Crowd seated outdoors beneath a sprawling oak near a red-and-white lighthouse.

Hilton Head Island Events September/October 2026

Hilton Head Pottery

Open Potter Wheel - Weekly on September 11th thru February 26th

Try something new at Hilton Head Pottery’s weekly Open Wheel Night! Every Friday evening, guests can learn the basics of pottery from a studio potter, with clay included. Choose your favorite piece to be glazed and fired for pickup later.

Fridays | 6:30–8:00 PM
21 Mathews Drive, Suite 2 | Hilton Head Island

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Wildlife Photography class, September 19, 9:30 AM to noon; register at HiltonHeadAudubon.org.

Wildlife Photography Class- September 19th

Capture the beauty of Lowcountry wildlife at the Wildlife Photography Class on September 19 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Led by experienced wildlife photographer Mary Alice Tartler, the class covers camera techniques, composition, animal behavior, and finding wildlife in the Lowcountry. All skill levels are welcome—bring your camera!

September 19 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Coastal Discovery Museum | Hilton Head Island

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Outdoor event crowd beneath a moss-draped oak, with a red-and-white lighthouse nearby.

Harbour Town Fall Fest- September 27th

Enjoy a fall day at Harbour Town during the Harbour Town Fall Fest on September 27. The event features a sidewalk sale, classic car display, live music from Deas-Guyz, children’s activities, and plenty of dining and waterfront fun.

September 27 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Harbour Town | Sea Pines

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People gather with leashed dogs at an outdoor event on a grassy lawn.

2026 Hounds of The Harbour- October 3rd

Hounds on the Harbour

Bring your four-legged friends to Harbour Town for Hounds on the Harbour on October 3! Enjoy a fun morning featuring dog activities, raffles, a DJ, and the famous Pupcake Walk. Hilton Head Humane will also have dogs available for adoption.

October 3 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Harbour Town | Sea Pines

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Fish and Grits Music Festival

Fish and Grits Festival - October 3rd

Fish and Grits Music Festival

Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture at the Fish and Grits Music Festival on October 3 at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Enjoy live music, authentic Lowcountry food, local art, and handmade goods during this family-friendly celebration of culture and community.

October 3 | 12:00–6:00 PM
Lowcountry Celebration Park | Hilton Head Island

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Flyer for Hilton Head Audubon’s lantern-making workshop, October 9, featuring glowing parade lanterns.

Lantern Making Workshop- October 9th

Get creative with Hilton Head Audubon at a Lantern Making Workshop on October 9! Participants will create lanterns inspired by horseshoe crabs to carry in the annual Lantern Parade. Lanterns and supplies are provided, and the workshop is free with an RSVP.

October 9 | 3:00–4:30 PM
Public Service Electric | Hilton Head Island

Join the parade on November 14 and help carry the group’s featured Red Knot lantern!

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