Here’s what’s happening in Myrtle Beach and The Grand Strand over 4th of July weekend. These events are FREE unless other wise noted, but you’ll have to pay for food and drinks.
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Tuesday, June 30
Summer Strolling Entertainment
- Where: Broadway at the Beach
- What’s Happening: Summer Strolling Dance Party & Entertainment. From costumed stilt walkers to a juggling unicyclist and comedic duo on select nights, they’ll be plenty of entertaining fun for all to enjoy! This is an ongoing daily event.
- Time: Starting at 7pm.
Surfside Beach Farmer’s Market
- Where: Memorial Park, Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach
- What’s Happening: The freshest fruits and vegetables from local farmers, and some amazing crafts from South Carolina Artisans are available every Tuesday.
- Time: 10am to 3pm
- Where: Plyler Park/Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
- What’s Happening: You can look forward to live entertainment in Plyler Park. Tuesday is Pirates & Princesses Party night. This is an ongoing daily event.
- Time: 4pm to 10pm
Live Music at The Crooked Hammock Brewery Stage
- Where: Barefoot Landing
- What’s Happening: Experience the sounds of Suavacado. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the free live music at the Crooked Hammock Brewery Stage.
- Time: Starting at 7pm.
- Where: 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill
- What’s Happening: Experience the sounds of Jimmy Mowery.
- Time: 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
Tasty Tuesday by K-Bar Farms Homestead Junction
- Where: Inlet Square Mall
- What’s Happening: A big indoor farmers market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, home made syrups, jellies, jams and more.
- Time: 11 am to 4pm.
- Where: Plyler Park
- What’s Happening: Myrtle Beach presents “ARGH! Pirate Spectacular!” When Captain Hook and Anne Bonny begin to stir up trouble aboard Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship, they must battle it out through songs, dance competitions, games and more to see who the best Pirate truly is! Watch as Mr. Smee and the whole pirate crew gathers around to participate in the fun and invite you to join the fun with them! This is an ongoing Tuesday event.
- Time: Starts at 8pm.
Putt putt mini-golf and go-karts, a 4th of July tradition. Check out the savings and Do More Spend Less!
Save a bundle of cash at Broadway Grand Prix. Go-karts for all ages, seven go-kart tracks, six children’s rides, two miniature golf courses, a rock climbing wall, and an indoor arcade. Looking for a more quaint family outing? Try these mini-golf deals at some of the most fun mini-golf destinations at the beach. Family packages are available.
Wednesday, July 1
Bruce Munro: Southern Light Exhibit
- Where: Brookgreen Gardens
- What’s Happening: Spectacular art and light display by Bruce Munro. This is an ongoing event, Wednesdays through Saturdays. Ticket prices vary.
- Time: 8pm to 11pm
- Where: Plyler Park
- What’s Happening: Catch the live sounds of Crossroads, and listen to all your favorite tunes with interactive singing and dancing from country, Motown, pop, hip hop and more!
- Time: 8pm to 11pm
- Where: Garden City Pier
- What’s Happening: Party on the pier with The City Lights Trio!
- Time: 8:30pm to 11:30pm
- Where: Bar Louie Broadway at the Beach
- What’s Happening: Listen to the sounds of Nick Walker. Nick also performs Friday and Saturday nights at Bar Louie
- Time: 6pm to 9pm
- Where: 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
- What’s Happening: Come sing & dance with DJ Chris James
- Time: 9pm to 11pm
- Where: Topgolf
- What’s Happening: Get unlimited game play, discounted food & drinks, and some space just for college students. A $15 cover gets you all that and more every Wednesday during College Night! Please bring your school ID or a copy of your schedule and a photo ID!
- Time: 8pm to 11pm
Thursday, July 2
- Where: Tin Roof
- What’s Happening: Kick back, relax on the patio and catch the sounds of Brendan Curry.
- Time: 6pm to 9pm.
- Where: 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill
- What’s Happening: Join us for some live music from Shaun Brown!
- Time: 8pm to 11pm.
- Where: Tavern in the Forest
- What’s Happening: Join us for some live music from Nick Walker!
- Time: 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
- Where: Storybook Experience Broadway at the Beach
- What’s Happening: Young warriors get a chance to train in the ways of the Force, then showcase their skills with the Jedi Masters. Hosted by the Storybook Experience Children MUST register before the show. You must be between 4 and 12 years of age to participate. Please register at The Storybook Experience or online. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis..
- Time: 6pm to 6:30pm, repeats 7pm to 7:30pm.
Friday, July 3
- Where: Myrtle Beach Speedway
- What’s Happening: Opening Night is July 3. Admission varies from $3 to $5.
- Time: 12 Noon to 11pm.
- Where: Plyler Park
- What’s Happening: Join Heroes 4 Hire and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk as we present to you a “Tropical Celebration” EVERY Friday! Full of singing, games, Hulu dancing and more you will be fully emerged into a tropical paradise while watching! Show starts at 8pm, but the fun is there all day long! Starting at 2 there will be bounce houses, tie dye, glitter tattoos, princesses, ice cream and MORE!
- Time: 8pm to 11pm.
- Where: The Tin Roof
- What’s Happening: 3 days of live music, with a great view of the ocean, delicious food and craft cocktails. July 3rd- 5pm DJ Blake 10pm Chad Bearden Band, July 4th- 5pm Victoria Humphries, 10pm Chad Bearden Band, July 5th- 11am Brunch on the Beach with Nick Walker, 6pm Josh Z
- Time: As noted above.
Drive-in Movie Summer Series ‘Footlose’
- Where: Thompson Farms
- What’s Happening: Movie will begin at approx. 8:45 P.M., Gates will open at 7 P.M. Tickets will be sold online. Per person Adult (age 12 – up) $9; Children (age 3-11) – $5; Ages 2 and under are free. When placing your order online, please do one order per car.
- Time: 7pm to 10pm.
2nd Annual Red, White, & Booze: 4th of July Weekend Event
- Where: Twelve 33 Distillery
- What’s Happening: 2 day celebration. Friday, July 3rd: Rick Cannon live performance 4-7pm, Rentko’s Food truck 1-7pm, Tours 1:30, 3:30, 5:30pm. Saturday, July 4th:
Dustin Chapman live performance 4-7pm, Gnosh Pit Food Truck 1-7pm, Tours 1:30, 3:30, 5:30pm - Time: 11am to 7pm.
- Where: 810 Bowling & Billiards Market Common
- What’s Happening: Live music from The Tim Clark Band
- Time: 8pm to 11pm.
- Where: Tavern in the Forest
- What’s Happening: Catch the sounds of Paul Grimshaw
- Time: 8:30pm to 11pm.
Jazz and Blues on the Deck, with Craig and Mike
- Where: Tidal Creek Brewhouse Market Common
- What’s Happening: Live Music, Food and Drinks on the Deck.
- Time: 5pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, July 4
- Where: Any beach from Cherry Grove to Hilton Head
- What’s Happening: Military flyover
- Time: 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Conway
- What’s Happening: Fireworks
- Time: 9:30pm
Independence Day Golf Cart Parade
- Where: Surfside Beach
- What’s Happening: The parade leaves the parking lot at 411 Hwy 17 South, continues down 4th Ave South to South Poplar Drive. Parade turns left onto Poplar Drive until it turns right on 3rd Ave South. Parade continues down 3rd Ave South until Ocean Blvd. Parade turns left (North) onto Ocean Blvd, continues to Neal and Pam’s for judging. After judging, parades goes to 16th Ave North.
- Time: 1pm
- Where: Apache Family Campground and Pier
- Time: 9:30am
4th of July Cornhole Tournament
- Where: The Brickhouse Lounge
- What’s Happening: Anyone and everyone can play, no ACL membership required.
- Time: Signup 12 noon. Tournament starts 1pm.
- Where: OD Pavilion NMB
- What’s Happening: LIVE Beach Music at the OD Pavilion in North Myrtle Beach
- Time: 1pm to 4pm