WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in July 2019 on Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY

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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in July 2019 on Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY​

Mondays: Give your kids a true Lowcountry experience at one of Outside’s Kids Camps! Starting June 10th and throughout the Summer, Outside will offer a variety of camps designed for young adventurers, aged 7 and up. All programs give kids the opportunity to get wet and have fun, under the watchful eye of Outside’s trained professional guide-counselors. Offerings include: Surf Camp, a 90 minute learn-to-surf program; Coastal Carolina Camp, a 2 day marsh exploration camp complete with kayaking; Kids Waterfun Day, 3-hours of on-the-water games in Broad Creek; Adventure Island, a chance for older kids to go boating and explore remote Page Island; and our Teen Stand Up Adventure which introduces teens to the fun, hip sport of paddleboarding. Camps start at $45 and require reservations. Visit outsidehiltonhead.com for more information and to book now!

Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or www.thefirstteelowcountry.org.

OnGoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com.

Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or www.harbourtownlighthouse.com.

Mondays: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. This tour is located at Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Dr. $15 adults, $10 children. 10 a.m. Registration required. Click HERE! (843) 681-2386 or visit www.heritagelib.org/tours.

Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.

Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or www.lawtonstables.com.

Ongoing: Looking for a fun and friendly tasting room experience? Join us at our Cardinal Road facility to taste our world-class spirits. We pride ourselves on using fresh molasses, sourced from Savannah, Georgia, as the foundational ingredient for all our spirits. We ensure that every batch is measured, cut, and blended with a careful, artisanal hand. Come, taste for yourself! Each tasting experience costs $15 per person and includes a souvenir shot glass. hiltonheaddistillery.com.

Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.

Mondays: for live music with Jon Bruner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fish Casual Coastal Seafood in Coligny Plaza.

Ongoing: Be sure to check out the Shannon Tanner Family Show in its 31st season as entertainer extraordinaire at beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour, Summer ’19! His beloved shows have become a family tradition for many Island visitors and are on the Hilton Head vacation list of things “NOT TO BE MISSED”! Shannon performs two 1-hour shows nightly at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Shows are free and parking is plentiful. welcometosheltercove.com.

Ongoing: Join us under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.

2019 Schedule: July1 – August 23 (Monday-Friday). August 29 – September 1. November 29 (Thanksgiving Concert). December 23 (Christmas Concert).

Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

July 1- Aug 4: Art Center of Coastal Carolina presents; A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” follows the transformation of the beautiful and popular Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and obstacles in pursuit of her dreams.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. But, her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, she bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back. With the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable! Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Nominated for seven Tony awards, Legally Blonde is a blast for all ages!

Full priced tickets July 1-August 4 are $50 for adults and $37 for children ages 5-15. artshhi.com.

Ongoing: Join Island Party Bus for a daytime or evening pub crawl. The 4-hour daytime crawl features four stops with drink specials, free souvenirs and fun transportation. The evening crawl takes you safely to all of our favorite Island destinations. 4 Tasting Tours. Drink specials throughout the entire tour. FREE Souvenirs. (843) 290-7098 or www.hhislandpartybus.com.

Tuesdays, July 1 – August 12: The Island Recreation Association is proud to bring you a fun-filled, festive atmosphere with the highlight of the night fireworks which start around 9 p.m. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. 5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks!

Wednesdays: 2019 Historic Bike Tours! Family-oriented bike tours of historic sites on Squire Pope Road. Hear the story of the Fishing Co-op and their victory over the development of a chemical plant on Victoria Bluff. See a Gullah Cemetery and an ancient Shell Ring, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, and see the tabby ruins of Cotton Hope Plantation–all with a knowledgeable tour guide. This tour is 2.8 miles in length. No children under 10, please. Bike & Helmet Included! Tours cancelled and refunded on rain days. Your tour guide will make that determination at the park at the time of departure. Helmets and bike waivers are required. Click here for a copy of the bike waiver. Please complete one for each person and bring with you. Please present your tickets to the tour guide. 10 a.m. Meet at the Hilton Head Island Community Park, 137 Squire Pope Road (Sailing and Rowing Center). Admission is $15 per adult, $10 per child (ages 10 and up only) with your own bike, or $25 per adult and $20 per child if bikes are provided. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.

July 4- 7: “We Invite You To Come And Enjoy!”

The Gullah Reunion Festival is a four-day fun-filled festival of art, food, music, storytelling, cultural demonstrations and more. An annual cultural heritage event celebrating an American cultural treasure, the Gullah Geechee Culture! A family friendly festival set in the picturesque town of Bluffton, South Carolina,’

Bluffton is touted as, ‘The Heart of The Lowcountry.’ Just minutes from Hilton Head Island, right on the banks of the May River. This quaint town is filled with gorgeous antebellum homes, historic churches and all kinds of artisan shops and wonderful restaurants, It was named #1 for Amazing Non-Beach Getaways by the Huffington Post. It is a Historic Cultural Arts District that is now perfect backdrop of gorgeous oak trees draped in Spanish moss and scenic views, bringing together people from all walks of life, in the spirit love, hope, and healing.

The Gullah Reunion Festival transcends many families across the nation because of the high percentage of all African American’s ability to trace their roots back to South Carolina, We created this festival to help preserve and promote the Gullah culture, as well as stimulate economic growth within this endangered community. Our hopes are to help people connect thousands of people back to their Gullah Geechee family, their ancestral roots, and/or to provide a cultural event for people who just simply love, and enjoy the Gullah culture.

Celebrate Your Reunion With Us!

July 4: The 34th Annual Hilton Head Firecracker 5K Run and Family Fun Walk will be held on Thursday, July 4th 8 a.m. from Jarvis Creek Park on Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Firecracker Run is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County and one of the top ten races in the state of South Carolina. Over 1,700 runners and walkers from across the United States annually participate in this fun, healthy, family event. Some vendors will provide free small samples to runners. Cash sales for seconds and non-runners.

The festive post-race celebration features a Children’s Fun Run, music, fresh fruit, ice cold refreshments, door prizes, and more! A percentage of proceeds from the event benefits local charities including: The Hilton Head Rotary Club, Hilton Head High School Cross Country Team, and other local charities. SORRY NO PETS, STROLERS OR BABYJOGGERS. bearfootsports.com.

July 4: Show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating your bicycle, wagon, dog or kids for a fun-filled parade around Harbour Town! Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30 a.m. to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade line-up begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to the first 100 registered. Following the parade, join us for some holiday fun and activities. Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

Every Tuesday night throughout the summer, Shelter Cove Harbour presents HarbourFest, a family-friendly festival on the waterfront at Shelter Cove featuring live music by Shannon Tanner, Cappy the Clown, face painting, carnival games, treats from vendors and fireworks to end the night in the most spectacular way! All of these fun activities are set amid great restaurants and shops. HarbourFest runs from 6-10 p.m., with Shannon Tanner taking the stage each night at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., before the fireworks. Cancellations may be necessary at the last minute due to the weather and notification will be immediately announced on this site.

2019 Fireworks Dates (Fireworks begin at Dusk, weather permitting):
No show Tuesday, July 2
Thursday: July 4
Tuesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesdays: August 6, 13, 20

Take advantage of the ever improving parking plan and enjoy a little ride to the show if parking is tight.
sheltercoveharbourfest.com.

Thursdays: After the sun sets over Broad Creek join us waterside at Shelter Cove Community Park for a summer full of blockbuster hits! Watch all your favorites under the stars on a 20′ movie screen. No admission fee! Beach chairs, blankets and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants recommended!

Dates all beginning at 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 – Jurassic Park
Thursday, July 18 – Top Gun
Thursday, July 25 – Frozen
Thursday, August 1 – The Parent Trap 1998
Thursday, August 8 – Monsters, Inc.
Thursday, August 15 – Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

sheltercovetownecentre.com/movie-night-in-the-park.

July 8-12: STEAM Tinker Camp! STEAM Summer Camp is an exciting and hands-on learning opportunity for youth, with a special emphasis on the STEAM curriculum areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Campers will learn about concepts such as geometry, engineering, circuits, forces of motion, and simple machines, while creating projects like “Cranky Contraptions” and “Pendulum Paintings.” (Session 1 and 2 will complete different projects!) Ages 7-12, Tuition $130. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/workshops.

Thursdays: Join us for Shannon Tanner in his 31st season as family entertainer extraordinaire at beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour, Summer ’19! His beloved shows have become a family tradition for many Island visitors and are on the Hilton Head vacation list of things “NOT TO BE MISSED”! Thursdays; June 13 – August 22 (no show on Thursday, July 4th), Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1. welcometosheltercove.com.

Wednesdays: Enjoy a fun summer night at the Harbour Town pool while watching a movie. Refreshments are available. Check in begins at 8:15 p.m. with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com/events.

Saturdays: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will continue to offer Sweetgrass Basket Making classes this summer. Classes will be held Saturdays, June 8, 29, July 13, 27 and August 10, 24 from 10:30 am until 12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The cost if $65 adult and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

July 15-19: Mixed- Up Masterpieces Visual Arts Camp! Students will study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2D and 3D masterpieces. A mini-showcase exhibit/reception will be held on Friday. Ages 6-8, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 9-13, 12:45-3 p.m., Tuition $110. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/workshops.

July 15-19: Take the Stage! Performing Arts Camp. Explore music, dance and drama in this one week camp. Students will work with professional artists in our Black Box Theatre and will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms. They will create a mini showcase performance on Friday! Ages 6-8, 12:45-3 p.m. & 9-13, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuition $110. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/worksho

July 22-25 & August 2: Kids N’ Clay Camp! Students will expand their imaginations as they explore the exciting world of clay and learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing, and more! Ages 7-12, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Tuition $115. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Contact, Alana Adams, (843) 686-3945, ext. 205 or www.artshhi.com/workshops.

As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley.