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November 5, 2025 • Volume 28, Issue 10 • Complimentary • HiltonHeadSun.com
Hilton Head’s holiday kick-off celebration at the Arts Center
26th Community Thanksgiving Dinner returns
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Quilt raffle celebrates Lowcountry history
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Hilton Head Dance Theatre to present ‘Nutcracker’ 33A Holiday cheer and family fun will fill the grounds of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 15th, as the Town of Hilton Head Island hosts its annual Holiday Kick-Off Festival, the community’s official start to the holiday season. The free, family-friendly celebration will take place from noon to 3 p.m. and is open to residents and visitors. The afternoon will feature performances by talented local youth groups, holiday crafts for children, and photo opportunities with Santa, Mrs. Claus and
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A highlight of the day will be a special preview performance from the cast of the Arts Center’s upcoming holiday production, the musical “Frozen,” offering guests a taste of the theater’s seasonal show. Festivalgoers can also enjoy shopping at the Holly Day Art Market, returning for its fifth year. The market showcases original work from local artists and makers, including handcrafted jewelry, paintings, photography, baked goods and Christmas decorations. .
The event will also include food and refreshments. A variety of food trucks will be on-site offering family favorites, along with soda, water, beer and wine. Guests can also participate in raffles and prize giveaways throughout the afternoon. The Holiday Kick-Off Festival is presented by the Town of Hilton Head Island and the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Admission is free, and parking will be available on-site. For more information, visit www.artshhi.com or www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Thanksgiving safety
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