Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens

Join us for beloved autumn traditions at our annual Harvest Home Weekend. This family favorite event includes a Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Building. 

Activities

• Pick your pumpkin and show off your decorating skills! Small Pumpkins are $5 each, and large pumpkins are $9 each. 
• Craft your unique scarecrow with our ready-to-assemble "mystery scarecrow" kits, or bring your favorite outfits from home to personalize your creation.
• Take your scarecrow home for $7 each, or take it home for free if you bring your own outfit!

The little ones will love exploring our hay maze—a weekend favorite! Complement the fun with various craft tables for endless artistic exploration. In addition, don't miss our Autumn Creek Adventure and enjoy live music to complete your day of family fun. Supplies are limited!

Entertainment includes Doug & the Doc who will perform at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and the Sea-Cruz Band who will perform at 11am, 1pm, 3pm. 

Food Trucks on Saturday include: Campbell Catering/Dead Dog Saloon | Let’s Ride BBQ | Lemon & Dough | Beachside Fluff

Food Trucks on Sunday include: EZ Cheezy | Let’s Ride BBQ | Lemon & Dough | Beachside Fluff

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Orleans and Firefall - Together for one night

We are thrilled to announce two incredible bands for one incredible night of music. Orleans is best known as the Pop/Rock band that brought you the classic 70s hits "Still The One," "Dance With Me," and "Love Takes Time." In its 53rd year, Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17+ albums and four DVDs. The band continues to be in demand for live performances, as it has been for the past five decades. 

Firefall lead guitarist and vocalist Jock Bartley founded Firefall in Boulder, Colorado, in 1974, along with two other refugees from the legendary Graham Parsons band. Firefall’s layered harmonies, backed by driving rhythms that transcend many genres from rock to country, brought them Platinum and Gold Album and Single success with hits like “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way,” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Other major Firefall radio hits include “Cinderella,” “Goodbye I Love You,” “Livin' Ain't Livin',” and “Mexico.” 

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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!

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Ripley's Aquarium Fin & Tonic Cocktail Class - Octoberfest!

You're invited to celebrate Oktoberfest with Cape Fear Distillery’s Frying Pan Shoals Bourbon to create cocktails with a German twist, each one crafted to complement a festive, flavor-packed menu. Led by a Cape Fear Distillery expert, you'll create three sea-riously amazing cocktails while enjoying the aquarium's ocean wonders. 

To make it even more special, we’ve partnered with a Guest Chef who has designed an Oktoberfest-inspired feast that pairs perfectly with our pours!

On the Table:

• Smoked trout palatschinken with apples and horseradish: A delicate smoked trout crêpe, brightened with crisp apples and a touch of horseradish.

First Course:

• Quark spätzle with crispy speck, butternut squash, sugar snap peas, and tarragon: Homemade German spätzle tossed with quark cheese, crispy speck, roasted butternut squash, sugar snap peas, and fresh tarragon.

Second Course:

• Pork wiener schnitzel with potato, cucumber, dill salad, and lingonberries: Classic golden pork schnitzel served with a refreshing potato, cucumber & dill salad, finished with sweet-tart lingonberries.

Third Course:

• Beef goulash with serviettenknödel, red cabbage, and cornichons: Slow-simmered beef goulash in a rich, savory sauce, paired with traditional bread dumplings, braised red cabbage, and tangy cornichons.

Dessert:

• Apple and Bavarian pretzel bread pudding with sweet bourbon sauce.

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Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival

The Town of Surfside Beach will host the annual Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This event attracts thousands of people for good food, fun, and family-friendly activities. This festival will feature: Over 100 Arts and Crafts Vendors, Festival Food Favorites, Kids Zone: Activities for children, Two Stages of Live Entertainment. Admission is FREE. Note: Rain date is October 5, 2025. 

Entertainment Schedule

• Fabulous Fish Heads: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Julio and the Saltines: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, click here.