Activities
Things To Do In Myrtle Beach With Kids
Year after year, visitors return to Myrtle Beach to enjoy endless activities and the warm Carolina sunshine, surrounded by crisp waters and limitless things to do. Myrtle Beach is part of the "The Grand Stand" area, where couples and families flock to enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment and golfing all year round.
Let Avista Resort serve as your gateway to the best activities and sights the area has to offer. With a stunning oceanfront setting, you'll always find relaxation within your reach. And when you're finished unwinding on the beach and ready for some fun, you're sure to find something for the whole family just around the corner. Here, you'll uncover everything from championship golf to children's programs, dinner theaters, theme parks and a variety of exciting outdoor adventures.
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Children's Summer Activities
Children's Activities run June 1 through Labor Day, 2013
Tuesday
- 9:30 AM - Shark Tooth Search
- 10:30 AM - Arts & Crafts (fee varies)
- 11:30 AM - Sand Castle Competition
- 12:30 PM - Water Balloon Toss
- 1:30 PM - Shirts to Dye For (cost $10)
- 3 PM - Pool Games
- 4 PM - Beach Kickball
Wednesday
- 9:30 AM - Sea Shell Search
- 10:30 AM - Arts & Crafts (fee varies)
- 11:30 AM - Beach Olympics
- 12:30 PM - Pool Games
- 1:30 PM - Stylish Hair Wraps ($1 per inch)
- 3 PM - Bucket Brigade
- 4 PM - Beach Soccer
Thursday
- 9:30 AM - Shark Tooth Search
- 10:30 AM - Director's Choice
- 11:30 AM - Shirts to Dye For (cost $10)
- 1 PM - Pool Basketball
- 2 PM - Arts & Crafts (fee varies
- 3 PM - Scavenger Hunt
- 4 PM - Family Fun Sporting Event
Friday
- 9:30 AM - Sea Shell Search
- 10:30 AM - Shell Pals
- 11:30 AM - Arts & Crafts (fee varies)
- 12:30 PM - Pool Games
- 1:30 PM - Stylish Hair Wraps ($1 per inch)
- 3 PM - Water Balloon Toss
- 4 PM - Beach Olympics
Saturday
- 9:30 AM - Shark Tooth Search
- 10:30 AM - Beach Kickball
- 11:30 AM - Shirts to Dye For (cost $10)
- 1 PM - Pool Games
- 2 PM - Arts & Crafts (fee varies)
- 3 PM - Director's Choice
- 4 PM - Capture the Flag
events
May 2013
- May 1 - 31 - Military Appreciation Days in Myrtle Beach
- May 10 - 2013 North Myrtle Beach Mayfest kickoff Concert
- May 10 - 19 - Myrtle Beach Bike Week (Spring Rally)
- May 11 - North Myrtle Beach's Mayfest on Main
- May 11 - Hot Summer Nights Conert Series at Plyler Park in Myrtle Beach
- May 13 - 19 - Myrtle Beach Bike Fest at the Myrtle Beach Speedway
- May 16 - Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson Party on the Pier
- May 17 - Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson Rally Party at Hurricane Maggies
- May 18 - 19 - Little River's 32nd Annual Blue Crab Festival
- May 18 - 8th Annual Makai Luau
- May 18 - 32nd Annual Blue Crab Festival
- May 18 - Beach Blast Christian Music Festival
- May 18 - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Plyler Park in Myrtle Beach
- May 25 - Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Parade
- May 25 - Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Ceremony
- May 25 - Memorial Day 5k/Run Walk
- May 25 - 3rd Annual Dirty Myrtle Mud Run
- May 25 - Veteran's Beard and 'stache Beard Bash
- May 25 - Military Appreciation Days Family Picnic in Myrtle Beach
- May 30 - NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
- May 24 - 27 - Atlantic Beach Bike Rally
June 2013
- June 6 - NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
- June 6 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- June 8 - American Pie Oldies Music Festival
- June 13 - NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
- June 14 - Movie at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach
- June 15 - MDA Muscle Walk in North Myrtle Beach
- June 15 - Sounds of Summer Concert Series
- June 22 - 41st Annual Art in the Park
- June 27 - NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
- June 27 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- June 28 - 30 - Myrtle Beach Air Show
- June 29 - Conway's Riverfest
July 2013
- July 12 - Movie At Mclean Park in North Myrtle Beach
- July 15 -21 - 2013 Myrtle Beach Mustang Week
- July 17 - Mustang Week and Wheels of Destruction Thrill Show
- July 20 - Sounds of Summer Concert Series in North Myrtle Beach
- July 25 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- July 27 - 28 - Myrtle Beach Reptile Expo
August 2013
- August 1 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- August 2 - 4 - 10th Annual Crsftsman's Summer Classic Arts and Crafts Festival
- August 9 - Movies at McLean Park in North Mrytle Beach
- August 17 - Sounds of Summer Concert Series
- August 22 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- August 22 - NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
September 2013
- September 5 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- September 6 - Basil's Family Fun Run/Walk in North Myrtle Beach
- September 7 - East Coast Volkswagen North Myrtle Beach Triathlon
- September 7 - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series
- September 7 - South Carolina's Largest Garage Sale
- September 11 - 9/11 Vigil in North Myrtle Beach
- September 13 - Movie at McLean
- September 13 - 22 - SOS Fall Migration
- September 14 -NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Race
- September 14 - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series
- September 20 - Sounds of Summer Concert Series in North Myrtle Beach
- September 21 - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series in Myrtle Beach
- September 21 - Beach Sweep/5K in Myrtle Beach
- September 26 - Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach
- September 28 - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series
- September 28 - 10th Annual Irish Italian Festival
October 2013
- October 19 - 2013 Coastal 5K and Doggie Dash
Amusements
Catch the latest blockbuster, seek out a day of thrills at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, or cool off on a hot summer day at one of the area's nearby water parks.
Attractions
Unleash excitement and thrills at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, uncover underwater wonders at Ripley’s Aquarium, or see live ‘gators at Alligator Adventure.
Shopping
Embark on a day of shopping for Myrtle Beach souvenirs and trinkets at Barefoot Landing or try to uncover the best bargains at the Tanger Outlets on King’s Road.
Theater
After the beach, have even more fun at the theater. Myrtle Beach is packed with theatrical performances for all ages, some with dinner, music, action and more.
Museums and Parks
Wander the dunes, forests, trails and wildlife habitats of Myrtle Beach State Park, or journey through time, back to the 1700s, at the Kaminski House Museum.
Sports & Fitness
Whether you are looking for a place to climb on a treadmill, pump some iron, shoot some hoops or just relax and take in a ballgame - Myrtle Beach has loads of activities taylor-made for fitness and sports-minded guests.
- Rejuvenate your body and mind with Yoga on the Beach!
- Catch a minor league baseball game with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Get into the action at the X Gym Myrtle Beach Sports Mall
- Surf's Up for family fun - laser tag, rock wall, arcade and more!
