Arts & Entertainment Calendar
December 21
Golf Cart Christmas Parade – Join us for Lot 9 Brewing Co’s 4th Annual Golf Cart Christmas Parade—the jolliest event of the season! Saturday at 5:30PM. Bring your holiday spirit and deck out your golf carts in the most festive way possible because we’re lighting up the street with cheer, laughter, and maybe a friendly competition for the most spectacularly decorated cart! What to expect: Holiday music and vibes, Seasonal brews to keep you merry & bright. Prizes for the BEST decorated carts Family-friendly fun for all ages. This is THE holiday event that brings our amazing community together. Don’t have a golf cart? No worries—come out and enjoy the parade, grab your favorite brew, and soak in the festive atmosphere!
December 20 and 21
Arborwood Lights with Santa – Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 9PM at 9 Arbormeade Cir, Bluffton. Santa is coming to Arborwood Lights! Bring your family and friends, see the holiday lights and tell Santa and his elves what you wish for this year. (weather permitting)
We will also have our “angel tree” posted if you are interested in choosing a gift to purchase for the families we adopted this holiday season. Just choose an ornament, have fun shopping, and then return the gift (unwrapped) by December 16th. If shopping is not your thing, we will also be accepting gift cards and cash donations for our families. We look forward to seeing you soon!
December 22
The Lowcountry Christmas Experience – Sunday from 6PM to 8PM at 801 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton. Hosted by Lowcountry Community Church. Bring the whole family to experience a night of wonder and joy with the area’s largest walking trail of lights, refreshments, Christmas music, a live nativity scene, a petting zoo, and photos with Santa - all for free!
December 22
The Hilton Head Island Jingle Jingle Bridge Run - an Island holiday tradition since 1992, will take place on Sunday, December 22nd, beginning at 8 a.m. This year’s event features both 5K and 10K races, starting and finishing at Crossing’s Park, and will take participants across the scenic Broad Creek on the Cross Island Expressway. All participants will receive a colorful Long Sleeve Jingle Jingle Bridge Run T-shirt. Following the races, there will be an awards ceremony complete with refreshments, music, and door prizes. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, the top male and female masters, as well as the top three runners in each age group. To celebrate the season, we encourage all participants to wear holiday costumes, including elf and Santa outfits! A percentage of proceeds from the event will benefit local charities. For more information or to register visit bearfootsports.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843/757-8520.
December 24
Christmas Eve Under the Stars - a family-oriented outdoor worship service at 6:30p.m. under the night sky in Old Town Bluffton at Oyster Factory Park on the May River at 63 Wharf St. The service is a cooperative effort by The New Bluffton Worship and First Zion Missionary Baptist Church to bring the community together at Christmas. Carols and music provided by Bluffton Worship’s band and special musicians from First Zion. Worship includes the traditional lighting of Christmas candles to the singing of Silent Night. Free-will offerings gratefully accepted for local missions. While seating is available at the park site, you may also bring a chair. Free refreshments provided under the pavilion. More information: www.thenewblufftonworship.com
December 28
Jess Zimmerman Band – Saturday from 8PM to 11PM at UnCorked. One of the best new bands in the country, The Jess Zimmerman Band hits the UnCorked stage on 12/28 for 1 night only!! Jess will perform her original music and some Christmas songs!! The band just won 2 more Josie Awards at the Grand Ole Opry this past October!! They were nominated for 6 awards! This band is Rock Country all the way!! Do not miss this show!! THERE IS A $15 MUSIC FEE FOR THIS EVENT!!
January 8
TASTE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY BOURBON DINNER
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm, Sea Pines Beach Club
Ring in 2025 with our Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner! Join us for a night of bourbon tastings and a delicious multi-course dinner at the Sea Pines Beach Club on January 8, 2025! This dinner will feature an exquisite portfolio of distilleries including Hollow Creek Distillery, Six & Twenty Distillery, Tabby Road Distillery and Burnt Church Distillery! Savor the smooth flavors and notes of these exceptional spirits that will each be served in a cocktail or straight and paired with a four-course dinner expertly crafted by Chefs Jeff Flores, Danny Flinchum, and their culinary team. Finally, we’ll finish the evening with dessert crafted by our Resort Executive Pastry Chef, Iain Jones! Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just curious to explore local distilleries, this event promises an unforgettable evening of flavor and fun.
Please note any food allergies to the chef when purchasing tickets. Accommodations for allergies noted less than 24 hours before the event cannot be guaranteed.
TASTE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY BOURBON DINNER
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm, Sea Pines Beach Club
Ring in 2025 with our Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner! Join us for a night of bourbon tastings and a delicious multi-course dinner at the Sea Pines Beach Club on January 8, 2025! This dinner will feature an exquisite portfolio of distilleries including Hollow Creek Distillery, Six & Twenty Distillery, Tabby Road Distillery and Burnt Church Distillery! Savor the smooth flavors and notes of these exceptional spirits that will each be served in a cocktail or straight and paired with a four-course dinner expertly crafted by Chefs Jeff Flores, Danny Flinchum, and their culinary team. Finally, we’ll finish the evening with dessert crafted by our Resort Executive Pastry Chef, Iain Jones! Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just curious to explore local distilleries, this event promises an unforgettable evening of flavor and fun.
Please note any food allergies to the chef when purchasing tickets. Accommodations for allergies noted less than 24 hours before the event cannot be guaranteed.
Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner - Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm, Sea Pines Beach Club. Ring in 2025 with our Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner! Join us for a night of bourbon tastings and a delicious multi-course dinner at the Sea Pines Beach Club on January 8, 2025! This dinner will feature an exquisite portfolio of distilleries including Hollow Creek Distillery, Six & Twenty Distillery, Tabby Road Distillery and Burnt Church Distillery! Savor the smooth flavors and notes of these exceptional spirits that will each be served in a cocktail or straight and paired with a four-course dinner expertly crafted by Chefs Jeff Flores, Danny Flinchum, and their culinary team. Finally, we’ll finish the evening with dessert crafted by our Resort Executive Pastry Chef, Iain Jones! Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just curious to explore local distilleries, this event promises an unforgettable evening of flavor and fun. Please note any food allergies to the chef when purchasing tickets. Accommodations for allergies noted less than 24 hours before the event cannot be guaranteed.
