Week of Events
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
It’s the Tony Award-winning sensation about the Four Seasons — the rise, struggles, and ultimate triumph of four friends whose music became symbolic of a generation ... and beloved by generations to follow!
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...
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.
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.
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 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 &...
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...
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 – Jazz in the Park Concert Series
FREE – Jazz in the Park Concert Series
FREE outdoor performance beginning at 7:30 pm at Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny. Bring your chairs, snacks and drinks and enjoy music under the stars! Or stop by Gordon's Hop...
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...
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...
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.
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 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
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...
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...
Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith
Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith
Local Graphic Designer & Artist Featured at Art League Gallery Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith Working as both an acrylic artist and graphic designer, Andrea Smith is...
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.
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...
Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith
Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith
Local Graphic Designer & Artist Featured at Art League Gallery Aquascapes, Coastal Abstract Acrylics by Andrea Smith Working as both an acrylic artist and graphic designer, Andrea Smith is...
Community Picnic & 360/40 Events
Community Picnic & 360/40 Events
The Town of Hilton Head Island is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its incorporation and the 360th anniversary of Captain William Hilton's sighting of the island in 2023. Lots of...