South Carolina State Parks have plenty going on year-round. Check out these annual events!

Spring Events

• March is Women's History Month
• Bellfest at Devils Fork State Park on March 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
  • The rare Oconee Bell blooms from mid-March to early April at the park. Colonies of the Oconee Bells blooming in their entire splendor can be seen along the Oconee Bell Trail. The Oconee Bell is a rare flower of the southern Appalachians found only in a few locations in the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in moist woods along streams.
• Birthday Celebration at Andrew Jackson State Park on March 16, 2024

• Spring Into Sesqui 5K at Sesquicentennial State Park on March 16, 2024. 
• Kite Festival at Huntington Beach State Park March 23-24, 2024
• Easter in South Carolina State Parks (March 31, 2024)
• Founders Day Festival at Charles Towne Landing SHS April 13, 2024
• Gator Gauntlet 5K at Huntington Beach State Park on April 20, 2024. Register here.
• Earth Day in South Carolina State Parks (April 22, 2024)
  • Andrew Jackson State Park, register here. 
• Annual Revolutionary War Encampment at the Battle of Musgrove Mill SHS in April
• May the Forest Be With You 5K at Aiken State Park on May 4, 2024. Register here.

Summer Events

• Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies peak mid-May through mid-June at Landsford Canal State Park
  • LilyFest at Landsford Canal on May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• The Fairforest 5K at Croft State Park on June 8, 2024. Register here.
• Turtlefest at Edisto Beach State Park in June
• Tubing the Edisto River at Givhans Ferry State Park from May to September (dates vary)
• Summer Square Dancing at Oconee State Park 
• Sea Turtle Night Walks at Edisto Beach State Park
• Sea Turtle Patrol at Myrtle Beach State Park
• Juneteenth on June 19
• York-Cherokee Classic Kayak Fishing Tournament at Kings Mountain State Park 
• Independence Day events
  • Fourth of July at Oconee State Park June 28 - July 4, 2024
  • Family Fun on the Fourth at Table Rock State Park
  • Fourth of July Fun at Lake Hartwell State Park
• Wild Wednesdays at Sesquicentennial State Park

Fall Events

• Annual Big Daddy Fishing Tournament at Santee State Park in August
• Commemoration for the Battle of Musgrove Mill - August 19
• Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park on Saturdays in September and October from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.!
• Hawk Watch at Caesars Head State Park - September to November 
• Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend- September 14-15, 2024
  • Recycled Art with Ranger Laura at Lee State Park on September 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Register here.
• National Clean Up Day- September 21, 2024
• Camp Cedar Creek Climb 5k at Keowee-Toxaway State Park on September 21, 2024. Register here.
• Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival at Huntington Beach State Park - September 27-29, 2024
  • Featuring over 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and local food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians.
• Palmetto Campout at Sesquicentennial State Park in October
• Paddlesplash Southeastern Paddlesport Race Series at Devils Fork State Park
• Fall Fun Night at Andrew Jackson State Park
• Take a Kid Fishing Day at Myrtle Beach State Park
• Edisto Blackwater Boogie at Givhans Ferry State Park- October 18-20, 2024!
• Halloween Events
  • Carolina Tales and Beyond at Rose Hill Plantation
  • Croft will be having their Neewollah event 
  • Lake Hartwell will be having a Halloween event 
  • Join Redcliffe Plantation for Redcliffe After Dark. 
  • Spooky Stories of Paris Mountain 
  • Hunting Island is hosting Haunted Island Halloween 
  • Halloween at Oconee State Park on October 26, 2024
  • Run For You Lives 5K at Hickory Knob State Resort Park 
  • The Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Party at Hickory Knob 
  • Sandhills Spooktacular at Aiken State Park 
  • Lake Greenwood State Park Halloween events are listed below:
    • S'more Social Bonfire
    • Halloween Jingo
    • Halloween Crafts
    • Trick-or-Treat 
  • Lee State Park Camp-and-Treat 
  • Creepy Campout at Lake Wateree State Park
  • Sesquicentennial is hosting their annual Howl-O-Ween
  • Legends and Lore at Hampton Plantation
  • Boo Bash at Dreher Island State Park
• Bat Week is the last week in October 
• Artisan's Market at Sesquicentennial State Park
• Colonial Trades & Harvest Day at Charles Towne Landing
• Anniversary of the Battle of Blackstocks 
• Thanksgiving Buffet at the Hickory Knob Restaurant 
• Free Admission on Black Friday at South Carolina State Parks

Winter Events

• Holiday events:
  • Thanksgiving Buffet at the Hickory Knob Restaurant
  • Free Admission on Black Friday at South Carolina State Parks
  • Holiday Celebration at Little Pee Dee
  • Holiday Light Show at Oconee State Park 
  • Jocassee Santa at Devils Fork State Park
  • Santa on the Beach at Myrtle Beach State Park 
  • Home for the Holidays at Hampton Plantation
  • Go GREEN Holiday Craft Workshop at Andrew Jackson State Park 
  • Christmas on the Farm at Kings Mountain State Park
  • Santa at the Lodge at Table Rock State Park
  • Atalaya Holiday Craft Market by the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park 
  • Christmas at Rose Hill Plantation
  • Breakfast with Santa at Hickory Knob
  • A Cheraw Christmas at Cheraw State Park
  • Cookies with Santa at Goodale State Park
  • Holiday Crafting at Barnwell State Park
  • Hardtack and Coffee: Christmas During the Civil War at Redcliffe Plantation
  • Santa's at Sesqui 5K at Sesquicentennial State Park
  • S'mores with Santa at Lee State Park
  • Holiday Creations ornament workshop at Aiken State Park
  • Ornament workshop at Battle of Musgrove Mill Visitor Center
  • Hognamay at Andrew Jackson State Park
• First Day Plunges
  • Friends of Paris Mountain Paris Plunge
  • Friends of Hunting Island Pelican Plunge
• First Day Hikes- January 1, 2025
• February is Black History Month
• Memorial Illumination and commemorative program at the Battle of Rivers Bridge SHS
• The Big Game Tailgate and Viewing Party at Hickory Knob State Resort Park
• Celebrate Presidents Day with Andrew Jackson State Park
• Fox Squirrel 5K at Sadlers Creek State Park in February

Year Round Programs

• Jr. Ranger Program
• Free Tours at the South Carolina State House
• Music on the Mountain at Table Rock State Park
• Moonlight canoe floats at Cheraw State Park
• Paddle the Edisto River with a Ranger from Mars Oldfield launch to Givhans Ferry State Park
• Guided Tram Tours at Lee State Park or request a tour here!
• Stargazing at Hampton Plantation SHS
• Boat Tours at Edisto Beach with Plot Twist Charters 
• Tour St. Phillips Island with Coastal Expeditions!
• Ziplining at Keowee-Toxaway State Park
• Take a Bottlenose Dolphin watching cruise with Coastal Expeditions near Hunting Island!
• Are you an adventurous kayaker? Join our email list for last-minute wetland floats at Lee State Park!

**Please note there may be other events that are listed later.  Check our Programs & Events page, or contact the park you are interested in, directly.