Arts and Events Calendar

Hilton Head Library
All events take place at the Hilton Head Branch Library
• Law Talk: Wills and Estates: Oct. 8, 2-3 p.m.
• Adult Craft: Book Pumpkins: Oct. 14, 1-3 p.m.
• Library Travel Guide: Egypt: Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon

• Tales from the Crypt: Death in the Archives: Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-noon
Cassandra Knoppel of the Beaufort District Collection presents stories about death, legends and unusual materials found in the archives. Ages 18 and older. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
• Author Talk with Michael Wayne Wojcik: Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m.
• Spooky Ink Marbling: Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-noon

Bluffton Library Events

For information on events, call 843-255-6503.
• Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry and his Legacy of Literacy: Oct. 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm:
• 16th Century Explorations and Settlements in Port Royal Sound, with Peggy Pickett: Oct. 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
• Plant It Forward Plant Exchange: Oct 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
• Let’s Talk AI: Oct. 20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm:

Empowering Caregivers Series:
Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Palmetto Electric Community Room, 1 Cooperative Way
National speaker Dani Klein Modisette presents “The Unexpected Power of Humor in Caregiving.” Lunch included. Free; registration required.
HBanks@mirasolhealth.org

A Celebrity Photographer Turns His Lens to Alzheimer’s
Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grace Community Church, 450 Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island
Conversation with photographer and filmmaker Mark Sennet. Free; registration required. mymemorymatters.org/events

Palm Trees & Pistons
Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m.
NALA’s Beach Bar & Grill, Hilton Head Island
Monthly car show featuring vintage, antique, exotic, muscle and other unique vehicles. Free and open to the public. Vehicle owners are welcome to participate. Weather permitting.

Tom Reilley Memorial Golf Tournament
Oct. 10, 9 a.m.
Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
Ancient Order of Hibernians golf tournament featuring a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Cost is $150 per player and includes green fees, cart, range balls, tournament gift, lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit Christian education and other local charities. bplaoh.org

Frank & Friends
Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
SoundWaves, Hilton Head Island
Gretchen Kristine Stelzer and Trae Gurley perform a Sinatra-style cabaret with pianist Jared Hall, saxophonist Matea Jerkovic and a Rat Pack-inspired rhythm section. Supper provided by Food Savvy Catering. 843-842-2055

Palmetto Quilt Guild
Patchwork Sashiko
Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Island Lutheran Church, Hilton Head Island
Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Zoom workshop led by Diana Fitzgerald. palmettoquiltguild.org

Roots & Reins Community Pop-Up
Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
D & S Plantation LLC, 2592 S. Okatie Highway, Hardeeville
Community event featuring guided horseback riding, a horse confidence and obstacle course experience, community garden activity, petting zoo and other activities for children and families. Presented by Roots & Reins, a program of Rise with Living Hope, in partnership with D & S Plantation and the Gullah Geechee Carolina Cowboys. Free; registration required. Donations and volunteers welcome. go.risewithlivinghope.org/rootsandreins

Beth Yam Book Fair
Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth Yam parking lot. 4501 Meeting St Hilton Head Island
First annual book fair featuring gently used books. Proceeds benefit The Deep Well Project. Open to the public.

Equus Charities Polo Match
Oct. 25
Dr. Sandy S. Termotto Polo Field, Rose Hill
Benefiting the Lowcountry Autism Foundation. The event includes a polo match, a pre-show by Rancho Lodazal, horses available for family photos and a vendor village. equuscharities.org

Olga Kern: Beethoven Emperor
Oct. 25, 4 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra season-opening concert featuring pianist Olga Kern and conductor John Morris Russell. Program includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture.

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra 45th Anniversary Gala
Oct. 25, immediately following the opening performance
Wexford Country Club
Anniversary event following the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s opening performance of its 2026-27 season. Additional details are forthcoming.

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic – Hilton Head Island
Circle of Caring 2026 Gala
Oct. 30, 6-11 p.m.
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa
Annual gala featuring cocktails, seated dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and music by Deas-Guyz. Black-tie optional. Valet parking is $12.50. Proceeds benefit Volunteers in Medicine Clinic – Hilton Head Island. vimclinic.org