Celebrate Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach
Where to Eat & Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Beach
The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend is the perfect time of year for a family reunion or vacation in your favorite place, The Beach! We take southern hospitality and entertaining seriously around the Myrtle Beach area, and there is plenty going on around turkey day this year. Below we’ve included a round-up of events happening Thanksgiving week in Myrtle Beach that will put you in both the turkey day and holiday spirit, along with a list of just some (because there are countless!) restaurants offering special Thanksgiving menus and buffets. There is no shame in skipping the kitchen this Thanksgiving—especially when so many fantastic Myrtle Beach area restaurants offer great dining out options!
19th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Valor Park at The Market Common
November 27, 2025 | 8 to 10:00 am
Starting and finishing at the beautiful Valor Park in Market Common, participants can register to run a 5K or a 1-mile race, and there is a free trot for the kids. Dress up in holiday themes for extra fun!
16th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot
Surfside Pier, Surfside Drive, and Ocean Boulevard
November 27, 2025 | 8:00 to 11:30 am
The 16th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot is one of the area's largest annual races. The race benefits the Surfside Beach Rotary Club, and again, participants can opt to run a 5K or a 1-mile race. Also, kids run for free in the one-mile fun run!
7th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Barefoot Landing at Crooked Hammock Brewery
November 27, 2025 | 8:00 to 10:30 am
Enjoy another Turkey Day Trot at Barefoot Landing, where runners, walkers, and strollers are all welcome! Come participate in this 5K race to receive a high-quality t-shirt, race medal, and post-race goodies.
Winter Wonderland At The Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Plyler Park on the Boardwalk near The Skywheel
November 29, 2025 | 5:30 pm
The tree will be lit at 6:20 pm! Come out to your favorite Boardwalk to find your emcee, Diane DeVaughn Stokes, local choral groups, Santa Claus, and a 100% chance of snow. The Winter Wonderland kick-off party is a can't-miss event filled with holiday cheer. Free parking is available at the parking deck at Kings Hwy and 9th Ave North, and this event is FREE! Plus, enjoy special rates at SkyWheel Myrtle Beach during the event.
41st Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Intracoastal Waterway from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina
November 29, 2025 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the curtain rises on this spectacular maritime Christmas boat parade. Gather your family and watch the parade as it passes various viewing areas along the waterway from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina. For more information, visit ChristmasRegatta.com.
Ripley's Festival of Trees
Ripley's Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach
November 7th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026
Step into the Holiday Magic at our Festival of Trees! Dive into a sparkling wonderland where every tree tells a story! From Louisiana’s lively Mardi Gras spirit to a dazzling Las Vegas-inspired showstopper complete with feathered headdresses, our 55 themed trees bring the holidays to life. Take your experience to the next level with our tree scavenger hunt and test your knowledge about each state’s tree while exploring the aquarium. Best part? Seeing the trees and joining the scavenger hunt is FREE with your aquarium admission! And don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for extra surprise trees scattered throughout!
SEA you here for some holiday cheer!
Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials
Crooked Hammock
From 12 pm-2:30 pm Thanksgiving Day
Whether it’s a Friendsgiving or quality time with the fam, guests are invited to CHB’s buffet-style Thanksgiving Feast. Chef Ted and Chef Ervin have created a one-of-a-kind menu featuring Hammock Classic Grilled Meatloaf with honey BBQ sauce, lemon dill salmon, beef tenderloin, and more.
The Hangout
From 11-4 pm Thanksgiving Day
Come on out to Broadway at the Beach for a delicious, family-style Thanksgiving meal. Offering dishes such as candied bacon deviled eggs, and southern-style sweet potato casserole, you won’t want to miss it. But make reservations soon because they will sell out. Visit their website for more details.
Chestnut Hill Restaurant
From 11-6 pm Thanksgiving Day
Chestnut Hill is hosting a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11 am to 6 pm with a mix of traditional favorites, including southern classics and seafood options. Call for reservations, 843-449-3984.
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
Open Thanksgiving Day
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving menu of down-home favorites. No reservation required. Call 843-945-1072 for the menu. Paula Deen's is also offering catering for pickup on Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am and 5 pm before Thanksgiving Day.
House of Blues
Open for Brunch and Dinner Thanksgiving Day
The House of Blues in Barefoot Landing will be offering a family-style Thanksgiving buffet complete with classic food items and southern favorites. Call for more details.
The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine Bistro
Open Thanksgiving Day
The Brentwood will be offering their Thanksgiving Day Dinner served family-style with all the turkey day favorites on the menu. Please call to make reservations, 843-249-2601.
Wahoo's Fish House
Open 11-5 pm on Thanksgiving Day
Head on out to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk for Thanksgiving at Wahoo’s from 11 am to 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Check out the seafood and traditional Thanksgiving buffet menu. Call 843-651-5800 to reserve your table.
Thoroughbreds Chophouse
Open 1-8 pm on Thanksgiving Day
For $65, enjoy a three-course meal featuring mouth-watering dishes, such as shrimp cocktail, honey-glazed ham, and vanilla peach cobbler. Thoroughbreds with be open on Thanksgiving Day from 1 pm to 8 pm, allowing plenty of time to make your way over. They also have an at-home holiday menu that they're accepting orders for until November 23. Call 843-497-2636 for questions or orders.
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Open 11-4 pm on Thanksgiving Day
Who needs a traditional meal when you’re at The Beach? If you’re too busy enjoying the sun and sand to weigh yourself down with turkey and fixins’, Hungry Howie’s has you covered. With their tasty pizza and flavored crusts, they are open for pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving Day and 365 days per year. Call 843-444-2000 to place an order.
If you'd still like to prepare your own cooked meal in a kitchen, Myrtle Beach has plenty of accommodations that include full sized kitchens like Bay View on the Boardwalk, The Breakers Resort, and Grande Cayman Resort. You won't have to skip a beat!
Katie Hunter recently relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC, but she is a true South Carolinian at heart. Growing up in Charleston, SC and living in the SC Upstate, Katie cherishes the rhythm of southern hospitality and a refreshing sea breeze. Katie has written stories for her friends and family to enjoy ever since she was little and is excited to uncover everything that makes Myrtle Beach, The Beach. Katie loves baking, the beach, and her Clemson Tigers. She can often be found walking her black labrador retriever or checking out a new restaurant in the Grand Strand with her husband.