Things to Do This Weekend on Hilton Head
Discover our list of curated things to do in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort areas. For a complete calendar of events, visit our event calendar here.
Arts & Culture
Coastal Rhythms
When: Times vary, Now-Nov. 21
Where: JCostello Gallery at Redfish
Details: Artist Gerard Erley’s work will be displayed this month at Redfish. This collection showcases Erley’s deep connection to the natural world. jcostellogallery.com
May River Theatre events
Celebrate the spooky season with one of these chilling musical performances. For a complete schedule, visit mayrivertheatre.com.
- Rocky Horror Picture Show: October 18-19
- Carrie The Musical: October 25-November 3
Forests/Facades
When: Times vary, Oct. 10-Dec. 31
Where: Coastal Lighting Studio
Details: Make an appointment to see this two-person exhibition of contemporary painting featuring the work of Keith Crowley and Thomas Flynn II. Attend the opening reception from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 10. coastallightingstudio.com
What the Constitution Means to Me
When: Times vary, Oct. 31-Nov. 10
Where: Lean Ensemble Theater
Details: This boundary-breaking play performed by Lean Ensemble breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. leanensemble.org
October Palmetto Bluff Artist in Residence
When: Times vary, Oct. 17-19
Where: FLOW Gallery + Workshop
Details: Clay Ross is this month’s featured artist. Hear his work or attend a workshop. palmettobluff.com
The Smiths… A Family Art Exhibition
When: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 25
Where: The Red Piano Art Gallery
Details: Join The Red Piano Art Gallery as they feature the paintings of Betty Anglin Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Shannon Smith Hughes and the photography of Tripp Smith. redpianoartgallery.com
This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect
When: Oct. 16-Mar. 23
Where: Coastal Discovery Museum
Details: Check out rarely seen works of Hilton Head-based artist Aldwyth, and attend the opening reception from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 17. coastaldiscovery.org
30th Anniversary Fall Artist Show
When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 11 & 12
Where: Endangered Arts Limited
Details: Artists will discuss their latest work, unveil new pieces and do live painting/sculpting during this two-night anniversary event. endangeredarts.com
Flow Fest
When: 2-6 p.m., Oct. 13
Where: Boathouse Lawn in Wilson Village in Palmetto Bluff
Details: Peruse an artisan market, indulge in tasty food and treats, and dance to Deas-Guyz at this music and arts festival on the May River. palmettobluff.com
Featured Artist: Carol Iglesias
When: Times vary, Oct. 22-Nov. 22
Where: Art League of Hilton Head
Details: View the work of Carol Iglesias this month during gallery hours and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. Attend the opening reception from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 23. artleaguehhi.org
What Do You See?
When: Times vary, Oct. 6-Nov. 2
Where: SOBA Gallery
Details: Jane Capraro, also known as “JC Kuller,” is the Society of Bluffton Artists’ featured artist for October. The opening reception is from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 11. sobagallery.com
Recycled Art Contest
When: Oct. 25
Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation
Details: Use your imagination to bring awareness about keeping the Lowcountry clean. Submit your recycled art piece by October 25th. Winners will be announced on November 11. portroyalsoundfoundation.org
Charity & Community
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
When: Times vary, Oct. 1-20
Where: Locations vary
Details: Celebrate with activities showcasing locally harvested seafood and Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area. The celebration culminates with a juried fine art show and street fest Oct. 19-20. blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org
Hilton Head Humane Halloween Party
When: Noon-2 p.m., Oct. 27
Where: Hilton Head Humane Hilton Head Island Campus
Details: Meet adoptable pets, enjoy Halloween activities and refreshments, and support your local animal shelter at this fun Halloween party. hhhumane.org
Hounds on the Harbour
When: 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 5
Where: Harbour Town
Details: Meet adoptable dogs at this Hilton Head Humane event featuring raffles, a DJ, activities and more. seapines.com
The 14th Annual Italian Heritage Festival
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 19
Where: Coastal Discovery Museum
Details: Don’t miss this annual event celebrating Italian culture with food and live entertainment. iachh.org
8th annual Sips & Seafood Party
When: 5-10 p.m., Oct. 18
Where: Hewitt Oaks
Details: Come together as a community to make a lasting difference for thousands of Lowcountry neighbors at this annual event benefiting Bluffton Self Help. blufftonselfhelp.org
Paws and Heroes: A Charitable Calendar Featuring Firefighters & Therapy Dogs
When: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 16
Where: Shellring Ale Works
Details: Don’t miss the Rebecca Bass calendar launch promoting care and compassion. Meet the firefighters and therapy dogs featured in the calendar, enjoy local craft beer, and purchase calendars before they sell out. seabassproperties.com
39th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island
When: Noon-3 p.m., Oct. 12
Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park
Details: In this exciting annual event, chili cooks compete to earn awards, and winners donate cash prizes to youth causes of their choice–not to mention the jeep raffle, delicious food and more. hiltonheadkiwanis.com
Halloween on the Harbour
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 27
Where: Harbour Town
Details: Celebrate Halloween with activities, games and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Showcase your costume with a Halloween fashion show starting at 2:30 p.m. seapines.com
Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance
When: Times vary, Oct. 31-Nov. 3
Where: Locations vary
Details: Don’t miss this annual grand motoring festival, which features a different collection and automotive art form daily. hhiconcours.com
Crescendo 2024
When: Times vary, Oct. 15-Nov. 23
Where: Locations vary
Details: This regional event highlights and showcases the vast array of arts, culture and history organizations and individual artists, performers and authors residing and working on Hilton Head Island. The opening celebration is on Oct. 15 at Shelter Cove Community Park. For a complete list of festival events, visit culturehhi.org.
Songwriters in the Round
When: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24
Where: The Hangar
Details: This SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation event features award-winning singer/songwriters and benefits arts education in South Carolina. scgsah.org
Night on the Sound
When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 19
Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center
Details: Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music in the Maritime Center, followed by elegant four-course dining in the Weezie Educational Pavilion. portroyalsoundfoundation.org
Rock N Ribs
When: Times vary, Oct. 17-20
Where: Coligny Plaza
Details: This four-day extravaganza promises an unparalleled celebration of world-class BBQ, electrifying rock music and a vibrant community of foodies and music lovers. rocknribshhi.com
Pumpkin Patch
When: 4-7 p.m., Oct. 18
Where: Shelter Cove Community Park
Details: Head to the pumpkin patch for a costume contest, bounce houses, games, train rides, concessions and, of course, pumpkins. islandreccenter.org
Coligny Halloween 2024
When: 4-7 p.m., Oct. 24
Where: Coligny Plaza
Details: Don’t miss Coligny Plaza’s annual trick or treating and costume contest, with stores staying open late for the occasion. colignyplaza.com
Bluffton Halloween Spooktacular Celebration
When: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 26
Where: Martin Family Park
Details: This Halloween event by Bear Foor Sports features a fun run, a Halloween golf cart parade and a block party with games, contests, live music, food trucks and more. bearfootsports.com
8th Annual Food Festival
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 19
Where: Gullah Museum Hilton Head Island
Details: Don’t miss Gullah Museum’s annual celebration of Gullah cuisine displaying unique and vibrant traditions that have evolved over centuries. gullahmuseumhhi.org
Spotlight Talent Night
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 19
Where: Main Street Theatre
Details: This evening will feature vocalists, dancers, musical theater performers, instrumentalists and actors ages 8th grade and older from Southern Beaufort County. isca-online.org
2024 Habersham Harvest Festival
When: Oct. 11-13
Where: Habersham Marketplace
Details: Set against the backdrop of a quaint, walkable village, this beloved event promises a weekend filled with family fun, local culinary delights and a vibrant array of artisan vendors. habershamharvestfestival.com
Family Focus Financial Group’s Grand Opening
When: 10 a.m., Oct. 25
Where: Family Focus Financial Group Bluffton (7 Carroll Court)
Details: Celebrate this grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, delicious bites and refreshments, giveaways and prizes, office tours and a meet and greet with the team. fffgonline.com
Food & Drink
Wine events at Nunzio
Sip delicious wines, paired with delectable food prepared by chef Nunzio Patruno at one of these upcoming wine events. For more information, visit nunziohhi.com.
- At the Heart of DuMol Wine Tasting: 4 p.m., Oct. 9
- MASI Amarone Wine Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30
Tap Takeover at Big Jim’s
When: 2-5 p.m., the first Friday of every month
Where: Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza
Details: The first Friday of each month brings a tap takeover of three Southern Barrel Brewery draft beers to Big Jim’s. palmettodunes.com
Chappellet Wine Dinner at Montage Palmetto Bluff
When: 6 p.m., Oct. 22
Where: Montage Palmetto Bluff
Details: Don’t miss this 6-course wine dinner featuring the exceptional wines of Chappellet Winery from Napa Valley. montage.com/palmettobluff
Burgundy – Cru Beaujolais Wine Dinner
When: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 17
Where: The Harbour Town Clubhouse
Details: Join The Sea Pines Resort for a tour of Burgundy while exploring the 10 Crus of Beaujolais. seapines.com
Charlie’s Coastal Bistro events
Don’t miss one of these upcoming culinary events at one of the island’s best restaurants. Call 843-784-9277 to reserve your spot. charliesgreenstar.com
- October 18: Burgundy Wine Dinner with Michael Corso Imports
- October 26: Cooking Class with Chefs Josh & Joe: Shrimp and Grits & Butterscotch Pudding
Cassandra’s Kitchen Store demos
Join local chefs and artisans as they show you how to prepare decadent foods in one of these upcoming demos. cassandraskitchen.com
- Southern Conserve Demo: Oct. 7
- Knife Sharpening with Bill Jankoski: Oct. 9
- Fall Entertaining with Cranberries and Regina Hild: Oct. 22
- Hardee Greens Demo: Oct. 22
Hilton Head Distillery Cocktail Classes
Take a mixology class (or two) to learn how to shake up creative sips. Classes are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Head Distillery. hiltonheaddistillery.com
- Boos & Booze Cocktail Class: Oct. 10 & 24
European Wine Dinner
When: 6 p.m., Oct. 10
Where: Sprout Momma
Details: Experience a taste of Europe with an importer and food with European flare. sproutmomma.com
Orin Swift Wine Dinner
When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 10
Where: Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
Details: Don’t miss the first wine dinner this fall at Alexander’s. Enjoy beautiful wines, spectacular food and lively conversation. alexandersrestaurant.com
Oyster Roasts
When: 1-4 p.m., Saturdays starting Oct. 12
Where: Coast, Oceanfront Dining
Details: The Sea Pines Resort hosts this popular seasonal event with a special menu of fresh, local and roasted on-site oysters from Maggioni Oyster Company on St. Helena Island. seapines.com
Upcoming events at Salty Dog
Here are the October events at The Salty Dog Cafe. For a complete list, visit saltydog.com.
- October 5: Baconfest
- October 12: Hushpuppyfest
- October 18, 19, 25 & 26: Land’s End Tavern Transforms into Captain Jamar’s Sunken Pirate Ship
- October 19: Shrimp Celebration
TCL culinary classes
Head to the Culinary Institute of the South for a cooking class, and expand your knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes worldwide. Classes are from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tcl.edu
- October 11: The Mediterranean Way: Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Better Gut Health
- October 26: Karma Kitchen: Indian Dishes for Entertaining
Tasty Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday Wine Tastings
When: 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays
Where: Rollers Wine & Spirits
Details: Enjoy a wine tasting with live music and small bites led by Rollers’ certified sommeliers. The tasting will feature 4-6 new wines and some familiar favorites. Call 843-842-1200 to reserve your spot.
Suds & Sunshine
When: 4 p.m., Oct. 17
Where: Nectar Farm Kitchen
Details: Come support Pockets Full of Sunshine at this fundraising event featuring live music, delicious bites, merchandise and more. nectarfarmkitchen.com
Murder Mystery Adventure on Daufuskie Island
When: Times vary, Oct. 26 & 27
Where: The Sportsman at Melrose
Details: Don’t miss the chance to experience suspense and fun on picturesque Daufuskie Island at this captivating scavenger hunt, murder mystery game and delicious food and drink. sportsmanatmelrose.com
Black Stallion Wine Dinner
When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 12
Where: Lulu Kitchen
Details: Enjoy a five-course meal, paired with wines from Black Stallion, with speaker Cameron Pember and special guest Jeffery Keefer from VIVID Galleries. lulukitchen-hhi.com
Lecture & Classes
Restorative Medicine Seminar
When: Noon-1 p.m., Tuesdays
Where: Fraum Center for Restorative Health
Details: Attend a free education event on the latest advancements in restorative medicine with a complimentary lunch. Learn how you can help your body heal itself with highly effective, non-invasive solutions to chronic pain. fraum.com
Tuesday talks
Learn from the experts on a variety of topics including history, ecology and culture at Port Royal Sound Foundation. Each Tuesday Talk is from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Maritime Center. portroyalsoundfoundation.org
- October 15: Andy Jones: How Native Landscapes can Benefit your Community
- October 29: Hannah Hoover: Indigenous Women in Colonial South Carolina
- November 5: Dawn Brut: Horseshoe Crabs – A Living Fossil
SOBA Art Classes & Workshops
Head to the SOBA Art School to learn a new artistic skill. Sobagallery.com has a complete list of workshops and more information.
- Painting Wet Reflections: 2-Day Transparent Watercolor Workshop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 16 & 17
- Composition/Value Acrylic Painting: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 20 & 21
Coastal Discovery Museum events
The Coastal Discovery Museum presents a wide variety of classes for any interest. Here are some of our favorites from the Discovery Night at the Museum series this month. coastaldiscovery.org
- Crafting Suet Cakes: 5:30 p.m., Oct. 17
- Pumpkins, Posies & Prosecco: 5:30 p.m., Oct. 24
- Indigo Exploration: 5 p.m., Nov. 7
Let’s Talk Cancer Forum
When: 3-5 p.m., Oct. 15
Where: St. Gregory the Great Church
Details: Join the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center oncology team for an afternoon panel discussion about cancer and cutting-edge treatments. eventbrite.com
Art League Hilton Head Island classes
Learn a new skill and unleash your creativity with one of these art classes at the Art League Academy on Cordillo Parkway. For a complete list of classes, visit artleaguehhi.org.
- Color & Texture in the Pastel Landscape: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11-13
- Finding Delight in Color: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 16-18
- Colors of the Lowcountry & Beyond: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 26
Markets & Shopping
Farmers and Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
- Bluffton Farmers Market: Noon-4 p.m., Thursdays, 68 Boundary St.
- Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum
- Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park
- Forsythe Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah
- The Saturday Market: 4-6 p.m., Saturdays, The Bridge Collective on Calhoun Street
- Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, Downtown Beaufort
- Hilton Head Community Market: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
- Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
- Wednesday Market: 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Sprout Momma
- Habersham Farmers Market: 3-6 p.m., Fridays, Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort
- Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., Oct. 3 at Burnt Church Distillery
- Hilton Head Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., Oct. 19, The Bank HHI
- Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct 9 & 23
Roberto Coin Trunk Show at Forsythe Jewelers
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 17-19
Where: Forsythe Jewelers
Details: Join the team at Forsythe Jewelers for an exclusive Roberto Coin Trunk Show as they showcase the elegant designs and fine craftsmanship of the legendary Italian jewelry designer. forsythejewelers.biz
Wine Down Wednesday for a Cause
When: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 9
Where: Village at Wexford
Details: Shop, drink wine and support Meals on Wheels with live music, in-store demos and wine tastings at participating merchants. $15. villageatwexford.com
Old Town Bluffton Trick-or-Treat
When: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 24
Where: Old Town Bluffton
Details: Wear your favorite costume, and collect stamps and candy at each Old Town Bluffton business. Turn in your stamped card and be entered to win a special gift basket. shopoldtownbluffton.com
Sip and Shop
When: 3-7 p.m., Oct. 11 & 12
Where: Maggie & Me
Details: Celebrate Maggie and Me’s four-year anniversary with shopping and a little wine. Check the Maggie & Me Old Town Bluffton Facebook page for details.
Island Child’s 40th Anniversary
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 25-26
Where: Island Child
Details: Celebrate 40 years of Island Child with special treats and more. islandchild.com
Music & Entertainment
Regular live music venues
Life is better with music, so why not enjoy live music every day of the week? These are some of our favorite local spots with regular live music this month. Check their websites and Facebook pages for details.
DAILY LIVE MUSIC VENUES
- Brother Shucker’s
- Coast, Oceanfront Dining
- FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
- Frosty Frog
- Harbourside
- Kind of Blue
- Luther’s Rare & Well Done
- Quarterdeck
- Ruby Lee’s
- Scott’s Fish Market
- Skull Creek Boathouse
- The Boardroom
- The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
- The Jazz Corner
- The Salty Dog Cafe
- The Sandbar Beach Eats
- The Studio
- Tiki Hut
OTHER MUSIC VENUES
- A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant (Mondays-Fridays)
- Big Bamboo Cafe (Mondays-Saturdays)
- Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar (Wed-Sat)
- Bluffton Oyster Co. Family Seafood House (Fri & Sat)
- Burnt Church Distillery (Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Captain Woody’s Bluffton (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)
- Carolina Crab Company (Sundays)
- Celeste (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Cheap Seats Tavern 2 (Fridays)
- Chophouse 119 (Fridays)
- Deano’s Wood-Fired Grille (Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Dunes House Oceanfront Bar & Grill (Mondays-Fridays)
- Fishcamp on Broad Creek (Tuesdays-Sundays)
- Grooby’s, Too (Sundays)
- Hilton Head Brewing Co. (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
- Hilton Head Tavern (Mondays & Tuesdays)
- Island Winery (Fridays)
- Jarvis Creek General Store (Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Lincoln & South Brewing Company (Wednesdays-Sundays)
- Local Pie (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
- Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen (Fridays)
- Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar (Fridays & Sundays)
- Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton (Fridays-Sundays)
- Pomodori Too! (Mondays & Wednesdays)
- Red Fish (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Reilley’s Grill & Bar (Wednesdays-Fridays)
- Rollers Wine & Spirits (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- San Miguel’s (Thursdays-Saturdays)
- Santa Fe Cafe: (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Sundown Saloon (Saturdays)
- The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays)
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (Every 3rd Friday)
- Tio’s Latin American Kitchen Bluffton (Fridays & Sundays)
- UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food, and Music (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Zunzibar (Mondays-Thursdays
Fall Music & Taste on the Harbour
When: 6-9 p.m., now-Oct. 17
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Details: Head to the Neptune Statue, and enjoy the best local bands with delicious food and drinks. sheltercovehiltonhead.com
- October 3: Deas-Guyz
- October 10: Target the Band & Headliner Horns
- October 17: Deas-Guyz
Bob Masteller’s Jazz for All Ages
When: Times vary, Oct. 13-14
Where: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Details: Enjoy award-winning jazz while supporting the Junior Jazz Foundation at this annual music festival. For a list of performances, visit jazzforallages.com.
HHSO concerts
Our local orchestra has an extraordinary number of events this month as they open the 2024-2025 orchestra season, welcome back piano competition winners and celebrate Crescendo 2024 with Symphony Under the Stars concerts. For details, visit hhso.org.
- Grunge to Grace – Courtney Cutchins Album Release Party: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5, SoundWaves
- Arianna & Robin: 7 p.m., Oct. 12, SoundWaves
- Symphony Under the Stars – Country Divas: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17 & 18, Martin Family Park & Celebration Park
- Bruch and Tchaikovsky: 4 p.m., Oct. 20 & 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21, First Presbyterian Church
Kurt Thomas
When: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 17 & 18
Where: Holy Tequila
Details: Award-winning country artist from Atlanta, Kurt Thomas, is performing again at Holy Tequila this month. holytequila.com
Tony Starlight Double Feature: Ole Blue Eyes and Dino
When: 6 p.m., Oct. 6
Where: SoundWaves
Details: This month’s Coastal Home Supper Club dinner and cabaret series features Tony Starlight and supper from Skillets. hhso.org
Fun with the Fox
When: 6-8:30 p.m., Oct. 9
Where: The Shops at Sea Pines Center
Details: Don’t miss this annual benefit concert featuring Deas-Guyz to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation and help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. funwiththefox.com
BravoPiano! Recital Series: Anthony Ratinov
When: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25
Where: SoundWaves
Details: The opening concert for Hilton Head International Piano Competition’s 2024-25 BravoPiano! Recital Series features works by Schumann, Chopin and Schubert performed by pianist Anthony Ratinov. hhipc.org
Sports & Outdoors
October races
Sign up for one of these October races, and support a great cause.
- Run Forrest Run 5K: 8 a.m., Oct. 5, Best Western Sea Island Inn
- Memory Matters’ Move Your Mind 5K: 8 a.m., Oct. 12, Marriott’s Grande Ocean
- Flying Frog 5K: 7 a.m., Oct. 12, Beaufort Executive Airport
- Bluffton Oyster Run 5K/10K: 8 a.m., Oct. 19, Oyster Factory Park
- Zombie Mile: 2:30 p.m., Oct. 26, Martin Family Park
Yoga Class at Moor Spa
When: 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays
Where: Moor Spa Hilton Head
Details: Enjoy slow flow and stretch yoga with local treasure Jennie Garcia at Moor Spa. Call 843-681-6060 to reserve your spot. moorespa.com
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events
With a vast outdoor classroom at its fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team facilitates tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips to promote conservation. Check the website for a complete list of events. palmettobluff.com/conservation
- Bat Week: Bats of the Lowcountry: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 24
- Bat Week: Bat Walk: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 24
- Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff: Noon-1 p.m., Oct. 30
Grace Social Cruises
Palmetto Bluff’s beloved 1913 motor yacht, Grace, is available for regularly scheduled group cruises and private charters, all of which are open to the public. thegraceclub.org
- Sunset Social Cruise: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 11
- Ghost Stories Cruise with First Mate and The Grace Club Historian, Gray Stahlman: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 26
HBF Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens
When: Oct. 19-20
Where: Locations vary
Details: This annual Historic Beaufort Foundation event is the perfect chance to experience Beaufort’s extraordinary architecture as property owners share their private homes and gardens. historicbeaufort.org
Savannah Events
- October 8: Teddy Swims at Johnny Mercer Theatre
- October 11-13: Mustangs in Historic Savannah at the Savannah Convention Center
- October 20: Locally Made Savannah Market & Renegade Paws Rescue Adoption Event at Locally Made Savannah
- October 25-27: Crafts on the River at River Street
- October 26-November 2: 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Fall Southern Estates and Collections Public Exhibition
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 23-25
Where: Everard Auctions & Appraisals
Details: This auction features fine and decorative art from various southern estates and collections. Attend the preview reception from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 22. The live online auction is from Oct. 10-31. everard.com
Wag-O-Ween
When: Oct. 26-27
Where: Downtown Savannah and Savannah’s Starland District
Details: Don’t miss this annual family- and pet-friendly fundraising event where humans and animals alike dress up in Halloween costumes and follow their event maps to over 100 businesses to get dog treats and goodies. In 2023 over $100K returned to community efforts and local rescues. wagoween.org
Save the Date
- November 1: Bluffton Music Series at Buckwalter Place Amphitheater Park
- November 2: The Petals & Stars Pup Tank at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hilton Head
- November 2: Swing Bridge 5K at Best Western Sea Island
- November 2: 3rd Annual Vintage Bike Show at Savannah Harley-Davidson
- November 3: 3rd Annual Bike Bluffton at various locations
- November 3: Holiday Open House at Pyramids
- November 3: Hilton Head Island Half & Quarter Marathon
- November 3: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk at Oyster Factory Park
- November 4: 35th Anniversary Open House at the Hilton Head Island Computer Club
- November 4: Southern Conserve Demo at Cassandra’s Kitchen Store
- November 4: Tee It Up For Life Golf Classic at the Country Club of Hilton Head
- November 9: TEDxHiltonHead SHIFT Happens