Around here, it’s all about the beach! But sometimes the beach can wait when something uniquely Pawleys is going on right here on the Waccamaw Neck!
Litchfield Real Estate & Vacation Rentals is your guide to all things happening on or near the Neck from Murrells Inlet to Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island to our beloved historic Georgetown.
Our monthly calendar of events will help you plan and get the most out of your coastal Carolina beach getaway. Take a look!
NOVEMBER 2025
7th Annual Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Festival – November 1, 2025
The Annual Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Festival is a cycling adventure offering metric century 62-mile, 25-mile, and 12-mile ride options through the natural setting of the Plantersville community of South Carolina. The ride is perfect for avid cyclists training for their next race as well as for families wanting to share a healthy adventure together.
The ride takes participants along the historic scenic byway in Plantersville. A new stop has been added this year: Chicora Wood Plantation. Find out more about the plantation: click here.
The event includes a fun-filled day of activities with a cultural festival showcasing live music and a vast selection of treasures from local vendors. Stop by one of the tasty food trucks for a variety of local delights after a rejuvenating day of outdoor activity. From early Christmas shopping to face painting, the event offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Route Maps
62 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28804204
25 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51522809
12 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51346904
Several rest stops throughout the route are equipped with water, restrooms, and snacks to help keep our cyclists going. Free parking is available onsite. Packet pick-up times and locations will be announced closer to the event. We strongly encourage participants to pick up packets in advance to avoid long registration lines. For those unable to haul the family wheels to the event, the Tour de Plantersville partners with Pee Dee Bicycle Company of Myrtle Beach and Cyclopedia of Pawleys Island to have rental bikes delivered to the event!
https://tourdeplantersville.com
Time: 7:15 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am Saturday
Location: Plantersville Elementary School – 1668 Exodus Drive, Georgetown SC, 29442
21st Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast – November 8, 2025
All-You-Can-Eat Oysters, LIVE Music, and Venders! Join Murrells Inlet 2020 for the 20th Annual Oyster Roast in the parking lot of Wicked Tuna. Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters and live entertainment. Plus a variety of other food selections as well as a large selection of libations! All proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020, a 501(c)3 grassroots community non-profit organization.
$40/person admission – Rain or Shine, no refunds. Check-in at the front of the Wicked Tuna parking lot. Bring your ticket confirmation giving you access to the event, your own oyster bucket (fill it up as many times as you like), and an official oyster roast koozie. Oysters are first come first serve.
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MurrellsInletOysterRoast2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Wicked Tuna parking lot at 4123 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk – November 15, 2025
Stride with purpose at the 32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut. Get ready to race through one of America’s oldest summer resort town, where scenic marshes meet the Atlantic’s breeze. Choose your challenge – the 5K turns around in Bird’s Nest, while the 8K treats you to a stunning ocean panorama before looping back. This year’s race is held in memory of Chief Guy Osborne who passed away in 2015.
Show up bright and early on Saturday, Nov 15, at the Pawleys Island Nature Park in front of the town hall for a flat, fast and unforgettable course.
Register online. $45 for 5K/$50 for 8K, cost increases after Nov 12. Expect awards, medals, swag, portos, water, and snacks!
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/PawleysIsland/PawleysIslandTurtleStrut5K8K
Time: 6:30 – 7:45 AM, Saturday, Nov 15 for the race (pickup race packet Friday, Nov 14 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM at Old Town Hall building)
Location: Town Hall of Pawleys Island – 323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island SC, 29585
Villages of Hobcaw Barony – November 4 and 18, 2025
While Friendfield Village is the most frequently visited African American village at Hobcaw Barony, there are remnants of additional hidden villages rarely seen by the public but worth visiting. On this tour, participants will visit four such villages to discuss the history of each through oral interpretation and historical photographs. Participants will drive-by the lone cabin at Alderly/Oryzantia, land once owned by Joseph and Theodosia Burr Alston, before stopping in Barnyard Village. Next is Strawberry Village to see the one-room schoolhouse, and then Friendfield Village to visit the cabins and church.
Plan to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. Cancellation could occur due to inclement weather. A 14-person passenger bus will transport participants on rustic roads, which are often rutted and can be a rough ride. Hobcaw Barony tries to keep roads smooth, but conditions are not guaranteed. Please expect moderate exertion with standing and walking on uneven terrain at times.
Reservations required. $35 per person.
https://hobcawbarony.org/event/villages-of-hobcaw-barony/2024-11-19
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
Sweet Potato Festival: From the Revolution to Today – November 15, 2025
Sponsored by Georgetown Rev 250, enjoy food, history and community at the Sweet Potato Festival located on the beautiful grounds of Hasty Point Plantation! At this inaugural event, learn about the untold story of Oscar, the enslaved personal servant of Gen. Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox.” His story reminds us that the Revolution wasn’t won by generals alone—but by the lives, labor, and resilience of people too often left out of history. Living history demos, Sweet Potato Pie Contest, Tea tasting & artisans, Storytelling + culture and more!
The Sweet Potato Festival celebrates South Carolina’s Revolutionary War history while highlighting the enduring contributions of African American and Native American communities. Through reenactments, educational presentations, indigo and agricultural demonstrations, and community partnerships, the event connects past and present under the theme: “From the Revolution to Today: Food, Freedom & Legacy.”
Free and open to the community – come celebrate and learn!
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hasty Point Plantation, 773 Hasty Point Drive, Georgetown SC 29442
Winyah Watershed Paddle at Peachtree Landing – November 25, 2025
Join Reserve Education staff for a morning of exploration along the Waccamaw River. As we kayak through the Waccamaw River, we will talk about native plants, animals and why this ecosystem is so important to us as a community.
You must provide your own kayak, paddle, lifejacket, and whistle. This program is intended for experienced paddlers ages 18 and older. Rental kayak and gear can be obtained by attendees from local rental retailers in the Pawleys Island area.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with more information and directions. Please email hayley@baruch.sc.edu if you have any questions.
https://northinlet.sc.edu/events
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Peachtree Landing, 5372 Peachtree Road, Myrtle Beach SC, 29588 – Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Georgetown’s Music in the Park – November 28, 2025
Time to dance like nobody’s watching! Kick off the season with Ntranze, a high-energy music variety band that will make you dance into the holidays.
Music in the Park is hosted by the Georgetown Business Association. Beer & wine is available for purchase. No coolers. Bring your chairs and dancing shoes. FREE admission.
https://discovergeorgetownsc.com/event
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Maritime Park, 725 Front Street, Georgetown SC 29440
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights – November 28 – December 31, 2025
Relax and enjoy the salt air while getting into the holiday spirit- and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas! Admission is free to stroll through this spectacular Christmas lightshow experience sponsored by eight MarshWalk restaurants located along the half mile creek side boardwalk decked out in an array of Christmas lights synced with festive Christmas music.
View the 20′ LED Christmas tree at the end of Veteran’s pier. Grab your favorite festive photo op at the Candy Cane Arch, Gingerbread House, Santa’s sleigh, and giant Christmas ornament. Visit Santa’s Village featuring children’s activities, petting zoo, barrel cart rides, visits with Santa, Christmas characters, and more! Santa’s Village and visits with Santa will be available Fridays-Sundays 5 pm-9 pm, Nov 28 – Dec 21. *Some children’s activities require a fee. Vendors will also be on site for Christmas shopping where you are sure to find the perfect gift!
The MarshWalk Group sponsors the MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights andincludes the following restaurants: Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, Drunken Jacks, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, The Wicked Tuna, and Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grille.
FREE admission.
https://marshwalk.com/calendar/marshwalk-wonderland-of-lights-2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM nightly
Location: The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Nights of a Thousand Candles – November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
(Nov 28, 29 & 30, Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 & 31, Jan 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft evening glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. From 4 to 9 p.m. stroll the paths with a warm cup of cider, listen to live holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!
Add a touch of magic to your visit with the Sparkle & Fun Package! This package includes a glass of wine (or cider) and a set of holographic glasses that will create a stunning visual effect, turning every light at Brookgreen Gardens into a mesmerizing and unforgettable display of color and sparkle.
Live music events occur in 45-minute sets every hour through the evening. Tree Lighting takes place 6:00 to 6:15 pm. The Harvest Restaurant is open but make reservations ahead of time! A delicious assortment of food trucks will be available each night as well.
Dress warm, Arrive early!
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays – Sundays (PLUS Tue/Wed, Dec 30-31)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
DECEMBER 2025
Georgetown Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade – December 5 & 6, 2025
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Georgetown Christmas Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park on December 6th – a family-friendly event free to all! The next day is the annual Christmas Parade. Show up early to pick your spot along the Front Street parade route.
Time: Tree Lighting 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Dec 5, Parade 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM on Dec 6
Location: Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park – 750 Front Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
Location: Christmas Parade route on Front Street – Front Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
Murrells Inlet Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade – December 6 & 7, 2025
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6at Morse Park Landing – a family-friendly event free to all! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there! Enjoy holiday music and a variety of kids crafts. The next day is the annual Christmas Parade. Show up early to pick your spot along the Highway 17 Business parade route. The parade starts at Wilcox Avenue and ends at Wachesaw Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too!
https://murrellsinletsc.com/events
Time: Tree Lighting 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Dec 6, Parade 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Dec 7
Location: Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing – 4939 Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
Location: Christmas Parade along Hwy 17 Business – between Wilcox Ave & Wachesaw Rd, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
Winyah Watershed Paddle at Peter’s Creek Landing on Black River – December 8, 2025
Join Reserve Education staff for a morning of exploration of Peter’s Creek on Black River. This special kayak tour will be in the company of Erin Donmoyer, a Black/Sampit Riverkeeper and TL Staub, trails coordinator for Georgetown County Parks and founder of Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails (GOAT).
You must provide your own kayak, paddle, lifejacket, and whistle. This program is intended for experienced paddlers ages 18 and older. Rental kayak and gear can be obtained by attendees from local rental retailers in the Pawleys Island area.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with more information and directions. Please email hayley@baruch.sc.edu if you have any questions.
https://northinlet.sc.edu/events
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Peachtree Landing, 5372 Peachtree Road, Myrtle Beach SC, 29588 – Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Handcraft Your Own Oyster Ornaments – December 10, 2025
Join Reserve Education staff for a fun program using oyster shells to create holiday ornaments! All craft materials and oyster shells will be provided, including hot chocolate to enjoy during the event! Program is free, registration is required! Directions will be sent to you via email once registered. $3 per person.
https://northinlet.sc.edu/events
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440 – Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Christmas Oyster Roast at Bellefield Plantation – December 13, 2025
Come to Bellefield Plantation at Hobcaw Barony to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way with a Lowcountry oyster roast and BBQ feast complete with chicken bog, side dishes, dessert, wine, and beer. Enjoy tours and interpretation of Bellefield Plantation including Southern customs and symbolism of Christmas greenery, plantation preparations of the 19th century, and the Baruch family’s hunting parties of the 20th century. Please BYOC (bring your own chair). Participants’ cars will need to navigate rustic roads comprised of sand and dirt. Event is rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and bring sunscreen and bug spray. Due to catering requirements, a minimum number of participants must be registered by December 1. Event exertion level is moderate entailing some walking and standing for short periods.
https://hobcawbarony.org/event
Reservations required. $75 per person.
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights – November 28 – December 31, 2025
Relax and enjoy the salt air while getting into the holiday spirit- and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas! Admission is free to stroll through this spectacular Christmas lightshow experience sponsored by eight MarshWalk restaurants located along the half mile creek side boardwalk decked out in an array of Christmas lights synced with festive Christmas music.
View the 20′ LED Christmas tree at the end of Veteran’s pier. Grab your favorite festive photo op at the Candy Cane Arch, Gingerbread House, Santa’s sleigh, and giant Christmas ornament. Visit Santa’s Village featuring children’s activities, petting zoo, barrel cart rides, visits with Santa, Christmas characters, and more! Santa’s Village and visits with Santa will be available Fridays-Sundays 5 pm-9 pm, Nov 28 – Dec 21. *Some children’s activities require a fee. Vendors will also be on site for Christmas shopping where you are sure to find the perfect gift!
The MarshWalk Group sponsors the MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights andincludes the following restaurants: Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, Drunken Jacks, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, The Wicked Tuna, and Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grille.
FREE admission.
https://marshwalk.com/calendar/marshwalk-wonderland-of-lights-2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM nightly
Location: The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Nights of a Thousand Candles – November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
(Nov 28, 29 & 30, Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 & 31, Jan 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft evening glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. From 4 to 9 p.m. stroll the paths with a warm cup of cider, listen to live holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!
Add a touch of magic to your visit with the Sparkle & Fun Package! This package includes a glass of wine (or cider) and a set of holographic glasses that will create a stunning visual effect, turning every light at Brookgreen Gardens into a mesmerizing and unforgettable display of color and sparkle.
Live music events occur in 45-minute sets every hour through the evening. Tree Lighting takes place 6:00 to 6:15 pm. The Harvest Restaurant is open but make reservations ahead of time! A delicious assortment of food trucks will be available each night as well.
Dress warm, Arrive early!
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays – Sundays (PLUS Tue/Wed, Dec 30-31)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
JANUARY 2025
Nights of a Thousand Candles – November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
(Nov 28, 29 & 30, Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 & 31, Jan 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft evening glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. From 4 to 9 p.m. stroll the paths with a warm cup of cider, listen to live holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!
Add a touch of magic to your visit with the Sparkle & Fun Package! This package includes a glass of wine (or cider) and a set of holographic glasses that will create a stunning visual effect, turning every light at Brookgreen Gardens into a mesmerizing and unforgettable display of color and sparkle.
Live music events occur in 45-minute sets every hour through the evening. Tree Lighting takes place 6:00 to 6:15 pm. The Harvest Restaurant is open but make reservations ahead of time! A delicious assortment of food trucks will be available each night as well.
Dress warm, Arrive early!
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays – Sundays (PLUS Tue/Wed, Dec 30-31)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Villages of Hobcaw Barony – January 27, 2026
While Friendfield Village is the most frequently visited African American village at Hobcaw Barony, there are remnants of additional hidden villages rarely seen by the public but worth visiting. On this tour, participants will visit four such villages to discuss the history of each through oral interpretation and historical photographs. Participants will drive-by the lone cabin at Alderly/Oryzantia, land once owned by Joseph and Theodosia Burr Alston, before stopping in Barnyard Village. Next is Strawberry Village to see the one-room schoolhouse, and then Friendfield Village to visit the cabins and church.
Plan to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. Cancellation could occur due to inclement weather. A 14-person passenger bus will transport participants on rustic roads, which are often rutted and can be a rough ride. Hobcaw Barony tries to keep roads smooth, but conditions are not guaranteed. Please expect moderate exertion with standing and walking on uneven terrain at times.
Reservations required. $35 per person.
https://hobcawbarony.org/event/villages-of-hobcaw-barony/2024-11-19
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440