Annual Events
South Carolina State Parks have plenty going on year-round. Check out these annual events!
Summer Events
- Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies peak mid-May through mid-June at Landsford Canal State Park
- LilyFest at Landsford Canal in mid-May
- The Fairforest 5K at Croft State Park
- Turtlefest at Edisto Beach State Park
- Tubing the Edisto River at Givhans Ferry State Park from May to September (dates vary)
- Summer Square Dancing at Oconee State Park Memorial Day weekend through July and Labor Day weekend.
- Sea Turtle Night Walks at Edisto Beach State Park in June and July
- 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 July 4 - July 7, 2025
- Family Fun on the Fourth at Table Rock State Park
- Fourth of July Fun at Lake Hartwell State Park
- Wildlife Thursdays at Sesquicentennial State Park July 11, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Fall Events
- Annual Big Daddy Fishing Tournament at Santee State Park August 3, 2024
- Commemoration for the Battle of Musgrove Mill - August 17, 2024
- 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.
- Moonlight Canoe Floats at Cheraw State Park on September 14 and October 19, 2024
- National Clean Up Day- September 21, 2024
- 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 October 5-6, 2024
- 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!
- Music on the Mountain featuring Andy Leftwich at Table Rock State Park October 18, 2024
- Hobblin Goblin 5K at Little Pee Dee State Park on October 26, 2024
- Halloween Events
- Carolina Tales and Beyond at Rose Hill Plantation
- Croft will be having Neewollah on October 19, 2024
- 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 Your 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 October 25-26, 2024
- Lee State Park Camp-and-Treat and Pumpkin Carving for Campers on October 26, 2024
- 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 November 9, 2024
- 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 Friday, November 29, 2024, 4 PM - 6 PM
- 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 December 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- 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 December 14, 2024
- 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
- Lee State Park Hike 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Lee State Park Horseback Ride 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Woods Bay State Park 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- 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
Spring Events
- March is Women's History Month
- Bellfest at Devils Fork State Park in March
- 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
- Spring Into Sesqui 5K at Sesquicentennial State Park in March
- Kite Festival at Huntington Beach State Park
- Easter in South Carolina State Parks (April 20, 2025)
- Oconee State Park - April 20, 2025
- Founders Day Festival at Charles Towne Landing SHS in April
- Gator Gauntlet 5K at Huntington Beach State Park in April
- Earth Day in South Carolina State Parks (April 22)
- Annual Revolutionary War Encampment at the Battle of Musgrove Mill SHS in April
- May the Forest Be With You 5K at Aiken State Park in May
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.
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