Hilton Head Events

Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K

Location - Palmetto Dunes POA Office https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/HiltonHeadIsland/PalmettoDunesTurtleTrot5K Starts: 8AM ‐ Ends: 9:30AM

Family Fun Run in Palmetto Dunes! The PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K is a 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in beautiful Palmetto Dunes Resort - Hilton Head Island, SC. We hope to provide you a memorable run / walk experience that starts you on a wonderful Hilton Head Happy kinda day. We utilize our beautiful hard flat beach for the race course - the perfect running experience on Hilton Head Island!...

Aug 13

Movie Nights at Shelter Cove Community Park

Shelter Cove https://www.sheltercovetownecentre.com/movie-night-in-the-park Starts: 8:30pm ‐ Ends: 10:30pm

Free and open to the public. Family entertainment and pets are welcome. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and pillows and sit back and enjoy the movie. Click through to check out the movie schedule.

Aug 13

Bluffton Farmers Market

68 Boundary Street Bluffton SC 29910 https://www.farmersmarketbluffton.org/ Starts: 10:00am ‐ Ends: 2:00pm

Every Thusday a weekly community event where locals and tourists gather not only to buy excellent produce but also to enjoy delicious food, listen to entertainment, and relax with friends. Fresh, local produce (organic & traditional), plants, nuts, herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, eggs, beef, pork, and seafood. Prepared foods: bbq, whole beer-can chicken, curries, dumplings, gumbo, brick-oven pizza, oysters, shrimp, & other seafood....

Aug 18

Shelter Cove HarbourFest Fireworks with Shannon Taylor and Cappy the Clown

Shelter Cove https://www.sheltercoveharbourfest.com/ Starts: 6:00PM ‐ Ends: 10:00PM

HarbourFest is an all summer long celebration that takes over Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with fireworks, spinning hats, carnival games, face painting, music and more with the very popular entertainment of Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown. The festival events begin annually on Memorial Day Weekend and run through Labor Day Weekend. ...

Aug 18

Jazz in the Park

Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny https://www.hhso.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-free/ Starts: 7:00pm ‐ Ends: 9:15pm

Enjoy live Jazz music at Celebration Park! This is a free event every other Tuesday this summer at Celebration Park.

Aug 20

Bluffton Farmers Market

68 Boundary Street Bluffton SC 29910 https://www.farmersmarketbluffton.org/ Starts: 10:00am ‐ Ends: 2:00pm

Aug 27

Bluffton Farmers Market

68 Boundary Street Bluffton SC 29910 https://www.farmersmarketbluffton.org/ Starts: 10:00am ‐ Ends: 2:00pm

Sep 01

Jazz in the Park

Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny https://www.hhso.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-free/ Starts: 7:00pm ‐ Ends: 9:15pm

Enjoy live Jazz music at Celebration Park! This is a free event every other Tuesday this summer at Celebration Park.

Sep 17

Hilton Head Island Jam | Songwriters Festival

Lowcountry Celebration Park https://www.hiltonheadislandjam.com/#top

Get ready for the 4th Annual Hilton Head Island Jam — a one-of-a-kind songwriters festival bringing the soul of Nashville to the shores of South Carolina! Enjoy an unforgettable weekend of live music as some of Nashville’s top hitmakers perform in Hilton Head’s premier venues, alongside incredible local talent. ...

Sep 18

This festival is a family-friendly event featuring savory shrimp dishes prepared by local chefs, craft beers, and live music.

Sep 20

Hilton Head Island Jam | Songwriters Festival

Lowcountry Celebration Park https://www.hiltonheadislandjam.com/#top

Oct 03

Rhythm & Brews Festival

Shelter Cove Community Park https://hiltonheadrhythmandbrews.com/ Starts: 11:30AM ‐ Ends: 2:30PM

Enjoy a live show and 100+ unlimited tastings of beer, spirits, and wine. 21+ Event - No children or pets

Oct 09

Jeep Island

Lincoln and South, Lowcountry Celebration Park, & The Bank https://www.jeepisland.org/ Starts: 5:00PM ‐ Ends: 7:00PM

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Hilton Head Island with fellow Jeep enthusiasts while sampling the area’s best sliders. Saturday will feature a Show and Shine, live music, slider tastings, food vendors, Pluck a Duck, kids zone, and more. Jeep Island merchandise for sale. Pet Friendly! This park does not offer any shade, please plan accordingly. ...

Oct 10

Jeep Island

Lincoln and South, Lowcountry Celebration Park, & The Bank https://www.jeepisland.org/ Starts: 12:00PM ‐ Ends: 3:00PM

Oct 17

Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

Bluffton, SC https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/ Starts: 10:00AM ‐ Ends: 9:00PM

Celebrate 22 years of tradition with plenty of activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine, while highlighting the area's rich history and culture. The celebration culminates with a juried fine art show and street fest on October 17th & 18th. ...

Oct 17

Italian Heritage Festival

Coastal Discovery Museum https://www.iachh.org/italian-heritage-festival Starts: 11:00AM ‐ Ends: 4:00PM

As always, the Festival is a celebration of Italian culture with food and live entertainment. Don't miss the grape-stomping and pizza-eating contests. The Festival will offer a full slate of activities for locals, visitors, and kids. Vendor booths will offer a variety of traditional Italian foods! ...

Oct 18

Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

Bluffton, SC https://blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org/ Starts: 10:00AM ‐ Ends: 4:00PM

Oct 23

Pumpkin Patch

Shelter Cove Park https://www.islandreccenter.org/events/pumpkin Starts: 4:00pm ‐ Ends: 7:00pm

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, rockwall sold separately.

Oct 24

Mac and Cheese Festival

Lincoln and South Brewery https://www.hiltonheadmacfest.com/learn-more Starts: 5:00pm ‐ Ends: 8:00pm

Sample creations from up to 20 local vendors while listening to the live band!

Oct 31

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

Port Royal Golf Club https://www.hhiconcours.com/events Starts: 9:00AM ‐ Ends: 4:00PM

The Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance has it all. Lowcountry beauty and the beach. World-class golf and resort accommodations. Galas and showcases and casual camaraderie. Classic automobiles from yesteryear. And today's most spectacular modern rides. ...

Nov 01

CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

Port Royal Golf Club https://www.hhiconcours.com/events Starts: 9:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM

Nov 07

HILTON HEAD ISLAND OYSTER FESTIVAL

Lowcountry Celebration Park https://www.hiltonheadoysterfestival.com/ Starts: 11:00AM ‐ Ends: 5:00PM

Oyster Festival features local oyster clusters and shrimp. This Island tradition is a family-fun event with live music, a great atmosphere, and delicious food.

Nov 14

Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade

South Forest Beach https://hiltonheadguestservices.com/event/hilton-head-island-lantern-parade/ Starts: 5:30PM ‐ Ends: 8:30PM

Parade Route: Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach ParkParade Steps Off @ Sunset (5:45 PM-ish) Created by and featuring artist Chantelle Rytter, the Lantern Parade is a free event that offers the surrounding community and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the history, ecology, and people of Hilton Head Island. We want to see our whole community as volumes of light! The only requirement to participate is having a lantern! ...

Nov 26

Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk

Dockside on Skull Creek https://www.islandreccenter.org/events/trot Starts: 8:00 AM ‐ Ends: 10:00AM

The 38th Annual Turkey Trot begins at 8:00 AM on Thanksgiving! The 5K race begins in front of Skull Creek Dockside. If a 5K is not your style, enjoy the 1-mile fun walk! Bring a nonperishable food item for the Deep Well Project food project! ...

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Turtle Trop 5k - Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes - Dunes House https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/HiltonHeadIsland/PalmettoDunesTurtleTrot5K Starts: 9:00 AM ‐ Ends: 11:00 AM

Enjoy an early morning 5K walk or run along the beach this Thanksgiving. The Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K is back for its 6th year!

Nov 27

Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert

Sea Pines Resort https://www.seapines.com/gregg-russell-concerts-2026 Starts: 7:30pm ‐ Ends: 9:00pm

Gregg Russell Thanksgiving concert is the perfect event for the entire family. Join under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town for the concert and the official lighting of the Harbour Town Christmas Tree.

Dec 04

Winter Wonderland Festival

Shelter Cove Park https://www.islandreccenter.org/events/wonderland Starts: 4:00pm ‐ Ends: 7:00pm

Spend the holidays in Hilton Head and attend the Winter Wonderland Festival to get into the holiday spirit. No Admission! Free Bounce Houses, Parade, DJ, and Family Fun! Food/Drink and some activities sold separately. Golden Candy Cane Hunt at 5:30pm...