November is a wonderful time to explore Myrtle Beach! As the summer crowds settle down, the Grand Strand comes alive with fall festivals, holiday celebrations, local events, and festive light displays.

When you’re staying at a Vacation Myrtle Beach resort you may look for things to keep yourself and the family occupied that don’t involve spending a whole day on the beach, though temperatures might be warm enough for you to do just that!

Here are some fun things to do in Myrtle Beach in November of 2026:

22nd Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast

November 7, 2026

• Where: Murrells Inlet (Wicked Tuna Parking Lot)
• What: Enjoy waterfront scenery, all-you-can-eat oysters, live music, and more. Purchase your Oyster Roast tickets here before they sell out!
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

13th Annual Mythical and Medieval Festival

November 7 & 8, and November 14 & 15, 2026

• Where: RH Acres, 3833 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach
• What: Come out to the medieval village and watch medieval combat & blacksmith demonstrations. Visit pirate, knight, and Viking encampments, artisan areas, and more. The Mythical and Medieval Festival raises money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a local non-profit organization.
• Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cost: One-day tickets $18 for adults | $10 for children 4-11

45th Annual Dickens Christmas Show

November 12 – 15, 2026

• Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
• What: Kickstart the Christmas season in style at the Dickens Christmas Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This highly anticipated annual event will offer plenty of live entertainment, visits with Santa, historical exhibits, and an expansive Victorian marketplace spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the main draw of this event. Hundreds of vendors from throughout the region will be present, offering everything from gifts and decorations to specialty food items, art, and just about everything in between. 
• Time: Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday, Noon – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Admission is $13 for adults | $6 for children | Children 2 and under are free. Multi-day passes, off-site Holiday Tour tickets, and Victorian Tea tickets are also available. Call (843) 448-9483 for more information.

Broadway At The Beach’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

November 14, 2026

• What: Kick off the holidays at Broadway at the Beach with live shows, family-friendly performances, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky.
• Time: 6 p.m. | Fireworks show at 8 p.m.

Art in the Park

November 14 – 15, 2026

• Where: The Market Common’s Valor Park
• What: Come see 40+ artists – both local and visiting. Types of art include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery, and stone.
• Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

24th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Cook-off

Sunday, November 15, 2026

• Where:  Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet
• What: Bring your appetite to the Chilympics cook-off in the Wicked Tuna parking lot in Murrells Inlet! Grab tasting tickets and sample entries competing for hottest chili, best vegetarian, most original, and more. Craft beer, cocktails, and local vendors round out the fun.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Great Christmas Light Show

November 23 – December 30, 2026 (closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

• Where: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
• What: Fresh lights and displays make this year’s Great Christmas Light Show a whole new experience! The Great Christmas Light Show is a drive-through light show that features over 2 million lights displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. See over 500 magical light displays, and experience enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights come to life. After driving through the light show, everyone is invited to park their car and visit Santa’s Village, where they can enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores and meet Santa!
• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Cost per vehicle: $25 for standard vehicles on Village Nights, or $20 on select non-Village Nights through December 9. Small buses and trolleys under 30 feet are $50 any night. Charter buses 30 feet and over are $100, admitted Monday through Thursday only. Tickets are sold only at the entrance gate, with no online or advance sales.

Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

November 26, 2026

• Where: 11 Ocean Blvd S, Surfside Beach
• What: Be at the starting line at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day for the start of the 17th annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot starts and finishes at the Surfside Pier in Surfside Beach, and you’ll have a great view of the Atlantic Ocean as you run up an appetite for that turkey dinner. This race offers both a 5K run/walk as well as a Gobbler Kids Dash for the little ones! Participants are encouraged to dress in festive clothing.
• Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Nights of a Thousand Candles

November 27, 28 and 29, 2026 (December and early January dates available as well)

• Where: Brookgreen Gardens
• What: See the Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights! Hear holiday music, taste hot apple cider, gather with family and friends during this holiday season event! Be sure to pre-purchase your Nights of a Thousand Candles tickets as dates sell out quickly!
• Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Cost: Members: Adult $35 / Children $15 | Non-members: Adult $40/ Children $20

MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights

November 27th – 29th, 2026 (December dates available as well)

• Where: Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
• What: Stroll the holiday lights on the MarshWalk! This spectacular Christmas light walk-through experience will feature eight MarshWalk restaurant buildings along the ½ mile boardwalk outlined in an array of Christmas lights and stunning arches with festive Christmas music in front of each restaurant! There will be many festive photo opportunities for you to stop and pose, and vendors to shop at. Make sure to visit Santa’s Village on Fridays – Sundays from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. through December 20th. Santa’s Village will feature children’s activities, a petting zoo, barrel cart rides, visits with Santa, Christmas characters, and so much more! Admission is free to the MarshWalk Wonderland walk-through experience. Have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas!
• Time: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Be sure to check our full Myrtle Beach fall 2026 events page for a complete list of

area happenings this fall.