North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers family travelers lively festivals, culinary delights, concerts and much more.
News from the destination includes Avista Resort’s recent partnership with Champion Autism Network to achieve certification as an autism-friendly resort. New culinary hot spots include Big Chill Island House, Bin 2004, Crave, Don Chemas, Salty Brews Cafe and The Twisted Penguin.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on offer in 2025 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina:
- 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival,March 15
- Shamrock N’ Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, March 22
- Hootie and the Blowfish, Monday After the Masters, April 14
- Society of Stranders (SOS) Spring Safari, April 24–May 4
- Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 3
- World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 17–18
- Wheel to Surf Events, May/June
- Music on Main, Thursdays, June–September
- SummerFest, June–August
- Society of Stranders (SOS) Fall Migration, 11–21
- Septemberfest & Duplin Winery Grape Stomp, September TBD
- Crooktoberfest, September–October
- Irish Italian International Festival, 27
- US Pro Mini-Golf Association Masters, October
- Little River Shrimp Fest, 11–12
- Oktoberfest, October TBD
- BooFest!, October 2025
- Carolina Beach Music Awards, Nov. 6–9
- Great Christmas Light Show, November–December
- Intracoastal Christmas Regatta and The Annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade, November–December 2025
- North Pole Express Cruise, December 2025
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