Grand Strand List: 🇺🇸 things to do this weekend
Grand Strand List • June 27, 2025
Hey friends!
I am resuming the weekly “Grand Strand List” with weekly things to do in the area.
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Conway Riverfest Kicks Off
📍 Downtown Conway & Riverwalk, Conway, SC
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 28–29
🎉 Live music, artisan market, raft races, kids’ games, river-side fun — the perfect kickoff to your July weekend.
➡️ Conway River Fest
Cheesecake Taste Test
📍 Grandpa Moustache’s Cheesecakes
📅 Saturday, June 28
🍴 Meet local digital creators Keef & Jess and sample cheesecake!
➡️ Keef & Jess on Facebook
Summer Light: Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens
📍 Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC
📅 Wednesdays & Saturdays, 6–10 pm (now through August 30)
🎨 Wander through Brookgreen’s enchanting illuminated sculptures at night — think glowing lilies, life-size animals, and artistic lanterns — all set to ambient music, food trucks, and warm summer evenings. This event is magical!
➡️ Event details + ticket Info
Grand Strand Brewing Pinball Tournament
📍 Grand Strand Brewing Company
📅 Saturday, June 28
🕹️ Cold beer, bright lights, and high scores — join the taproom for an afternoon of pinball and friendly competition. Entry is $11 plus coin drop, and all skill levels are welcome. Just bring your A-game… the top score takes home a cash prize.
➡️ Event details
Myrtle Beach Top Deck City Tour
📍 The Market Common, 4002 DeVille St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
📅 Friday & Sunday
🚌 Climb aboard Myrtle Beach’s only open-air double-decker “Big Red Bus” and glide through The Market Common and down Ocean Boulevard — all with panoramic ocean views and live storytelling from a local guide.
➡️ Market Common Event Calendar
PopStroke Ladies' Night
📍 PopStroke, Broadway at the Beach, 1187 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
📅 Thursdays
🎉 Girls' night out alert—every Thursday the turf is glowing and the drinks are flowing! Enjoy $6 specialty cocktails and $10 off bottles of wine while you putt, sip, and unwind under the stars. Great for friend groups, date nights, or as a fun way to kick off the weekend.
➡️ PopStroke Myrtle Beach
July 4th Fireworks & Festivities
📍 Myrtle Beach & beyond
📅 Now through July 4
🇺🇸 From fireworks over the ocean to concerts on historic lawns, the Grand Strand knows how to celebrate the Fourth in style.
➡️ Here’s your full guide to July 4 events
Salute from the Shore
📍Cherry Grove to Beaufort SC
📅 July 4
🇺🇸 Bring your American flag and watch the military flyover of the South Carolina coast on the 4th of July
➡️ Salute from the Shore Schedule
Water Safety Tips for the Weekend
📍 Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
📅 Year-round reminder!
🌊 Whether you're beach-bound or poolside, safety is key. The Visit Myrtle Beach “Splash Safe” with the YMCA page is your go-to for tips like identifying rip currents, choosing beaches with lifeguards, and keeping little ones safe in the water.
➡️ Check it out for what to know before you swim →
A Travel Recommendation
Go to Savannah for a weekend 🥂Blog Post: Field Guide: 24 hours in Savannah
The Good Taste Guide is your insider’s guide to the best wine, food, and travel experiences in Myrtle Beach and beyond.
We share:
✨ Restaurant & wine bar recommendations – Where to sip and savor the best bites in the Grand Strand.
🍷 Wine picks & pairings – From casual beachside sips to fine dining pairings, we help you find the perfect pour.
✈️ Travel guides & foodie destinations – Weekend getaways, hidden gems, and must-visit wine spots.
🥂 Events & things to do – Wine tastings, foodie happenings, and local experiences worth checking out.
👉 Check out the blog - GoodTasteGuide.com for all of the posts!
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