spring break in myrtle beach: family staycation ideas
Spring Break 2024 is very near! If you’re staying in town you may want some ideas for how to fill that week. Here are some ideas for a staycation Spring Break in Myrtle Beach.
spring break camps
YMCA Schools Out Camp | An adventure that provides a fun and safe environment for kids when they are out of school. Program includes a balance of fun, fitness, recreation, enrichment and creative themed activities.
Registration opening soon for Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Georgetown.
7:30a–5:30p Monday–Friday
STUDIO 43*19 ART PLAYGROUND | Plan, design and create your very own dollhouse or castle using a variety of upcycled items.
9:30am–12p | PreK–1st Grade
1–3:30p | 2nd Grade and Up
NAILED IT DIY | Explore creativity through a variety of projects. Camp includes: Intro to Wood Shop, Be Your Own Designer, Geometric Design and Hand Finishing Techniques.
Ages: 8+
Hours: 1–4:30pm, Mon–Fri
INlet Language Center | Fun themed camps for kids to explore and learn the Spanish language. Taught by a native speaker and skilled educator.
Ages: 4–10
Hours: 9am–1pm
Only $35 per day!
ROOTED BEAUTY POTTERY | Will offer a single day class during Spring Break week. Be sure to check back to her website to see those details.
OTHER CAMP OPTIONS: Thomas Gymnastics | NMB Aquatic & Fitness | Camp Brookgreen | City of Conway | Ripley’s Aquarium Marine Science Camp
spring break for all from dave & buster's
Dave & Buster’s has a great Spring Break for All promo happening now until April 21. Get 10 days of consecutive unlimited play for a single price. You’ll purchase a main unlimited play card for $80 (you can get additional ones for $20) and let the kids go wild! You’ll also get an order of chips + loaded queso each day. This promo does not accrue tickets. But we had a BLAST playing and think it’s a great value even if you only go 2-3 times! Read more info here.
spring break for all from star academy
STAR ACADEMY SPRING BREAK SPECIAL | Get 7 days of play for $77. Purchase this deal anytime before April 21st. They also have fun daily themes and activities. See more about them here.
local events & activities
FREE LIBRARY EVENTS | The libraries are open and offer story time, crafting, science experiments, and special programming for teens. All of the Easter events are happening the week of March 25th. Little River Egg Hunt is 3/26, Surfside’s Brunch w/Easter Bunny is 3/27, Carolina Forest’s Egg Hunt is 3/27, Conway’s Egg Hunt is 3/28.
WACCAMAW FARMERS MARKETS | The 2024 season opens the first week of April so it’s an excellent time to welcome back our favorite vendors. Many of the markets pair well with a park. SEE OUR FAVORITES HERE. Market days will be April 2 (Surfside Beach), April 5 (NMB), and April 6 (Market Common & Conway).
Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park will have activities. Still waiting for their April schedule to release!
plan spring break by the day
This is just what is public now. Will update as more weekly events are released.
monday, april 1
Waiting to see if anything exciting pops up!
tuesday, april 2
TUESDAYS KIDS PLAY POPSTROKE FOR $18 | And get ice cream. That’s the best deal you’ll get this time of year.
Surfside Farmers Market | The first one of the season. The library and park are within walking distance. Easy combo activity.
COLD-BLOODED CRITTERS PRESENTATION WITH RANGER MIKE | April 2, 10:30am. Brookgreen Gardens.
Kid Scientist for a Day: Grassland Plants | Hobcaw Barony, 2pm
wednesday, april 3
Kids with Cameras: Nature Photography | Hobcaw Barony, 9:30am
thursday, april 4
Hat Patch Party | Wonder + Wilde, 10a–5pm. Purchase a hat for $15 and get up to 3 complimentary patches to decorate it with.
friday, april 5
NMB Farmers Market | Pairs well with many of NMB’s parks
FUN GYM (PARENTS NIGHT OUT) | Olympia Gymnastics (April 5)
MYRTLE BEACH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL | Starts Friday at 11am
77TH ANNUAL TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES & PLANTATIONS | Friday and Saturday. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Better for adults and older kids.
saturday, april 6
Birds of Prey Day | April 6, 1pm. Huntington Beach State Park.
The Oaks Craft Show | April 6, 10am. The Lazy Gator (Murrells Inlet)
Impact Chiropractic Workshop | The Perfect Storm, 10am.
Family Fun: Sunrise Beach Stroll | Hobcaw Barony, 6:30am.
up for some travel? regional events
BOONE HALL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL | April 5-7 and 11-14. Boone Hall Plantation, Mt Pleasant.
NC Azalea Festival | April 3–7, Wilmington. Street fair, concerts, parade, food, and more. This large event draws 300,000 people to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Harlem Globetrotters | April 3 in Florence
more free ideas by area
North Myrtle Beach
2 ideas for you.
Check out all Barefoot Landing has to offer | Krystin just gave us *all* the details about the fun hidden in plain site here!
Walk around Heritage Shores Nature Preserve | Bring a picnic lunch then go play at Hill Street Park (not far!)
Conway
2 ideas for you.
LW Paul Living History Farm | Self-guided tour featuring animals and examples of life in Horry County 100 years ago.
Find The Conway Critters | Pair it with a trip to the updated Collins Park too. We love it there with those new slides!
Central Myrtle
3 ideas for you.
The Hulk | We loved our hike here and it’s so close to so many Carolina Forest restaurants you could grab a bit after.
Storytime at Chapin Library + Play at Chapin Park | Perfect duo.
Shop Some Fav Small Businesses | Wonder + Wilde, Back Again Books, and Beach Hippie Coffee for something colorful and yummy!
South Strand
2 ideas for you.
Visit Brookgreen while it’s in bloom | It’ll be a full day if you visit the zoo, gardens and playground in one trip. This one isn’t free but it’ll fill up the whole day!
SC Maritime Museum | On your trip you could also visit Georgetown Creamery or Indigo Bakery for something sweet and Whimsy Roost for some shopping.
Hope you find something fun and memorable!
