HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
2026-04-18 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is thrilled to be chosen as the April non-profit at the HHI Community Market!
We hope you will visit our turtle table on Saturdays in April from 9:30am-12:30pm to learn about sea turtle conservation on Hilton Head Island.
Shelter Cove Community Park
39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Markets are held rain or shine.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Mindful Triathlon - Hilton Head Island
2026-04-26 08:15 - 10:45 | Coligny Beach, 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the charity partner of this year’s Mindful Triathlon. We hope you will join us on the beach at Coligny Beach Park on Sunday morning, April 26th..
FUN 5K your way – run or walk – just make it to the finish line.
45 minute Yoga on the beach where you are certain to find your flow oceanside.
15 minute guided meditation and gong experience that will clear your mind, relax your body, and complete the mindful triathlon.
Kids 12 and under are free.
Cutoff for guaranteed event top is April 19th.
Hosted by Jiva Yoga and Hilton Head Running Company.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Burnt Church Distillery May 2026 Give Back Partner
2026-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910, United States
We are honored to be selected as the Burnt Church Distillery “Give Back Partner” for the month of May 2026.
Stop by Burnt Church Distillery on May 24th from 12pm to 5pm to “Sip and Shop” with Sea Turtle Patrol.
Burnt Church Distillery, located at 120 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC, is a charming craft distillery that offers a unique blend of history, spirits, and a wide-range of culinary options, including unique appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza and many kid-friendly choices.
Visit their iconic tasting room, on-site manufacturing facility, gift shop, humidor, and history room; taste unique craft whiskeys, gin, vodka, flavored moonshines, and craft cocktails, all while giving back to Sea Turtle Patrol HHI.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE BURNT CHURCH DISTILLERY WEBSITE

Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
2026-05-27 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-03 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-10 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 09:30 | The Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is proud to be the Charity Partner of this year’s PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K — a family-friendly, 5 kilometer run/walk taking place in the beautiful Palmetto Dunes Resort – Hilton Head Island, SC.
Bring your friends and family to run or walk on our beautiful, flat, hard, sandy beaches — the perfect running experience on Hilton Head Island.
The Turtle Trot 5K will run from April 1st through August 12th, and Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving). Registration includes a really cool race shirt and custom race bib!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER!
Dates:
April 1st and 15th
May 27th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
August 5th and 12th
November 26th

Times:
7am | Packet Pickup Opens
7:45am | Packet Pickup & Registration Closes
7:55am | Race Announcements
8am | Race Starts
9:15am | Race Ends

Location:
Palmetto Dunes – Dunes House
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 US

Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park
2026-06-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States
Join us at Lowcountry Celebration Park for our Free Public Sea Turtle Talk! Every Monday in June, July, and August.
7:30pm Family Fun Activities
8:00pm – 9:00pm Turtle Talk
Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, will share a presentation where you will learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does on a daily basis to ensure the safety and growth of our sea turtle population.
This event is held RAIN OR SHINE.
Bring something to sit on.

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI at The Sonesta Resort
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | The Sonesta Resort, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island
Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm
(June through August)
at
The Sonesta Resort
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island
to
“Put the Beach to Bed“!
No registration required
Volunteers will help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
The Sonesta Resort
Sea Turtle Friendly Certified Resort
Meet at the beach entrance boardwalk.
Look for your guides in light blue shirts.
~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol at The Beach House Resort
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Beach House, 1 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head, sc, United States
Join us every Wednesday from 7:00pm–8:00pm
(June through August)
at
The Beach House Resort
1 S Forest Beach Dr
to
“Put the Beach to Bed“!
No registration required
Volunteers will help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
The Beach House Resort
Sea Turtle Friendly Certified Resort
Meet at the large blue chair between the volleyball courts and the Tiki Hut Bar.
Look for your guides in light blue shirts.
~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol at The Dunes House
2026-06-07 19:00 - 2026-08-30 20:00, 2026-06-14 19:00 - 2026-09-06 20:00, 2026-06-21 19:00 - 2026-09-13 20:00, 2026-06-28 19:00 - 2026-09-20 20:00 | The Dunes House, 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, 29928, United States
Join us every Sunday from 7:00pm–8:00pm
(June through August)
at
The Dunes House
14 Dune House Lane
to
“Put the Beach to Bed“!
No registration required
Volunteers will help prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sandcastles, and removing trash.
Learn how your actions can make a difference for Hilton Head Island’s nesting sea turtles!
Meet at the beach in front of The Dunes House (Mile Marker 83)
Look for your guides in light blue shirts.
~ Open to all ages
~ Supplies provided
~ Rain or shine
~ Come ready to help and learn

HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Shelter Cove Harbour, 13 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head, SC, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI will be at HarbourFest fireworks on Tuesday nights this summer. Stop by our tent between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to learn more about how to help protect sea turtles with proper beach etiquette. View the full HarbourFest Fireworks schedule here.
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids’ activities & Tuesday night fireworks. 2026’s Hilton Head HarbourFest will feature beloved Cappy the Clown, singer/songwriter Shannon Tanner, an island-inspired band & so much more family-friendly entertainment.
We hope to see you there!
