Ripley's Aquarium Breakfast With A Mermaid

Have you ever wanted to meet a mermaid? Now is your chance! Join us for Breakfast with a Mermaid!

Enjoy the Aquarium before it opens to the public, eat a delicious hot breakfast, and meet a real, live mermaid! Snap a shell-fie with a mermaid and bring home your complimentary photo plus a special mermaid craft! Fuel up with eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee.

EVENT TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee starting at 8:00 a.m.
• Special mermaid craft
• Mermaid story time
• Meet and greet with a mermaid
• Souvenir photo with a mermaid*
• Aquarium admission following the event
• *One souvenir photo per paid adult ticket.

We have limited seating and availability. Please remember that cancellations, refunds, or date changes must be made 72 hours before the event date. Children age 17 and under must be accompanied by a participating paid adult.

For tickets or for more information, call (843) 916-0888 ext 3238 or click here. 

Melissa Etheridge 2025 Tour

Melissa Etheridge is bringing her 2025 Tour to the Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September 27th. Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won a Grammy in 1992.

Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, “I Want to Come Over.” Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singers for more than two decades. In February 2007, Melissa Etheridge celebrated a career milestone with a victory in the “Best Song” category at the Academy Awards for “I Need to Wake Up.” October 2022 saw Melissa’s return to the theatre with her one-woman show, My Window — A Journey Through Life. The critically acclaimed, sold-out run premiered at New World Stages on October 13 and opened at Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway in September 2023.

For tickets or more information, click here. 

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Ahoy! Fun Pirate Voyage in Myrtle Beach

Your family will enjoy spending the day pretending that they are pirates while partaking in the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. Pick a pirate crew to cheer on as you watch the battle unfold before your eyes, and be prepared for sword fights, blasting cannon on and above the full-size pirate ships in a hidden indoor lagoon. Not only will you see fighting, but animal shows, acrobatic acts, and plenty of special effects will also entertain you.

The four-course dinner consists of pirate favorites such as creamy vegetable soup, chicken, bread, corn on the cob, potato wedges, apple pie, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. For those who arrive early, stop at the Pirates Village and get a taste of the pirates' life!

For more information, please click here. 

21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival

The 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival celebrates the rich heritage of both cultures with a lively street festival featuring delicious Irish and Italian cuisine, craft vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as pasta, shepherd’s pie, and cannoli, along with festive drinks.

The event includes two stages of live entertainment, street performers, and a friendly spaghetti-eating competition. With free admission and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to experience a blend of cultures and flavors in North Myrtle Beach. This one-day, rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 people to celebrate different cultures. This festival will feature: Art and Craft Vendors, Festival Food Favorites, Street Performers, and Two Stages of Live Entertainment.

Spaghetti Eating Contest, sponsored by Ledo Pizza - Do you think you have what it takes? Enter the 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival Spaghetti Eating Contest. First to clear their plate (without using their hands) wins bragging rights and a prize. Individuals may sign up at the Info Booth between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the festival, with no entry fee. Once registered, participants should arrive at the Hillside Drive Stage by 1 pm. The contest begins at approximately 1:30 pm at the Italian Stage, located at Hillside Drive (400 Main Street, in front of Hope Taylor and Company).

FREE Parking

• Public Parking lot beside Convenience Store & More: 250 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• McLean Park: 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• 1st Ave North & Ocean Blvd. Lot
• 1st Ave South & Ocean Blvd. Lot

For more information, click here.