all the free summer events in myrtle beach
Summer across the Grand Strand means events on top of events. And a great many of them are free and they happen repeatedly! That’s incredible!
It’s a lot to keep up with so we rounded up them up in one place for you. Here are your best family friendly & free summer events in Myrtle Beach. Let’s go!
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Snag this handy guide that lists all the free and recurring events happening in the Grand Strand this summer.
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Music
WATERWAY LIVE AT MYRTLEWOOD | They’re only doing 2 of these in 2024. The next one is in September.
Music on Main Street | Weekly on Thursdays from 7–9pm starting June 6 and running until September 26. Held in downtown NMB at Main Street and Ocean Boulevard. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER | The 3rd Friday from June–September at NMB Park & Sports Complex in Little River. Concert is from 7–9p.
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES AT DOCKSIDE VILLAGE OR LANDSHARK PATIO IN BAREFOOT LANDING | There is something special happening at Barefoot every night of the week!
Great American Summer Nights at Broadway at the Beach | Nightly between 7–10pm from June 5 until August 27th you can catch live performances by a variety of local bands and artists.
Music in the Park | Weekly on Sundays from 4–7pm at Memorial Park in Surfside Beach. Begins May 7 and runs until September 24.
Nights at Nance | Select Thursdays from 6–8pm at Nance Plaza (825 N Kings Hwy).
Music in the Park | The first Friday of each month from 6–9pm in at Francis Marion Park in Georgetown.
fireworks
markets
Farmers Markets | There are so many opportunities to visit a farmers market. These make excellent outings with kids because they’re usually near a park and you can get a yummy snack = the perfect morning.
movies
MOVIES AT MCLEAN | The 2nd Friday of each month from May through October, 7pm. All movies are G or PG. Bring a chair or blanket. Concessions are available for purchase by the NMB Lions Club.
MOVIES AT VALOR PARK | Last Friday of the month at 9pm. Runs until October.
Conway’s Movies at Terrace Park | No schedule announced yet. Normally movies begin at dusk at 110 Laurel Street.
SUMMER MOVIE MAGIC | **$2.50 per ticket** The Grande 14 at Market Common will also host movies for kids/families on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am. Runs from June 12–Aug 1.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse | **$1.75 per ticket** June 10–August 15. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am.
AMC Summer Movie Camp | $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 24–August 14.
Summer Kid Series | **$3 each with Backstage Pass or $5 each without it**
B&B Theatre in Conway is showing some “blast from the past” movies for cheap! Shows are available Tues–Thur at 10am and 12:30pm with a sensory-friendly show at 10:15am.
Shows run from June 6–July 27.
Other entertainment
BEACH HULA SHOWS | Weekly on Mondays from 7–8pm at the Surfside Beach pier. Events begin on June 10 and run through August 12. Bring a blanket or a chair. Tips are encouraged!
SUMMERFEST AT BAREFOOT LANDING | Every Tuesday and Saturday from 7–10pm starting June 6 and running until August 31. Your kids can see, talk to and get pictures with some of their favorite princesses, heroes and other movie characters.
SUMMERFEST AT BAREFOOT LANDING FEATURING NICK PIKE | Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7p and 8p you can catch a performance by Nick Pike. Begins June 3 and runs through Aug 31. He is an “America’s Got Talent” show semi-finalist who rides his unicycle, juggles and entertains kids and adults alike. You can catch him at the Amphitheater Stage in Dockside Village.
playdates, kid crafts & donating time
Crafters Cove | Thursdays, 9:30–11:30a in Surfside Beach at 3rd Ave South Beach Access, which is a metered lot. This starts on June 6 and runs until August 15.
The event is floating so you can get there anytime in the event window and expect to spend 20–30 minutes doing your craft. Click the link above for our notes on it from last year!
PLAYGROUND PLAYDATES | On the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3pm the NMB Parks & Rec team offer a FREE themed playdate. This happens at the Floyd Community Center shelter on Possum Trot Road. Runs from April 16–Aug 20.
Park N Play | 2nd Tuesday of the month from April–August from 10a–12p. See the list of locations here.
SURFSIDE BEACH SWEEPS | This is a great way to volunteer as a family and teach kids the importance of maintaining our beautiful coast. These beach cleaning events are held the 3rd Saturday of each month from May–October.
don't forget about these favorites
Horry County Library | There are so many options of things to take your kids to at our local libraries. Storytime, family movies, music & movement, art, chess, and other educational programming.
Georgetown County Library | Check out their full list of regular events too.
Chapin Library | Chapin has so much going on for summer. But keep an eye on their calendar and website here too!
Kids Bowl Free | This is a national program that allows kids to bowl two free games per day over the summer. Shoe rental is not included. Stars & Strikes is participating this year!
Home Depot Kids Workshops | The first Saturday of each month from 9am – 12pm your local Home Depot hosts these kid friendly workshops. You can see the crafts for June–August here.
other summer activities
BLUEBERRY PICKING | We love Winyah Blueberry Farm (Georgetown) but Bonnie Bay is a new one that may be closer for some (Loris).
SUMMER LIGHTS: ART BY NIGHT | Always spectacular.
SUNFLOWER PICKING | In early-mid July.
TURTLE NEST INVENTORY | End of July–September. We love going to these.
RIDE THE SEAKART | Great special experience for older kids and adults.
