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EventsIn Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

Illustrative scene of families and friends enjoying live music on an Atlantic beach

When coming to this area, always keep an eye on any upcoming events in Myrtle Beach so you can join in on the action - or avoid it, if you desire. We're the smart pick of hotels in Myrtle Beach SC if you want to be close to everything that's happening and still get some quiet rest each night. We take real pride in offering our guests clean retro rooms and we look forward to seeing you among those guests that come to visit every year and frequently multiple times per year.

Around the Grand Strand

What’s on near the beach

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Plan your fall and holiday visit with these October–December 2026 events in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding beach communities.

Featured events

October 16–18, 2026

Music

Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival

2501 North Kings Highway · Myrtle Beach

Enjoy three days of live jazz, food vendors, and a festival marketplace at the former Myrtle Square Mall site. Admission is ticketed; check the organizer’s website for current ticket options.

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October 17, 2026 · 11 am–3 pm

Food & drink

Fall Taste of The Market Common

The Market Common · Myrtle Beach

Sample bites from Market Common restaurants at this autumn tasting event, rescheduled to October 17.

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October 24–25, 2026 · 11 am–4 pm

Family fun

Grand Strand Kite Festival

The Point at Cherry Grove · North Myrtle Beach

Watch colorful kites fill the sky during a relaxed weekend by the ocean. The festival is hosted by Klig’s Kites and admission is free.

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October 30–November 1, 2026

Festival

Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam

2501 North Kings Highway · Myrtle Beach

Jeep displays, obstacle-course action, and a vendor village bring enthusiasts together over Halloween weekend. See the organizer’s schedule and admission details.

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November 12–15, 2026

Holiday market

Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals

Myrtle Beach Convention Center · Myrtle Beach

Browse gifts, crafts, and seasonal decorations in a Victorian-style holiday marketplace at the convention center.

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November 13–14, 2026

Music

Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival

Venues across downtown Myrtle Beach

Discover original songs and the stories behind them during two days of performances across downtown. Admission is free.

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November 23–December 30, 2026

Holiday lights

The Great Christmas Light Show

North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex

Take an evening drive through festive light displays. Gates open 5:30–9:30 pm; closed November 26 and December 25. Santa’s Village operates on selected nights.

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December 18, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 pm

Family fun

Sensory Night at EdVenture

EdVenture Children’s Museum · The Market Common

Explore the museum during a sensory-friendly evening with reduced lighting, smaller crowds, and a visit from Santa. Advance registration is required.

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December 31, 2026

New Year’s Eve

A Southern Times Square

The Market Common · Myrtle Beach

Welcome the new year at The Market Common’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Check the official listing for the latest program and entry information.

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