What To Do In South Carolina

Take your pick of unique and memorable South Carolina events...

River Banks Zoo Lights Before ChristmasTrying to figure out what to do in South Carolina? Not a problem. The only real question is where do you want to start!

South Carolina events and celebrations are happening all over the state throughout the calendar year. From fishing tournaments to art festivals, garden tours to golf tournaments, auto racing to historical reenactments, ball games to balloon launches – South Carolina is the place to experience them all.

That’s because in South Carolina, events really do happen every month of the year. Our azalea and peach festivals bring visitors to the mountains. Our Sun Fun Days and Gullah Festival celebrate the rich history of our coast. The legendary Darlington Raceway welcomes annual NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races, while Aiken, South Carolina carries on its traditional Triple Crown with three successive Saturdays of flat racing, steeplechase and polo.

Use the events search below and figure out what to do in South Carolina on your next vacation! Click here to print a list of South Carolina festivals and events by quarter.

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Atalaya tour
Huntington Beach State Park
  • March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Week on Saturday
  • March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Every Week on Sunday
  • March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Take a fascinating tour of the winter home of Anna and Archer Huntington with a docent from the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Along the way, you will discover...
Beach Riding
Myrtle Beach State Park
  • November 19, 2011 - February 29, 2012

Equestrian beach access December, January and February only. Due to environmentally sensitive sand dunes, sea oats and safety concerns, ingress and egress to the beach is allowed only at the...
Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
  • February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012

A showcase for the arts, crafts, foods and history of the Native Island Gullah people. Celebration events include a month long art exhibit, a gospel extravaganza, an Arts, Crafts and...
African American Heritage Days
  • February 23, 2012 - February 24, 2012

Join a celebration of African American culture and history through demonstrations, re-enactments, performances, hands-on experiences, and more! This event addresses SC social studies standards and explores African American heritage, from...
Day in the Life of a Sailor
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • July 8, 2011 - June 30, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Every Day
  • July 8, 2011 - June 30, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Every Day

Maritime trade and travel were vital to the success of the young Carolina colony. Board Charleston\'s only reproduction 17th century sailing ketch, Adventure, docked in Old Towne Creek. Discover some...
Feeding Frenzy
Huntington Beach State Park
  • January 6, 2012 - December 31, 2012, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Every Week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Get up close and personal with the animals at the Education Center! Take part in feeding a sting ray and other sea creatures. Feedings take place Tuesday through Sunday at...
What's On The Menu?
Edisto Beach State Park
  • February 1, 2012 - February 28, 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:20 AM
    Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
    Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

...Not our animals! Join us as we feed the aquarium animals.
Carolina Explorers
Hunting Island State Park
  • February 3, 2012 - February 24, 2012, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Every Week on Friday
  • March 2, 2012 - March 16, 2012, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Every Week on Friday
  • March 30, 2012, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Every Week on Friday

Free with Park Passport Plus This series of programs is designed just for kids. Enjoy nature-themed arts and crafts while learning a about Hunting Island.
Victory Along the Santee River with Francis Marion Living History
  • February 24, 2012, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • February 25, 2012, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Victory along the Santee River provides a glimpse and shares the view of life on the backcountry frontier of the Santee River. (An opportunity for you to walk where Francis...
Battle of Aiken
  • February 25, 2012 - February 26, 2012

Carolina\'s Largest Outdoor Drama. Cast of Hundreds! Join us and see history come alive with cannons, cavalry horses and living history experts. Dramatic recreation of one of the last battles...
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