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Where to visit with Santa in the Grand Strand 2016

Is a visit with old St. Nick on your holiday to-do list? We have the details on where you can see Santa in the Grand Strand this year! Here is a list of locations updated for 2016.

Where to find Santa in the Grand Strand

Coastal Grand Mall has a darling holiday display set up where Santa is available Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, and on Sunday from noon to 6 pm. They offer picture packages starting at $23. Click here for more information. Bonus, Santa is happy to pose with your pet on Tuesdays from November 15 through December 13 from 6 to 9 pm.

Bass Pro Shop in the Myrtle Beach Mall hosts Santa’s Wonderland between now and December 24th. At the event there are free crafts, games, and activities. You know what’s also free? Your child’s photo with Santa! Check out the full schedule here.

Santa is also going south and spending time at the Inlet Square Mall. You can see his hours here.

Croissants Bakery is hosting a Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Reservations are required. Here is more information!

Go to Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Barefoot Landing’s Castinos where you can make a delightful holiday ice cream sundae and visit with the big guy, himself! Here is more information.

Hang out with Santa at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk on Saturdays, December 3rd and 10th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to Backpack Buddies and you can take a picture with him! Here is more information.

Going to the Conway Christmas parade on Saturday, December 10th? How fun would it be to see Santa immediately following it at the Peanut Warehouse?! There you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast buffet, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and Santa! Click here for tickets.

On Saturday, December 17th you can enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Thompson’s Farm in Conway beginning at 10:00 am. The event includes hay rides, a petting zoo, fun in Pappy’s Playyard and more! Click here to purchase tickets.

Horry County Parks and Recreation is also hosting several holiday events. Here is a link to their events calendar for December, which features Santa Stroll on Saturday, December 10th at the CB Berry Recreation Center, and Breakfast with Santa the North Strand Recreation Center on Saturday, December 17th. You can see the whole calendar here.

As more events are added, I’ll update this post. Check back often! Ho, ho, ho!

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4 things to do this weekend in the Grand Strand – crafts, food, and Christmas trees!

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It’s supposed to cool down to the 50’s over the weekend, but little chance of rain! Grab your jacket and head out to these fun events with your family this weekend:

1. Browse Christmas crafts sold by vendors clad in 19th century top hats and Petticoat dresses for 33rd Annual Dickens Christmas Show, held this weekend at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

2. Taste the favorite dishes from each of the Marsh Walk restaurants, an oyster station, lowcountry boil, and live music at the inaugural Fall Taste of the Marsh Walk on Saturday and Sunday.

3. Head over to Seaside Elementary in Surfside on Saturday for their annual Fall Festival featuring crafts, inflatables, games, food and live entertainment.

4. Get in the holiday spirit and visit Ripley’s Aquarium to see the Festival of Trees, happening now until the end of the year.

This post was written by the lovely Hatton Gravely, founder of Freshmom. Check out one of her latest projects, Cute Christmas Pajamas! There you can browse and purchase a holiday pair of jolly jammies for you and your littles!

Photo: Ripley’s Aquarium on Facebook

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Ice skating in the Grand Strand? Yes, you read that right!

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Update 1/10/15 – My family and I had a chance to visit the ice rink and it was FUN! While it’s small, it’s a great value.

I’ve learned that they’ll be open until February 6th. Don’t miss out! I’m hopeful this will lead to even bigger skating venues in the Grand Strand. Check out Grand Strand Ice Management for more information.

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I’ve got mixed feelings about this. Starting on November 14th, you’ll have the opportunity to ice skate right here in the Grand Strand!

One part of me is like, “Yippeee! That’ll be so fun!” I’ve got tons of moves inspired by the last Winter Olympics I’m dying to try. Kidding. I’ve only skated a few times in my life and it’s been a blast! I’m not good at it, but I can’t wait to take the kids.

The other part of me doesn’t have a deep desire to visit my local emergency room staff. Can I get an amen? I’m thinking we’ll still take the risk.

The temporary skating rink will be at the Myrtle Beach Mall (on Highway 17 just south of Barefoot Landing). It’s $10 for two hours of skating. That price includes skate rental. For more information, check out this WBTW news story.

Photo: Dusty J on Flickr

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6 fun things to do in the Grand Strand this weekend

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Have you noticed it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Retailers seem to shove the Halloween in the corner and break out the Christmas deals, decor, and displays earlier and earlier each year. And, truth be told, we’re saying “Let’s add that to your Santa list!” as a good alternative to “no” for every toy request lately.

Here’s a round-up of things to do in Myrtle Beach this weekend!

1. On Saturday morning, the town of Conway hosts their annual Snowball Drop, which sounds like a sight to see: they fire 1,500 ping pong balls into the air using a “snowball canon” for participants to catch, and then redeem the “snowballs” in the local stores for discounts and gifts.

2. Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, a Lowcountry buffet (BBQ, chicken bog, hot dogs & more) and live music creek-front at the 11th Annual Murrells Inlet 2020 Oyster Roast. The event is on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3. Carolina Forest Elementary School is holding their annual Founder’s Day from noon to 4 p.m. and it will feature inflatables, food, games, prizes, vendors, and more. It’s fun for the whole family and supports a great cause!

4. Pirates Voyage kicks off their Christmas Show this Friday evening! You can get a sneak peek at the show here.

5. The Carolina Opry Christmas Special begins this week, and runs throughout the holiday season.

6. Big Hero 6 & Big Hero 6 HD hit the box office this weekend, and the movie featuring a Marshmallow-Man-Look-Alike Robot looks very entertaining. (Also, if you haven’t seen The Book of Life yet, it’s still in theaters and we loved it!)

This series of local things to do during the weekend is written by Myrtle Beach for Families Contributor Hatton Gravely. Check out her latest post on Handwritten Thank You Note Samples on her blog, Freshmom.

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Halloween and beyond: 5 fun things to do this weekend

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The Halloween season is nearly behind us, and we welcome November this weekend! Check out this round-up of fun, family-friendly (and food!) things to do in Myrtle Beach this weekend:

1. On Friday, there are plenty of places to trick-or-treat around town including Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk and Market Common.

2. Burn off all of that Halloween sugar on Saturday at the Dia de los Muertos at the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach. This family-fun day is free with live music, food, face-painting, and art projects!

3. Head on down to the southend to sample food from local, popular Georgetown restaurants at the annual Taste of Georgetown on Saturday.

4. In case you haven’t heard, Magic Mike XXL is filming in Myrtle Beach next week, and they are casting extras for the movie this Saturday!

5. As a soup-lover, my favorite event of the year is the annual Souper Supper, which features soup tastings from local restaurants. Think that doesn’t sound filling? Think again – you won’t leave hungry!

This series of local things to do during the weekend is written by Myrtle Beach for Families Contributor Hatton Gravely. Have your kids been begging for the Snackeez? Read Hatton’s review of the As Seen On TV all-in-one snack solution on her blog, Freshmom.

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