Weekend List: Hot Chocolate Run, Bog Challenge, and a Beer Dinner
January 26, 2024 Grand Strand List
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🗞️In the News
Uber Confessions: A Myrtle Beach Uber Driver dishes in a new book sharing stories about his passengers (MyHorryNews)
Skate update: The Matt Hughes Skate Park in Myrtle Beach is getting a newer and safer upgrade for skating enthusiasts. (WMBF)
Valentine selfies: Check out the large Valentine decorations all around downtown Conway! (WMBF)
Mall Update: Inlet Square Mall has plans for redevelopment. (Post & Courier)
New flights: Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut in addition to to Providence, Rhode Island; Charleston, West Virginia; and Tampa (MyrtleBeachOnline)
📆 WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, January 26
Litchfield Books Exclusive Author Event- International Bestselling UK Author Cate Quinn, "The Clinic" features an author meet & greet and lunch
Saturday, January 27
2nd Annual Myrtle Beach Hot Chocolate Classic (Race) with a live DJ and music, hot chocolate bar, and school staff marshmallow challenge
Sunday, January 28
Murrells Inlet Chicken Bog Challenge presented by Fleet Specialties will feature a chicken bog cook-off competition, live DJ, and various other activities and entertainment options for people of all ages
Tidal Creek Brewhouse Pairing Dinner features a 4-course dinner paired with craft beers (here’s the menu)
Coming up
Make your reservations now!
Myrtle Beach Art Museum Classes at Local Libraries | Georgetown Library on Jan. 16, Carver’s Bay on Jan. 18, Chapin Library on Jan. 31
Sweet Stroll on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on Feb. 3
Ballet Hispánico at The Carolina Opry on Feb. 10 (tickets on sale now!)
Caymus Wine Dinner at Filets Waterfront on Feb. 18 (make reservations early)
Homemade Pasta Cooking Workshop at Butter + Whisk on Feb. 23
Waccamaw Sportsman’s Expo in Conway on March 22 - 23 (this event was so cool last year!)
If you’re one of the many Myrtle Beach locals missing Burky’s right now, head to Snak Shak for an excellent cheeseburger!
📕COMING SOON
Local Author Ashley Daniels has finally written a book! Pre-order 100 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach Before You Die + the book will ship at the beginning of February.
Author: Ashley Daniels (get to know her: read her endearing love story)
Book Description: The Myrtle Beach area is part of what is called “The Grand Strand,” a 60-mile stretch of coastline that runs from Little River to the north to Georgetown to the south, areas that have been included in this book as well. The Myrtle Beach area has most recently become one of the hottest, fastest-growing real estate markets in the country. The goal of this book is to let those new to the area know, and to refresh the memory of locals, why Myrtle Beach is continuously ranked as the place to be, and what you need to do here before you die.
Pre-order: Please note this product is listed for preorder: books will ship upon arrival starting February 1, 2024.
WINTER ROAD-TRIP TO COLUMBIA
Try a magical breakfast sandwich from Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli.
Spend the afternoon strolling through Riverbanks Zoo - you’ll practically have it to yourself! This past weekend, some of the animals were inside due to the cold, but the zoo lacked the crowds you’ll usually experience in warmer months. (Lorikeet feeding is a blast for kids!)
Order the smoked chicken wings and play games at Transmission Arcade (fun for kids!)
Groups will love the challenge of an Escapology Escape Room.
The whole family will love pizza at the Village Idiot - order the dirty bone sauce!!
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