July things to do in North Myrtle Beach

June 30, 2012 North Myrtle Beach, SC – It’s never a dull moment in North Myrtle Beach.  Have a thrill, be rhythmic, get wet, learn to swim, get a personal trainer, go to an outdoor movie are just some of the things to which visitors and residents can look forward.

June 30 and July 1, 2012, 3:30 PM - The City of North Myrtle Beach Presents the North Myrtle Beach All City Choir in a series of patriotic song collections “Liberty And Justice For All.”  The performances will be at the Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, 6th Ave. South, NMB.  Attendance is by ticket only and can be picked up at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, 843-281-2662.
 
July 4, 2012, 1 pm to 1:30 pm. Salute from the Shore III - Come out to the beach, carry a flag or wear red, white and blue as 5 F-16s from the 79th Fighter Squadron “The Flying Tigers” of the 20th Fighter Wing stationed at Shaw Air Force Base fly from the North Carolina at Little River to Folly Beach, SC. In addition, the group announced the addition of an aerial parade, including vintage military aircraft that will follow the F-16s from Myrtle Beach to Folly Beach. This special procession is being piloted by private aircraft owners who will host military veterans aboard their aircraft.  

North Myrtle Beach   1:01 PM
Surfside   1:05 PM
Pawley’s Island   1:08 PM
Isle of Palms    1:18 PM
Folly Beach    1:20 PM
Edisto Island    1:25 PM
Hilton Head Island   1:29 PM

July 4, 2012, 9:30 pm till …. The 19th Annual Fireworks display at The Cherry Grove Fishing Pier is the area’s largest.  The pier is located at 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. The Pier spans ¼ mile off of the coastal shore, adjacent to the Prince Resort. This makes for a beautiful display and along with the other activities, this event is certainly a memorable evening for the entire family. This is a free event.
 
Thursday, July 5, 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Main Street. Free concert. The Dickens mix up classic R&B, classic and modern rock, 80s retro, reggae, old skool and current hip-hop, and everything in between. From Bob Marley to the Beastie Boys, Otis Redding to Outkast, the Stones to Snoop, Stevie Wonder to Sublime, it’s a non-stop party.

July 7, 2012 - House of Blues presents Corey Smith with Zach Lockwood Saturday, July 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. This is a featured event; other entertainment options are available. See their web site.

Friday, July 13, 8:40 pm. Free event. Watch a movie under the stars at McLean Park – 93 Oak Drive.  Bring the family, beach chairs or blanket.  Popcorn and drinks are available from the North Strand Optimist Club. This Friday features Dolphin Tale, rated PG

Friday, July 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm in McLeay Park. The Six Stylez will rock the house with your favorite top forty party music! So get ready to be amazed (and be sure to bring your dancing shoes!), because here comes Six Stylez! This is a free event.

July 20, 2012 - See the Temptations and the Four Tops on July 20 at the Alabama Theatre starting at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49.95. Call the box office at (843) 272-1111 for more information. The theater is located at Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. "One: The Show" is a top attraction, featuring America's favorite music: Country, Bluegrass, Comedy, Classics, and Broadway. Grant Turner is featured as comic Ricky Mokel. Alabama Theater also has continuous entertainment options. Visit their web site. 

July 20, 2012 - At the House of Blues, The B52s. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Located at Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17 North in North Myrtle Beach. Visit their website for more visiting performers and attractions.

Thursday, July 26, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Horseshoe. Free event. Billy Scott and the Prophets are veterans in beach music, well known for such beach music classics as “I Got The Fever”, “California”, “Beach Trip”, “Roll Around Rockin”, “Rockin’ Good Way“, and the smash #1 hit song for 21 weeks on The Rhythm ‘N Beach Top 40 Chart, “My Kind Of Girl”, to name a few.

Continuous During July

O.D. Pavilion – Larger and better than ever! The OD Pavilion has rides for all ages, challenging games, food, snacks, and more. Take a ride on the Ferris Wheel for a great view of the ocean and Cherry Grove. The O.D. Pavilion is in the heart of North Myrtle Beach at Main Street and Ocean Blvd.

North Myrtle Beach Aquatics and Fitness Center - A daily rate of $15 per person, age 5 and older and $5 per person, age 4 and under is available. Even better if you have children, with a daily pass the Center will watch your child for $3 per hour per child.   For that little amount, you folks that were jogging on the beach can enjoy an indoor two lane track.  Miss your beach volleyball, play basketball or racquetball instead. Go wild on the treadmills, recumbent bikes, rowers and so much more.  Instead of that ocean swim enjoy the large indoor pools.  The indoor water slide is open 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm M-F.  The Aquatics and Fitness Center is located at 1100 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach.  Closed for the Fourth of July.

Barefoot Princess Riverboat Tours - The Grand Strand’s only tour and dinner riverboat on the Intracoastal Waterway.  Observe the natural beauty of the waterway and enjoy live onboard entertainment. The Princess is Located at 4932 Highway 17 S, North Myrtle Beach  at the Barefoot Landing Marina (back of Barefoot Landing next to the Greg Norman's Australian Grille) where you will also find public parking closest to the riverboat.

Alligator Adventure - Located adjacent to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, it is one of South Carolina’s most outstanding tourist attractions, Alligator Adventure, is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world. Located at Hwy 17 at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach S.C.

Ghosts and Legends – Enjoy a ghost show, a guided ghost walk, a psychic session and many other attractions. Ghosts and Legends is located in Barefoot Landing, 4818 Hwy.17 S, North Myrtle Beach.

Sea Screamer and Sea Thunder – Guaranteed Dolphin sightings and a thrill ride on the area’s fastest speed boat. Booking now for the 4th of July fireworks cruise.  Sea Screamer is located at Captain Juel’s Hurricane Restaurant, 4499 Mineola Avenue, Little River and the Sea Thunder is located at Harbourgate Marina, 2100 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach.

Thomas Outdoor Water Sports – Offers water sports rentals -  pontoon boats, jet ski and fishing boats (inshore or deep sea charters also) – as well as Jet Ski Dolphin tours. Thomas Outdoor Water Sports is located at Anchor Marina, 2201 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Norstar Ventures - Private charter aboard Norstar, a 34' sailing yacht, offers sunset cruises, sailing charters, lessons and tours along the coast of Myrtle Beach. Take in the sights of the Little River waterfront while cruising the Intracoastal Waterway out to the Atlantic Ocean from the Little River Inlet. Norstar is moored at R 13 Lightkeepers Way, Little River, SC.

Carolina Opry - The Calvin Gilmore Theater presents award-winning live entertainment experiences, The Carolina Opry, Good Vibrations, and LIGHT Laser Extravaganza.  Located at 8901 North Kings Highway. 

Pirate’s Voyage – A Dolly Parton production.  Enjoy a four course meal and see spectacular acrobatic competition, live animals and a brand new original music score by Dolly Parton. Pirate's Voyage is located at 8901-B, North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.  ‎

North Myrtle Beach Hippo Slide – Ride the world’s largest inflatable water slide in North Myrtle Beach!  The Three-story, 180 foot slide is located on the beach between 1st and 2nd Avenues South. For ticket information go to NMB Parks and Recreation.

Barefoot Landing – This unique shopping area also includes a kid’s area with bungee jumping, a carousel, rides with free street entertainment and weekly fireworks. Located at 4898 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach