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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING August 2019 on Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY
Mondays: Give your kids a true Lowcountry experience at one of Outside’s Kids Camps! Starting June 10th and throughout the Summer, Outside will offer a variety of camps designed for young adventurers, aged 7 and up. All programs give kids the opportunity to get wet and have fun, under the watchful eye of Outside’s trained professional guide-counselors. Offerings include: Surf Camp, a 90 minute learn-to-surf program; Coastal Carolina Camp, a 2 day marsh exploration camp complete with kayaking; Kids Waterfun Day, 3-hours of on-the-water games in Broad Creek; Adventure Island, a chance for older kids to go boating and explore remote Page Island; and our Teen Stand Up Adventure which introduces teens to the fun, hip sport of paddleboarding. Camps start at $45 and require reservations. Visit for more information and to book now!
Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit .
Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or .
OnGoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit .
Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or .
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or .
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or .
August 1- 2: Legally Blonde Dance and Drama Camp! Play your part this summer at the Arts Center! During this exciting week, students will learn a variety of dance and drama techniques while working with the Dance Captain of the Arts Center’s summer production Legally Blonde. The musical is based on the hit 2001 comedy film about a pampered, cosmetics-minded Bel Air girl named Elle, who chases her ex-beau to Harvard’s law school and finds herself excelling in academia. *Intermediate dance skills required. Ages 10-16, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, Tuition $120. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or .
August: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29: Join Island Party Bus for a daytime or evening pub crawl. The 4-hour daytime crawl features four stops with drink specials, free souvenirs and fun transportation. The evening crawl takes you safely to all of our favorite Island destinations. 4 Tasting Tours. Drink specials throughout the entire tour. FREE Souvenirs. (843) 290-7098 or .
August 2: Kids N’ Clay Camp! Students will expand their imaginations as they explore the exciting world of clay and learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing, and more! Ages 7-12, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Tuition $115. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or .
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or .
Ongoing: Looking for a fun and friendly tasting room experience? Join us at our Cardinal Road facility to taste our world-class spirits. We pride ourselves on using fresh molasses, sourced from Savannah, Georgia, as the foundational ingredient for all of our spirits. We ensure that every batch is measured, cut, and blended with a careful, artisanal hand. Come, taste for yourself! Each tasting experience costs $15 per person and includes a souvenir shot glass. .
Thursdays: Join us for Shannon Tanner in his 31st season as family entertainer extraordinaire at beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour, Summer ’19! His beloved shows have become a family tradition for many Island visitors and are on the Hilton Head vacation list of things “NOT TO BE MISSED”! Thursdays; August 1- 22. Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1. .
August 1 etc. Join us under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
August 1 – August 23 (Monday-Friday). August 29 – September 1. November 29 (Thanksgiving Concert). December 23 (Christmas Concert).
Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or .
August 1: After the sun sets over Broad Creek join us waterside at Shelter Cove Community Park for a summer full of blockbuster hits! Watch all your favorites under the stars on a 20′ movie screen. No admission fee! Beach chairs, blankets and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants recommended!
Dates all beginning at 9 p.m.
Thursday, August 1 – The Parent Trap 1998
Thursday, August 8 – Monsters, Inc.
Thursday, August 15 – Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Ongoing: Join us at the Coligny Center Stage, 7 nights a week for live and local talent!
Mondays: Zach and Yannie with classic and original tunes.
Tuesdays: Dueling Pianos. Sing Along!
Wednesdays: Bobby Mags and Yannie with classic and original tunes.
Thursdays: The Nice Guys with today’s hits.
Fridays: La Pachanga’s festive dance party.
Saturdays: Low Country Boil. A local Island favorite with original bluegrass.
Sundays: Jevon Daly’s kid-centric storytelling adventure.
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August 2 -16: Join us every Friday night through August 16th, 7-10 p.m. on the banks of Broad Creek for a picnic and a sunset serenade at the pavilion in Shelter Cove Community Park. Bring a beach chair, blanket, and pick up take-out from one of our local merchants. Sunset Celebration, featuring live local music and laid-back family entertainment, is brought to you every Friday each summer by the merchants of Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Admission is free and feel free to bring you pup!
Music Schedule:
Friday, August 2 – The Headliners
Friday, August 9 – Deas-Guyz
Friday, August 16 – Cranford Hollow
August 3: Jammin 4 The Hilton Head Heroes – 2019 Concert Series at the Big Bamboo Cafe:
NATIVE, Saturday 8/03/19 at 10:30 p.m.
Our mission at Hilton Head Heroes is to bring families with children between the ages of four and eighteen suffering from life threatening illnesses to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for a resort vacation.
Children are referred to our program through doctors, healthcare providers and hospital administrators.
The families are housed in the Hilton Head HERO house located in Sea Pines Resort. They are given gift certificates to local restaurants, grocery stores as well as island amenities.
Proudly sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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August 5-9: Theatre Camp! Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but will also be the production crew, learn how to understand and develop characters, create sets and props, and design costumes. They will perform for family and friends on Friday afternoon.
Ages 9-14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuition $210. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or .
Mondays: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Dr. $15 adults, $10 children. 10 a.m. Registration required. Click ! (843) 681-2386 or visit .
Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or .
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: Be sure to check out the Shannon Tanner Family Show in its 31st season as entertainer extraordinaire at beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour, Summer ’19! His beloved shows have become a family tradition for many Island visitors and are on the Hilton Head vacation list of things “NOT TO BE MISSED”! Shannon performs two 1-hour shows nightly at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Shows are free and parking is plentiful. .
Tuesday-Sunday: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours through 10 Native Islander neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Tours are Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun. at noon. departing from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or .
August 6: Palmetto Bluff Concert: Join us for three hot summer nights at the Crossroads in Moreland Village. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. $25 per car (load ’em up!) at the gate. Proceeds benefit , whose mission is to provide temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children by mobilizing community resources.
August 6 – Deep Drawl
Bring your own chairs. And, your favorite Tuesday night date. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase (cash sales only). If you’re carrying in your own picnic, please bring hand-held coolers and/or bags. All bags/coolers are subject to inspection. For updates on any cancellations due to weather, please check our
August 7, 14and 21: The PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K is a weekly 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in beautiful Palmetto Dunes Resort. These family‐friendly run/walk events consists of two courses: 1) a beach course for weeks with a low tide – and, 2) a road course for weeks with a high tide. Both routes feature some of the best Palmetto Dunes has to offer by leading participants over our sand, under our tree canopy, and along our lagoon and lakes.
2019 Road Route Dates: August 14
2019 Beach Route Dates: August 7, August 21
REGISTRATION 7 A.M. / RACE 8 A.M. at The Dunes House at 14 Dune House Lane.
REGISTRATION 7 A.M. / RACE 8 A.M. at The Dunes House at 14 Dune House Lane.
PARKING:
Bike parking and runner drop-off at The Dunes House lot Vehicle parking at the Marriott, Centre Court, and RTJ lots.
Dunes Buggy free shuttle service by calling 843-689-4222.
$25 ENTRY FEE
Includes t-shirt, snacks, drinks | Kids under 12 run free
Race proceeds benefit the Palmetto Dunes Cares Fund, a charitable giving initiative targeting the areas of health, environment, arts and culture, community development, and education within the greater Hilton Head area.
Inclement weather plan – Safety for our participants, volunteers, and staff is our number #1 concern. Any decision we make regarding the production or cancellation of the event will be made with their interest first and foremost. If mother nature does not cooperate on race morning – we will delay the event until the conditions are safe – this delay will continue for a reasonable amount of time until we deem it necessary to cancel the event.
Palmetto Dunes’ summer race series has started its second season!
August 8,9,10 & 11: Bluffton Youth Theater presents The Wizard of OZ .Join Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road through the Merry Old Land of Oz! They will meet some unusual character as they travel to meet the Wizard and along the way Dorothy will be reminded that there truly is no place like home. $15 for adults/ $12 for children (12 and under). Thursday August 8th at 7 p.m. Friday, August 9th at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 10th at 2 p.m. Sunday August 11th at 3 p.m. .
August 15: 4th Annual Keep Broad Creek Clean Festival: Get the kids outside to learn about the importance of clean water! For the fourth year, The Outside Foundation will host the Keep the Broad Creek Clean Festival in Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. The event schedule includes a kayak-based clean-up from 3-5 p.m., festival from 4-7 p.m. with live musical performances by Jevon Daly at 4 p.m. and Shannon Tanner at 7 p.m. The festival will feature exhibits, activities, crafts, and demonstrations presented by local non-profits and agencies. A highlight of the 2019 festival will be jellyfish lantern making with the Town of Hilton Head Office of Cultural Affairs. Additional exhibitors include The Coastal Conservation League, i2 Recycle, the Mermaid of Hilton Head, Turtle Trackers, the Coastal Discovery Museum, The Port Royal Sound Foundation, Spartina Dolphin & Turtle Stranding Response, the Beaufort Conservation District, Waddell Mariculture Center, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Lowcountry Master Naturalists and Carolina Clear. All events and activities are free and open to the public and every attendee gets an entry into a raffle for fun prizes.
Kayak Reservations: Outside Hilton Head will provide free kayak rentals to clean-up participants. Reservations are required, call (843) 686-6996. Free and open to the public.
For more information visit or call (304) 642-1820.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley.
