Lantern Parade 2025
2025-11-22 17:30 (America/New_York) | Alder Lane Beach Access, 2 Woodward Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol is excited to light up the 2025 Lantern Parade on November 22nd.
The Parade will begin at the Alder Lane Beach Access and proceed north along the beach. The Parade will end at Lowcountry Celebration Park.
More details will be coming soon about the exact route, parking, shuttles, pre- and post-parade activities, and more!
We hope to see you there!

Concours d'Elegance
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | port Royal Golf Club, Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Visit the Sea Turtle Patrol table in the Family Fun Zone at this year’s Concours d’Elegance.
This annual event is a unique, multi-day “Lowcountry” motoring experience that entertains and educates the community while supporting youth programs.
We hope to see you there!
November 1st and 2nd, 2025
Port Royal Golf Club
Click here for Tickets

Crescendo Kick-off Party in the Park
2025-10-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Crescendo Kick-off Party in the Park!
Tuesday October 14, 2025 from 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Shelter Cove Community Park
FREE
Sea Turtle Patrol is thrilled to be part of this year’s Crescendo Kick-Off Party in the Park! Swing by our booth to meet our passionate volunteers and explore stunning sea turtle-inspired artwork by our talented friend and artist, Richard Grant.

Live Performances: Featuring Nashville songwriter Phoenix Mendoza, the cast of Come From Away from the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Dance Theater, and selections from Hilton Head Prep’s Mary Poppins.
Art Market & Activities: Dozens of booths with original artwork, hands-on activities, and cultural exhibits.
Food & Drink: Local vendors offering tasty bites and beverages.
Special Guests: The Rays from Pockets Full of Sunshine will make a special appearance.
After Party: Head to Tio’s Latin American Kitchen for more fun after the main event

Put the Beach to Bed with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | 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

Monday Turtle Talks at Lowcountry Celebration Park
2025-08-25 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-21 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-07 20:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States
Come join us for our 2025 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk! Every Monday in June, July, and August from 8pm to 9pm.
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.

HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 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. 2025’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!

Keep the Broad Creek Clean Water Festival
2025-07-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Stop by the Sea Turtle Patrol table at the 9th Annual Keep the Broad Creek Clean Water Festival, on July 15th from 5pm to 8pm at Shelter Cove Community Park. This is a free, family-friendly celebration of our local watershed with Interactive nature displays, a litter sweep from 5–6 PM (supplies provided!), games and activities with Island Rec, educational booths that highlight clean water, pollution prevention, and more.
“This festival celebrates the deep respect locals and visitors alike have for our natural beauty on HHI and the common desire for sustainability of our vibrant waterways and beaches” states Jean Fruh, Executive Director of TOF. The Broad Creek tidal salt marsh is a recreational treasure and critical habitat for numerous species of wildlife. Let’s work together to protect them.

USA 5K - Hilton Head Island
2025-07-04 07:30 - 09:15 | Coligny Beach, 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
USA 5K – Hilton Head Island
Produced by the Hilton Head Running Company
Benefiting the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island
CELEBRATE JULY 4 – with a 5K Run/Walk on the Hard Flat Beach – in True Hilton Head Fashion

Hit the beach this July 4th for the USA 5K at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. We have a July 4th celebration that all runners and walkers will love!
This is a fun, simple, family oriented running experience for all ages and skill levels (runners and walkers) – that will not impose on the other activities you have planned for the July 4th holiday.
The 2025 event is entirely on the hard, flat, and fast beach! PLENTY of room to run fast -or- walk with your family and friends.
