The Easter Bunny has been spotted all over North Myrtle Beach searching for his favorite treats to hide before April 17. If you’re dreaming of spending your vacation on the beach, you don’t have to wait another minute – Thomas Beach Vacations has you covered. We’ve compiled a list of all the things you can do while in the North Myrtle Beach area during the Easter holiday including brunch specials and Easter egg hunts near the beach.
Easter Egg Hunts
The Grand Strand hosts a few Easter Egg Hunts that are sure to please any little one celebrating with friends. There are attractions and one-day events like an egg toss, cornhole tournament and carnival:
- 40th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach – April 16, at 10 a.m. Egg hunt areas are divided by age groups: 2 & under, 3 & 4 years old, 5 & 6 years old, 7 & 8 years old, 9 & 10 years old, and 11 & over. The Easter Bunny will be there to hand out candy to all the children.
- Surfside Beach Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt, April 16, at 10 a.m. An Easter Egg Hunt for children with autism and special needs. Location: Passive Park, Surfside Beach, SC.
- Precious Paws Boutique Easter Extravaganza – April 3, at 2 p.m. The event will be benefit Carolina Dog Rescue. Location: 4377 N Kings Hwy., Suite 111, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Kingston Acres Easter Egg-stravagansa – April 16, at 2 p.m. The Hoppin’ place to egg hunt is on the farm! Location: 3655 SC-19, Conway, SC
- Pawleys Island Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny Visit – April 16, at 2 p.m. Location: 323 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC.
- Surfside Beach Easter Egg Hunt and Children’s Fair – Apr 16, at 1 p.m. Location: Huckabee Complex, 499 Spanish Oak Drive, Surfside Beach, SC.
- Conway Floating Egg Hunt – Apr 9, at 10 a.m. Location: Conway Sports and Fitness Center, 1515 Mill Pond Road, Conway, SC.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
North Myrtle Beach is a great place for families and there’s no better way to get your children feeling all warm and fuzzy on Easter morning than to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny. If you’re planning on enjoying time away from home this Easter — make sure you check out the following venues:
- Ripley’s Aquarium – April 16, at 8 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, search the Aquarium high and low on the Eggstravaganza scavenger hunt. Dance your heart out with the DJ. Learn about animals from an Aquarist, and even meet a mermaid! Location: 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC. For more information or to buy tickets, please visit https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/event/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny/.
- Tupelo Honey Cafe in The Market Common – April 9, at 9 a.m. Not only will you enjoy great Southern food, but this will be a perfect opportunity to snag some photos with the giant rabbit himself. Make your reservations now by calling the restaurant at 843-315-3780.
Easter Brunch
Wake up from that morning slumber a little earlier and head to one of these restaurants for a fun Easter breakfast. Your family is sure to have a memorable time! Here are a few venues offering all the classic Easter dishes, along with some local favorites:
- Chestnut Hill Easter Brunch All You Can Eat Buffet – April 17, starting at 9:30 a.m. Reservations required: 843-449-3984. Location: 9922 N Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Greg Normal Australian Grille – April 17, at 11 a.m. Location: 4930 US-17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. For reservations call: 843-361-0000.
- Gulf Stream Café – April 17, at 10 a.m. Location: 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City. For reservations call: 843-651-8808.
Easter Sunrise Services
North Myrtle Beach locals love Easter. From sunrise services on the beach to sunrise services at churches, this is one of the best times on the Grand Strand. Here is a list of Easter sunrise services (on the beach and in churches) that are sure to make your Easter unforgettable:
- King of Glory Lutheran Church: April 17, 11 a.m., 805 11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
- First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach: April 17, 7 a.m., Island Vista Resort, Myrtle Beach
- Garden City Chapel: Sunrise on April 17, two miles south of the Garden City Pier
- Trinity United Methodist Church: April 17, 6:30 a.m., beachfront at 17th Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach
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Thomas Beach Vacations is thrilled to participate in the third annual Vacation Rental Week! Professionally-managed vacation rentals provide value and benefits for guests and property owners alike. We take pride in sharing the benefits, as well as showcasing the advantages of entrusting your property to a qualified manager.
FOR GUESTS
As a guest, vacation rentals are a great alternative to hotels, offering additional space, privacy, convenience, and amenities. As we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to point out vacation rentals offer a cleaner, more socially-distanced experience as well, with fewer touchpoints and outside interaction compared to hotels.
Vacation rentals also present you with a unique opportunity to create a more personalized, memorable vacation experience compared with traditional hotels. You’ll have the practical comfort of an actual residence, the ability to explore the neighborhood, and the opportunity to discover aspects of your destination you might not encounter when staying at a hotel. If you’re vacationing with family, vacation rentals are an excellent option, typically offering multiple bedrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and easy access to local entertainment.
FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Safely renting your space as a property owner through a professional manager can be an easy and reliable revenue source with a significant return on investment. You’ll also be able to use the property when you choose, spending your vacations there with family while renting it to guests the rest of the year.
A professional vacation rental manager will handle logistics, securing responsible guests, and maximizing your return through an expert understanding of the industry and in-depth knowledge of the local community. They’ll also manage cleaning the property to the highest standards, advertise, coordinate inquiries, collect deposits and balances, generate agreements, and follow-up post-rental so that you can sit back and enjoy the experience.
Our Owner Services team is staffed with a friendly, knowledgeable team of professionals whose goal is to provide you with the highest level of service. From 24/7 emergency response to the most effective property marketing, to the best financial performance, we fully support each homeowner throughout every step of our business relationship. If you’re ready to get down to the core values of rental property management, contact our Owner Services Department today at www.northmyrtlebeachvacations.com/myrtle-beach-property-management/ and talk with one of our specialists. You’ll immediately know you’re home.
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Wonders Theatre is opening a new location on June 4, 2021 at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. This summer, visitors and locals alike will experience three incredible Vegas-style shows with world-renowned performers. Illusionist Charles Bach, 8-time Guinness World Records holder Niels Duinker and comedy hypnotist superstar Steve Falcon are coming to Wonders Theatre for an unforgettable performance that you won’t want to miss!
Charles Bach Wonders! A Magical Experience
June 4-October 31, 2021 at 7 p.m. (dark Mondays with 4 p.m. matinee on Wednesdays)
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible show of magic, dance, comedy, and grand illusion by the internationally acclaimed Charles Bach. Wonders! is a high-energy magical experience for the whole family with giant puppets, beautiful costumes, colorful lighting, and talented dancers in a whimsical Vegas-style show. Bach has taken his Wonders! show to 55 countries and has performed for years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and the Magic Castle in Hollywood, along with cruise lines and amusement parks. He has fooled the infamous Penn & Teller on the hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and has appeared on E!, Food Network, The CW and Discovery Channel. Click to learn more.
Catch This! Starring Niels Duinker
June 11-August 15, 2021 at 4 p.m. (dark Wednesdays with 7 p.m. show on Mondays)
Gravity is a joke with 8-time Guinness World Records holder Niels Duinker. The international juggling superstar will bring a family-friendly experience full of world-class juggling, unicycling, and magic, with high-energy comedy throughout. Clubs, machetes, and even jokes are flying in this fast and funny variety show that has been seen on all seven continents – even Antarctica. Attendees may have seen Duinker on America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon, or on a Disney Cruise Line. Click to learn more.
Steve Falcon’s Comedy Hypnosis Hour
June 11-August 15, 2021 at 9 p.m. (dark Tuesdays)
International comedy hypnotist Steve Falcon has appeared on the hit Discovery+ show 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, 90 Day: The Single Life and History Channel’s Pawn Stars, and has performed for several years at The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Falcon’s quick wit and amazing hypnosis skills will leave guests asking, “How did he do that?” It’s more than a hypnosis show; it’s a rapid fire, mind-boggling comedy experience catered to adults 18 and older. Stunning feats of mentalism and influence, incredible demonstrations of hypnosis and incredible production allow the entire audience to become lost in the excitement of the show, which is a different experience every time. Click to learn more.
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This fast-paced, heart pounding spectacle is built around the “Expect The Unexpected” theme! The jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking group acrobatics features an international cast of artists handpicked from around the world for their death-defying abilities and precision skills.
Le Grand Cirque 2.0 will set up its 850-seat, fully air-conditioned tent in the southeast corner of Broadway at the Beach from June 1 to October 3. Shows are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cirquemb.com or call (843) 626-7645.
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A groundbreaking new amusement park is coming to Myrtle Beach in Spring 2021: the Funplex Amusement Park!
The park is will be located by the beach at 1405 North Ocean Boulevard and will feature 7 amusement park rides. The Funplex Amusement Park’s most exciting ride is the interactive 360 degree ride, the tallest flying jet ride in existence and the first on the Northern American continent.
The “Fun in the Sun” rollercoaster will also have a 360 degree vehicle set to spin in similar fashion to a hamster wheel.
The fun doesn’t stop there, as the park will offer other ride like the Hook and Slice, Sunny Day, Up and Overboard, and Hang Ten. When you get hungry, just stop by the Off The Coast Beach Bar and Grill, a two-sided walk-up restaurant serving a beach bar-inspired menu: seafood, bar selections, beer, and tropical frozen drinks.
Make sure to add the Funplex Amusement Park to your next beach vacation for an exciting fun experience!
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Americans around the country are worried about the ramifications of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Thousands of parents also are dealing with having their children at home 24-hours a day.
“Even for parents who love hanging with their kids, you can only take so much family time before you start to get stressed,” says Craig A. Knippenberg, a licensed social worker who has provided child and family counseling services in Metro Denver for more than 35 years.
He usually recommends that parents try to be 80 percent consistent with their parenting strategies. In the current circumstances, however, he advises to let some things go.
Here are a few recommendations:
Maintain structure. Explain the schedule for the day to your children. They need (reinforced, consistent) structure. For example, let them know the periods for homework, chores, free time, dinner/family time, and bed. Post the plan where they can see it.
Make time for yourself. Let your children know that there will be periods that are “your time.” Your children should not bother you and find ways to entertain themselves. Use these intervals to maintain your mental health by connecting with others, meditating, journaling, exercising, or resting. Knippenberg recommends letting children know that disturbing you will result in a loss of privileges.
Encourage time for free play. While social distancing is essential, getting outside in the fresh air is encouraged. Sunshine has a positive impact on energy, mood, and overall health. Typically, children will say they don’t have anything to do, but they almost always find something to do or explore once they are outdoors.
Limit screen time. Avoid allowing your children to binge-watch television. Although you can be a little more lenient than usual, limit viewing and gaming to one-hour blocks.
Get out the games. Dust off the old board games like Monopoly, Life, and Clue. Reverting to simpler times often is a stress reliever.
Be adventurous and creative. Involve your children in brainstorming new ideas and games. The minds of children show few boundaries. Develop an indoor treasure hunt or carnival games made from items from the home.
Provide emotional outlets for your children. Establish quality time for talking as a family about the situation and the news your children are hearing. Don’t overexposure your children to the news outlets. Address their anxieties and feelings regarding missed opportunities due to being homebound.
Stay in touch with your support community. Schedule times for phone or social media contact. Check in with your friends and relatives. Encourage grandparents to video chat and keep connected.
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Source: What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It), Jenny Brundin, 3/17/20, CPR News.
When you’re here enjoying your vacation, it can be overwhelming to try and fit in all the fun activities and attractions North Myrtle Beach has to offer. Fortunately, there are a ton of options for events and festivals that, by nature, are meant to be dropped in and out of at your leisure. In addition to not worrying about arriving on time (many of our recommendations are all-day events), its always nice to take a step down from arenas and major venues and enjoy local vendors, live areal music, and traditional, savory Southern food.
Here are the Fall festivals that should be on your to-do list while staying with Thomas Beach Vacations:
Irish Italian International Festival
https://parks.nmb.us/festivalsevents/festivals/irish-italian-international-festival/
This late September festival brings the best cultural music and food celebrating all things Irish/ Italian! For 16 years, the City of North Myrtle Beach has hosted this festival, attracting about 15,000 people.
There’s music, dancing, inflatables and entertainment for kids, vendors/merchants, and a spaghetti eating competition. There’s no excuse for missing this one since admission and parking are free.
Music on Main Concert Series
https://parks.nmb.us/festivalsevents/concerts/music-on-main-concert-series/
Every Thursday in September, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Horse Shoe on North Myrtle Beach’s Main Street, offers free concerts by a wide range of legendary bands. Spend time with the locals–dancing, shopping at boutiques, and enjoying diverse Southern cuisine.
Shag Festival
http://shagdance.com/migration.htm
The Shag is the official dance of South Carolina, which is why North Myrtle Beach hosts a 10-day festival in honor of the swinging past time! Each day comes with a different itinerary to celebrate the famous Shag; the SOS Fall Migration is more than a week chock full of dancing, fun, food and more.
La Belle Amie Vineyard
One of the most unique and often underrated activities to enjoy on a vacation is a visit to a vineyard. A perfect idea for the Fall season, as the weather cools, is strolling among La Belle Amie Vineyard.
Besides wine tastings and live music five days a week, the vineyard offers Saturday events every weekend through the Fall, each with all things active and cheerful: outdoor cooking, gift shopping, friendly faces, music, wine, and dancing.
Different themes this Fall for the Saturday events include Oldies Day, Blues & Jazz Fest, Aloha to Autumn, Halloween Bonfire, and Island Fever. These folks really know how to throw a shindig and keep it fresh for returning visitors; its a promising new experience every time! For schedule details, visit https://labelleamie.com/festival-schedule-2019/.
Duplin Winery
Another one of our favorite places to relax and have some wine: the Duplin Winery!
Voted Best Wine Tasting Bar in Myrtle Beach, the Duplin Winery is one of the oldest and largest in the South. Six days a week, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., you can drop in and experience both amusement and learning as you taste various wines, and view the wine bottling process.
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