Celebrate Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach: Turkey Trots, Holiday Meals & More!
Thanksgiving at The Beach means gathering around a good meal, spending time with your favorite people and leaving room for a little coastal adventure. Whether you’re bringing the whole family for a long weekend or planning a quiet getaway, Myrtle Beach offers plenty of ways to celebrate without spending the holiday in the kitchen.
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What is there to do for Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach?
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Skip the kitchen with a holiday buffet or family-style feast at spots like Amalfi, House of Blues and The Hangout, start the morning with a turkey trot in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach or Surfside Beach, then fill the long weekend with craft shows, the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta and the Grand Strand’s holiday light displays.
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Thanksgiving Meals
Amalfi at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Combine Thanksgiving favorites with a few coastal touches at Amalfi’s annual buffet. The menu includes cider-brined turkey, pit-smoked ham, Gulf shrimp and grits, cola-braised short ribs, seasonal sides and traditional pies. Listed prices are $52 for adults, $38 for seniors and $25 for children.
Avista Resort
Gather for Thanksgiving dinner at Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach, where traditional holiday favorites, seasonal sides and desserts make it easy to enjoy the day together. You don’t have to stay at the resort to attend. Locals and visitors staying elsewhere are welcome. Dinner is $40.95 per adult and $17.95 for children ages 4–10, plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your preferred seating in advance.
Chestnut Hill Restaurant
Chestnut Hill’s Thanksgiving buffet brings together turkey with the trimmings, seafood, a carving station and a generous selection of sides and desserts. The published 2026 menu includes Southern fried turkey breast, fresh shrimp, cornbread dressing, sweet potato soufflé and holiday pies. Reservations are required; call 843-449-3984 for seating times and pricing.
Crooked Hammock Brewery
Keep Crooked Hammock at Barefoot Landing on your list for a relaxed Thanksgiving gathering. The North Myrtle Beach location has promoted Thanksgiving reservations, with final local meal details still to be confirmed. Call 843-962-7238 for the current menu, seating times and reservation availability before making your plans.
Hard Rock Cafe
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Broadway at the Beach with a traditional holiday plate at Hard Rock Cafe. Dinner includes roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potato mash, green beans and buttermilk, sage and Gruyère stuffing. Adult plates are $35.99, and plates for children ages 10 and under are $12.95, before additional charges. Sticky toffee bread pudding is available separately for anyone saving room for dessert.
House of Blues
Add a little live music to your Thanksgiving meal at House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach. Its holiday buffet features Thanksgiving classics and Southern favorites, with the Mike Duva Duo providing the soundtrack. Listed prices are $47 for adults and $23 for children ages 4–10. Thanksgiving reservations are available by calling 843-913-3746.
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Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
For a Southern-style holiday gathering, check with Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Broadway at the Beach about its Thanksgiving plans. The restaurant’s current holiday catering page offers roast turkey, citrus-glazed ham, cornbread dressing and other dishes for celebrations at home or in your vacation rental. It lists pickup on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, with orders placed at least 48 hours ahead. Call 843-945-1072 to confirm pickup arrangements and Thanksgiving Day dining details.
Shoreline Café at Grande Shores Ocean Resort
Shoreline Café’s Thanksgiving buffet features herb-roasted turkey breast, brown sugar-glazed ham, holiday sides and seasonal desserts. Dinner is $28.95 per adult and $17.95 for children ages 4–10, plus tax and gratuity. Prefer to celebrate in your vacation rental? A $64.95 heat-and-serve family takeout meal, plus tax and gratuity, includes turkey, ham, four sides of your choice and four dessert servings. Order by November 23, with pickup available November 25 or by noon on Thanksgiving Day. Call 844-512-7082 for reservations or takeout orders.
The Hangout
Pass the potatoes and settle in for an all-you-can-eat, family-style Thanksgiving at The Hangout in Broadway at the Beach. The holiday spread features oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and other seasonal favorites. Shared platters and second helpings make this an easy choice for a family gathering. Reserve a table and check the booking page for current pricing.
Tidewater Grill & Bistro
Tidewater Grill & Bistro in North Myrtle Beach is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner with a choice of starter and dessert. The main meal includes citrus-and-herb-roasted turkey, brown sugar-glazed ham, brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other holiday sides. Dinner is $38.99 for adults and $17.99 for children ages 10 and under, with children ages 3 and under dining free. Tax and gratuity are additional, and reservations are required.
Turkey Trots
Start your holiday with a run or walk through one of the Grand Strand’s communities. The three Thanksgiving morning races each offer a 5K and a Gobbler Kids’ Dash, while visitors arriving earlier can enjoy a festive evening among the Christmas lights.
Dashing Through the Glow Family Fun Run
Arriving the weekend before Thanksgiving? Dashing Through the Glow offers an early look at The Great Christmas Light Show during an approximately two-mile, noncompetitive walk/run. Dress in your favorite holiday outfit for a chance to win an individual or family costume prize, then finish at Santa’s Village. Registration includes a finisher medal and hot chocolate. Participants must enter the park before 6:45 p.m.
20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Bring your holiday spirit to The Market Common for a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk. The race begins at Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway and travels through the neighborhood. Younger participants can join the free, 50-yard Gobbler Kids’ Dash at 9 a.m. Online registration is required for both events.
8th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Start Thanksgiving with a festive run or walk through Barefoot Landing. Costumes are encouraged at this annual 5K, and children can join the free, 50-yard Gobbler Kids’ Dash afterward. Register online in advance, including for the children’s event, and review the race rules before arriving; strollers are not permitted on the course.
17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot
Enjoy an ocean view at the start of the Surfside Beach Turkey Trot before following the course along Ocean Boulevard and through neighborhood streets. Runners and walkers are welcome, with a free, 50-yard Gobbler Kids’ Dash giving younger family members their own race. Online registration is required for both events, and strollers are not permitted on the course.
Thanksgiving Weekend Events
Springmaid Craft Show
Returning after nearly a decade, the Springmaid Craft Show brings three floors of shopping to Thanksgiving weekend. Browse handmade holiday decorations, artwork, coastal gifts and specialty foods from regional artisans and vendors. Admission and parking are free, and Santa will make appearances both days. Bring your gift list and take your time exploring.
Myrtle Beach Christmas Bazaar
Make holiday shopping part of your weekend at the Myrtle Beach Christmas Bazaar. This three-day indoor event brings together more than 150 vendors, including crafters, makers, boutiques and food vendors. Browse handmade gifts, holiday décor and finds from small businesses, with plenty of time to stop by between your other Thanksgiving plans.
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Watch Christmas lights float by during the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, a Thanksgiving weekend tradition featuring boats dressed in festive decorations. The parade begins at Little River Inlet at 5 p.m. and travels south toward Dock Holidays Marina, arriving around 7 p.m. Gather your family at a viewing spot along the route and enjoy the show. There is no charge to watch, and spectators are encouraged to donate toys and other needed items to support local children.
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Holiday Lights Along the Grand Strand
Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to see the Grand Strand light up for Christmas. The Great Christmas Light Show begins November 23 at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, with gates open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The drive-through display is closed Thanksgiving Day, then welcomes visitors back November 27, when Santa’s Village also opens for the season. Two more holiday favorites begin November 27. At Brookgreen Gardens, Nights of a Thousand Candles offers illuminated paths, hand-lit candles and seasonal music from 4 to 9 p.m., with Thanksgiving weekend dates November 27–29. Downtown, Winter Wonderland at The Beach brings free walk-through lights to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly. Choose one for an evening out or spread the celebrations across your weekend.
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.