Festivals stay in high supply for November

▪ 34rd annual “Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals,” benefiting local charities, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at 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. 843-448-9483 or www.dickenschristmasshow.com.

▪ Annual “Festival of Trees,” open 9 a.m. daily through Dec. 31, at Ripley’s Aquarium, at Broadway at the Beach, off 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Free with admission: $24.99 ages 12 and older (or save $2 advance online from this adult rate), $15.99 ages 6-11, and $7.99 ages 2-5, and free ages 1 and younger. 843-916-0888, 800-734-8888 or www.ripleysaquarium.com. Also: free admission through Sunday for military personnel and veterans, and half-off for accompanying family members, with same deal for weekend at Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium, 5D Moving Theater, and Marvelous Mirror Maze, all on 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard (843-448-2331 or www.ripleys .com/myrtlebeach).

▪ “Syrup Day” on Saturday, and “Christmas at the Farm” Dec. 5, at Horry County Museum’s L.W. Paul Living History Farm, 2279 Harris Shortcut Road, north of Conway, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 843-365-3596 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.

▪ “South by Southeast Music Feast,” benefiting local school music programs, with Chris Knight and Josh Brannon, Saturday: pot-luck dinner at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30, at Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway St. $25 advance or $30 at door. 843-251-6402 and www.southbysoutheast.org.

▪ “River Celebration” Waccamaw Riverkeeper benefit, 5-9 p.m. Sunday at The Warehouse, 104-B Laurel St., Conway. $35 ($30 members), and $20 students with ID. 843-349-4007 or www.winyahrivers.org.

▪ 25th annual “Piled-High-on Rye” Kosher Corned-Beef Platter & Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Emanu-El Rosen Center, at 65^th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. $9.50 dine in or take out. Free delivery with orders of at least 10 platters. 843-449-5552, or email templesecretary7@aol.com.

▪ Barbecue, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at St Philips Lutheran Church, 6200 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, also with Myrtle Beach Fire Department members on hand to talk with children. $9.50 dine in or take out. 843-449-4322.

▪ “A Bounty of Birds!” 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Myrtle Beach State Park, on U.S. 17 Business, just south of city limits, across from Seagate Village, with many events free with park admission of $5 ages 16 and older, $3.25 S.C. seniors, $3 ages 6-15. Also, annual “Santa on the Beach,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, including photos with Santa with your own camera, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; free with admission. 843-238-0874 or www.myrtlebeachsp.com.

▪ Sensory friendly outings for families with children who have autism: 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at Ripley’s Aquarium, at Broadway at the Beach, on 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, for $7; and “The Good Dinosaur” movie, 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Grand 14 Cinema at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach, for $5. 609-744-0099, www.facebook.com/ChampionAutismNetwork?ref=hl, or email beckylarge66@gmail.com.

▪ “Grand Strand Authors Book Signing Events,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 12, at Horry County Memorial Library Socastee branch, 141 707-Connector Road, off S.C. 707, south of S.C. 544. 203-982-8652, or email pfw1863@yahoo.com.

▪ “Children’s Christmas Village Fair,” benefiting Coastal Dance Centre’s Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre, with studios in Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, and its dance studio programs and scholarships, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21, starting with Santa’s arrival, at Inlet Square mall, at U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet. Free. Studio at 843-839-5678 in Myrtle Beach, 843-651-2006 in Murrells Inlet, or www.cybt.org; and mall at 843-651-6990 or www.inletsquaremall.com.

▪ Saturday festivals, at La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, just west of North Myrtle Beach Middle School, noon-5 p.m.: “WineStock” Nov. 21, for $8; and “Holiday Spirits Bonfire” ($3). Also bring two canned/dry-good items for area food banks and receive $3 off admission. 843-399-9463 or labelleamie.com.

▪ Annual “Lighting of the Landing,” 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach, with fireworks at 7 p.m. Free. 843-272-8349 or www.bflanding.com.

▪ The Market Common annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s arrival, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21 in front of Grand 14 Cinema, on Howard Avenue in Myrtle Beach. Also, complimentary carriage rides, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 15, 21 and 29, and Dec. 6, 13 and 20-23, from outside Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa, 3050 Howard Ave., at Nevers Street. 843-839-3500 or www.marketcommonmb.com.

▪ Grand Strand Senior Beach Social Dance Group’s 20th anniversary dance, for all ages, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 21 at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $7, with tables of eight also available. Beverages and dessert provided. 843-492-4992.

▪ Eighth annual “Horry County Dancing with the Stars,” benefiting Horry County K-12 Foundation, 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach. $125. Also, vote for a favorite dancer for $10 at www.horrydancing.com. 843-449-9675.

▪ “A Classy Christmas,” Serendipity Singers’ 10th annual Christmas concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2061 Glenns Bay Road, west of Surfside Beach. Free. 843-357-2561 or www.serendipitysingersofsc.com.

▪ Ninth annual “Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot,” benefiting Grand Strand Humane Society of Myrtle Beach, Nov. 26 from Myrtle Beach’s Valor Memorial Garden, on Farrow Parkway, at The Market Common: 8k and 5k at 8 a.m., 1 mile at 9 a.m., and children’s races before awards ceremony. Entry fees vary. myrtlebeachturkeytrot.com.

▪ Annual “Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot,” benefiting Surfside Beach Rotary Club, Nov. 26 from Surfside Beach Pier parking lot, at Ocean Boulevard and Surfside Drive: 10k and 5k at 8:30 a.m., 1 mile at 8:35, and “Tot Trot” 10:15. Entry fees vary. 843-267-7443 or www.mbturkeytrot.com.

▪ North Myrtle Beach’s “Christmas Wonderland,” 5:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 13 – then daily, Dec. 17-31 – at North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, at S.C. 90 and Robert Edge Parkway. Wristband prices $26 or $31 ages 13 and older ($21 or $26 for North Myrtle Beach city residents), $13 or $18 ages 5-12, free standard wristband for ages 4 and younger with adult purchase; and $10 paintball challenge. 843-281-3803 or www.nmbwonderland.com.

▪ 46th annual S.C. State Bluegrass Festival, noon-10 p.m. Nov. 26 and noon-10:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28, at Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at Oak Street and 21st Avenue North (843-918-1225). Daily $40 general admission and $45 reserved seating for ages 16 and older, or $90 and $95, respectively, for a three-day pass; $20/$25 daily for ages 7-15, or $45/$50 for three-day pass; anyone 6 or younger free with paying parents; and $5 parking daily, but free for vehicles with handicap designation. 706-864-7203 or www.adamsbluegrass.com/South-Carolina-State-Bluegrass-Festival.html.

▪ 31st annual “Intracoastal Regatta,” benefiting Yachts for Tots and Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 28 on Intracoastal Waterway from Little River Inlet south to Dock Holidays Marina in North Myrtle Beach. Free to see; boat entry $50. 843-249-8888 or www.christmasregatta.com.

▪ Conway Downtown Alive: “Rivertown Christmas Celebration” on first three Thursdays in December, including Conway city tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 3, and Conway Canine Christmas Costume Contest on Dec. 17; and “Conway Holiday Tour of Homes,” 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 across five sites, from home base at First United Methodist Church at 1101 Fifth Ave., for $15. 843-248-6260 or conwayalive.com.

▪ Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at town hall, 115 U.S. 17 Business N., across from Piggly Wiggly. 843-650-9548 or www.surfsidebeach.org.

▪ 22nd annual North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club “Christmas Tour of Homes,” 4-8 p.m. Dec. 4 from headquarters at North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, 799 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, and covering four homes. $30. 843-504-0032, 843-280-4421, 843-655-2688, www.northmyrtlebeachwomansclub.com, or email nmbmermaid@gmail.com.

▪ 23rd annual Florence/Pee Dee Area United Negro College Foundation – which covers nine counties, including Horry – “Mayor’s Masked Ball” (formerly “A Mind Is ... Gala”), with 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Florence Civic Center, with entertainment by Painted Man. $100. 843-662-4164 or 843-472-1614. www.uncf.org.

▪ Fourth annual “Nativities Exhibition,” with more than 150 works on display, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, and 12:30-4 p.m. Dec. 6, T Maple Baptist Church, 4500 Highway 65, Conway. Free. 843-365-3685.

▪ 21st annual Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting Celebration, Dec. 5, including parade benefiting U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots at 11 a.m., tree lighting 6 p.m., and fireworks 8 p.m., by Pavilion Park, off Robert Grissom Boulevard. 843-444-3200, 800-386-4662 or www.broadwayatthebeach.com.

▪ Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach “Christmas Concert,” 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S, North Myrtle Beach. Free. 843-361-1942 or www.festivebrassofmyrtlebeach.org.

▪ “A Very Fashionable Christmas,” through Dec. 30 at Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St., Georgetown, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, with guided tours available at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. daily, with admission of $12 for ages 18-64, $10 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 6-17, and free ages 5 and younger; and candlelight tours by reservation only 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17, for $5 adults, $3 ages 11-17, and free ages 10 and younger. 843-546-7706 or kaminskimuseum.org.

▪ Tidelands Health HealthPoint’s 10th annual “Turkey Trot Run and Walk,” with 5k, 1-mile family walk, and Turkey Trot (26.2 yards), 8:15 a.m. Nov. 21 at Brookgreen Gardens, at Brookgreen Gardens, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach. Signup details at 843-237-2205 or www.active.com.

▪ “Peta’s People” benefit, for orphanage in South Africa, noon-8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Pawleys Island Tavern, 10635 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, with live music by Acoustic Muffin, Band on the Rum, Brock Butler, Cannonball, Gray Click, Brian Roessler, Skitch, Sons of Atom, and Sweet Sweet. 941-932-6795 or www.facebook.com/events/1630798987189442/.

▪ Annual “Nights of a Thousand Candles,” 3-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Dec. 3-19 at Brookgreen Gardens, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Huntington Beach State Park. $18 ages 13 and older ($14 members) and save $2 with purchase by Nov. 30, $10 ages 4-12 ($8 members); and free ages 3 and younger. 843-235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org.

▪ Friends of Huntington Beach State Park’s annual “Atalaya Holiday Celebration,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Atalaya, former home of winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, in the park on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Brookgreen Gardens. $3 ages 6 and older, plus park admission: $5 ages 16 and older, $3.25 S.C. seniors, $3 ages 6-15. 843-650-6666, email korsz@sccoast.net, or www.huntingtonbeachstatepark.com.

▪ “An Inlet Christmas Weekend,” with “Christmas Tour of Homes” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, for $25 advance or $30 day of event; and annual Christmas Parade, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, going south on U.S. 17 Business from Booty’s at Willcox Avenue to Wachesaw Road. 843-357-2007 or www.murrellsinletsc.com.

▪ 21st annual Cucalorus Film Festival, daily through Sunday, at various sites in Wilmington, N.C. Screenings $10, $15 or $20 each, festival passes $45, $115, $155, $195 or $300. 910-343-5995 or cucalorus.org.

▪ Annual Our Lady of the Rosary Knights of Columbus Council 9039 “Basketball Free Throw Competition,” for ages 9-14, Saturday at Shallotte Middle School, with registration 1-1:15 p.m. (bring copy of birth certificate) and awards at 3 p.m. Free. 910-287-1785 or 910-754-3825.

▪ Shallotte Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Dec. 5. 910-754-4032 or www.townofshallotte.org.