Party
2026-02-08 15:00 - 18:00 | 705 Paris avenue, Port Royal, SC, 705 Paris avenue, Port Royal, SC
We will be starting the day at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Port Royal Galentine’s Day celebration. but then at 3:00 we turn to tailgating for the big game…. Trust us you don’t want to miss this one. This is the Party people are going to be talking about!!!
Much more info to come!!! But we will be the place to be for the game!!!

🏈🍲 Super Bowl Party & Soup Cook-Off! 🍲🏈
2026-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Amvets Post 70, Amvets Post 70
Join us at AMVETS Post 70 in Port Royal, SC on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for an exciting Super Bowl Party & Homemade Soup Cook-Off!
🎉 Party starts at 5:00 PM📺 Big Game on the big screen🍲 Bring your best homemade soup🏆 Cook-off judging during halftime🍔 Food, drinks, and great company all night
Come for the football, stay for the food, and enjoy an unforgettable Super Bowl Sunday with friends and community. Don’t miss it!

🎻 MOZART AND FRIENDS - Beaufort Symphony Orchestra
2026-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | USCB Center for the Arts
Join the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra for an evening of drama, brilliance, and pure musical joy – featuring beloved works by Mozart, plus powerful selections by Handel, Arne, and Beethoven.
We’re thrilled to welcome Sophie Thompson, soprano as our featured guest artist for a sparkling set of vocal favorites, including Mozart’s Exsultate, Jubilate.
📍 USCB Center for the Arts805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
🗓 Sunday, February 8, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
🎟 $45 / $15 Student RateActive military tickets $35 at the door with ID (if available)
🎼 Program Highlights:• Handel – Alcina Overture + arias• Mozart – Don Giovanni Overture• Mozart – Exsultate, Jubilate• Arne – Soldier Tired of War’s Alarms• Beethoven – Symphony No. 7🎫 Tickets: www.beaufortorchestra.org📞 Or call (800) 595-4TIX (4849)
Remaining tickets may be available at the door.
Mozart, Handel, Beethoven – and a voice you won’t forget.

Story Time 2026
2026-02-10 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=1638989690414961

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs - Life Planning Seminar
2026-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Burton Wells Recreation Complex, Burton Wells Recreation Complex
Planning for the future isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Join Beaufort County Veterans Affairs for a free Life Planning Seminar where we’ll walk you through the benefits you’ve earned for yourself and your loved ones.
We’ll cover:VBA – Compensation, pensions, and survivor benefitsVHA – Healthcare benefitsNCA – Burial benefits, headstones, and memorial programs
This event is open to all veterans and their families. Come get the info and resources you deserve in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Questions? Call us at (843) 255-6880
Or email: csnowden@bcgov.net
