Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Nov. 12

‘Dickens Christmas Show’ opens

The 34rd annual “Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals,” by Leisure Time Unlimited Inc. of Myrtle Beach and benefiting local charities, opens for a long weekend: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Details at 843-448-9483 or www.dickenschristmasshow.com.

Details: At Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at Oak Street and 21st Avenue North. $9.50 ages 13 and older – and $14 multi-day pass; $4.50 ages 2-12; and free younger than 2. Save with advance purchase online.

Senior center begins craft show

The Grand Strand Senior Center’s second annual Craft Show opens for two days through Friday and proceeds will help with providing services to older residents across Horry County. Details at 843-626-3991.

Details: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Free admission.

Special night at Harry the Potter

A paint-your-own pottery studio is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, but on this evening will have a “Ladies/Date Night.” Details at 843-236-3009 or www.harry-the-potter.com.

Details: 5-7 p.m. at Harry the Potter, 4007B Belle Terre Blvd., south of U.S. 501, west of Forestbrook Road and Food Lion plaza, near Forestbrook community, just east of S.C. 31.

Shell club meets at Tupelo Bay

The Grand Strand Shell Club welcomes the public to a meeting that will include guest Nancy Crawford, who will give of an update on the SCUTE – South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts program. Details at 843-397-4890, or e-mail laurahm@sccoast.net.

Details: 6:30 p.m. at Tupelo Bay Golf Center clubhouse, on U.S. 17 Business, Garden City Beach, just south of Bi-Lo in Surfside Beach.

This story was originally published November 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Nov. 12."