Event Category: General

Celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the Gullah people at our Rice Cookoff, a highlight of the Gullah Christmas Celebration! Our Gullah ancestors brought rice to the United States, transforming South Carolina into the wealthiest colony before the Revolutionary War. This event honors their incredible contributions to American society, cuisine, and the economy. ​Don’t miss […]

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Ahoy, Beaufort!  Join us for a magical evening at the Light Up the Night Boat Parade, presented by the Annual Beaufort Water Festival!  See the holiday spirit come alive as local boats decked out in festive lights and decorations sail across the waterfront.  Family fun for all ages—bring your loved ones to this can’t-miss seasonal celebration! […]

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Can you hold your breath for five hours? How tall do you measure up to a Leatherback Sea Turtle? Come discover the incredible world of South Carolina’s turtles — from terrapins to land turtles to sea turtles! Some live turtles (no live sea turtles) will be on hand! Pre-registration required. Free with Park Admission.

Come join the Edisto Beach State Park Environmental Learning Center staff as they teach you how to create your own tie-dye shirt! They’ll show you a variety of designs to choose from. Make sure to bring your own white cotton T-shirt or pillowcase, or better yet, purchase an Edisto Beach State Park shirt from them! […]

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Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? Edisto Beach State Park Environmental Learning Center has got you covered! Join a SCDNR Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor to cover all the basics of fishing, including the types of fishing lines, rigs, lures, baits, knots, common fish to catch at Edisto, and more! During the program, […]

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The Freedman Arts District is bringing the holiday cheer downtown with Mistletoe Market, a three-night sip-shop-and-support celebration created to boost our merchants during the temporary Charles & Bay Street closure during their most important shopping season.  Join us December 11-13th 4-8pm for a festive holiday village filled with live music, libations, gift wrapping, and your favorite downtown artists, restaurants, and retailers. Come enjoy the Christmas magic, […]

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Join the Edisto Beach State Park Environmental Learning Center staff to learn about their ravenous reptiles! Learn about why they aren’t always ravenous, their adaptations for capturing prey, and why they are important. Pre-registration required. $5 per person. Register here.