Starting to plan your island itinerary for your dream summer vacation to Hilton Head? There’s so much to see and do while you’re in town, so to help you prepare for your trip and get the most out of your time on the island, we’ve collected a list of holiday, specialty, and ongoing events that are scheduled for this summer. We will be adding more events and information to this guide, so check back for updates before you make your way to HHI!
Holiday Events
Click on any highlighted events to learn more on the event’s website.
Memorial Day Weekend
Hilton Head Island Art Festival
May 22nd & 23rd from 10am-6pm
May 24th from 10am-4pm
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Find pieces made by artists in the United States at this free festival! Enjoy a weekend of art, shopping, dining and entertainment.
“Celebrate America” Concert
Sunday, May 24th, 2025 at 7pm
First Presbyterian Church
Hilton Head Choral Society’s annual concert and grand finale to the season, attend this moving and patriotic tribute to those who fought for our freedoms. Purchase tickets online now!
Hilton Head Freedom 5K
Monday, May 25th, 2025
Start Time: 8am
Port Royal Plantation
Whether you’re planning on running or walking the course, sign up for this family-friendly run to honor our nation’s heroes.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26th, 2025
Event Time: TBD
Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park
Attend the Town of Hilton Head Island’s official Memorial Day Ceremony to honor those who have bravely served our nation.
Stay tuned for more information!
4th of July
USA 5K
July 4th at 7:30am
Coligny Beach
Start your July 4th on the beach this year by running or walking the USA 5K. Participants will receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal. The USA 5K’s charity partner is the Sea Turtle Patrol.
Firecracker 5000
July 4th at 8am
Honey Horn
Run or walk the 42nd Annual Firecracker 5000’s new course and receive a t-shirt and finishers medal before enjoying food trucks and music after the race is finished!
Salute from the Shore
July 4th, Time Range TBD
Hilton Head Island Beaches
Every year, active military aircraft and an all-volunteer brigade of civilian-owned vintage planes fly over the entire South Carolina coastline.
Gregg Russell Fourth of July Concert
July 4th from 8pm-9pm
Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town
Celebrate the 4th of July with a family-friendly concert by the Hilton Head Island icon, Gregg Russell in the heart of Harbour Town.
Fourth of July Fireworks in Harbour Town
July 4th Starting at 9pm
Harbour Town
End your Fourth of July with a dazzling sight as fireworks light up the night sky over the island’s iconic, Harbour Town Lighthouse.
HarbourFest Fireworks
July 4th at Nightfall
Shelter Cove Harbor & Marina
This week, the fireworks will be a spectacular finale for a special and patriotic edition of the night’s live music performance and family fun.
Labor Day Weekend
We’re still working hard to collect events for the unofficial end of summer. The good news? The island still feels like summer long after Labor Day Weekend comes and goes. So far, we can report that all of the normally scheduled events, markets, live music, and more are still set to continue well past the end of August.
Ongoing Events
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Most days of the week from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend (check calendar here)
6:00pm-9:00pm | Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Enjoy live entertainment from musician, Shannon Tanner and a Jimmy Buffet tribute band on select nights, or have a blast with island-favorite, Cappy the Clown. This family-friendly summertime tradition includes arts and crafts along with other kids’ activities, and even firework displays on select Tuesday Nights! Dinner is covered, as there are multiple delicious restaurants lining the harbour to chose from, as well as many shops to peruse before the live music gets started.
Summer Jams
Tuesday Nights from June 9th-July 28th
7:00pm-10:00pm | Shelter Cove Towne Centre
Join the fun in the park each Tue with the highlight of the night, fireworks which start around 9pm. Inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks. Come early and enjoy dinner or snacks at any of our SCTC restaurants!
Movie Nights in the Park
Thursday Nights from June 11th-August 13th
7:30pm | Shelter Cove Community Park
Friends and families of all ages are welcome to grab their beach chairs or spread out blankets and beach towels at Shelter Cove Community Park to enjoy a movie under the stars. This free event is a popular summertime activity hosted by Shelter Cove Towne Centre and is a great way to take advantage of the warm summer nights on our beautiful island. Pack a picnic or grab some food from the many restaurants surrounding Shelter Cove Community Park.
2026 Movie Schedule:
June 11th: Zootopia 2
June 18th: A Minecraft Movie
June 25th: Freakier Friday
July 2nd: Top Gun: Maverick
July 9th: Karate Kid: Legends
July 16th: David
July 23rd: Tron: Legacy
July 30th: How to Train Your Dragon
August 6th: Lilo & Stitch
August 13th: Dora & the Search for Sol Dorado
Sunset Celebration Concert Series
Friday Nights from June 19th-August 7th
7:00-10:00pm | Shelter Cove Community Park
Head to Shelter Cove Community Park for a free summer concert series. Everyone is welcome–even your pets! Remember to bring a lawn chair, beach towel, or blanket for your group. Eat beforehand or order take-out from any of the delicious Shelter Cove Towne Centre to enjoy during the concert.
Summer 2026 Schedule:
June 19th: Deas-Guyz
June 26th: Target & The Headliner Horns
July 3rd: Cranford & Friends
July 10th: Cranford & Friends
July 17th: Deas-Guyz
July 24th: Target & the Headliner Horns
July 31st: Deas-Guyz
August 7th: Deas-Guyz
Local Markets
Hilton Head Island Farmers Market
Weekly on Tuesdays
9:00am-1:00pm
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
More Information
Farmers & Makers Market
Weekly on Tuesdays
10:00am-2:00pm
The Shops at Sea Pines Center
More Information
Hilton Head Community Market
Weekly on Saturdays
9:30am-12:30pm
Shelter Cove Community Park
More Information
Keep checking back for newly added events and information!
