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.

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

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

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

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