ONGOING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BY DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAYS
HILTON HEAD ISLAND RUNNING CLUB. The Hilton Head Running Club meets regularly for group training runs. All levels of runners are welcome. Call 842-4786 for more information. MONDAYS
GOLF EXHIBITION. Doug Weaver holds a golf exhibition at the Oceanfront Course in Palmetto Dunes. 4:00 pm. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 785-1138 for more information. TUESDAYS
WILDLIFE DISCOVERY SERIES: Gather around with our naturalist at The Sea Pines Resort Nature Center to learn about and interact with native snakes, turtles, and even a baby alligator. 5:00-6:00 pm. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 1-800-Sea Pines x4530 for reservations. WEDNESDAYS
HISTORY OF HILTON'S HEADLANDS. All year. Learn about the history of Hilton Head Island and its role in the Civil War. Visit the site of old Fort Walker. Call 689-6767 for registration & directions. THURSDAYS
NATURE KAYAKING. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides. Reservations required. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 689-6767. FRIDAYS
TOUR OLD DAUFUSKIE. Monday through Friday, in season. Narrated water trip to Daufuskie. Tour Old Daufuskie on jungle bus. Old church, old lighthouse, Pat Conroy's Schoolhouse, and the beach. Broad Creek Marina. Calibogue Cruises. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. 342-8687. SATURDAYS
"ESH" CONTEMPORARY KEYBOARD PLAYS "MUSIC YOU WILL ENJOY" at Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House, at Shelter Cove. Enjoy dinner and live music! Never a cover charge. For more information, please refer to our "Dining" Section, or call 842-6400.
"JOSEPH THE MAGICIAN" DISPLAYS HIS MAGIC AND HUMOR TABLESIDE from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House, on the water at Shelter Cove Harbour. Join the fun on Sundays and Wednesdays with an Island tradition for over fifteen years. For more information, please refer to our "Dining" section, or call 842-6400.
THIRD SUNDAY JAZZ CONCERT. Sponsored by the Jazz Lovers Of The Lowcountry. Live Jazz concerts featuring first class jazz musicians on the third Sunday of each month. Concerts start at 7:00 pm and are held at the Coligny Theater. Doors open at 6:00 pm. For ticket information, please contact the Jazz Lovers Of The Lowcountry at 689-9495. Visit them online at www.jazzloversclub.com.
TOUR OLD DAUFUSKIE. Monday through Friday. Narrated water trip to Daufuskie. Tour Old Daufuskie on jungle bus. Old church, old lighthouse, Pat Conroy's schoolhouse, and the beach. Broad Creek Marina. See ad in Visit Daufuskie Section. 842-TOUR.
FREE PRO DOUBLES TENNIS EXHIBITION. Van der Meer Tennis Racquet Club, Shipyard Plantation, at 5:45 pm. Refreshments served. Drawings for prizes. March through October. No charge. Please call 686-8804 for more information.
FREE TENNIS EXHIBITION & HAPPY HOUR. Sea Pines Racquet Club, Sea Pines Plantation. Tennis exhibition and prize drawing with complimentary snacks and beverages. 5:30 pm. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. 363-4495.
FREE TENNIS EXHIBITION. Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, at 5:30 pm. Refreshments and prizes. Discount in the pro shop. No charge. First week in March through last week in October. Please call 785-1152 for information, to confirm schedule, etc.
WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc. and a an explanation of the work done at this SC Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the am. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please telephone in advance. (843) 837-3795 ext. 129.
STONEY-BAYNARD RUINS TOUR. Get a truly unique experience by exploring the ruins of an 18th century plantation house. Walk the grounds of an area that has been untouched for hundreds of years and listen to stories about the history and plantation life of Hilton Head Island. 10:00 -11:30 am. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 1-800-Sea Pines x4530 to call 843-842-1979 for reservations.
LOWCOUNTRY NATURE A TO Z. (Mondays year round) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. From alligators to no-see-ums learn about some of the area's most intriguing residents and the habitats they call home. Meet at the Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Fee per person. Reservations are not required. Please call 689-6767 for more information.
EVENING TURTLE TALK AND WALK: Tuesday and Thursday starting June 5th and running through August 30th at 8 pm. An evening lecture and beach walk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation to entire group and then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nest sites. NO TURTLE SIGHTINGS ARE GUARANTEED. Location given out when reservations are made at 843-689-6767 ext 223. Fee. No child under 4 allowed.
WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc. and an explanation of the work done at this SC Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the am. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please telephone in advance. (843) 837-3795 ext. 129.
COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBITION BY RICK BARRY. At the Harbour Town Golf Links, sponsored by the Sea Pines Real Estate Company, 5:00 pm. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 363-4485 to confirm schedule.
BEACH DISCOVERY. The tour includes a walk on the beach toward the Folly and time for hands on study of the plants and animals of the barrier islands. Fee. Reservations required. Please call the Coastal Discovery Museum at 843-689-6767 ext 223 for days, times and reservations.
BRIDGE AT SHARE CENTER. Evening Bridge games at the SHARE Center, at 6:30 pm. Call ahead to reserve a table. 785-6444.
FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00 -11:30 am. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve with one of their guided tours. Tuesdays and Saturdays visit the remains of a 4,000 year-old Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals hidden amongst the trees as you listen to the stories behind this historic area. If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take our Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field looking for turtles, lizards, and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for reservations and more information.
ISLAND SINGLES. Tuesdays and Fridays. Many activities and programs throughout the year, including meeting for cocktails and dinner. Members mostly in 40's and 50's. 689-6858.
FREE TENNIS EXHIBITION. Port Royal Racquet Club, at 5:30 pm. Refreshments and prizes. No charge. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please call 686-8803 for information, to confirm schedule, etc.
NATURE KAYAKING. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservation required. 689-6767.
PINCKNEY ISLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK. Brief historical and natural history overview followed by a walking tour of the national wildlife refuge. Explore pristine wildlife preserve with your guide. See a variety of Low Country flora and fauna. Comfortable shoes, bug spray and binoculars suggested. Call 689-6767 to confirm. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. 9 am. Reservations required. Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 689-6767 for more information.
VAGABOND DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE. Wednesdays & Fridays. All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to Daufuskie Island. Cruise from Harbour Town to Daufuskie, where you will tour the Island's historical sites. Fully narrated on the cruise and on the land tour. 9:30 am - noon. Coupon is in ad in Boating, Cruising & Fishing section. Call 363-9023 for reservations.
KAYAK NATURE TRIPS. Tuesday through Thursday. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservations required. 689-6767.
WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc. and an explanation of the work done at this SC Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the am. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please telephone in advance. (843) 837-3795 ext. 129.
"JOSEPH THE MAGICIAN" DISPLAYS HIS MAGIC AND HUMOR TABLESIDE from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House, on the water at Shelter Cove Harbour. Join the fun on Sundays and Wednesdays with an Island tradition for over 15 years. For more information, please refer to our "Dining" Section, or call 842-6400.
Old House Plantation. (Last Wednesday of each month) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Start at Discovery House at Honey Horn for an overview and then proceed by car to the area where Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, operated his rice plantation. Fee and reservations required. Please call the Coastal Discovery Museum at 843-689-6767 ext 223 for reservations and more information.
STORY TIME. Visit Barnes and Noble book store for a special children's story time Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 am. Call 342-6690 to confirm.
PICKNEY ISLAND BIKING TOUR. National Wildlife Refuge of 4,053 acres allows you to ride along a dirt/gravel path on geared mountain bikes past the maritime forest, salt marsh, fallow fields, and fresh water ponds to the island's end, known as White's Point. Experience the diverse flora and fauna associated with each ecosystem. Learn some of the history of the island dating from the prehistoric inhabitants of 10,000 BC to Constitution signer, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 689-6767 for more information.
DAVID WINGO PLAYS CLASSIC ROCK AND ROLL FROM THE 60'S, 70'S AND 80'S at Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House, at Shelter Cove. Enjoy dinner and live music! For more information, please refer to our "Dining" Section, or call 842-6400.
SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE HAYRIDE. Sit back, relax, and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Search for turtles, alligators, birds, and other critters while riding past Heritage Farm, Lake Joe, Fish Island, and more. Fee. 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 1-800-Sea Pines x4530 to call 843-842-1979 for reservations.
FRESHWATER FISHING. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS. A Relaxing morning by the lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Fish for large mouth bass, crappie, bream & catfish. Fishing tackle provided by Shakespeare. Catch & release. 9:00 -10:30 am. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. 842-1979.
NATURE KAYAKING. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times. Dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservations required. Please call 689-6767.
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM BEACH WALK. Learn about the ecology, creatures, etc., of our inlets and beaches. Times determined by low tides. A very popular opportunity. Also, inquire about the Pickney Walks, Alligator Presentation, Native American Program, Skywatch, Birds and Turtle Walks. Reservations required. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 689-6767.
NATIVE AMERICANS ON THE SEA ISLANDS TOUR. Traces thousands of years as evidenced by many sites on Hilton Head Island. Tour begins with lecture at the Museum, including fiber tempered pottery, implements and life-style. Includes a visit to the Mississippian site of Green's Shell Enclosure. Coastal Discovery Museum. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. For reservations, call 689-6767.
BRIDGE AT THE SHARE CENTER.Thursday afternoon bridge games at the SHARE Center, at 12:45 pm. Telephone for table reservations. 785-6444.
PINCKNEY ISLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK. Brief historical and natural history overview followed by a walking tour of the national wildlife refuge. Explore pristine wildlife preserve with your guide. See a variety of Low Country flora and fauna. Comfortable shoes, bug spray and binoculars suggested. Call 689-6767 to confirm. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. 9 am. Reservations Required. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call 689-6767 for more information.
ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA GUIDED TOURS. Free tours of the $10 million, 44,000 square-foot performing and visual arts complex. Meet at 11:00 am in the Charles and Ellen Taylor Lobby, near the box office. No reservations necessary. 842-ARTS.
HONEY HORN HISTORY WALK. Every Thursday year round) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn's past 200 years. Learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who worked on site and the Hacks who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990's. This walk takes you past the places they lived and worked. Meet at the Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Fee. Please call 689-6767 for more information.
FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve with one of their guided tours. Tuesdays and Saturdays visit the remains of a 4,000 year-old Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals hidden amongst the trees as you listen to the stories behind this historic area. If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take our Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field looking for turtles, lizards, and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for reservations and more information.
TEEN ADVENTURE ISLAND. Explore secluded tropical island. Kayak and team building activities. Search for availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. 842-1979.
SEA ISLAND PLANTATION. A Perspective of life on the sea islands from William Hilton's charting of the island to 1860. Begins at the Coastal Discovery Museum. 10 am. Reservation required. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 689-6767 for more information and reservations.
EARL WILLIAMS SHOW, JAZZ & BLUES VARIETY. At Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House, at Shelter Cove. Enjoy dinner and live music! For more information, please refer to our Nightlife section, or call 842-6400.
BEACH DISCOVERY TOUR.Fridays, time varies with the tide. Stroll along the sandy shoreline of South Beach to experience the fun and beauty of our Carolina Coast. Search for dolphins, starfish, and sand dollars, while collecting seashells and other treasures along the way. Fee. Sponsored by Sea Pines Resort. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 843-842-1979 for more information.
ORGAN RECITALS. Visit the Holy Family Catholic Church for an organ recital on the second and fourth Friday of each month. 12:30 pm until 1:00 pm. Please call 842-2610 for more information.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND CAROLINA SHAG CLUB. Signals Lounge, Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation. 7:00 10:00 pm. The Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club meets every Friday night with DJ music. This is open to everyone and is at no charge. Please call 681-2832 for more information.
VAGABOND DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE. Wednesdays & Fridays. All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to Daufuskie Island. Cruise from Harbour Town to Daufuskie where you will tour the Island's historical sites. Fully narrated on the cruise and on the land tour. 9:30 am - Noon. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Call 363-9023 for reservations.
WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc. and an explanation of the work done at this SC Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the am. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please telephone in advance. (843) 837-3795 ext. 129.
HISTORIC HONEY HORN TOUR. Spend your time walking amidst the trees (some over 100 years old), marsh, barns and cemetery on this pristine 68-acre historic site. You will learn the history of this property dating back to 1859, when the construction of the first house began. The tour begins outside the main house.
ISLAND SINGLES. Tuesdays and Fridays. Many activities and programs throughout the year, including meeting for cocktails and dinner. Members mostly in 40's and 50's. Please call 689-6858 for more information.
BEACH WALK. Tuesday and Friday, all year. Guided nature walk at low tide. Learn about our local beaches, plants & animals. Coastal Discovery Museum. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call. For further information, call 843-689-6767.
STORY TIME. Visit Barnes and Noble book store for a special children's story time Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 am. 342-6690.
FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:30 am. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve with one of their guided tours. Tuesdays and Saturdays visit the remains of a 4,000 year-old Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals hidden amongst the trees as you listen to the stories behind this historic area. If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take our Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field looking for turtles, lizards, and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for reservations and more information.
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM 689-6767
DUNNIGAN'S ALLEY THEATRE 842-ARTS
FIRST SUNDAY JAZZ 842-4457
HILTON HEAD ART LEAGUE 681-8060
HILTON HEAD ORCHESTRA 842-2055
HILTON HEAD PLAYHOUSE 842-ARTS
HILTON HEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY 342-9200
ISLAND RECREATION CENTER 681-7273
HILTON HEAD ART ACADEMY 681-5060
HILTON HEAD SHAG CLUB 681-2832
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM 525-2951
ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA 842-ARTS
S.H.A.R.E. SENIOR CENTER 785-6444
WALTER GREER ART GALLERY AT THE ARTS CENTER
OF COASTAL CAROLINA 842-ARTS
AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT GUILD 842-8488
AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF 705-7151
BALLROOM DANCERS 263-6179
