Week of Events
Last Day to sign up for Kickball
July 1, Saturday, kickoff at 5pm Must register by June 17 Coed, Ages 15 & up Crossings Park | FREE The Hilton Head Island Rec Center is so excited to...
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
Bugs and Blooms
Bugs and Blooms
At first glance, we might not notice the unique and sometimes weird relationships and characteristics of insects and plants. Come and take a much closer look at the secret lives...
Kids N’ Clay
Kids N’ Clay
Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques: including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more!
Creature Craft
Creature Craft
Create a different Lowcountry creature each week and learn a few fun facts about the creature. Drop in between 10:00am-12:00pm on Mondays. Family Friendly.
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Indigo Tie Dye
Indigo Tie Dye
Learn about history of the indigo plant in the Lowcountry and how indigo dye was made. Tie dye a shirt to take home using indigo dye. One t–shirt (size Child...
Exploratory Laboratory
Exploratory Laboratory
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Discovery Lab! Observe live alligators, horseshoe crabs, turtles, and more; touch and examine shells, bones, and molts; discover a smaller world of mystery...
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Free Public Turtle Talks
Daufuskie Island Artisan and History Excursion
Daufuskie Island Artisan and History Excursion
Cruise to nearby Daufuskie Island to Visit historic sites, meet local artisans, and explore its natural beauty with a knowledgeable guide. Meets at Shelter Cove Marina.
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
Kids N’ Clay
Kids N’ Clay
Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques: including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more!
Wonderful Wings
Wonderful Wings
From egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to adult, learn and explore the lives of butterflies. Make a seed craft and start your own butterfly garden at home. Geared towards preschool...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
2023 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
2023 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
TUESDAYS AT 10:30AM FROM APRIL 18, 2023 - OCTOBER 10, 2023 REGISTRATION REQUIRED, VISIT HERITAGELIB.ORG/TOURS The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:30 am at Zion Cemetery &...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Sea Turtles for Kids
Sea Turtles for Kids
Sea turtles live an extraordinary life. Learn about their amazing journey from egg to adult. Live sea turtles NOT included in this program. Geared towards elementary aged children but the...
Island Story
Island Story
Hilton Head Island has a fascinating history, from the earliest Native Americans inhabitants that harvested oysters and hunted Black Bear to the modern day residents and visitors who flock here...
Reptiles of the Lowcountry
Reptiles of the Lowcountry
Meet some of the coolest critters around…REPTILES! See live Lowcountry lizards, snakes, turtles, and alligators and learn why these cold-blooded critters are important. Geared towards elementary aged children but the...
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Summer Jams + Fireworks
Summer Jams + Fireworks
June 13, 20, 27 July 4: RetroRoxx July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8 If needed rain date August 15 The Island Recreation Association is proud to bring you a...
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Birding at Pinckney Island
Birding at Pinckney Island
Led by an experienced bird watcher from the Coastal Discovery Museum, this walk takes place every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 am (except July and January). The walk will include the combination...
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
Kids N’ Clay
Kids N’ Clay
Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques: including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more!
Critter Meet and Greet
Critter Meet and Greet
Take the opportunity to see a few live animals, like alligators and snakes, up close. Get hands-on and hold a critter or two during this casual “Meet and Greet”. Learn...
Butterfly Learning Station
Butterfly Learning Station
Learn about the butterfly life cycle, native butterfly species, unique survival strategies, and butterfly friendly plants from a knowledgeable Museum volunteer. Stop by anytime between 10:00-11:00am on Wednesdays and Fridays....
Forts of Port Royal
Forts of Port Royal
Experience the sites where it all happened, from early explorers, through the Civil War and beyond. Explore Fort Walker, and the Steam Cannon with a docent from the Coastal Discovery...
Forts of Port Royal
Forts of Port Royal
See the sites where it all happened, from early explorers, through the Civil War and beyond. Explore Fort Walker and the Steam Cannon during this guided history tour. Ages 7...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Explore Honey Horn
Explore Honey Horn
Begin your Honey Horn experience with this guided tour around the museum's picturesque and historic grounds. Visit the salt marsh, see historic buildings, and learn about the gardens, plants and...
Exploratory Laboratory
Exploratory Laboratory
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Discovery Lab! Observe live alligators, horseshoe crabs, turtles, and more; touch and examine shells, bones, and molts; discover a smaller world of mystery...
Dolphin and Nature Cruise
Dolphin and Nature Cruise
Cruise along Broad Creek and explore the beautiful salt marshes and waterways while searching for Bottlenose Dolphins. Meets at Broad Creek Marina.
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Shannon Tanner Family Show
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Daufuskie Island Artisan and History Excursion
Daufuskie Island Artisan and History Excursion
Cruise to nearby Daufuskie Island to Visit historic sites, meet local artisans, and explore its natural beauty with a knowledgeable guide. Meets at Shelter Cove Marina.
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
Kids N’ Clay
Kids N’ Clay
Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques: including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more!
Marsh Critters
Marsh Critters
Meet a few live marsh critters as your guide shares a fun and educational story about the wildlife you might encounter while spending a day in the salt marsh. Geared...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
2023 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
2023 Historic Fort Mitchel Tours
FT MITCHEL IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION, A SITE ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES THURSDAYS AT 10:30AM FROM APRIL 20, 2023 - OCTOBER 12, 2023 REGISTRATION REQUIRED, VISIT HERITAGELIB.ORG/TOURS...
Marsh Critters
Marsh Critters
Meet a few live marsh critters as your guide shares a fun and educational story about the wildlife you might encounter while spending a day in the salt marsh. Geared...
Explore Honey Horn
Explore Honey Horn
Begin your Honey Horn experience with this guided tour around the museum's picturesque and historic grounds. Visit the salt marsh, see historic buildings, and learn about the gardens, plants and...
Reptiles for Kids
Reptiles for Kids
Meet some of the coolest critters around…REPTILES! See live Lowcountry lizards, snakes, turtles, and alligators and learn why these cold-blooded critters are important. Geared towards elementary aged children but the...
Explore Pinckney
Explore Pinckney
Experience history and nature during a 1.5 mile guided tour of this diverse national wildlife refuge. Meets Thursdays at 2 PM. Cost - $15 Adult, $7(ages 4-12). Meets at Pinckney...
Explore Pinckney Island
Explore Pinckney Island
Experience history, habitats, and wildlife during a guided tour of this treasured national wildlife refuge. Meets at Pinckney Island. 1½ miles round trip walking tour.
Civil War Era
Civil War Era
Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Why were they here and how did they spend their time? Join us at the Coastal...
Civil War Era
Civil War Era
Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Come and learn why they were here and how they spent their time. Ages 7 and...
Sea Turtle Life
Sea Turtle Life
Learn about the extraordinary lives of sea turtle, nesting on HHI, and how to help protect these amazing sea creatures. Live sea turtles NOT included in this program. Family Friendly
Party in the Park + Maker’s Fair
Party in the Park + Maker’s Fair
June 22 | Tate N' Nate June 29 | Patrick & the Starfish July 6 | The Chiggers July 13 | Tower of Funk July 20 | Jon Wayne Vincent...
Juneteenth Celebration – Campout with Joe McGill
Juneteenth Celebration – Campout with Joe McGill
Join the Historic Mitchelvlle Freedom Park for several days of celebration of Juneteenth at the Park. Schedule includes: 6/15 - 3rd Annual Campout with Joe McGill - 6:oo PM -...
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration
Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration
Join us for a night of dancing with our Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration featuring Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers every Thursday from June 15 through August 24 plus Labor...
MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK
MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK
FREE movies in the park each Thursday, June 15 - August 17, beginning at 8:30pm. Family fun and pets are welcome. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and pillows and sit back...
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
Critter Meet and Greet
Critter Meet and Greet
Take the opportunity to see a few live animals, like alligators and snakes, up close. Get hands-on and hold a critter or two during this casual “Meet and Greet”. Learn...
Butterfly Learning Station
Butterfly Learning Station
Learn about the butterfly life cycle, native butterfly species, unique survival strategies, and butterfly friendly plants from a knowledgeable Museum volunteer. Stop by anytime between 10:00-11:00am on Wednesdays and Fridays....
Savannah Port Cruise
Savannah Port Cruise
The Port of Savannah, the nation’s largest port in volume, contains over 50 piers, wharves, and docks. On this cruise, you will experience a working port as it should be...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Sea Creatures for Kids
Sea Creatures for Kids
See, touch, feel, and learn about a few smaller marine creatures and their fascinating life in the great big ocean. Geared towards elementary aged children but the whole family will...
Friday Feeding Frenzy
Friday Feeding Frenzy
Join our animal care staff and learn the ins and outs of how we care for and feed our animal ambassadors (alligators, lizards, fish, horseshoe crabs, and more), along with...
Dolphin and Nature Cruise
Dolphin and Nature Cruise
Cruise along Broad Creek and explore the beautiful salt marshes and waterways while searching for Bottlenose Dolphins. Meets at Broad Creek Marina.
Juneteenth Celebration – Drum Circle
Juneteenth Celebration – Drum Circle
Join the Historic Mitchelvlle Freedom Park for several days of celebration of Juneteenth at the Park. Schedule includes: 6/15 - 3rd Annual Campout with Joe McGill - 6:oo PM -...
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Cappy the Clown Kids Activities
Celebrating its 34th year, the popular festival is back with music from the beloved Shannon Tanner, kids activities with Cappy the Clown and weekly Tuesday night fireworks (fireworks June 6...
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
Binya: Faces ob de Gullah Geechee – Coastal Discovery Museum – Main Gallery
*Please visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/ for more events and information EVENTS: Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9 from 5-7pm Curator’s Tours: Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm and Saturday, May 6 at 1pm Collage...
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
2023 Biennale National Juried Art Exhibit
Top Artists Selected for National Juried Art Exhibit 2023 Biennale Debuts May 16 at Art League Gallery Representing artists from across the country, including South Carolina, the 2023 Biennale...
Juneteenth Celebration – Food, Music, & Vendors
Juneteenth Celebration – Food, Music, & Vendors
Join the Historic Mitchelvlle Freedom Park for several days of celebration of Juneteenth at the Park. Schedule includes: 6/15 - 3rd Annual Campout with Joe McGill - 6:oo PM -...