Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival

15th Annual Dragon Boat Festival 

Teams of 20 paddlers and one drummer will race their boats at The Market Common during the 15th annual Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival in Myrtle Beach. Spectators and participants can also enjoy a family fun zone, live entertainment, and lots of food and drink vendors.

The event benefits Ground Zero, an evangelical organization that aims to cultivate teenagers’ faith and provide life-changing experiences and positive relationships. 

Admission to the Dragon Boat Festival is free for spectators, and all ages are welcome.

For more information, click here. 

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. 

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. 

Socastee Heritage Festival 2023

Join us for our 11th Annual Socastee Heritage Festival presented by the local nonprofit The Socastee Heritage Foundation!

The foundation raises funds to give back to the Socastee community. This one day family-friendly event is FREE and has a ton of activities for everyone to enjoy!

For more information, click here. 

Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival

Keepsakes, the Brookgreen Shop, proudly presents the Art Festival at Brookgreen Gardens.

This two-day event showcases the fine craftsmanship and quality art produced regionally and throughout the nation. Come and enjoy the work of talented artists and artisans at the annual Brookgreen Art Festival. Painting, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, glass, and more will be available to browse under the oaks. This is an excellent opportunity to jump-start holiday shopping with a broad assortment of unique gifts for others or yourself!

For more information, click here.