Things to do in South Carolina – April 2012
It is spring, and actually Summer is right around the corner. The weather is beautiful, and it’s perfect to spend time outdoors. Luckily for us, there are plenty of events and festivals in the coastal South Carolina area to choose from. Here are some of the upcoming events for the month of April 2012. First [...]
Fun things to do in Jacksonville, Florida – April 2012
April is the perfect time for outdoor festivals, and this month there is no shortage of fun things to do in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Beer WeekApril 2 – 7, 2012 Lots of different events around town from smaller tastings to a pub crawl on April 6th. The week culminates with a grand tasting on Saturday, April 7th.Read [...]
Camellias at Middleton Place – Charleston, SC
The beautiful Camellias are blooming in the middle of winter at Middleton Place in Charleston, SC. The camellias enhance the Middleton Place Gardens with thousands of blossoms, from white to all shades of red and pink. The Camellia is a southern landscape favorite, and it show off an amazing variety of color throughout the winter months. [...]
Things to do in Florida October
October is a month filled with festivals and happenings — and it’s usually one of the best times of the year to spend time outdoors. There is a lot more happening in October than just Halloween and Oktoberfests. Just take a look at some of our suggestions below. First Friday Artwalk – St Augustine, Florida [...]
Things To Do in South Carolina – September
September always kicks off with a busy Labor Day Weekend packed with fun events and lots of things to do all over the coastal region. But that’s not the end of it. In actuality, it’s the beginning of Fall festival season – just take a look at the massive list of festival, events and happenings [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Georgia
Labor Day is always a big deal in coastal Georgia with lots of festivals and events. This is a great time for a road trip, but make your plans early. Lots of people are visiting the area this weekend. Savannah is one of our favorite places to visit this time of year. When the weather [...]
The History of Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski was constructed after the war of 1812 when our coast line was vulnerable to attack by a foreign power. Between 1816 and 1860, Congress appropriated $40 million for coastal defense. Today that would be an investment in the billions. Completed in 1846, the brick masonry structure was a five sided structure built on [...]
Jacksonville in May 2011
Summer is almost here and there is no shortage of fun things to do on the coast this month. May is usually an action-packed month. We’ll start out with two popular festival that technically start in April, but I wanted to add them to the list anyway to make sure you don’t forget. World [...]
Brookgreen Gardens turns 80
Brookgreen Gardens Celebrates 80th Anniversary Brookgreen Gardens in Murrell Inlet, SC, celebrates the 80th anniversary of its founding by adding new special events and a new “walking program” for health conscious visitors. The walking program includes a map and guide with a menu of four walks that range from a quick 15-minute “Zoo Strut” to [...]
Holiday Events – St Augustine
There is now better place to celebrate the holiday season than St. Augustine, Florida. The holiday decorated Old City makes it easy to get into the Christmas spirit and make holiday shopping a pleasure. The winter weather is usually very mild, and the old city puts on a great holiday celebration with the Night of [...]
MOSH Jacksonville Planetarium Opens Veterans Day Weekend
The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at MOSH (the Museum of Science and History) in Jacksonville, Florida, is re-opening after the renovation. The wait is almost over! The Grand Opening Celebration of the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium is scheduled for November 11th through 14th. The opening will begin a new chapter in the Museum of Science & History’s 59-year history [...]
Things to do in Georgia – October 2010
When it’s October, fall festival season is in full swing and this is the month before the holidays take over. It’s time for Oktober Festivals, football and to top it off with Halloween. Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA October 1 – 3, 2010 Savannah has a wonderful Oktoberfest on Riverstreet. This festival has [...]
Free Admission to National Parks – Fall 2010
Visit one of our national parks on September 25, 2010 or November 11, 2010, without paying admission. The National Park Service offers fee free days every year, and these are the two dates for the fall. Pack a picnic and take family and friends to a state park for a visit. In our area you [...]
Things to do in South Carolina – September 2010
Another Labor Day weekend has passed, but September has a lot more to offer in South Carolina. It’s a great time of year to spend time outdoors, to visit festivals or hang out with friends. This is also the month when the big arts event of the year kicks off in Charleston, yes, it’s time [...]
Museum Free Day on September 25, 2010
Every year the Smithsonian Magazine organizes a free museum day. This year Museum Day is on September 25, 2010. This is how it works. You have to visit the magazine’s website and fill out a short form and pick your museum. You can then print out your ticket The ticket is good for free admission [...]
Museum Mile Weekend – Charleston, SC
Museum Mile in Charleston, South Carolina is an area in historic downtown with lots of museums and cultural sites. As you know, the city of Charleston is rich in history, so the museum density in downtown comes as no surprise. No matter where I go, I always seem to miss out on some of the [...]
Fall Festival and Events in Charleston 2010
Charleston, South Carolina , is the perfect place to visit for a weekend getaway. The beautiful city with its international flair and southern charm, makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend. Charleston is also known for its many restaurant and renown chefs. The city even boosts to popular food festivals every year; BBT [...]
2010 Wings and Wheels – Jacksonville, Florida
The 2010 Wings and Wheels event will take on Saturday, September 25, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Jacksonville, Florida. This event is a combination airport open house and car & truck show. The event features “wheels” such as hot rods,modern stock and antiques. The “wings” section include airplanes from antiques to warbirds to [...]
MOSH $5 Fridays now includes weekends – Jacksonville
Five dollar Fridays at MOSH has become a great success in Jacksonville, Florida. Now the Museum of Science & History is introducing $5 Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) starting on Saturday, August 6 through Sunday, October 17, 2010. So if you haven’t been to MOSH yet, here’s your chance. The five dollar Fridays promotion, which launched [...]
It’s Shark Week in Charleston and Jacksonville
As you know, it’s Shark Week this week on Discovery Channel. This summer favorite first aired in 1987 and it has been a cable TV hit ever since with a cult-like following. Shark Week features documentaries and educational programs about sharks for seven days straight. This year Shark week is hosted by Late Late Show’s own Craig [...]
Things to do in South Carolina – August 2010
August is the hot month, but even so most of us enjoy going to the beach, grilling out, and spending time outdoors. There is no shortage of live music event, festivals and happenings going on during the month of August. Here are a few tips for fun things to do in August in South Carolina. [...]
Music on the Green in July – Freshfield Village
This is a free concert series called Music on The Green Concert Series at Freshfields Village, located between the crossroads of the two islands of Kiawah Island and Seabrook in the Charleston area. For the month of July Freshfields Village will rock out with live music in a free concert series. Enjoy great music and [...]
Five Dollar Fridays at MOSH in Jacksonville, Fl
Five dollar Fridays at MOSH starts this week. Beat the summer heat on Fridays in July and August where it’s a cool 72 degrees. Every Friday from July 2 to August 27, 2010, admission to MOSH is only $5. MOSH will also extend its hours until 8 p.m. (Note: Additional discounts or coupons are not [...]
World Golf Village Fireworks – and Vampires
Get into the right patriotic spirit and kick off your Fourth of July weekend early with World Golf Village Fireworks happening already on Friday July 2, 2010. This is one the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida. Bring family, friends, neighbors, blankets or lawn chairs to a spectacular fireworks show. Parking is limited and a [...]
Fourth of July in Florida
The Fourth of July holiday is built around traditions and for many it’s a great family tradition to celebrate the weekend together friends and family. We have come up with a few ideas for fun things to do on the coast of Northeast Florida for the Fourth of July weekend. DAYTONA BEACH NASCAR fans kick [...]
