May in the Lowcountry is nothing short of magical—where warm breezes meet cultural rhythms and the calendar overflows with unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, May is the perfect time to explore the vibrant spirit of Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and beyond. Here’s a look at the can’t-miss events happening throughout the month!
Happening All Month:
- Hilton Head Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- Bluffton Farmers Market – Thursdays
- Shops at Sea Pines Center Farmers Market – Tuesdays
- “Spotlight on Art” Artists of Sea Pines Exhibit
- May 1st – Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour at Shelter Cove
- May 1st – DIY Derby Hat Burning Workshop at Sea Love
- May 2nd – Movie Night at Martin Family Park featuring Moana 2
- May 2nd – Downtown Beaufort’s First Friday Event
- May 2nd – Noel & Maria: A Jazz Celebration of Ray Charles at the Jazz Corner
- May 2rd & 3rd – Taste of Beaufort at the Henry C. Waterfront Park
- May 3rd – Family Fun Day at the Island Rec Center
- May 3rd – May River Cleanup at the Oyster Factory Park
- May 3rd – Spring Street Concert Series in Port Royal
- May 3rd – Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful at the North Charleston Coliseum
- May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st – Lowcountry Master Gardener Lunch and Learn
- May 4th – Pedal Hilton Head at the Lowcountry Celebration Park
- May 4th – Evolution Big Band’s “You Make Me Feel So Young” Concert
- May 4th – The Glenn Miller Orchestra at Charleston Music Hall
- May 8th – Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour at Shelter Cove
- May 8th – Decoupage Oyster Shell & Custom Candles Experience at Sea Love
- May 9th – Massican Wine Dinner at the Harbour Town Clubhouse
- May 9th – Southern Comforts Culinary Crawl at the May River Manor
- May 9th – Free Author Events with Libraries for Kids
- May 9th – Hank Williams, Jr – Live In Concert at Credit One Stadium
- May 9th – 11th – Charleston Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston
- May 10th – MayFest in Historic Old Town Bluffton
- May 10th – Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue May Carnival
- May 10th – 5th Annual Beaufort County Bike Show
- May 10th – Mother’s Day High Tea at Magnolia Cafe
- May 10th – The Lafayette Soiree with Historic Beaufort Foundation
- May 10th – Stories at Sips: A Spring Tea Party at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
- May 11th – Mother’s Day Brunch at Alexander’s Wine Bar and Restaurant
- May 11th – Swan Lake by Grand Kyiv Ballet at the Charleston Music Hall
- May 12th – Night at the Preserve, Full Moon Wagon Ride in Sea Pines
- May 12th – Meet the Author & Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Library
- May 12th – Full Moon Mindful Moments Ceremony at Alljoy Boat Landing
- May 12th – Historically Speaking Series: Beyond Robert Smalls at the Bluffton Branch Library
- May 13th – Full Moon Shore Explore at the Sea Pines Beach Club
- May 13th – Hilton Head Audubon’s Picnic at Jarvis Creek Park
- May 13th – 18th – Les Miserables at the North Charleston Coliseum
- May 15th – Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour at Shelter Cove
- May 15th – 25th – Master Class by Terrence McNally at the Hilton Head Prep Main Street Theater
- May 16th – May River Sunsplash Palooza with Bearfoot Sports
- May 16th – Dancing on the Cooper at the Mount Pleasant Pier
- May 16th & 17th – Alice in Wonderland Jr. at the Beaufort Children’s Theater
- May 17th – Meet the Author & Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Library
- May 17th – Spring Street Concert Series in Port Royal
- May 17th – Beaufort Launch for Ahead of Her Time by Nancy Thode at the Beaufort Black Chamber and Jazz Cafe
- May 17th – Sweetgrass Basket Workshop at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
- May 17th – Hardeeville Fishing Rodeo
- May 18th – Charleston RiverDogs Run Charlie 5k at the Joseph P Riley Jr Park
- May 20th – Catawba Pottery Demonstration at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
- May 22nd & 24th – Decoration Day at USCB Center for Performing Arts
- May 23rd – Sturgill Simpson at Credit One Stadium
- May 23rd – 25th – Stan Smith Super Series in Sea Pines
- May 23rd – 25th – Hilton Head Arts Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour
- May 23rd – 25th – Original Gullah Festival at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
- May 23rd – June 8th – Spoleto Festival in Charleston
- May 24th – May Day 5k at the Martin Family Park
- May 24th – Keith Urban at the Credit One Stadium
- May 25th – America Sings presented by the Hilton Head Choral Society
- May 26th – Freedom 5k in Port Royal Plantation
- May 28th – Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5k
- May 30th – Beaufort Center for the Arts’ Boy Names Banjo Concert
- May 31st – Beaufort Citizens Climate Lobby Free Seminar at the Bluffton Library
- May 31st – Spring Street Concert Series in Port Royal
- May 31st – Turtlefest & Turtle Tide Art Reveal on Edisto Beach
With a lineup this packed, there’s no excuse to stay in this May! Take advantage of the countless ways to connect, celebrate, and make memories. Gather your crew, and dive into the best of what the Lowcountry has to offer this season.