November's Itinerary to Myrtle Beach

Get into the holiday spirit with one of the first festivals of the season – the Holiday Craft Fair - at the St. Andrews Community Life Center in Myrtle Beach. This fair will feature over 50 vendors supplying and selling handmade crafts, a bake sale, a white elephant game, and a luncheon café will be available for purchasing small snacks and drinks. Nothing is better than buying local sweet treats and gifts for the holiday season! The event will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 9th.

Get ready to try food and drinks bursting with all your favorite fall flavors at this fall festival! On November 2nd at Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, enjoy a day full of local businesses showing off what they can make with fall ingredients. The vendors will provide various cuisines and of course, have a wide selection of sweets to eat on the spot and take home. You must have a ticket to enter the event, which can be bought online and printed out so you’re ready to start exploring as soon as you arrive. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Elves, knights, fairies, princesses – a place where everything you imagine can be found. Running for two weekends, November 8th, 10th, 16th, and 17th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Mythical and Medieval Festival is back for the 11th year, serving numerous activities such as a Viking toss, live music, bracelet making, and glassblowing. There will also be many fun-themed foods and drinks such as indulging in a large turkey leg! The event is ticketed, and the funds will go to the local non-profit, Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams.

From November 7th to 10th, head to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to witness a Victorian-style Holiday Marketplace. The Dicken’s Christmas Show & Festival is an annual event that brings in vendors from all backgrounds including jewelry, crafts, gifts, art, décor, food, and more. There will be various exhibits and activities throughout the weekend and lots of tables to shop until you drop! For those visiting for the first time, or those interested in additional activities, the festival will also partner with the Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Dinner, historical tours, and the opening of holiday shows at local theatres. The event will run on Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

If Oysters are your thing, then you’re in for a salty treat. The Murrells Inlet annual oyster roast is back! Once you purchase your ticket and arrive, you’ll be given a wristband and an ‘Oyster Bucket’ which will give you access to all-you-can-eat oysters. Other food will also be available if you need a pairing with your seafood. Tickets can be bought online. The event will take place on November 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the Wicked Tuna Waterfront Dining. All oysters are first come first serve, so don’t be late!

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Intracoastal Waterway will be lit up with shimmering lights all the way from North Myrtle Beach to Little River. The Intracoastal Christmas Regatta has become a loved tradition over the years by tourists and locals alike. It is a large boat parade with decorations and colors of every kind. Come out from 5 to 7 p.m. to see boats transformed into floats with string lights and inflatables. This year the event falls on November 30th. Also, make sure to bring a toy with you to donate to Yachts for Tots!

Running for several years, Nights of a Thousand Candles has easily become an attraction that brings people to South Carolina from all over the U.S. This event displays over 2,700 warm, hand-lit candles throughout the greenery and infrastructure at Brookgreens Gardens. Spend a few hours looking in awe at the light displays while enjoying a warm cup of cider, listening to live holiday music, and spending time with those around you. The event starts on November 30th and runs until January 5th. There will also be special packages that can be bought for the event online.

Starting November 25th and running until December 30th, discover one of the best light shows on the Grand Strand! At the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, take a drive that will venture you through more than two million lights and 500 displays. You can take the experience even further by tuning into the local radio channel with synchronized Christmas songs. If you’re not already convinced, Santa’s Village will also be open for families and children to take a train ride, make smores, or see animals at the petting zoo.

Each year, the Alabama Theatre is worth a trip if only to see the beautiful Christmas tree display in the lobby. Of course, though, pairing a show with it is even better and more entertaining! Watch ‘The South’s Grandest Christmas Show’ six nights a week throughout November and December. The performance highlights the holiday season through elaborate dances and performances you won’t want to miss. Read more about the Grand Strand’s performances in our ‘Myrtle Beach Holiday Shows’ article.

Introducing its 39th year of holiday shows, the Carolina Opry will blow you away with its Christmas Show of the South. The performance is a mix of modern and traditional numbers to keep the audience engaged while providing a sense of nostalgia at the same time. The shows will commence on November 1st and offer evening and matinee times throughout December, so you have plenty of time to plan your trip!

Don’t miss Myrtle Beach’s Christmas magic show, offering illusions and tricks that will captivate the whole family. Starting November 14th and running through December 31st, Charles Bach will make it snow inside the theatre, do tricks with everyone’s all-time favorite Christmas snack of milk and cookies, and much more.

Enjoy your favorite legends in concert such as Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston, and more. Offering holiday shows through the eyes of different artists, you’ll be in for a sweet treat every time you visit!

Find your perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: We are finally at that time of year when the aroma of cranberry sauce, turkey, stuffing, and cider is flowing out of houses. If you have decided to travel this year for Thanksgiving and are wondering where to get a nice, comfort meal for the holiday while at the beach, check out this list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals and read more about them in our sister article.  

• The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach
• Crooked Hammock at Barefoot Landing
• Chestnut Hill Restaurant on Kings Highway
• Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Broadway at the Beach
• House of Blues at Barefoot Landing
• Wahoo’s Fish House in Murrells Inlet

Running doesn’t always have to be a chore, sign up for one of the many Turkey Trot races happening around the Grand Strand on Thanksgiving morning to get in a nice pre-meal workout. After you have dressed up in your best fall attire and run a race with family and friends, you can sit back and spend the day splurging on your favorite dishes. Find below the time and location of the races on Thanksgiving morning.

• 18th annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot – November 28th at Valor Park in The Market Common from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
• 6th annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot – November 28th at Barefoot Landing in front of Crooked Hammock Brewery from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• 15th annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot – November 28th at the Surfside Pier in Surfside Beach from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Dashing Through the Glow – This isn’t a Turkey Trot, but another fun run hosted at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. On November 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 p.m., head over to the complex for a two-mile fun run that will let you be one of the first guests to see their Christmas light display. Make sure to dress up in a holiday-themed outfit, because prizes will be given to those who look especially snazzy.