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 2024
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition – November 8, 9, 29 and 30, 2024
The Carolina Gold Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Georgetown County Museum from November 8 – December 7, 2024 (recently extended one more day!). The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. The 50th Anniversary of the Georgetown Tea Party will be celebrated on December 5, 2024. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome.
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesdays – Saturdays (exhibition open on dates noted above)
Location: Georgetown County Museum – 120 Broad Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
31st Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk – November 9, 2024
Stride with purpose at the 31st 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. Show up bright and early on Saturday, Nov 9, at the Pawleys Island Nature Park in front of the town hall for a flat, fast and unforgettable course.
https://www.letsdothis.com/us/e/31st-annual-pawleys-island-turtle-strut-5k8k-runwalk-233883
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Town Hall of Pawleys Island – 323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island SC, 29585
20th Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast – November 9, 2024
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
Winyah Watershed Paddle at Peachtree Landing – November 15, 2024
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.
The November paddle location will take place at Peachtree Landing along the Waccamaw River (off of Peachtree Rd). 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/winyah-watershed-paddle-peachtree-landing/
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – 5372 Peachtree Road, Myrtle Beach SC, 29588
Villages of Hobcaw Barony – November 19, 2024
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. $30 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
Bike to the North Inlet Estuary Boardwalk – November 27, 2024
Bike 5 miles (roundtrip) on gravel roads through Hobcaw Barony’s pristine forests to the Reserve’s beautiful salt marsh boardwalk on North Inlet estuary. Wildlife, research and salt marsh ecology will be discussed during the trip. Bring your own bike (all terrain tires recommended), helmet, water, snack. FREE; weather permitting. Registration required. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables outside of the Discovery Center after the bike trip!
https://northinlet.sc.edu/events/bike-to-the-boardwalk-21/
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve at Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center parking lot – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights – November 29 – December 31, 2024
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 29 – Dec 22. *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 Neptune Bistro and Raw Bar.
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM nightly
Location: The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
DECEMBER 2024
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition – December 1 – 7, 2024
The Carolina Gold Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Georgetown County Museum from November 8 – December 7, 2024 (recently extended one more day!). The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. The 50th Anniversary of the Georgetown Tea Party will be celebrated on December 5, 2024. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome.
https://georgetowncountymuseum.com/the-american-revolution-experience
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesdays – Saturdays (exhibition open on dates noted above)
Location: Georgetown County Museum – 120 Broad Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights – November 29 – December 31, 2024
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 29 – Dec 22. *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 Neptune Bistro and Raw Bar.
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM nightly
Location: The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Georgetown Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade – December 6 – 7, 2024
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.
https://murrellsinletsc.com/events
Time: Tree Lighting 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM on Dec 6, Parade 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Dec 7
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
Handcraft Your Own Oyster Ornaments – December 6 and 19, 2024
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!
Meet at the Kimbel Lodge Pond Shelter at Hobcaw Barony, directions will be sent to you via email once registered. Dec 19 is SOLD OUT as of 11/7/2024.
https://northinlet.sc.edu/events/oyster-ornaments-december-6th/
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Hosted by North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – Kimble Lodge Pond Shelter at Hobcaw Barony – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
Murrells Inlet 2020 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade – December 7 – 8, 2024
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting on December 7th – 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 7, Parade 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Dec 8
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
Christmas Oyster Roast at Bellefield Plantation – December 14, 2024
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. Reservations required. $75 per person.
https://hobcawbarony.org/event/christmas-oyster-roast-at-bellefield-plantation/
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
Nights of a Thousand Candles – November 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025
(Nov 30, Dec 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 31, Jan 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
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 6:45 pm to 7:00 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.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wednesdays – Sundays (plus Tuesday, Dec 31)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
JANUARY 2025
Nights of a Thousand Candles – November 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025
(Nov 30, Dec 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 31, Jan 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
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 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm. The Harvest Restaurant is open but make reservations ahead of time! A delicious assortment of food trucks will be available as well.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wednesdays – Sundays (plus Tuesday, Dec 31)
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Photo Walks in the Garden – January 8, 2025
On the first Wednesday of each month, join photographers Anne Malarich, George DeCamp, and Rick Farrell for a 2-hour walk through Brookgreen Gardens with cameras in hand! Various subjects are discussed each month such as flowers, butterflies, and birds as well as photographic topics like exposure and composition. A learning experience for all! A good working knowledge of your camera is required. Attendance is free with garden admission.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/photo-walks-garden
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, first Wednesdays of the month
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576