Hilton Head Events Calendar
What’s on across Hilton Head Island today, this weekend and this month: concerts, festivals, markets and family days.
Hilton Head Events Today and This Weekend
The whole island’s entertainment calendar in one list: concerts, festivals, markets, theater and family events from every part of Hilton Head. Planning a trip further out? Pick a month.
Refreshed every morning from the island’s event listings; the last refresh was Thursday, October 1.
A one-day music and food festival at Lowcountry Celebration Park celebrating Gullah Geechee culture.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
A dog-friendly day in Harbour Town with activities, a DJ and raffles.
An autumn family day at The Sandbox Children's Museum, with a makers' market.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina · Mid Island
The string quartet known for orchestral arrangements of rock and pop, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
A guided shorebird and wildlife walk at Fish Haul Beach Park on the island's north shore.
Public Service Electric
A free workshop with Hilton Head Audubon building lanterns for the Lantern Parade. RSVP required.
A slider cook-off at Lowcountry Celebration Park, part of the Hilton Head Jeep Island weekend.
Coast, Oceanfront Dining · Sea Pines
Seasonal oyster roasts at Coast, the oceanfront restaurant at the Sea Pines Beach Club.
Hilton Head's autumn arts season: music, exhibitions and cultural events at venues across the island through October and November.
TBD - Boat Tour Departure Point
A boat tour of Skull and Mackey Creeks tracing the Lowcountry's role in the Revolutionary War.
Hilton Head Events by Month
Every listed event, month by month, for planning a trip ahead. Each month also has the annual events that usually fall in it.
October Events in Hilton Head
28 events listed
Festival month: Fish & Grits at Lowcountry Celebration Park, Crescendo’s arts programs, the Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, and Halloween in Harbour Town. See Hilton Head car shows.
A one-day music and food festival at Lowcountry Celebration Park celebrating Gullah Geechee culture.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
A dog-friendly day in Harbour Town with activities, a DJ and raffles.
An autumn family day at The Sandbox Children's Museum, with a makers' market.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina · Mid Island
The string quartet known for orchestral arrangements of rock and pop, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
A guided shorebird and wildlife walk at Fish Haul Beach Park on the island's north shore.
Public Service Electric
A free workshop with Hilton Head Audubon building lanterns for the Lantern Parade. RSVP required.
A slider cook-off at Lowcountry Celebration Park, part of the Hilton Head Jeep Island weekend.
Coast, Oceanfront Dining · Sea Pines
Seasonal oyster roasts at Coast, the oceanfront restaurant at the Sea Pines Beach Club.
Hilton Head's autumn arts season: music, exhibitions and cultural events at venues across the island through October and November.
TBD - Boat Tour Departure Point
A boat tour of Skull and Mackey Creeks tracing the Lowcountry's role in the Revolutionary War.
Heritage Room at the Harbour Town Clubhouse · Sea Pines
Live jazz with dinner in the Heritage Room at the Harbour Town Clubhouse.
12 Georgianna Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head's festival of Gullah foodways and traditions.
TBD - Boat Tour Departure Point
A boat tour of Skull and Mackey Creeks tracing the Lowcountry's role in the Revolutionary War.
Poseidon Rooftop · Mid Island
A rooftop benefit concert at Poseidon supporting The Children's Center.
Coligny Beach North in front of Pool Bar Jim's/Avocet Beach Access · South Forest Beach
A weekend of multihull sailboat racing off Coligny Beach.
A songwriters' night at Lowcountry Celebration Park, part of the Crescendo season.
Heritage Farm
A Halloween-themed wagon ride through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
A macaroni cheese cook-off at Lincoln and South Brewery.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
Trick-or-treating, games and a costume showcase around Harbour Town.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Pianist Olga Kern performs Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Morris Russell.
Grace Community Church
A free trunk-or-treat with food and candy at Grace Community Church.
A guided shorebird and wildlife walk at Fish Haul Beach Park on the island's north shore.
The island's motoring week: rare and historic cars shown at venues across Hilton Head.
Local and regional car clubs display their vehicles as part of the Concours weekend.
November Events in Hilton Head
16 events listed
The Half Marathon, the Oyster Festival, the Lantern Parade, the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning and the lighting of Harbour Town Lights.
The Sea Pines Resort · Sea Pines
A half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K hosted at The Sea Pines Resort.
The Concours judging day: historic and collectible cars shown on the field at 10 Club Drive.
Hilton Head Island Recreation Association
An all-you-can-eat oyster weekend at Shelter Cove Community Park, run by the Island Recreation Association.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve · Sea Pines
A fundraiser in its fifteenth year, held in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with food, drinks and live music.
Sonesta Resort · Shipyard
Bob Masteller's two-day jazz festival at the Sonesta Resort.
Illuminated handmade lanterns parade through Lowcountry Celebration Park after dark.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Violinist Bella Hristova performs with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra under John Morris Russell.
Atlantic Room at the Sea Pines Beach Club · Sea Pines
Live jazz with dinner and ocean views in the Atlantic Room at the Sea Pines Beach Club.
Sea Pines Beach Club · Sea Pines
A five-kilometre run and walk starting from the Sea Pines Beach Club, held in Thanksgiving week.
Dockside Restaurant
A Thanksgiving morning 5K starting at Dockside. Costumes encouraged.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks Restaurant
A free community Thanksgiving dinner at Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks, running since the late 1990s.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
A family scavenger hunt around Harbour Town. Reservations required.
Heritage Farm
A family afternoon of autumn activities, crafts and caramel apples at Heritage Farm.
Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town · Sea Pines
Gregg Russell plays his annual Thanksgiving show under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
Harbour Town's illuminated seasonal display, centred on a large Christmas tree by the marina.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra's holiday pops concert.
December Events in Hilton Head
11 events listed
Hilton Head’s holiday events: Harbour Town Lights every evening, holiday concerts and markets, wagon rides in Sea Pines and New Year’s Eve in Harbour Town.
Beach House, Hilton Head Island · South Forest Beach
A two-day holiday market at the Beach House with local makers and festive food.
Beach House, Hilton Head Island · South Forest Beach
A two-day holiday market at the Beach House with local makers and festive food. Second day.
First Presbyterian Church
The Hilton Head Choral Society's holiday concert at First Presbyterian Church.
Heritage Farm
A festive wagon ride to Heritage Farm's version of the North Pole, with crafts for children.
Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town · Sea Pines
Gregg Russell's Christmas show under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
Seasonal films, a marshmallow roast and evening train rides beside the Liberty Oak. Admission is a canned food donation.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
A post-Christmas dog parade in Harbour Town. Costumes encouraged.
Sea Pines Beach Club · Sea Pines
A beach twist on sledding at the Sea Pines Beach Club, with team contests.
Heritage Farm
An illuminated evening wagon ride through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
Harbour Town Pool · Sea Pines
A cold-water dip in the Harbour Town Pool to close out the year.
Harbour Town · Sea Pines
A ball drop from the Harbour Town Lighthouse, with food and entertainment.
January Events in Hilton Head
2 events listed
Winter is the island’s quiet season: the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s concerts fill the calendar, and the beaches and bike paths are at their emptiest.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performs Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony under John Morris Russell.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Tenor Jay Dref joins the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for Broadway, opera and Sinatra favourites.
February Events in Hilton Head
2 events listed
Two of the island’s biggest events: the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival in the last week of February and the Gullah Celebration through the month.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven's Fifth, with guest conductor Joseph Young.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, staged by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra with Lean Ensemble Theater.
Things to Do in Hilton Head Today
When the calendar is quiet, the island isn’t. On any day there are the beaches, the Harbour Town lighthouse and shops, bike paths and boat trips, and live music in the restaurants and bars at night. The farmers markets are on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and in summer HarbourFest at Shelter Cove has shows and Tuesday fireworks.
For things to do in Hilton Head this weekend, start with the “This weekend” button above, then add the Saturday market at Shelter Cove and an evening in Harbour Town or Coligny. For everything else, see things to do on Hilton Head Island.
The Hilton Head farmers market schedule: Tuesday at Honey Horn and Sea Pines, Saturday at Shelter Cove, and Thursday in Bluffton, with hours and addresses.
Live music in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: jazz dinners, patio bands, beach bars, the symphony and summer concert series, with venues and dates.
The top attractions on Hilton Head Island: the lighthouse, Coligny Beach Park, museums, parks and family stops, with what each one is and where to find it.
Rainy day things to do indoors in Hilton Head: museums, bowling, escape rooms, a cinema, pottery, live shows and shops, with a card for each.
Hilton Head Festivals and Annual Events
The festivals that come back every year, in calendar order. Dates move a little each year, so each card gives the usual time of year and the next date where the organiser has set it.
A week of seafood dinners, chef events and a festival day. It shares an organiser with the Oyster Festival and the Wine & Food Festival.
A month of Gullah food, music, art and storytelling at venues around the island, during Black History Month.
Ten days of tastings, wine dinners and a grand tasting at restaurants and venues around the island.
The PGA Tour’s week at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines, finishing beside the lighthouse. The island’s biggest week of the year.
The summer series at Shelter Cove Harbour: family shows on the harbour stage and fireworks over the water on Tuesday nights.
Hilton Head’s Juneteenth celebration, held every June at the site of Mitchelville, the first self-governed town of freed people in the United States: gospel choirs, a headline concert, vendors and a children’s corner.
Four days of free shows by songwriters at venues around the island, including the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.
A Saturday afternoon each September on the lawn beside the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town: all-you-can-eat shrimp from local chefs, and local beer.
The Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival, a day of music and food at Lowcountry Celebration Park celebrating Gullah Geechee culture.
The Town’s six-week celebration of arts and culture: concerts, theater, gallery shows, history tours and talks by the island’s own arts groups, with a kickoff party at Shelter Cove Community Park.
The island’s big car show: classic and collector cars on the lawn at Port Royal Golf Club, with a Car Club Showcase and an Aero Expo.
The Hilton Head Half, Quarter Marathon & 5K: a flat course starting at 8 a.m. from Harbour Town in Sea Pines.
An all-you-can-eat oyster roast on Friday night at Shelter Cove Community Park, then a festival day on Saturday at Lowcountry Celebration Park.
Part of Crescendo: an evening parade of lit lanterns, put on by the Town’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
A Thanksgiving 5K for runners and walkers of every level, starting on Hudson Road by Skull Creek and turning around in Hilton Head Plantation. Turkey costumes welcome.
Harbour Town lit up every evening for the holidays around a tall Christmas tree. The tree lighting is the Friday after Thanksgiving, just before a Gregg Russell concert.
More Event Calendars on the Island and Nearby
Sea Pines keeps its own calendar of resort events, and Bluffton, across the bridge, has its own festivals.
Sea Pines events for 2026: Gregg Russell concerts, the Shrimp Festival, Harbour Town Fall Fest, the Forest Preserve Bonfire and holiday shows.
Bluffton events through the year: Mayfest in May, the Arts & Seafood Festival in October, the Christmas parade and the Thursday farmers market in Old Town.
Hilton Head car shows: the Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance on October 29 to November 1, 2026, plus monthly meets and local car clubs.
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina: HarbourFest, Tuesday fireworks over the water, free family shows, dolphin tours, fishing charters, kayaks and boat rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening on Hilton Head Island today?
The calendar at the top of this page lists today’s events, this weekend’s and the next 14 days’, with every month after that below it, and it refreshes every morning. On any day you can add the beaches, Harbour Town and its lighthouse, and live music at the island’s restaurants and bars in the evening.
What is there to do on Hilton Head this weekend?
Pick “This weekend” in the calendar above for Friday to Sunday’s events. The Hilton Head Community Market runs on Saturday mornings at Shelter Cove Community Park from February to December, and in summer HarbourFest puts on family shows at Shelter Cove Harbour.
When are the big festivals on Hilton Head Island?
The Seafood Festival and the Gullah Celebration are in February, the Wine & Food Festival runs from late March into April, and the RBC Heritage golf tournament is in April. HarbourFest fills the summer. Fall is the busiest season: the Island Jam and the Shrimp Festival in September, Fish & Grits in early October, Crescendo from October into November, the Motoring Festival in late October, and the Half Marathon, Oyster Festival and Lantern Parade in November. Harbour Town Lights runs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.
What events are on Hilton Head in December?
Harbour Town Lights, lit every evening from Thanksgiving week to New Year’s Day, holiday concerts such as Gregg Russell’s Christmas concert under the Liberty Oak, holiday markets, wagon rides in Sea Pines and New Year’s Eve in Harbour Town. The December section of the calendar lists this year’s dates.
When is the Hilton Head Oyster Festival?
Early November. In 2026 it is Friday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park, and Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lowcountry Celebration Park.
Are there free events on Hilton Head?
Yes. The Island Jam’s shows are free, the farmers markets are free to walk into, and the HarbourFest family shows and Tuesday fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour are free to watch. Ticketed events show the organiser’s link on their card.
Are there fireworks on Hilton Head tonight?
In summer, if it is a Tuesday: HarbourFest puts fireworks over the water at Shelter Cove Harbour every Tuesday night from early June to mid-August, and there is a Fourth of July show. Outside summer, Hilton Head Island fireworks are tied to special events, which appear in the calendar above.
How often is this events calendar updated?
Every morning. The page is rebuilt daily from the island’s event listings, so past events drop off and new ones appear.
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