The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Hilton Head Island, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Friday, December 4 · 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A free family evening from the Island Recreation Association with bounce houses, a DJ and a Golden Candy Cane Hunt at 5:30 p.m.
Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane
Island Recreation Association →Select afternoons from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Eve (November 28-29 through December 24 in 2025) · this year's date not yet announced
Santa makes scheduled appearances at Shelter Cove Towne Centre through the season, including a pet photo day benefiting the Hilton Head Humane Association.
Shelter Cove Towne Centre, near Francesca's and at the tree in the park
Shelter Cove Towne Centre events →No holiday events for 2026 are on Hilton Head Island’s local calendars yet. They appear here as organizers post them; you can also share one.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Hilton Head Island calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Hilton Head Island from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.