Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Lowcountry Paddlefest
September 5th–7th | Multiple Hilton Head locations
Proceeds benefit The Outside Foundation and Hilton Head Island Recreation Association.
• Sprint races: Friday, Sept. 5th, 9 a.m., Rowing and Sailing Center
• Pint Night: Friday, Sept. 5th, 4:30–7:30 p.m., Outside Hilton Head Flagship Store
• Race day & family fun: Saturday, Sept. 6th, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rowing and Sailing Center
• Pinckney Island litter sweep: Sunday, Sept. 7th, 8–10:30 a.m., Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Technical races: Sunday, Sept. 7th, 8:30 a.m., Sea Pines Beach Club
Details: lowcountrypaddlefest.com
Escape to Within art exhibit by Jeanine Potter
Artist reception: Saturday, September 6th | 2–4 p.m. | Hilton Head Library Branch, 11 Beach City Road
Abstracts, florals, and cloud formations in Potter’s colorful style.
3rd Annual First Responders Appreciation Day
Saturday, September 13th | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | OPFOB Event Barn
Free admission for all first responders. Families welcome. Enjoy bounce houses, police and fire department displays, open range time, and live music. The highlight of the day is the Battle of the Badges, a two-mile challenge course for four-person teams. Lunch provided.
Schedule:
• 8–10 a.m., Coffee and camaraderie
• 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Battle of the Badges
• 10 a.m.–noon, Open range
• 11:45 a.m.–noon, K9 demo
• 12:30–1 p.m., Ceremony
• 1–4 p.m., Lunch and live music
• 3 p.m., Awards and auction closes
Must register to attend.
Beaufort County Walk for Water
• Saturday, September 13th | Live Oaks Park, Port Royal
• Saturday, September 20th | Wright Family Park, Bluffton
An estimated 1,000 walkers expected to raise $100,000 for Water Mission’s safe water projects. Registration: walkforwater.com/beaufort. $25 adults, $10 youths, free for children under 5. Early bird discount and T-shirt available through Aug. 13.
Opening reception of Canvas of Cultura! A Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit
Monday, September 15th | 5:30 p.m. | Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with a family-friendly cultural art experience. Meet artists, take a guided tour, and hear the stories behind the work. Light refreshments provided by Friends of the Bluffton Library. Exhibit runs Sept. 15–Oct. 15 during library hours.
Palmetto Quilt Guild meeting and workshop
Meeting: Thursday, September 18th | 11:30 a.m. | Island Lutheran Church, Hilton Head Island
Tina Craig of Seaside Stitches presents 30 Years and Counting.
Workshop: Friday, September 19th | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville
Zoom workshop on English Paper Piecing. Info and registration: palmettoquiltguild.org
American Legion Post 205, 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 20th | Eagles Point Golf Course, Bluffton
Check-in 8 a.m., ceremony 8:45 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m. $100 per player; $90 active duty or veteran; $70 students. Includes breakfast, lunch, raffles, silent auction, and door prizes. Hole-in-one grand prize: $30,000. Info: americanlegionpost205@yahoo.com
Come From Away
September 24th - October 26th, 2025 | Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island
Award-winning musical telling the story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland on Sept. 11, 2001, and the community that welcomed them. Directed by Todd Underwood.
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Kerry Peresta book launch and signing
• Tuesday, September 30th | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Emrys Bookshop, 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island
• Wednesday, October 10th | 1–3 p.m. | Barnes & Noble, 20 Hatton Place, Hilton Head Island
Launch of The Shaking, Book Five in the Olivia Callahan suspense series. Books 1–4 also available.
Fall native plant sale at Coastal Discovery Museum
Saturday, October 4th | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island
Annual fall sale features native plants that support local wildlife. One-gallon pots $10, three-gallon pots $17. Cash or check only. Free admission.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia
Tuesday, October 7th | 11 a.m. | Hilton Head Branch Library, Large Conference Room
Educational session by Alzheimer’s Association volunteers on early signs, detection, and support resources.
