Arts and Events Calendar

Bluffton Library Summer Reading Adult Programs
Bluffton Branch Library, Bluffton
June 17, 10–11:30 a.m.
Unearth a Story: Stories & Advice From a Former Editor and Journalist, plus a Mini-Writing Workshop
For information, call 843-255-6503.

Celebration Park Turtle Talks
Mondays, June–August, 7:30–9 p.m.
Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island
Free family-friendly program featuring hands-on activities beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Sea Turtle Talk presentation from 8–9 p.m. led by Amber Kuehn, marine biologist and director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. Program focuses on local nesting sea turtles and conservation efforts.
seaturtlepatrolhhi.org

“Put the Beach to Bed” with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
June–August, 7–8 p.m.
Volunteer beach program focused on preparing shorelines for nesting sea turtles and educating participants about sea turtle conservation.
seaturtlepatrolhhi.org

Mean Girls
June 24-Aug. 9
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island
The hit musical based on Tina Fey’s film follows Cady Heron as she navigates the social hierarchy of high school. Features a pop-inspired score, energetic choreography and themes of friendship, identity and belonging. Recommended for ages 13 and older due to language and mature themes.
artshhi.com

Community Movie Night & Music Celebration
June 26, 4 p.m.
Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island
Free family-friendly event featuring an outdoor screening of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra’s Hollywood Bowl benefit concert. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs.

Bluffton Independence Day 5K
July 2, 6:15 p.m. Kids Fun Run; 7 p.m. 5K start
New Riverside Barn Park, Bluffton
Evening run/walk featuring food trucks, beer and a patriotic costume contest. Children ages 8 and younger may participate in the “Chase Uncle Sam” fun run.
www.townofbluffton.sc.gov

Independence Day Pre-Party & Fireworks
July 3, 5–9 p.m.;
fireworks at 9 p.m.
Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St., and DuBois Park, Bluffton
Family celebration featuring bounce houses, carnival games, food concessions and live music by the Parris Island “Dirty Boots” Brass Band. Fireworks launch from a barge on the May River with viewing available at Oyster Factory Park and Wright Family Park.

Harbour Town Fourth of July Parade
July 4, registration begins 8:30 a.m.; parade lineup at 9:30 a.m.
Harbour Town, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island
Patriotic parade featuring decorated bikes, wagons and pets followed by carnival games and inflatables.
seapines.com

Salute from the Shore
July 4, approximately 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Head Island beaches
Annual coastal flyover featuring military planes and vintage aircraft. salutefromtheshore.org

Harbour Town Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
July 4, concert in the evening; fireworks approximately 9 p.m.
Harbour Town, Hilton Head Features the Gregg Russell Fourth of July Concert under the Liberty Oak followed by fireworks over Calibogue Sound. seapines.com

Shelter Cove HarbourFest & Fireworks
July 4, after dusk
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Hilton Head Island
Family celebration featuring entertainment, children’s activities and HarbourFest with singer Shannon Tanner followed by fireworks over Broad Creek. www.sheltercoveharbourfest.com

Tim Meadows Live
July 13, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Tim Meadows brings his signature humor and storytelling to the stage for an evening of stand-up comedy.
artshhi.com