Discover entertainment on Hilton Head Island with these local events, things to do, celebrity connections, people, culture and more. The Hilton Head area is constantly buzzing no matter the time of year. If you love food and drink, arts and culture, and music and entertainment – Browse our curated list of things to do so you don’t miss out on the Lowcountry’s best events. We created this list specifically for our LOCAL Life audience. Meet a few celebrities that we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing and locals that make a big difference in the Hilton Head community. We love getting to hear and share their stories and we know you’ll love them too.
As we step into 2025, Lowcountry mayors Alan Perry, Larry Toomer, Philip Cromer, and Kevin Phillips share their visions for the future. From navigating challenges to embracing progress, discover their plans to shape the year ahead for Beaufort County communities.
Beaufort County is booming, and its leaders are rising to the challenge. From tackling affordable housing to creating vibrant festivals, advancing infrastructure, and preserving historic charm, discover how Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Port Royal are poised to thrive in 2025.
Faces of the holidays. Meet Santa Claus, Mark Trivett and Larry Sanders.
This holiday season, the Lowcountry shines with boat parades, Christmas tree lightings and enchanting markets filled with Southern holiday cheer.
Discover four Lowcountry culinary creatives—Rachel and Michael Lively, Sallie Ann Robinson, and Karla Angel—who bring food to life as an art form. Explore how these passionate chefs and food artisans create unforgettable dining experiences.
Meet Kevin Byrne, former NFL executive and Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence recipient, now enjoying life on Hilton Head Island with golf, pickleball, and relaxation.
Once a year, Hilton Head Island’s night sky comes alive with a vibrant glow as the Lantern Parade lights up the shoreline. From towering herons to radiant jellyfish, this dazzling procession transforms the beach from Alder Lane to Coligny Plaza into a breathtaking display of art and creativity.
Experience Asado By The Sea at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, where chefs Alberto Llano and Hernan Stutzer fuse Southern seafood with traditional Argentinian grilling. Set at the scenic Beach House Resort, this exclusive event is part culinary art, part open-fire performance.
Experience the intersection of luxury, innovation and history at this year’s Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival.
Meet three makers who prove that when you stop talking and start doing, the possibilities are endless.