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Your North Myrtle Beach Storm Survival Guide — What to Do Now (and If You Have to Evacuate) Last updated: 9/26/2025 Why you should read this now At Thomas Beach Vacations, your safety is our top priority. This guide is your companion: what to do before, during, and after a storm — especially if evacuation orders arise. We’ve drawn from official sources (City of North Myrtle Beach, Horry County Emergency...

Celebrate Fall at Barefoot Landing’s 5th Annual OktoberFest Table of Contents German Flavors with a Coastal Twist Live Music on the Pepsi Stage A Parade of Paws and Costumes Contests, Raffles & Local Fun Join the Celebration Make it a Weekend to Remember There’s something about autumn at the beach that feels both surprising and magical. The crowds thin, the air cools just enough to carry the scent of salt...

Best Places for Thanksgiving Dinner in North Myrtle Beach Table of Contents Why Thanksgiving at the Beach is Special Greg Norman Australian Grille — Holiday Dining on the Waterway SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar — Upscale Holiday Fusion The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro — Cozy Family-Style Tradition Buffet & To-Go Thanksgiving Options Tips for a Perfect Thanksgiving in North Myrtle Beach Why Thanksgiving at the beach is special There’s...

Pet Photos with Santa North Myrtle Beach 2025 (Free Event) Table of Contents Event at a Glance Sessions & Schedule Location Pet Guidelines & What to Bring Photo Tips for Perfect Pet Portraits Make It a Holiday Beach Weekend Some Christmas memories come with paw prints. On a bright coastal morning, the Large Dog Park at the NMB Park & Sports Complex turns into Santa’s happiest photo studio—wagging tails, jingling collars, and...

Dashing Through The Glow 2025 — Fun Run at the Great Christmas Light Show Table of Contents Tickets & Registration Schedule & Gate Entry Course & Finish at Santa’s Village Holiday Outfits & Prizes Pricing & What’s Included Policies: Tickets, Spectators & Refunds Family Tips & What to Bring Make It a Holiday Weekend with Thomas Beach Vacations Dates: Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22, 2025  |  Start: 7:00 PM  |  Gate Entry: 5:30–6:45...

Halloween BOOnanza North Myrtle Beach 2025 (Family Guide) Table of Contents Event at a Glance What to Expect Activities & Attractions When & Where Admission & Ages Costumes, Weather & Handy Tips Make It a Fall Beach Weekend As October tips toward twilight, the soccer fields at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex start to glow—jack‑o’-lantern grins, cotton‑candy sunsets, and kids in capes racing the chilly breeze. That’s...

🍀🍝 A Taste of Two Worlds: The 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival Table of Contents 🎶 Main Street Comes Alive 🍀 Irish Tunes & Italian Serenades 🍝 The Famous Spaghetti Eating Contest 🎨 Vendors, Crafts, and Competitions 🚗 Parking & Practical Tips ✨ Why This Festival Matters 🏖️ Stay Close to the Celebration Walk down Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on a September morning, and you’ll hear it...

Lights by the Sea: Drone Show — North Myrtle Beach 2025 Table of Contents Event at a Glance The Lineup: Two Bands, One Sky Where to Go: The Horseshoe on Main The Drone Show: When the Sky Starts to Sing What to Bring & Chair Policy City Contacts for Questions Make It a Beach Night with Thomas Beach Vacations Stroll down to the Horseshoe on an October evening and you...

The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach (2025 Guide) Table of Contents What to Expect on the Drive-Through Route Santa’s Village: Activities & Attractions 2025 Dates & Hours Admission & Vehicle Types Local Tips for a Smooth, Sparkling Visit Make It a Holiday Beach Getaway When the sun slips behind the pines and that ocean breeze gets a peppermint snap to it, North Myrtle Beach lights up—literally. Strings...