Hilton Head Events – Fun Things to Do in Hilton Head, South Carolina

Firecracker 5K Run
Run or walk, post-race celebration featuring children's fun run, music, fresh fruit, cold refreshments, door prizes and more - percentage of proceeds benefit local charities

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
9-day event includes juried fine art show, live music, tours, Iron Chef competition, 5K/10K, street fest, kids' fishing tournament, fireworks

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
10-days of vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance
Vintage automobile shows and races - benefits Driving Young America

Hilton Head Oyster Festival
2-day event includes lots of oysters plus other foods, live entertainment, kid zone, local artisans and more - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation's scholarship fund

Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project

Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project

Winter Wonderland Festival
Carnival games, children's parade, candy cane hunt and more - hosted by the Hilton Head Island Rec Center

Jingle Jingle 5K & Health Walk
Plus children's fun run with festive award ceremony with a visit from Santa, refreshments, music and door prizes will be held after race - portion of proceeds for charity

Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
7-day event showcases chefs, local seafood, live music - benefits five local charities

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
7-day event includes tastings, dinners, wine judging, lectures, competitions - proceeds from the wine auction support the John & Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship Fund

'Tis the Season
Holiday light event plus skating rink, carriage and train rides, visits from Mr and Mrs Claus and more - benefits Island Rec Center

'Tis the Season
Holiday light event plus skating rink, carriage and train rides, visits from Mr and Mrs Claus and more - benefits Island Rec Center

Bluffton Boiled Peanut Festival
Boiled peanut cook-off with three categories, eating contest, pub crawl, live music, kids zone

Bluffton Mayfest
Arts and crafts, live music, local food, Ugly Dog contest, pie eating contest - hosted by the Rotary Club of Bluffton

Bluffton Rotary Oyster Roast
Local oysters, chili, hot dogs, brats, hand-cut fries, bonfire - soda, beer and wine for an additional cost - benefits the Bluffton Rotary

Burger, Bacon & BBQ
Top chefs and restaurants serve their best dishes, beer garden with craft beer, kids' activities, live music - benefits the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association scholarship fund

Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade
Line Pope Avenue to enjoy floats, marching bands and groups, the US Marine Corps Band from Parris Island, pipe and drum bands, Shriners with their hilarious antics

Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
Come experience Gullah food and music, receive firsthand, historical information and take a journey through the culture via the visual arts throughout the month of February

Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
Certified course plus post race party with craft beer garden, refreshments, live music, food, door prizes, children's fun run - benefits local charities

Hilton Head Shamrock 5K Run and Walk
Post-race block party - portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity

Hilton Head Snow Day
Snowfield, inflatable rides, entertainment - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund

Hilton Head Wingfest
2-day event includes wings, live music, kids' activities - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund

Jewels and Jeans
Live music, food, silent and live auctions - benefits Foundation for Educational Excellence

Mardi Gras Party
New Orleans inspired dinner, music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits National Alliance on Mental Illness

Meatball Madness
Celebration of Italian culture includes great food and live entertainment

Page Island Oyster Roast
Boat cruise, oyster roast, other food, drinks, live music, family fun and games - benefits The Outside Foundation's Kids in Kayaks Scholarship Fund

Pedal 4 Kids Community Ride
Bike ride is not a race, but a fund raising activity offering rides for cyclists of all ages and abilities - benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island

Quilt Festival
Hosted by the Palmetto Quilt Guild

SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Summit
Workshops, seminars, networking

Taste of Bluffton
Taste local flavors plus contests, waiters race, battle of the bands

Yacht Hop
Tour boats, food, live music, champagne toast and more set against sunset over the Calibogue Sound - benefits Hospice Care of the Lowcountry