Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 15
Life-size ‘Candy Land’ to fill museum
In a special life-size “Candy Land” day, collect scrumptious treats and take part in confectionery activities while traveling through gummy hills and a peppermint forest to King Candy’s Castle. Details at 843-946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Children’s Museum of South Carolina, 2204 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. $8 ages 2 and older, and $6 for local residents with ID.
Learn about ‘Plankton of North Inlet’
Join staff from North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for “Plankton of North Inlet,” covering and seeing up close, microscopic creatures such as crustaceans, worms, and fish larvae. With room for only 20 guests, reservations required at 843-904-9017. More details at www.northinlet.sc.edu.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon at Hobcaw Barony, on U.S. 17, just north of Georgetown. $5.
Join crew for in-depth camellia grafting
Join the Grand Strand Camellia Society for a camellia grafting meeting, to watch the process, take part, or have a grafting done. Details at 843-995-1256.
Details: 1-4 p.m. at residence at 4010 Bayfield Loop, Murrells Inlet, off Wachesaw Road, west of U.S. 17. Grafting stock available for purchase; bring scion (growth bud) for use; or state one desired, and personnel will try to find it.
City’s kayak class open to all levels
Take a kayak class for beginner to intermediate paddlers, with classroom and pool work. Registration required with Judy Childers: 843-281-3743, or email jachilders@nmb.us.
Details: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (also available March 14 and April 11) at North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1100 Second Ave. S. Per date: $35 members, otherwise $45.
Go ‘Coastal Kayaking’ on south end
Mondays in “Coastal Kayaking,” take a guided salt-marsh tour from Oyster Landing in Murrells Inlet. Register at 843-235-8755 by 4 p.m. the previous Sunday. Details at www.huntingtonbeachsp.com.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon at Huntington Beach State Park, on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Brookgreen Gardens. $35.
Medieval Times’ couples deal ending
This is the final day for a “couple’s package,” on the heels of Valentine’s weekend, including two admissions, couple’s photo, cheering flags, a light-up rose and two logo glasses with champagne (or nonalcoholic beverage for ages 21 and younger). Details at 843-236-4635 or www.medievaltimes.com/myrtlebeach.aspx.
Details: 5 p.m. at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 2904 Fantasy Way, close to U.S. 501 and George Bishop Parkway, just west of Myrtle Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. $110, with code “VDAYWEB16.”
This story was originally published February 14, 2016 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 15."