Once again, the Town of Seabrook Island is holding a toy drive in support of the Toys for Tots program. New, unwrapped toys and books may be dropped off at Town Hall anytime between now and December 12, 2024.
The Holiday Festival of Lights is back! With over two million lights, this beloved tradition offers fun for the whole family and is sure to boost your holiday spirit. The Holiday Festival of Lights is open every evening, rain or shine, from 5:30-10:00 pm, November 15 through December 31.
The festival is more than just driving through the three miles of beautiful light displays. You are invited to park your car and explore Winter Wonderland, home of the area’s largest holiday sand sculpture formed from over 50 tons of sand. Roam through festival shops for merry gifts, official collector series ornaments, toys, personalized items, decorations and stocking stuffers. Pop into Santa’s Sweet Shoppe for tasty treats. Take a ride on the train for an up-close view of the festival, and see even more light displays on the Enchanted Walking Trail. A complete map of the Holiday of Lights Festival can be found here.
Santa will be at Santa’s Village, 6:00-10:00 pm each night, November 15 through December 23. Visiting with Santa at the festival is free. Digital photos are available for an additional fee.
To enhance visitor experience and to help manage wait times and traffic, Holiday Festival of Lights organizers used historical attendance data to create GREEN, YELLOW and RED nights. Admission prices vary based on the night.
Visitors can save by buying tickets in advance online. Green night pricing is $15 per vehicle if purchased online, or $20 at the gate. Yellow night pricing is $25 per vehicle if purchased online, or $30 at the gate. Red night pricing is $30 per vehicle if purchased online, or $40 at the gate.
Click here for more information and tickets.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: CCPRC website)
As the days of summer approach with vacations and visitors, save some time to get outside with your friends, both human and feathered.
We have a new activity for those with visiting youngsters. Check out our 1/2 day camp for 8-15 years old. Pass on your interesting hobby to another generation.
Continue reading for all the activities planned for June – If you are not yet a 2024 SIB member, you must first become a member for only $15 by following the instructions on our website: seabrookislandbirders.org. You may bring the form and your dues to the event, or you may pay the guest fee of $10.
Continue reading “Seabrook Island Birders June Activities”
The Atlantic Cup is returning to Charleston on May 25! Visit Charleston City Marina where the boats will be docked to prepare for the race. You may even get a chance to talk to some the sailors about the race!
On Saturday, May 25, head over to the Charleston Maritime Center or get out on the water to watch the start of the race as the boats head off to Newport, RI. The gun goes off at 12:00 pm so don’t be late!
Location: Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street Charleston, South Carolina.
Click here for more information.
(Photo credit: CVB website)
–Tidelines Editor
The Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission brings Louisiana to the Lowcountry! The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare – jambalaya, alligator, etouffe, andouille sausage, and crawfish. Also enjoy Lowcountry favorites like seafood and Southern barbecue. For those who prefer a tamer menu, we’ll serve up ample portions of festival foods like hot dogs, sno cones, and more.
Main Stage Lineup
1:00-2:15 pm Shrimp City Slim’s Swamp All-Stars, featuring Ceasar
2:30-4:00 pm Randy McAllistair
4:30-6:00 pm Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco Gators
Small Stage Schedule
1:00-2:00 pm Who Calls the Swamp Home? (children’s reptile program)
2:30 pm Lowcountry Cajun Festival Annual Crawfish Eating Contest
Kids Area
Carnival rides, inflatable games, and carnival games – all-day and unlimited for just $10 per child.
Admission and More
Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Pexels.com)
If you are looking for a meaningful way to make an end-of-year contribution, please support Waterproof, Inc. to help local children learn to swim in a way that is water-wise.
Waterproof is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides water safety and basic swimming instruction at no cost to elementary age children from Mt Zion and other local schools. Many of these young children have never been in a swimming pool, do not know how to swim, and some have been taught to be afraid of the water. This important program helps prevent children from drowning, which potentially saves their lives.
In 2023, Waterproof:
The gratifying outcomes of these sessions for first and second graders include:
The sessions are completely free for the children and their families, most of whom are significantly challenged financially. Even though the staff is all volunteers, it costs approximately $200.00 per child to provide these classes. Costly expenses include insurance and roundtrip bus transportation to the facility from the schools. In addition, each child is provided a life jacket when in the pool, pool noodles, other swim devices, and sometimes even bathing suits.
As we look forward to continuing this work in 2024, once again we ask for your kind contributions. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @waterproofinc or by check to Waterproof Inc., 1014 Embassy Row Way, Johns Island, SC 29455.
Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a great new year, on behalf of Waterproof Inc.
-Submitted by Derek Fyfe, President and CEO
The 45th Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon and Half Marathon is today, starting at 8:00 am.
This means Bohicket Road, Main Road, and River Road will be busy and Freshfields might get a bit congested also.
For more information on the race click here.
Good luck to all the runners and walkers and be cautious as you drive around the area today!
– Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Kiawah Marathon)
The tenth annual Homegrown Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Johns Island County Park (2662 Mullet Hall Road) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Homegrown Holiday Bazaar is your one-stop shop for all things local and festive! With plenty of local vendors you’re sure to complete your holiday shopping in no time.
There will be lots of fun activities for all ages including seasonal themed games, crafts, bounce house, pony rides, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
The Holiday Bazaar is free to attend although there is a $2.00 per person fee charged by the Charleston County Park (Gold Pass members and children under two years old are free). There is plenty of free parking on site.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image Credit: seaislandschamber.org)
The Holiday Festival of Lights is back! With over two million lights, this beloved tradition offers fun for the whole family and is sure to boost your holiday spirit. The Holiday Festival of Lights is open every evening, rain or shine, from 5:30-10:00 pm, November 10 through December 31.
The festival is more than just driving through the three miles of beautiful light displays. You are invited to park your car and explore Winter Wonderland, home of the area’s largest holiday sand sculpture formed from over 50 tons of sand. Roam through festival shops for merry gifts, official collector series ornaments, toys, personalized items, decorations and stocking stuffers. Pop into Santa’s Sweet Shoppe for tasty treats. Take a ride on the train for an up-close view of the festival, and see even more light displays on the Enchanted Walking Trail. A complete map of the Holiday of Lights Festival can be found here.
Santa will be at Santa’s Village, 6:00-10:00 pm each night, November 10 through December 23. Visiting with Santa at the festival is free. Digital photos are available for an additional fee.
To enhance visitor experience and to help manage wait times and traffic, Holiday Festival of Lights organizers used historical attendance data to create GREEN, YELLOW and RED nights. Admission prices vary based on the night.
Visitors can save by buying tickets in advance online. Green night pricing is $15 per vehicle if purchased online, or $20 at the gate. Yellow night pricing is $25 per vehicle if purchased online, or $30 at the gate. Red night pricing is $30 per vehicle if purchased online, or $40 at the gate.
Click here for more information and tickets.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: CCPRC website)
Once again, the Town of Seabrook Island is holding a toy drive in support of the Toys for Tots program. The Toys for Tots program was established in 1947 by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and has been managed by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation since 1991. Each year, the program collects and distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. Since its founding in 1947, the Toys for Tots program has collected and distributed more than 500 million toys to children across the country.
New, unwrapped toys and books may be dropped off at Town Hall anytime between now and December 7, 2023.
–Tidelines Editors
On Monday, July 3, hundreds gathered on the driving range of Seabrook Island Club to enjoy music, food, and of course, the fireworks!
At 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 4, under beautiful blue skies, patriotic Seabrookers lined up to participate in the annual Independence Day Parade.
By 9:30 the parade was underway!
Continue reading “Independence Day Seabrook Style”
Join the fun at the 2023 Earth Day Celebration in Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island from 4:00-7:00 pm on April 21, with live music, food trucks, talks from environment and wildlife experts, local vendors, live animals, face painters, kids crafts, and more. It is sure to be fun for the whole family!
There will be live music from Shem Creek Boogie Band, pizza from Dough Boyz Pizza Co., and local eats from True Lowcountry. There will also be tent talks from local organizations and speakers doing amazing work to protect our environment. Featured vendors include The Center for Birds of Prey, Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol, Edisto Serpentarium, Clemson University Bobcat Researcher Meghan Keating, Kiawah and Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards, the South Carolina Aquarium, South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement (SCORE), NOAA Marine Debris Program, and many more!
Food and drink will be available for donation. Additional donations are appreciated and will help underwrite the cost of the event. Cash or credit donations will be accepted at the event. No outside food or drink is allowed. Please remember to bring your own seats.
If you’re coming from off the Island, tell gate security that you are attending the Kiawah Conservancy’s Earth Day Celebration in Night Heron Park.
Registration is not required and admission is free!
–Tidelines Editors