Myrtle Beach Calendar of Events
Horry County Literacy Council's 6th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater |
| 6th Anuual fundraiser to benefit the Literacy Council. Enjoy a buffet dinner while you help solve the mystery set in the 1920's Florida. Suspects are local personalities WPDE's Tim McGinnis, Ed iotrowski, Joel Allen and Allyson Floyd, along with Councilman Carl Schwartzkopt, Toniu Stafford, Kimberly Britt and our own Tony Kroll as the Sheriff. Lots of prizes in cluding free golf, dinners and merchandise |
| Venue: | Sea Mist Resort Conference Center - 304 12th Ave, South in Myrtle Beach |
| Date: | January 28, 2012 |
| Time: | 6:00 to 9:00 pm |
| Web: | http://www.horrycountyliteracycouncil.org |
Legends In Concert |
| Legends In Concert is the internationally acclaimed pioneer of live celebrity impersonator shows and possesses the greatest collection of celebrity impersonators ever assembled. Our world-renowed lice concert shows feature famous musicians and celebrites of yesterday and today. The 2012 season get underway beginning on February 10, 2012 with performances Monday - Saturday at 8 pm and matinees on Tuesdays at 2 pm. |
| Venue: | 2925 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 |
| Date: | February 10, 2012 |
| Time: | M-S 8pm/T 2pm |
| Web: | http://legendsinconcert.com |
| Email: | infomyrtlebeach@legendsinconcert.com |
MYRTL E BEACH CINDERELLA CAMEO PAGEANT |
PRELIMINARY FOR STATE CINDERELLA INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT AGES BIRTH TO 26 |
| Venue: | GRAND SHORES RESORT |
| Date: | February 11, 2012 |
| Time: | 3:00 pm |
| Web: | http://.www.sccinderella.com |
| Email: | GMFRANK@EMBARQMAIL.COM |
| DATE IS FEB. 12, 2012 |
Candyland |
Don’t you love playing Candyland…traveling along the path to the Lollipop Woods, Chocolate Swamp, and Candy Castle?! Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could find yourself in Candyland? Enter into our very own life-sized Candyland to make your very own candy to take home, play games with your favorite candies, go on a candy hunt, and so much more! Reduced admission: $5/person
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| Venue: | Childrens Museum of SC |
| Date: | February 20, 2012 |
| Time: | 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Web: | http://www.cmsckids.org |
| Email: | sweber@cmsckids.org |
Whoville Celebration |
Join your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, Blue Fish/Red Fish, and the Lorax for a Whoville Celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We’ll be playing Who-games, making Who-crafts, singing Who-songs, and having a Who-blast! Reduced admission: $5/person
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| Venue: | Childrens Museum of SC |
| Date: | March 03, 2012 |
| Time: | 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Web: | http://www.cmsckids.org |
| Email: | sweber@cmsckids.org |
Pee Dee Artisan Market |
| The Area's Premier Handmade Arts and Crafts Market |
| Venue: | Florence Civic Center |
| Date: | March 17, 2012 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Web: | http://pdartisanmarket.moonfruit.com |
| Email: | pdartisan@sc.rr.com |
| Free Admission |
Huntington Beach State Park's 18th Annual Wildlife and History Day |
| Come join us for a fun filled day of adventure and learning. Explore the various activities and places our community has to offer ranging from cultural history to exciting wildlife. Also, enjoy live music and food from local restaurants. Tours will be going on throughout the day ranging from birds and reptiles to ocean life. All programs, activities and admission to Atalaya will be free with paid park admission. The park admission fee is $5/adult, $3/youth ages 6-15, and free for ages 5 and under. |
| Venue: | Huntington Beach State Park |
| Date: | March 17, 2012 |
| Time: | 10am-3pm |
| Web: | http://www.southcarolinaparks.com |
| Email: | huntingtonbeacheduaction@scprt.com |
Happy, Healthy Baby Contest |
Fundraiser for Family Outreach of Horry County! Register now! Deadline is March 25. Find out more at www.family-outreach.org or on Facebook- Happy, Healthy Baby Contest. |
| Venue: | Broadway at the Beach |
| Date: | March 25, 2012 |
| Time: | 11:00am-12:30pm |
| Web: | http://www.family-outreach.org |
| Email: | shine4himtoo@yahoo.com |
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny |
Come celebrate the Easter season with us! The Easter Bunny will be hosting a special breakfast, have photos made with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs in a museum-wide Easter Egg Hunt, make Eater crafts and gifts for your family, and play Easter-themed games! Advanced reservations required: 843-946-9469 Admission: $12/person, $6/CMSC members
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| Venue: | Childrens Museum of SC |
| Date: | April 07, 2012 |
| Time: | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Web: | http://www.cmsckids.org |
| Email: | sweber@cmsckids.org |
Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline |
| The spellbinding and magical Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline brings top class entertainment, fun and laughter to the stage of the Palace Theatre. Come see our brand new show featuring new acts, mesmerizing costumes, spectacular lighting, and incredible music. The breathtaking spectacle brings you feats of strength and incredible skill that will quite simply take your breath away. It produces so much excitement and electricity, it could light up the entire Grand Strand! |
| Venue: | The Palace Theatre |
| Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Time: | 8 pm |
| Web: | http://www.palacemb.com |
| Show runs from May 30 - Sept 4, Mon - Sat at 8pm with matinée shows on Wed (10am) and Thurs (2pm). |
3rd Annual Model Train Show & Sale |
| Operating Layouts in O, HO, N-Scale. Vendors,Clinics, Door Prizes, Food & Beverages on site.Admission Adults $5.00 Children 6-12 $3.00 under 6 Free. |
| Venue: | Lakewood Conference Center 5837 S. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC. |
| Date: | October 13, 2012 |
| Time: | 10am-5pm |
| Web: | http://www.isfans.com/gsmrrc/ |
| Email: | yrusoslo728@aol.com |
| Kid Friendly Event |

All local businesses and organizations are permitted to submit events to the Myrtle Beach Calendar. Upon approval by one of our staff, we'll publish events at no cost.
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Myrtle Beach Events & Happenings Around the Grand Strand
There are so many events, activities, parades, celebrations, and festivals happening in Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand area that even locals have trouble keeping up with all the fun things to do each week.
To your left you'll find all the current Myrtle Beach events and latest happenings along the Grand Strand of South Carolina that were either entered by our staff or submitted by other local businesses and organizations.
Note that the  graphic by an event on the left means myrtle beach TV is planning to film there.
Where they have been provided, you'll find phone numbers, email addresses and web sites related to the events on the calendar to help you find more detailed information about each of the listings.
If you are a local business or organization, you're encouraged to add events by using the link at the bottom of the calendar.
In addition to the current list of events, below you'll find a monthly summary or overview of the recurring annual events happening on the Grand Strand.
So before you plan your vacation, be sure to check the month of your visit, so you can join the locals and other visitors at these fun celebrations.
Planning your family vacation and bringing along the kids? Check out some of the area's top children's activities and get some ideas on what to do with the kids during your vacation to Myrtle Beach.
Annual Events, Festivals & Parades
January Events
Lifestyles Expo
Grand Strand Boat Show
Mid-Winter Shag Classic
February Events
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Mardi Gras Myrtle Beach
March Events
National Shagdance Championships
St. Patrick's Day Parade
CAN-AM Days
April Events
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo
SOS Spring Safari
Rivertown Jazz Festival
May Events
Mayfest on Main Street
Harley Davidson Spring Rally
Little River Blue Crab Festival
Atlantic Beach Bikefest
June Events
Harborwalk Festival
Sun Fun Festival
Art in the Park
July Events
North Myrtle Beach July Fourth Celebration
Murrells Inlet 4th of July Boat Parade
City of Myrtle Beach Independence Day Celebration
Surfside Beach July Fourth Celebration
August Events
DuPont World Amateur Handicap Golf Tournament
Craftsman's Classic Arts and Crafts Festival
September Events
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Paws Across the Water Duck Race
St. John's Greek Festival
Oktoberfest in Little River
Pawley's Island Festival of Music and Art
Italian Festival
SOS Fall Migration
October Events
Shrimp & Jazz Festival, Little River
Loris Bog-Off
Carolina Heritage Festival and Beach Party
Myrtle Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally
Oktoberfest German Festival
South Carolina International Chili Cook-Off
November Events
Dickens Christmas Show and Festival
South Carolina Bluegrass Festival
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
December Events
Tree Lighting Ceremony Festival of Trees
Hotels that Allows Pets
If you're looking for pet-friendly hotels in Myrtle Beach, Staybridge Suites offers a choice of three types of spacious accommodations: a studio, one bedroom, and a two bedroom/two bath, and welcome your pet as part of the family. All suites feature fully-equipped kitchens, including microwave, coffee maker, and and apartment-sized refrigerator with icemaker.
Helpful Local Information
North Myrtle Beach Condos - Restaurants in Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach Hotels - Myrtle Beach Airport
Photos from Around the Grand Strand
 Little River docks
 Shopping at Market Common
 PF Changs Restaurant at Market Common
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