It’s officially the summer season on Hilton Head! And with summer comes a great lineup of events and festivities… Harbourfest Fireworks, Movies in the Park, Summer Jams, 5Ks, Coligny Summer Music Series & more!
Plan out your fun for the month of June, or even all summer long with the Hilton Head Summer Events Guide. Check back as more events and activities will be added. And for a full calendar Hilton Head Island happenings, check out This Week On Hilton Head's Events Calendar.
Hilton Head businesses can send their summer events, activities, specials, etc to info@thisweekonhilton.com with subject titled "Summer on Hilton Head".
COLIGNY PLAZA
LIVE MUSIC SERIES
Live music for the family 7 days a week all summer long at the Coligny Center Stage!
HARBOURFEST
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids’ activities & Tuesday night fireworks. 2023’s Hilton Head HarbourFest will feature beloved Cappy the Clown, singer/songwriter Shannon Tanner, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band & so much more family-friendly entertainment.
PARTY IN THE PARK
Enjoy the beautiful new LCP with Party in the Park. Join us for a family happy hour with live music, bounce houses, and beverages. New this year: our Maker’s Fair includes local artists. You are guaranteed to find unique and handmade pieces.
TURTLE TRACKERS
Sea turtles are an important and favorite part of life on Hilton Head Island! Every Sunday and Monday our local Turtle Trackers set up at South Beach to share information about these sea creatures that call our Island home.
GREGG RUSSELL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Gather around, for Fun in Harbour Town each evening, under the old oak tree you'll be entertained with Gregg's summer concerts. It's total family fun with special antics for the kids... games, interviews, sing-a-longs and great entertainment. Most families come night after night because they know the show is always different, always exciting. It all starts before dark, when people gather around... Don't be surprised if you see some familiar faces up there on stage with Gregg, as he plays all the familiar tunes -- and you sing along!
MOVIES IN THE PARK
FREE movies in the park! Lots of family fun and pets are welcome. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and pillows and sit back and enjoy the movie. Get take-out from any SCTC restaurant or Kroger.
2024 movies include: Wonka, Cars 1, Honey I Blew Up the Kids, Back to the Future Part 3, Surfs Up, Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker, Secretariat, Cool Runnings, Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie and Cars 2.
SUNSET CELEBRATION
Live, local music Friday nights in the park at Shelter Cove! Bring a beach chair or blanket and pick up take-out food from one of our restaurants or Kroger. Coolers and pets welcome. These FREE concerts are brought to you by the SCTC merchants!
SUMMER JAMS & FIREWORKS
Fun-filled, festive atmosphere with fireworks as the highlight of the night. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. Bring your lawn chairs!
JUNE 2023 HILTON HEAD HAPPENINGS
BEACHBUM TRIATHLON
The 2023 race promises more HOT, WET, and SANDY fun on the beach as the competition for the coveted coconut monkeys continue for another year.
FIRECRACKER 5K
Get ready for a cracking time as we celebrate Independence Day and 37 years of running at the Hilton Head Firecracker 5K on July 4, 2023! As the largest and oldest race in Beaufort County, this family-friendly run, walk, and post-race party is the perfect way to kick America’s birthday off with a bang.
USA 5K
Hit the beach this July 4th for the USA 5K at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island for a July 4th celebration that all runners and walkers will love!
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Experience Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s annual Juneteenth Celebration "Where Freedom Began" with food, music, and vendors!
RHYTHM & BREWS
Bringing live music and unlimited tasting of 40+ craft breweries to Hilton Head Island, the first-ever Rhythm & Brews festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 3. The event will take place at the Coastal Discovery Museum, don't miss this great event that is sure to sell out.