Contrary to what you might believe, November is a busy month for Myrtle Beach as far as activities go. As the daily temperatures become milder, fall festivals and holiday events ramp up along the Grand Strand.

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 and enjoyable things to do in Myrtle Beach in November of 2025:

23rd Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Cook-off

Sunday, November 2, 2025

• Where:  Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet
• What: Come ready to sample a variety of chili for the Chilympics cookoff! The event is at the Wicked Tuna restaurant parking lot in Murrells Inlet. Tasting tickets are available for purchase. Come try a variety of categories, including the hottest chili, best vegetarian chili, most original, and more. Craft beer and cocktails will also be available for purchase, and a variety of vendors will be on hand.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

41st Annual St. Andrew Catholic School’s Taste of the Town Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
• What: Tasty Tuesday! Enjoy samplings from a large variety of the Grand Strand’s finest restaurants, live music, and desserts.
• Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Cost: Entry is $8 at the door, FREE for ages 14 & under | Food Tickets: $1 each (menu items between 1 and 5 tickets each) | Parking at the Convention Center $5/vehicle or free parking across the street.

21st Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast

November 8, 2025

• Where: Murrells Inlet (Wicked Tuna Parking Lot)
• What: Enjoy the scenery and plenty of oysters. Featuring 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.

Art in the Park

November 8 – 9, 2025

• Where: Market Common’s Valor Park
• What: Come see 50 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.

12th Annual Mythical and Medieval Festival

November 8 & 9, and November 15 & 16, 2025

• Where: RH Acres, 3833 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach
• What: Come out to their 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 $15 for adults | $10 for children 4-11

44th Annual Dickens Christmas Show

November 13 – 16

• Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
• What: Kickstart the Christmas season in style at the annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festival 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 100,800-square-foot Victorian marketplace—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, Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Sunday, Noon – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Admission is $13 for adults | $6 for children (2 and older) | 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 15, 2025

• What: Come kick off the holiday season with festive activities, from live shows and family-friendly performances to dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky. Ring in the holiday season at Broadway At The Beach.
• Time: 6 p.m. and a fireworks show at 8 p.m.

The Great Christmas Light Show

November 24 – December 30, 2025 (closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, and Christmas Day, December 25)

• Where: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
• What: New lights and new displays make it a 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, and s’mores and meet Santa!
• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Cost: TBA

Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

November 27, 2025

• 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 16th annual Surfside Rotary 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 28th, 29th and 30th, 2025 (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, and see family and friends surrounding you 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 28th – 30th, 2025 (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 21st. 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 2025 events page for a complete list of

area happenings this fall.