Things to Do in March in Myrtle Beach

Spring is slowly approaching, and so are more great events at The Beach! As the weather starts to warm up, there will be loads of festivals, road races, parades, car shows, green-themed parties, and so much more throughout the month of March. Make plans to head to Myrtle Beach for all of the fun!

 

Events:

Myrtle Beach Marathon  

March 1st at Pelicans Ballpark

The 28th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon will be held Saturday, March 1st at Pelicans Stadium with a fun after-race party. The race brings in folks from all over the country and is extremely popular due to its “flat and fast” course. It’s also a qualifier for the famous Boston Marathon; runners will find iconic hotels, restaurants, and landmarks while running either the 5K, half-marathon, or marathon. There will also be a Family Fun Run on February 28 starting and ending at the Hangout at Broadway at the Beach. This race will be an untimed .5-mile run for children and start at 6 pm. Find all the information you need on our Myrtle Beach Marathon page.

34th Annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show  

March 13th - 15th at Old Myrtle Square Mall

The 36th annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show is back at The Beach this March! Hundreds of classic cars and trucks from 1989 and older will be showcased from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and tickets will be sold for individual days or the entire weekend. Come see the vehicles and celebrity appearances from Joe and Amanda Martin from Martin Bros Customs and Iron Resurrection TV currently streaming on Discovery+. Plus, explore the iconic cars from films such as James Bond 007 For Your Eyes Only, The Italian Job, True Romance, John Wick, Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard, and more.

64th Annual Can-Am Days

March 8th - 16th

It’s around this time of year that thousands of friendly visitors from up north come down and take advantage of all our Beaches have to offer. The 64th annual Can-Am Days is a time to celebrate our Canadian friends with special deals and discounts to local attractions including theater shows, golf, hotel deals, special events, and more so they can enjoy the 100 km of the Grand Strand. During the week will be an array of events held each day to participate in, learn, and explore our different Coastal communities.

 

ShamROCK n Run Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

March 22nd, Main Street North Myrtle Beach

If you missed your friends or family's St. Patty’s Day celebration, no worries. Celebrate in style a few days later by dressing in your best greens and running a race! Run through the downtown streets of North Myrtle and receive a reward once you cross the finish line. The best part about it is the after-party! Once you’ve finished your run, join the other competitors and celebrate the holiday with BBQ and beer. All races will commence sharply at 7 a.m.

 

Festivals

 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival  

March 15th at 408 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 

The 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is set for March 15, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Watch dozens of floats decorated in green and gold and collect the goodies they throw to the crowds. The festival will immediately follow the parade with over 120 artisans and vendors, food and beverage stops, and lots of family fun. Don’t worry – plenty of Irish fare and drinks will be served too! Three stages of entertainment will be set up to keep you occupied with Irish Pipe Bands, Irish dancers, and other live performances. If you want to be directly part of the fun, you can even participate in one of the two events including the Leprechaun Contest and the Shepard’s Pie Eating Contest. The day of festivities will wrap up at 4 pm.

Surfside Beach BBQ Festival  

March 7th and 8th at Surfside Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 

Be prepared for all the tangy, sweet, and hickory smells you’ll experience at this event! Bring your family and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the annual barbeque festival where vendors will sell their preferred barbeque dishes with their choice of side. The admission is free and you’ll be able to watch the fun commence during the BBQ competition while doing some shopping and activities for you to take home. If by chance you’re not a fan of BBQ, on March 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the BBQ competitors will cook anything but BBQ! This way everyone can participate and savor the sweet flavors created over the weekend.

 Huntington Beach State Park Kite Festival 

March 15th & 16th at Huntington Beach State Park

Head down south just past Myrtle Beach to Huntington Beach State Park for the 4th annual Kite Festival. Families and friends love to fly kites of all shapes and sizes along the beautiful Murrells Inlet coastline, and for this weekend only everyone will be doing it together! The park will have numerous family-friendly activities, a kite demonstration, live music, food trucks, and plenty more to enjoy. Standard park admission will be required to enter, and the event will take place on both days from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

 

Live Music and Shows:

Nights at Nance Spring Concert Series

 

March 13th and March 27th, Downtown Myrtle Beach

Attention, music lovers…  Myrtle Beach’s free ‘Nights at Nance’ concert series returns this spring! The concerts will feature performances by regional bands on various Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nance Plaza, 825 North Kings Highway. Bring family, friends, and beach chairs to celebrate warmer temperatures with these live beats. The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance makes the concert series possible.

• 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Thomas Road
• 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Paul Grimshaw Band

Local Theatres and Concert Halls

The Carolina Opry

• Enjoy a comedy show, tribute band, live concert, or the Opry’s signature house shows all throughout March. All shows start at 7 p.m.

• Chubby Checker: March 2nd
• Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration: March 7th
• Howie Mandel: March 8th
• Get The Lead Out: March 9th
• Newsboys - Worldwide Revival Nights Tour: March 15th
• Stayin’ Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees: March 16th
• Rick Springfield: March 20th
• The Irish Tenors: March 21st
• The Gatlin Brothers - Larry, Steve, and Rudy: March 29th
• The Carolina Opry: March 1st, 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 27th
• Time Warp: 5th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 28th, 31st

Alabama Theatre

Home of live music, comedy, dancing, and entertainment, the Alabama Theatre has a full calendar waiting for you! All shows start at 7 p.m.

• Little River Band: March 1st
• Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles: March 8th
• Righteous Brothers Lovin Feelin Farewell Tour: March 15th
• Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: March 16th
• John Crist: March 21st
• Double Vision - The Foreigner Experience: March 22nd
• Diamond - the Legacy Concert: March 29th
• The Kenny Rogers Band Featuring Don Gatlin: March 30th
• ICONIC (Home show): March 2nd-7th, 9th-14th, 17th-20th, 23rd-28th, and 31st

House of Blues

Catch a tribute band or live performance at the North Myrtle Beach House of Blues, where a murder mystery dinner is also wrapping up this month.

• ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience: March 1st (7 p.m.)
• Cowboy Bebop Live: March 2nd (7 p.m.)
• Hinder - Back to Life Tour 2025: March 7th (6:30 p.m.)
• One Irish Rover - Celebrating The Music of Van Morrison: March 8th (7 p.m.)
• Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners - American as it Gets Tours: March 14th (7 p.m.)
• Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience: March 20th (6 p.m.)
• Jeremy’s Ten - A Pearl Jam Tribute: March 22nd (7 p.m.)
• Gavin Adcock: March 28th (7 p.m.)
• Rock N’ Roll Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th (6:30 p.m.)

Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre

March is home for live entertainment at Greg Rowles whether it’s the ‘Music & Memories’ series or a night of Broadway favorites.

• Bluegrass, from Traditional to Progressive: March 2nd (4 p.m.)
• Bravo Broadway 2025: March 9th (4 p.m.)
• The Stranger - Billy Joel Tribute: March 15th (7 p.m.)
• Music & Memories: March 1st, 3rd-7th, 10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-29th