HALLOWEEN ON THE MARSHWALK
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5PM to 9PM
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of all ages will fill the Marsh at this year’s annual Halloween on the MarshWalk. The Marshwalk’s longest running and most successful event, Halloween on the MarshWalk brings fun and prizes to the whole family!
Festivities begin at 5pm with Trick-or-Treating along the MarshWalk for the kids. The annual Children’s Costume Contest is at 6pm in front of Drunken Jack’s at the Pirate Statue.
22nd ANNUAL MURRELLS INLET OYSTER ROAST
Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Come out to the Wicked Tuna parking lot and enjoy a great day of fun on the MarshWalk for delicious oysters, live music, cold drinks, and one unforgettable Inlet tradition!
The 22nd Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast is an ongoing staple of the Inlet that you won’t want to miss.
Visitors and locals alike enjoy the scenery, comradery, and plenty of oysters at their disposal.
24th ANNUAL LIP RIPPIN’ CHILYMPICS
Saturday, November 15, 2026, from 11AM to 5PM
The Lip Rippin’ Chilympics returns for its 24th year, bringing together local restaurants, individual cooks, music lovers, families, and community supporters for a flavorful day of competition and celebration. Sample some of the best local chili recipes, vote for your favorite, and help crown the “Best Chili on the Beach 2026.”
MARSHWALK WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS
November 28 @ 5:00 pm – December 31 @ 11:00 pm
Bring the family, a friend, or that special someone and stroll the holiday lights on the MarshWalk. Relax and enjoy the salt air breeze while getting into the holiday spirit- and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas.
This spectacular Christmas light walk-through experience will feature our eight MarshWalk restaurants’ buildings along the ½ mile boardwalk outlined in an array of Christmas lights paired with stunning arches synced with festive Christmas music in front of each restaurant! Our display includes thousands of lights themed with the best Christmas songs that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
The light show starts at the top and bottom of the hour from 5pm-11pm nightly. Our huge 20′ LED Christmas tree will be featured at the end of Veteran’s pier and will make the perfect backdrop for your holiday photos and is also visible from any restaurant along the MarshWalk!
We will also have many festive photo opportunities spread throughout the MarshWalk for you to stop and pose with along the way including a Candy Cane Arch, a Gingerbread House, Santa, and a giant Christmas Ornament.
MURRELLS INLET CHRISTMAS PARADE
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3 pm
Join Murrells Inlet 2020 and the rest of the community for the staple event of the season, the Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade!
The Parade starts at 3PM at Wilcox Avenue and travels down Hwy 17 Business until it ends at Wachesaw Road.
The feature of the parade is the Grand Finale- Santa and Mrs. Claus!
MARSHWALK SANTA CRAWL
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5 pm
Whether you are naughty or nice come feel the holiday cheer at the MarshWalk’s 11th Annual Santa Crawl on December 11, 2025.
Starting at 5pm, enjoy the delightful spirits with drinks from each restaurant on the MarshWalk while feasting on the unforgettable festive flavors with amazing dinner specials.
Secret Santas will be strolling the MarshWalk looking for the best Christmas attire from 6pm-9pm. Be a Scrooge, Grinch, Santa, or perhaps an elf, no matter what gets you in the Christmas spirit, show us at the MarshWalk Santa Crawl. Contestants must register at our registration table located at Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grille. Please note: You MUST register between 5pm-7pm to be eligible to win prizes.