Mindful Triathlon - Hilton Head Island
2026-04-26 08:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | 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

HHI Community Market (Saturdays in April)
2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-18 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-04 09:30 - 12:30 | 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

Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K
2026-04-15 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-01 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

2026 Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick's Day Parade
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Pope Avenue Hilton Head Island, Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Sea Turtle Patrol is excited to, once again, march in the 40th Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Get your GREEN on and join us on Pope Avenue on March 15th at 2pm for the best and the oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in all of South Carolina. It is going to be a grand celebration!
The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day has been named Best Festival in South Carolina! We hope to see you there!

Lantern Parade 2025
2025-11-22 17:30 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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!
