Events

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the award-winning Rhett House Inn will host a monthly book club discussion of Pat Conroy's dozen books in order of publication, moderated by Charlene Spearen and Jonathan Haupt. Book discussions will be held on fourth Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 20 participants each month. $10/person. Advance […]

Shrimp & Grits Cook-Off tickets are now available for purchase! https://bridgespto.squarespace.com/shrimpandgritscookoff/bridges-block-party-entry

Come out to the annual Shrimp and Grits Cook-Off and support Bridges Preparatory School on Friday, September 29th from 5pm to 8pm at Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal. Enjoy voting for your favorite shrimp & grits recipe and enjoy live music and lots more. Entry includes one sample per chef and voting ballot. Event […]

First Responders come join us as OPFOB hosts its First Annual First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by Tico Manufacturing. Bring your family and encourage other members of your department to come out as well. We will have Bounce house for the kids, Police Department and Fire department Static displays, Live Music and a fun Battle […]

Local Chefs, Restaurants, and Food Trucks will prepare German-inspired dishes such as brats, pretzels, and American festival food favorites. Those scrumptious bites can be washed down with a wide variety of craft, imported, and domestic beers. Live musical acts include The Rhinelanders, who will perform from 11am to 1:30pm, followed by Tugboat Tradd and The […]

Sat, Sept 30th BlufftemberFest – a Bluffton-style Music Festival & Octoberfest Celebration on the May River. Get ready for a day filled with incredible live music from three amazing bands: Andy Johnson's Roofdog, Big B & The Stingers, and Chilakaya! Indulge in the fantastic flavors of our Octoberfest Beer Garden and Food Court, offering a […]

The public is invited to join us for the service for Donald L. Brown and David R. Dickson. Both are US Navy and Vietnam Veterans who recently passed away without any family. The service is scheduled to begin at 1pm on Tuesday, October 3rd. We recommend that people wishing to attend arrive at least 15 […]

This month please welcome Hillary Gallup for a fun an informative presentation Many of you may already know her as a GreenDrinks regular. Ms. Gallop is the Education Coordinator for the Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District, where she coordinates and implements conservation related programs in Beaufort County Schools and throughout the community focusing on […]

National Coffee with a Cop Day 🚓☕ Join the Beaufort Police Department for coffee and conversation on National Coffee with a Cop Day! 📆October 4th, 2023 ⌚️8 am- 9:30 am 📍Urban Brew + Co (2139 Boundary Street)

Shop Fresh & Local at the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market! 📍228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 🕙 9am – 1pm 🗓️ Select Wednesdays | October 4 • October 18 • November 8 • November 29 Open to the public! Parking available at The Farm.

Join Bourbon Expert & Master Mixologist Brendan Torpey for an intimate bourbon experience. Learn about bourbon history and taste highly sought after bottles while diving into the grain to glass process used at each unique distillery. This tasting culminates in mixing a cocktail to expertly accentuate the notes in one of the featured spirits. Celadon […]

"A natural pick for book clubs―there is plenty to discuss in this thought-provoking, moving story of forgiveness, unexpected connection, and the myriad ways people protect those they love."―Booklist The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with novelist Terah Shelton Harris, author of One Summer in Savannah, on Friday, October 6, at 5:00 […]

The Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival will be held at downtown Beaufort’s Henry C. Chamber Waterfront Park on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th. That’s news we love to hear! Beaufort’s annual Shrimp Festival celebrates Lowcountry cuisine and incorporates lots of fun activities for all ages. The first weekend of October always brings concerts, competitive […]

Grab your running shoes and your best Forrest Gump attire - it's Shrimp Season in the Lowcountry! That means it's time for the Beaufort Shrimp Festival’s annual Run Forrest Run 5k. After all, nobody knows shrimp more than Forrest and Bubba. Race through iconic movie locations to make Lowcountry history. Feel the ocean breeze in […]

Themed “African- American Tourism Reimagined”, the conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform which champions leadership on growth strategies driving tourism’s recovery and resilience in a post-pandemic world. SCAATC 2023 will feature a line-up of nationally-renowned speakers.

Help us keep our waters clean! Each group will be assigned a stretch of road to clean while keeping a safe distance. Bags, High visibility vest, gloves and grabbers will be available at the Maritime Center. Ages 13+ only; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please RSVP to ckehrer@portroyalsoundfoundation.org in order […]

Let's give back to our home and community by coming together to clean up some litter! Trash bags and gloves will be provided, as well as a treat at the end for us to celebrate coming together for a good cause. Thank you to Shellring Aleworks for sponsoring our clean-ups. If you would like to […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many studies have found that fishing allows you to disconnect from the demands of daily life, chemotherapy, and reconnect with nature. The only thing you need to focus on is casting that line, and maybe, just maybe, the tug of a fish on the other end. SCDNR has partnered […]

Writers from Grant Faulkner to Molly Giles have described flash fiction with metaphors ranging from a coyote appearing in your yard at night, making the world a little more feral, more dangerous, to a firefly flickering on a summer’s night, captivating and fleeting. They’re called flash, microfiction, short shorts. They’re the love child between a […]

Join Balance Barre + Fitness for a complimentary gentle yoga practice held at your favorite local library! All levels welcome, no prior yoga experience necessary just come with an open mind ready to receive some feel good movement. *please bring a yoga/workout mat if you have one! we'll have a few available to borrow:)

In partnership with the South Carolina Writers Association and the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, the Conroy Center's monthly Open Mic Night will be held at Sandies (711 Bladen St.) on Thursday, October 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our featured writer is Brooke McKinney, author of the debut poetry collection The Distance Between […]

Robert "Gibbes" McDowell Jr. is a third generation native son of Beaufort, South Carolina. Gibbes is most known for his two novels, Driftwood Unmasked and Dragon's Mouth. Gibbes co-produced the documentary "Sea Island Secrets: A Journey through Time for SCETV that explored the history of Native American shell rings. He is also a contributing storyteller […]

Nestled just minutes from the picturesque coastal town of Beaufort, SC, lies the charming village center known as the Habersham Marketplace. This delightful locale is about to burst into life once again as it prepares to host the much-anticipated 13th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival. Set against the backdrop of timeless southern architecture on Market Street, […]

It's been a long time coming, but @TaylorSwift | The Eras Tour Concert Film lights up our big screens starting 10/13 at Park Plaza Cinema. "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR" is coming to Park Plaza Cinema!! 4WEEKEND ONLY! FRI OCT 13th until SUN NOV 5 PLAYING Weekends only! Experience TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR […]

Beaufort’s ghosts, ghouls and freaks are coming out at night as the 29th year of CAPA’s Ghost Tours hit the streets of downtown Beaufort this month. The historic moss-lined streets of Beaufort are full of interesting ghostly stories and you can make plans to get spooked while taking a haunted tour beginning October 13th and […]

The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands are helping to clean up and cut back the tree growth at the wetlands! While natural beauty and elements are what make the wetlands amazing, we try to keep our walkways clear for our visitors to enjoy. If you would like to volunteer and help out, please fill […]

One year Rabies $10. Three year Rabies $22. DHPP/FVRCP $12. 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.

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area will host its’ 2nd Annual Gullah Geechee Corridor Heritage Celebration on October 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 713 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC! This street fest will feature live performances from the Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters of Darien, GA, Deninufay African Dance and […]

Nestled just minutes from the picturesque coastal town of Beaufort, SC, lies the charming village center known as the Habersham Marketplace. This delightful locale is about to burst into life once again as it prepares to host the much-anticipated 13th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival. Set against the backdrop of timeless southern architecture on Market Street, […]

Stroll Old Town Bluffton and see our state-designated cultural district come alive! Pop-up art on gallery lawns, on gallery porches, and in Martin Family Park. Temporary art displays will join the many permanent galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton. A celebration of exceptional handmade, original local art including oil and acrylic […]

Calling all local women! Bring your favorite girl's plate and enjoy new friendships with Beaufort Concierge! Call us at 843.252.9272 to RSVP. This event is $10 per person for place setting.

Click the orange "Book A Program" button on our website to RSVP portroyalsoundfoundation.org $10/person (plus fees) Learn about the natural history of the 5 species of Sea Turtles that can be found in the South Carolina coast. Their nesting habits, feeding, migration and other unique and interesting facts about the Sea Turtles of our area. […]

A conversation with panelists for the 2023 Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Festival.

Shop Fresh & Local at the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market! 📍228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 🕙 9am – 1pm 🗓️ Select Wednesdays | October 4 • October 18 • November 8 • November 29 Open to the public! Parking available at The Farm.

🎀 Get Creative with Gullah Wreath & Bow Making! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the rich tradition of Gullah craftsmanship. 🌿 Craft your very own vibrant wreaths and beautifully tied bows inspired by the Gullah culture. Just $100 - includes all wreath materials. $10 is due to reserve your spot, $90 […]

5:30 pm hors d'oeuvres, 6:00 pm showtime Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park 11 Recreation Court Bluffton SC 29910 "Cherishing Bluffton's Past" through a panel of local historians sharing stories and history of Bluffton through the decades. Join us as we host a panel discussion discussing what makes Bluffton special, and sharing stories of […]

SAVE THE DATE ---- Please join us as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary of serving the Lowcountry! We will be providing lunch to YOU, our clients, friends, and community from 11-1pm in our parking lot. This luncheon is a 'thank you' for letting us earn your trust and build relationships!

Celebrate the return of live concerts! Enjoy the sweet sounds of your own Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra under the stars. General lawn seating; please bring your own folding chairs and blankets and a picnic dinner. Tables will be available for purchase. See festival website: https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/events/ for more information.

Free event! Join us for Pumpkin Patch Have the kids dress up and participate in our Halloween Costume Contest at 5:45pm. Free bounce houses, pumpkins, and games! Train ride, concessions, and some other activities are sold separately.

Free and open to the community! The 2023 Trick or Treat Trail will have candy stations, an amazing maze, lights, bonfires, hayride, movies, face painting, and hot dogs/hamburgers as well as...smores!

It's been a long time coming, but @TaylorSwift | The Eras Tour Concert Film lights up our big screens starting 10/13 at Park Plaza Cinema. "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR" is coming to Park Plaza Cinema!! 4WEEKEND ONLY! FRI OCT 13th until SUN NOV 5 PLAYING Weekends only! Experience TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR […]

October 21st 2023 marks the next edition of Cars and Coffee Hilton Head at the University of SC Beaufort - Bluffton Campus! The meet is held from 8am-11am, and will have great coffee and delicious treats from the Cinnabon Food Truck and plenty of sweet rides to see! Be sure to hit "Going" or "Interested" […]

We are thrilled to be a part of the City of Beaufort's Halloween Celebration in Henry C. Chamber's Waterfront Park this year! Join us Saturday, October 21st from 10AM - 12:00PM to get a FREE photo in our Spooky Photo Booth. We will have candy for trick-or-treaters and cold water. We'll see you there in […]

FREE for Pink Card holders! Join us for a morning of mimosas, music and meaning at the Pink Pancake Brunch, benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Delight in a delectable brunch buffet, sip on fabulous cocktails and raise your glasses as we toast to hope, strength and the fight against breast cancer. We'll keep the […]

Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens provides a very rare vantage point in a selection of private homes representing three centuries of Beaufort architecture normally not open to the public. The event shows off the Beaufort style. This year’s event is scheduled for October 21st and October 22nd. Just as Charleston and […]

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical musical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Get your tickets today so you do not miss out on this spooky delight!

Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) and Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District (BSWCD) have partnered to present Barrels & Beer, a rain barrel distribution event hosted by a local brewery in October, to promote wise water use and sound environmental stewardship. “Barrels & Beer is a public engagement and outreach event that we’re thrilled […]

Discussion with the candidate Kevin Phillips for Mayor of Port Royal: “Your Voice for Port Royal” Swing by and meet and greet with Kevin Phillips. Ask questions and learn why you should vote Kevin Phillips for Mayor on November 7th.

Join us at the Maritime Center to take a trip through the ocean and watch sea creatures 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!

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center is honored to host a free public drop-in launch event for poet Tim Conroy's second book, No True Route. Join us on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 601 Bladen St., in downtown Beaufort. No advance registration required. Books will be available for sale and signing. […]

join us for a COMPLIMENTARY all-levels vinyasa flow practice + social hour courtesy of Jessica Akers of Keller Williams Lowcountry! this event will be held in downtown Beaufort, atop Old Bay Marketplace & all are welcome regardless of experience/familiarity with yoga - we will break down the postures and offer plentiful modifications, but we do […]

Free with an additional cost for food trucks!Bring you friends and family to this year’s Fall Festival. We will have candy, games, food trucks, hayride, and more. Can’t wait to see you there:)🍁🌾🚜

Join us on October 26th for our annual Trick or Treating and Costume Contest. Trick or Treat from 4-7pm at our shops and restaurants and stay for dinner. Many of our stores will be open late to welcome the littlest goblins and ghouls! Then join our Coligny Costume Contest at 6:00pm for your chance to […]

Indoor Trick or Treat 👻 4:30p-6:30p Complimentary Adult coffee bar For questions please call 843-781-7700

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the award-winning Rhett House Inn will host a monthly book club discussion of Pat Conroy's dozen books in order of publication, moderated by Charlene Spearen and Jonathan Haupt. Book discussions will be held on fourth Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 20 participants each month. $10/person. Advance […]

Certified Naturalist Jill Moore of moore to LIFE RETURNS for this experiential workshop. Come create a floral arrangement for the fall season, with an informational presentation (fall flowers and greenery, pumpkin facts, nutritional information on pumpkins, use of essential oils. it is art and nature at its finest! All supplies are included, enjoy prosecco and […]

It's been a long time coming, but @TaylorSwift | The Eras Tour Concert Film lights up our big screens starting 10/13 at Park Plaza Cinema. "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR" is coming to Park Plaza Cinema!! 4WEEKEND ONLY! FRI OCT 13th until SUN NOV 5 PLAYING Weekends only! Experience TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR […]

Beaufort’s ghosts, ghouls and freaks are coming out at night as the 29th year of CAPA’s Ghost Tours hit the streets of downtown Beaufort this month. The historic moss-lined streets of Beaufort are full of interesting ghostly stories and you can make plans to get spooked while taking a haunted tour beginning October 13th and […]

Come run this unique race ON the runway at beautiful Beaufort Executive Airport. This fast, flat course is USATF certified and takes you around the hangars, down the runway, and up the taxiway. Pre-registration (Prior to 9/1/23): $40 Regular registration (9/1/23 - 10/25/23): $45 Late registration (day of race): $50 Packet pickup will be available […]

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park to Host Bird and Nature Walk at Penn Center National Historic Landmark District   Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free birdwatching and nature hike along the Capers Creek Nature Trail at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on Saturday October 28th at 8 am. […]

Beaufort County will host its first ever multi-agency Women in Law Enforcement Recruiting Event in October. This effort is to ensure all county agencies with open positions can recruit quality candidates interested in the law enforcement profession. Participating agencies: 🔹 Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office 🔹 Beaufort Police Department 🔹 Port Royal Police Department 🔹 Bluffton […]

🍁🎃 Harvest Fest at Praise Assembly! 🎃🍁 We’re excited to announce our annual Harvest Fest event! A day filled with festive joy and community bonding, featuring Trunk or Treat, gourmet Food Trucks, exhilarating Bounce Houses, challenging Obstacle Courses, exciting Blow Up Games, lively Carnival Games, and so much more! 🎪🍬🚚 Don’t miss this golden opportunity […]

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical musical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Get your tickets today so you do not miss out on this spooky delight!

The Town of Port Royal is hosting its annual Trunk Or Treat on Paris Avenue on Sunday, October 29th from 3pm to 5pm. The trunks will be lined up between 9th & 12th Streets. This is a popular event that always has lots of attendees, and is sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees, the Town and […]

Meet our artist development director, public art coordinator, and deputy director for programs for an informative session about the programs, grants, and resources we offer. These events are free and open to all. Come connect with us! More Info | bit.ly/48kf2br

Every odd numbered year, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust is permitted to host tours at Auldbrass Plantation in Yemassee for one weekend as a fundraiser for the organization, and tours are now scheduled for the fall of 2023. The Open Land Trust’s 2023 Auldbrass Tours are scheduled to be held from Thursday, November 2nd […]

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with novelist Maddie Dawson, author of Snap Out of It, on Thursday, November 2, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve your seat in advance: 843-379-7025. About Snap Out […]

It's been a long time coming, but @TaylorSwift | The Eras Tour Concert Film lights up our big screens starting 10/13 at Park Plaza Cinema. "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR" is coming to Park Plaza Cinema!! 4WEEKEND ONLY! FRI OCT 13th until SUN NOV 5 PLAYING Weekends only! Experience TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR […]

The Swing Bridge Run will be on Saturday, November 4th 2023. Join Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in cooperation with the City of Beaufort for a 5K Run and All Ages Bridge Walk through historic downtown Beaufort and across the Woods bridge on a USATF certified 5K course. The Swing Bridge Run is part of […]

November 4th 2023 marks the next edition of Cars and Coffee Hilton Head at the University of SC Beaufort - Bluffton Campus! The meet is held from 8am-11am, and will have great coffee and delicious treats from the Cinnabon Food Truck and plenty of sweet rides to see! Be sure to hit "Going" or "Interested" […]

Every odd numbered year, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust is permitted to host tours at Auldbrass Plantation in Yemassee for one weekend as a fundraiser for the organization, and tours are now scheduled for the fall of 2023. The Open Land Trust’s 2023 Auldbrass Tours are scheduled to be held from Thursday, November 2nd […]

Join us for the Friends of the Beaufort Library 2023 Annual Book Sale held November 3-5 at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion (rain or shine) in downtown Beaufort. Hours: -Friday, Nov 3: 11am-8pm* -Saturday, Nov 4: 9am-6pm -Sunday, Nov 5: 10am-3pm *early bird hours 9-11am for FOL members only - you can purchase […]

Join us on Sunday November 5th for our 5th Annual Candy Bounce Back! This is a free event for the community and will have bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, slides, a rock climbing wall, games, crafts, and much more! We will also be bringing back live music with Lowcountry favorites Kyle Wareham and […]

It’s 1910 at Fort Fremont...Join us for an Old Fashioned Celebration on Sunday, November 5th from 1pm to 4pm! Enjoy tons of games, vendors, food and entertainment. FREE ADMISSION!! Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 Free shuttle service available from overflow parking at Land’s End Woodlands Road. Presented by […]