OnGoing:
Daily tours of Bluffton’s Rose Hill Mansion, a Gothic Revival-style home built circa 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way. (843) 757-6046 or rosehillmansion.com.

Ongoing:
Hilton Head Christian Academy has a variety of summer camp options available to the community and are now open for registration. 55 Gardner Dr. (843) 681-2878 or hhca.org for more information and camp descriptions.

Monday – Friday:
Family entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns to Shelter Cove Harbour for his 25th season on Hilton Head Island. Starting May 27 through Labor Day, at 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. *NEW* Special “Island Themed” show on Friday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Monday – Friday:
Cappy the Clown will be returning to HarbourFest this year, May 27 through Labor Day, from 6 – 9 p.m. Cappy will provide face painting, balloon animals and other activities. Other kids activities during HarbourFest include bouncy houses, hair braiding, arts & crafts plus more. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Monday – Thursday:
Family entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns to Shelter Cove Harbour for his 25th season on Hilton Head Island. 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Tuesday – Sunday:
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a narrated tour. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

Tuesday – Saturday:
The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum dedicated to the positive development of young children through educational play in an atmosphere that fosters both family and community, 18 A Pope Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
Wish Upon A Horse Therapeutic Riding Center provides FREE therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. These lessons are available for residents and visitors. Volunteers to assist during lessons are always needed as well and no experience with horses is necessary. Donations are always welcome. Please call or visit website for more information. (843) 671-2586 or wishuponahorsehhi.org.

Tuesdays:
Buckwalter Farmers Market – Traditional farm produce as well as baked goods and prepared foods such as frozen pierogis and local jams, jellies, and honey. 2-6 p.m. Buckwalter Place, Buckwalter Pkwy. (843) 384-1658 or buckwalterfarmersmarket.com.

Third Tuesdays:
Bluffton’s Don Ryan Center For Innovation Offers Start-Up Companies Free Advice! Third Tuesdays Events Hosts a Panel of Experts in a Local “Shark Tank” Forum (Without Teeth) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 400 Buckwalter Place. (843) 540-0405.

Wednesday & Thursday:
Summer Fun Series, “Parent’s Night Out, Kid’s Night In” at The Sandbox, an Interactive Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Ave. June 10-Aug. 9. Drop the kids off and enjoy an adult’s night out while the kids let their imaginations run wild playing with fun exhibits and activity areas. Staff supervised arts and crafts, dinner (pizza, drink, dessert) & a fun take home craft for each child. Ages 3-9 (must be potty trained), $30 per child, $20 for siblings and members. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Reservations highly recommended 24 hours in advance. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

Wednesdays:
Waffle Cone Wednesdays at Lovin’ Spoons Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt in Bluffton at Belfair Towne Village. $2 Waffle Cones, swirl your favorite yogurt in a waffle cone for only $2, no toppings please. Check out our website at lovinspoons.com for weekly flavors. Hwy. 278 in Belfair Towne Village between Kroger and Truffles. (843) 837-5683.

Wednesdays:
The Coastal Discovery Museum will present Animals of the Lowcountry from Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Participants will learn about lowcountry animals, as they see a barred owl, corn snake, alligator, opossum, flying squirrel, armadillo and more. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. $12 for adults and $7.00 for children, with advance reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Thursdays:
Farmers Market of Bluffton – Farm Fresh Produce to include Strawberries, Carrots, Onions, Spinach, Varieties of Lettuce, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Beets, Potatoes, just to name a few… and Honey, Eggs, Cheese, Herbs, Plants, Flowers, etc. Prepared foods to include BBQ, Crepes, Empanadas, Gumbo, Fried Oysters & Shrimp, She Crab Soup, Crab CakesFresh Baked Pastries & Breads, Coffee, Kettle Corn, Chocolates, and much more. 2-7 p.m. Carson Cottages, Calhoun St. (843) 415-2447 or Farmers Market of Bluffton.

Third Thursdays:
Farmers Market of Bluffton – Welcome “Little Growers” 4 to 6 p.m. Come plant with us and watch your “crop” grow! Children, ages 5 – 12 welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Brought to you by Okatie Organics & Savannah Hydroponics! Jules@SavannahHydro.com.

Fridays:
Jasper County Farmer’s Market, 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Hwy. 17, 1/2 mile south of downtown Ridgeland. The Market is from 1-6 p.m. The Market will host a variety of vendors including produce, baked goods, prepared meals, arts, crafts and estate sales. (843) 726-8126 or jaspercountychamber.com/farmers_market.htm.

Fridays:
Parrot Palooza, New Island Sunset Celebration featuring, Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers concert. Starting June 21 through August 16, at 7 p.m. Plus street performers, entertainment, food, drinks and more around Neptune statue! (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

First Saturday:
Hampton Lake Market Day! Hampton Lake, the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area’s premier lake community, will host a monthly Market Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Market” will take place at Hampton Lake’s the award winning Lakeside Amenity Village along the porch of the Tackle Box gift shop and Boathouse areas. Shop for homemade crafts, garden items, fresh flowers & produce, art, jewelry, gifts, fresh baked goods, and more! (843) 836-7463 or cguscio@hamptonlake.com.

August 1 – 23:
Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Every Night except Saturdays, 8-9:30 p.m. Family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

August 1, 8, 15:
Fishing Camp at The Coastal Discovery Musuem at Honey Horn, 70 Honey Horn Dr. An interactive day camp where kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing, and shrimping, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. Ages 7-14. $35.00 per child. Reservations are required. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

August 1:
Water Fun Day presented by Island Recreation Center, 4-7 p.m. Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln. $5 Admission, includes All Water Rides & Games. Parents Free of Charge. Food Sold Separately. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

August 5 – 9:
Summer Camp at The Sandbox – Shake it Up: A compilation of our Favorites. Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Must be potty trained. Registration required. Daily: members, $30, non-members, $40; Weekly: members, $125, non-members, $160. The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Ave. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

August 6 & 13:
HarbourFest, Shelter Cove Harbour’s signature summer event, featuring live entertainment, plus unforgettable food, arts and crafts, bouncy houses, fireworks (weather permitting) and a flurry of fun activities. Family friendly entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns for his 25th season, Mon.-Fri., with shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Cappy the Clown, and many other activities and entertainers will on hand to enjoy as well. Bring the whole family to this exciting, kid-friendly festival! Plenty of free parking. Admission is free. Food, beverages and concessions sold separately. Located mid-island at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

August 6 & 13:
Summer Jams presented by Island Recreation Center, 7-10 p.m. Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln. Free admission. Family friendly music and games, kid zone, pizza, BBQ, cotton candy and more! Bring your chairs and enjoy the night. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

August 9 – 11:
“Johnny Mercer and Me” A musical based on the lyrics of Johnny Mercer (Written by Miriam K. Center and Edited by Tom Coleman III). 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances will be at 3 p.m. Reserved seating can be purchased by calling the theatre box office, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, and American Express. (843) 815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com.

August 10:Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., 10:30 a.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. $65 per adult and reservations are required. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or cosataldiscovery.org.

August 16 – 18:
“Johnny Mercer and Me” A musical based on the lyrics of Johnny Mercer (Written by Miriam K. Center and Edited by Tom Coleman III). 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances will be at 3 p.m. Reserved seating can be purchased by calling the theatre box office, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, and American Express. (843) 815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com.

August 16:
In its second year, the Bluffton Sunset Party Series presents Dog Days of Summer Rocking Hot Summer Night, 5-9 p.m. Food Court. Tickets available at the door for $5 while children 12 & under get in for FREE. Lawn Chairs and leashed pets are permitted but no outside food or drinks will be allowed. Bear Foot Sports (843) 757-8520 or blufftonsunsetparty.com.

August 23 – 25:
“Johnny Mercer and Me” A musical based on the lyrics of Johnny Mercer (Written by Miriam K. Center and Edited by Tom Coleman III). 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances will be at 3 p.m. Reserved seating can be purchased by calling the theatre box office, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, and American Express. (843) 815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com.

August 30 – September 1:
32nd Annual HILTON HEAD ISLAND CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT! The Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament was established by the Jaycees in 1979 and is currently guided by the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Foundation Council of Trustees. The popular Labor Day weekend event matches amateur golfers with intriguing celebrities – representing sports and entertainment – for three days of world-class golf and exciting evening activities. In addition to providing a fun, family-friendly experience and unique corporate sponsorship opportunities in a beautiful vacation destination, the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament benefits 20 well-deserving children’s charities in the South Carolina Lowcountry. (843) 842-7711 or hhcelebritygolf.com.

August 30 & 31:
The annual fun-filled Music & Shag Fest will be held at Edisto Beach, SC., at Big Bay Creek Park. Top beach bands and the area’s best shaggers will highlight the weekend. For more information, call (843) 869-3867 or visit edistochamber.com.

August 30:
Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., 10:30 a.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. $65 per adult and reservations are required. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or cosataldiscovery.org.

August 31:
The Hilton Head Choral Society presents “Summer Song: Songs of Travel” at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. A Hilton Head Island summer tradition, the Labor Day Weekend pops concert marks the end of summer and the start of the new Choral Society concert season. This year’s musical treats include beautiful music from Italy, dramatic selections from Africa, folk songs of North America, and tunes from the Great American Songbook and The Great White Way. Something for everyone’s musical taste. Chorus & Orchestra. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.