Events Calendar in Myrtle Beach SC

Little River Shrimp Fest

Sunday, October 14, 9:00 AM

Historic Little River Waterfront

Don’t miss the 14th Annual Little River ShrimpFest, where approximately 25,000 members of our community and visitors gather to celebrate this local favorite. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Historic Little River Waterfront

Festival goers can expect to enjoy a children’s area, face painting, stilt walkers, balloon artists, 2 stages of live music, and approximately 150 different vendors- including a variety of art and craft vendors, business expos, and community organizations. Fresh local seafood will be served by the local waterfront restaurants and your festival food favorites will be available from a variety of talented food vendors.

Beach Babies Kidsale

Sunday, October 14, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

3071 Waccamaw Center

Beach Babies Kidsale's fall/ winter consignment sale will have over 30,000 items for babies, kids, and teens! New and gently used items at great prices including baby equipment, toys, games, puzzle, books, boutique and everyday clothing, shoes, bikes, and MORE! Entrance and parking are always FREE! Come shop and find great deals!

Touch a Truck

Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM

Thompson Farm and Nursery

For this one weekend only, there will be multiple tractors of all sizes displayed for children and adults to climb on, take pictures with, and touch! Special thanks to our Touch A Tractor Weekend sponsor, Altman Tractor Company! This activity is included in our general admission.

Sunday Funday (Locals Only)

Sunday, October 14, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fun Warehouse, Myrtle Beach

$12 includes unlimited laser tag, skating, and inflatables. Must show ID, for locals only.

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Monday, October 15, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Monday, October 15, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Carolina Forest Library Children's Room

Children (and caregivers!) will enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, music, dancing, crafts, and snacks. We also have lots of educational toys on hand for children to explore and create with.

Family Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime

Monday, October 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chapin Memorial Library

Fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English with Ms. Margaret. Speakers of all languages welcome!

Homework Help

Monday, October 15, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Socastee Library

Homework help for Elementary grades from 3:00-4:00 pm and Middle Schoolers from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Lego Club

Monday, October 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conway Library

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Tuesday, October 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, October 16, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Chapin Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Storytime Room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and music especially for babies and their caregiver. After Storytime, meet other parents, and help your child explore age appropriate toys.

Preschool Explorers Storytime

Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Socastee Library

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10am! Join us for stories, singing, playing, crafts, and snacks.

Movin' and Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Bucksport Library

Fun stories, great music, movement and silly time!

Surfside Beach Farmer's Market

Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Passive Park - Surfside Drive & Willow Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Shop local at the Surfside Beach Farmer's Market. We have local farmers, specialty foods, and crafters.

Turbo Boost Tuesday

Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fun Warehouse, Myrtle Beach

$15 unlimited gocarts all day, open to close.

Tumbling Toddlers

Tuesday, October 16, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Conway Library - 801 Main St. Conway, SC 29526

Tumbling Toddlers

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, October 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chapin Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Storytime Room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and music especially for babies and their caregiver. After Storytime, meet other parents, and help your child explore age appropriate toys.

Turtles Time Out

Tuesday, October 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Huntington Beach State Park

Join us for this informal chance to meet our naturalists and some of our live education animals as they get some sun and exercise. Bring your nature questions and ID requests! Meet behind the restroom building at the main parking lot.

Homework Help - Elementary Students

Tuesday, October 16, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Conway Library

Homework Help - Middle/High School Students

Tuesday, October 16, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conway Library

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Wednesday, October 17, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

Music Makers Baby Classes

Wednesday, October 17, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

N. Myrtle Beach Historical Museum

Through Music and Movement classes for little ones aged three months through two years.

Kid Kinetics

Wednesday, October 17, 10:00 AM

Socastee Library Children's Room

Come move and groove with us! Suggested for children ages 2-5.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 17, 10:00 AM

Chapin Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Storytime Room

Join us for stories, flannelboards, fingerplays, songs, and an age appropriate craft.

Coastal Birding

Wednesday, October 17, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Huntington Beach State Park

Huntington Beach State Park is considered by many to be the best birding spot in South Carolina. Come see why for yourself! Local birders, Phil and Sharon Turner, will lead a walk along the causeway to search the freshwater pond and salt marsh for a variety of birds. Depending on the season, we might observe herons, egrets, rails, woodstorks, shorebirds, ducks, bald eagles and more! Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. Meet at the Causeway parking lot.

Playful Preschoolers Storytime

Wednesday, October 17, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Conway Library

Music Makers

Wednesday, October 17, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

N. Myrtle Beach Historical Museum

Through Music and Movement classes for little ones aged two years through five years.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 17, 11:00 AM

Chapin Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Storytime Room

Stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and a craft.

Little River Farmers Market

Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Historic Little River Waterfront: 4460 Mineola Avenue, Little River, SC 29566.

A variety of food and artisanal vendors will be present at the Little River Farmers Market.

Funtaztic Art Kidz

Wednesday, October 17, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

J Bryan Floyd Community Center

Children will learn basic art instruction; how to use art tools and supplies wisely and creatively with a wide variety of mediums, including water colors, pencils, acrylic paints, and free-cycled materials (buttons, bottle caps, fabric remnants, and cardboard) in order to make their own funtastic masterpieces. Open to ages 7-11 Mondays or Wednesdays J. Bryan Floyd Community Center $25/class, $75/month Register and Pay with instructor in class

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Thursday, October 18, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

Storytime

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM

Little River Library

Movin' and Groovin' Story Time

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Bucksport Library

Fun stories, great music, movement and silly time!

Bright Beginners Storytime

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Socastee Library Children's Room

Calling all babies and toddlers! Come join us for storytime! We'll read, sing, play, and have a snack.

Homeschool Explorers: In The Garden

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wall Lowcountry Education Center

Take a hike and tour our premier sculpture garden to learn more about the flowers, shrubs, and trees. Students will enjoy a tour of our NEW edible garden and taste a few of our heirloom vegetables. Students will begin their own container garden during a tour of the greenhouse. Students will wrap up the day with fun crafts that complement the day’s theme.

Surfside Beach Farmer's Market

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Passive Park - Surfside Drive & Willow Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Shop local at the Surfside Beach Farmer's Market. We have local farmers, specialty foods, and crafters.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Carolina Forest Library Children's Room

Children (and caregivers!) will enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, music, dancing, crafts, and snacks. We also have lots of educational toys on hand for children to explore and create with.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

North Myrtle Beach Library

Join Ms. Lauren and Mrs. Janice for story sharing, crafting and snacking. The fun starts at 10:30 am.

Bouncing Baby Story Time

Thursday, October 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Conway Library - 801 Main Street, Conway

Schoolage Storytime

Thursday, October 18, 3:00 PM

Chapin Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Storytime Room

Longer stories, fingerplays, flannelboards, songs, and a craft.

Homework Help - Middle/High School Students

Thursday, October 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conway Library

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Friday, October 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market

Friday, October 19, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

925 1st Aveue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC

Bring the family, meet your old friends and make some new friends. Enjoy scheduled entertainment and special events.

10 Year Anniversary Celebration and Open House

Friday, October 19, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Young Talkers Clinic

Please come celebrate our 10 year anniversary and tour the new office addition that was recently added! We will have free food, drinks, Young Talkers pens and Young Talkers cups for all of those who come to celebrate!

Hay Rides and Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 19, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Barefoot Landing

Beginning October 12th through October 27th

$2 per ride

Pumpkins are available for sale in a variety of sizes, cash only with a portion of the proceeds from each pumpkin sold going to help with hurricane & flood relief efforts in our community.**Hay Rides will take place Noon to 8pm on Saturday, October 20th during the Hurricane Florence & Flood Relief Community Benefit

Family Friday

Friday, October 19, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fun Warehouse, Myrtle Beach

Family or group of 4 gets skating plus basic rental & cheese pizza, value $40.

Parents Night Out

Friday, October 19, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Windmill Playhouse in the X Gym

Parents Night Out gives our parents the opportunity for a much deserved break. Go out for a night on the town feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having a wonderful time at the playhouse. Includes games, play time, arts & crafts, activities, and snack time.

Fun Gym

Friday, October 19, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gymnastics & More, Little River

Fun Gym is an unstructured, well supervised, open practice/play time. Qualified staff will be on hand to assist and supervise as the children practice or play.

Flashlight Fridays

Friday, October 19, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thompson Farm and Nursery

Flashlight Fridays at Thompson Farm are the best! If you think our 6 acre corn maze is fun during the day, you should give it a try at night! We will have flashlights, coffee, hot cider, and s'mores kits available for sale as well! Make sure to come early for our Kids Drive-In Movies and Fun Around the Firepit! And of course, Pappy's Play Area with all of our NEW ACTIVITIES for 2018!

Neon Jump

Friday, October 19, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Rockin' Jump

Neon Jump Night is Rockin’ Jump’s exclusive after-dark jump experience from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. Our price per jumper is $20.00 for 2 hours. We feature strobes and black-lights along with all the top hits to make your night memorable. Wear white or neon colored outfits to really stand out! Whether you are dancing, jumping, or just enjoying a night out with friends, Neon Jump Night is sure to light up your night!

ROCKIN’ TOTS

Saturday, October 20, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rockin Jump, Myrtle Beach

Our ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time is held weekdays 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Holiday hours may apply. Just think, you can burn as many calories playing with your children on our trampolines in 10 minutes as you would running for 33 minutes, and still fit in time to socialize with your other ROCKIN’ TOTS friends. Does that sound fun or what?

Conway Farmer's Market

Saturday, October 20, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Conway Farmers Market - 217 Laurel Street, Downtown Conway, Conway, SC

The oldest of our three markets is hosted in a fitting turn of the century structure located at 217 Laurel Street and features fresh fruits, vegetables and artisan crafts produced in the areas right around Conway. Bring the family, meet your old friends and make some new friends. Enjoy scheduled entertainment and special events.

Sensory Friendly Visit

Saturday, October 20, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ripley's Aquarium

House lights up and music and sound effects down. $7 per person. Glass bottom boat tour (so fun and worth it!) $5.50 for ages 3-11 and $10 for ages 12 and up. Noise canceling headphones available at guest services.

Kids Club Creepy Crawlies

Saturday, October 20, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Michael's

They craft, you shop! Kids 6 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. $5 per project, ages 6+, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event

Kid's Fishing Day

Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thompson Farm and Nursery

Come out to one of our FREE kids fishing events for a fun time! Learn how to fish or come to practice your skills at Thompson's Farm! We provide fishing poles and everything you need to get started!

Norma's Little Sprouts Charity Weekend

Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thompson Farm and Nursery

If anyone had the honor of ever knowing our mother Norma Thompson, they would know how truly nurturing she was and how her love for children extended far beyond her own. She was always the one to help anyone and never wanted anyone to go without, especially children. We will be hosting this event annually in her honor and raising money to benefit our local children. For October 20 and 21, we will be giving back 20% of sales to the McLeod Children'€™s Hospital! Come out and enjoy fall on the farm with us as we honor our mom, Norma Thompson. She was the foundation of our family and is missed dearly every single day. We couldn'€™t think of a better way to honor her than to do what she loved to do, give back to children! Saturday/ Sunday General Admission is $15.50 for adults and $13.50 for kids.

Backroad Vintage Market

Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

217 Laurel St.

HALF OF EVERY ENTRY FEE IS DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF THE HORRY COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGH WACCAMAW V.O.A.D (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Come and shop the Back Road Vintage - Vendor Market a one day pop up market of the Southeast's most popular businesses of all things vintage, vintage-inspired, farmhouse style, shabby chic, repurposed, and industrial design goods for your unique home! We will see you on Saturday, Oct 20, 2018 from 10am-5pm in downtown Conway on Laurel Street between The Old Farmer's Market Building and The Peanut Warehouse. A $5 cash entry fee gets you into both locations. HALF of every entry fee is designated to Waccamaw V.O.A.D (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). We will see y'all rain or shine!

Storytime and Activities

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Barnes and Noble

Elbow Grease is a monster truck who's smaller than everyone else. He decides to enter the Demolition Derby to show everyone that what he lacks in horsepower, he makes up for in gumption.

Pumpkin Painting (BYOP)

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wine and Design

20 CLASS! No experience necessary! BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN - REAL OR FAKE and we will have all the fun stuff to create with! The painting class is from 11:00am-12:30pm. Please arrive by 10:45am to fix a juice box, set up your snacks, and mingle with friends. We look forward to seeing you for a great day of fun and creativity!

Candy Cane Cora

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Painted with a Twist

Ages 6 & up are welcome to attend Family Days/Kids Classes. All classes 5pm and later are strictly 18 & older. Ages 15 & up are welcome to join any 2 hour class before 5pm if accompanied by an adult. No infants, toddlers or observers allowed in any class.

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

HCPRC

Come join the fun!
Inflatables, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Prizes, Candy & more!
Only $2.00 per child

Princess Party

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Dreams Salon

Join us for an exclusive Princess Party on October 20th from 11 am - 4 pm. Your little one will get the VIP treatment with an up-do, crown, painted nails, & a printed picture with a princess. Princess costumes are encouraged!

Georgetown Wooden Boat Show

Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Georgetown Waterfront

The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music. A special attraction is Saturday’s Wooden Boat Challenge when teams of two race to build a rowing skiff within a 4-hour time limit and then test their boats for seaworthiness in a rowing relay on the Sampit River.

Buddy Walk

Saturday, October 20, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Coastal Carolina University

Join the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2018 Grand Strand Buddy Walk®! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!

Halloween Event

Saturday, October 20, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bass Pro Shops

Today will have a free 4 x 6 photo shoot with a Peanuts Great Pumpkin Background from 12-5, with a $5.00 package available if you really like the picture. A free Frankenstein felt craft and a Pumpkin toss will be available as well. This event will be taking place in the mall entrance of Bass Pro Shops.

Candy in the Corn

Saturday, October 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thompson Farm and Nursery

Come in costume for some early Halloween Trick or Treating! Join Pippa the Pumpkin Princess and some of her friends as they pass out the best treats in town while you make your way through our Kiddie Corn Maze! Characters like Mickey or Minnie, you just never know who you're going to see along the way! Join us on select Saturdays in October: October 13th, 20th, and 27th from 1pm-2pm. This activity is included in our general admission.

Snakes and Reptiles

Saturday, October 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Huntington Beach State Park

Learn about snakes and their cold-blooded kin in this audio-visual presentation, then get a chance to touch some! Tickets must be purchased in advance at the park store. Meet at the restroom next to main parking lot.

Hay Rides and Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 20, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Barefoot Landing

Beginning October 12th through October 27th

$2 per ride

Pumpkins are available for sale in a variety of sizes, cash only with a portion of the proceeds from each pumpkin sold going to help with hurricane & flood relief efforts in our community.**Hay Rides will take place Noon to 8pm on Saturday, October 20th during the Hurricane Florence & Flood Relief Community Benefit

Fun Gym

Saturday, October 20, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gymnastics & More, Little River

Fun Gym is an unstructured, well supervised, open practice/play time. Qualified staff will be on hand to assist and supervise as the children practice or play.

Rock Out After Dark

Saturday, October 20, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Rockin’ Jump, Myrtle Beach

After Dark Saturday is our “Family Night Out” open jump night. $20.00 per jumper for 2 hours, includes slice of pizza and drink. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends and family, and enjoy an evening of “fitness and competition disguised as fun”.