A running list of what’s on our radar around the island: talks, tours, adoption events, and animal friendly festivities worth knowing about. Not exhaustive, just what’s crossed our path. Some events may require a fee. Check websites before scheduling.
Ongoing
- Audubon Newhall Preserve: free guided bird tours, Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Meet in the parking lot at 8:30am.
Audubon Newhall Preserve Tour - Bluffton Farmers Market: Dogs welcome, Thursdays, 12-4pm. (NO Market on October 8).
Bluffton Farmers Market - Bluffton Farm & Flea: Dogs welcome Friday & Saturday, year-round, weather permitting. 10am-2pm.
Bluffton Farm & Flea - Coastal Discovery Museum: Blue Crabs & Beer, Fridays in October, 4-5:30pm, Tickets Required.
Coastal Discovery Museum Schedule - HHI Farmers Market at Honey Horn: Dogs welcome, Tuesdays, 9am-1pm.
HHI Farmers Market - Hilton Head Community Market: Dogs welcome, Saturdays through December, rain or shine. 9:30am-12:30pm.
HHI Community Market - Music & Tastes on the Harbour, Shelter Cove Marina: Dogs welcome, Thursdays through 10/15. 6pm-9pm.
Music & Taste on the Harbour
Check Schedule for rotating events: - Coastal Discovery Museum: daily programs & classes.
Coastal Discovery Museum Schedule - Palmetto Bluff Conservancy: regular talks and events, including hybrid talks you can join via Zoom.
Palmetto Bluff Events
Not an Event BUT…
- Legendary Golf: The weather’s too nice to not include this… Hit the (mini) links with your pup in tow. Legendary Golf has two 18 hole courses and the hours make it so easy to do this anytime. 900 William Hilton Pkwy, HHI, Open everyday 9am-9pm.
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Upcoming
Last updated October 3, 2026. Know of an event we should add? Email us 🐾
- Wednesday, Oct 7: Horseshoe Crabs at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Thursday, Oct 8: Lowcountry Vets community low-cost vaccine event, Ridgeland. No appointment needed. 9am–2pm
Lowcountry Vets - Thursday, Oct 8: 6th Annual Mutt Mixer at AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head, Hardeeville, benefiting Palmetto Animal League. Adoption fees waived, 4–6pm.
Palmetto Animal League - Saturday, Oct 10: All About Cats Open House , 231 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head, 9-11am
allaboutcats.org - Saturday, Oct 10: Paws & Pastries dog adoption event at Sprout Momma, 12–2pm, hosted by Hilton Head Humane Association.
Sprout Momma - Saturday, Oct 10: Become a Wildlife Rehabber classes with Palmetto Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Callawassie Country Club, Okatie. Basic rehab, squirrel, and opossum sessions.
Sign up here - Sunday, Oct 11: Salty Paws Thrift & Gift pop-up, 17 Hunter Rd, HHI, 11am–3pm. New and gently used clothing, furniture, home goods, and local artists.
Salty Paws of the Lowcountry - Wednesday, Oct 14: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Brown Bag Lunch: Spiders *Hybrid event* 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton or via Zoom, 12-1pm.
palmettobluff.com - Wednesday, Oct 14: Pups on the Patio Party at Poseidon, 4–6pm, benefiting Hilton Head Humane Association.
Poseidon - Thursday, Oct 15: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Birding (stroll), Reservations required, 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 9-11am.
palmettobluff.com - Thursday, Oct 15: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Edibles, Medicinal, and Other uses of Plants, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, 1-3pm.
palmettobluff.com - Friday, Oct 16: Mouse Toy’s Birthday Bash at Palmetto Animal League, 56 Riverwalk Blvd. Ridgeland, SC, 4 pm.
FranklinBreezyFacebook - Friday, Oct 16: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, Aquatic Invertebrates, 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 9-11am.
palmettobluff.com - Saturday, Oct 17: All About Cats Open House , 231 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head, 9-11am
allaboutcats.org - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 17 & 18: Bluffton Art & Seafood Fest Street Fest, Historic Downtown Bluffton, 7am-10pm.
Blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org - Monday, Oct 19: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, Meandering Naturalist (stroll), 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 9-11am.
palmettobluff.com - Tuesday, Oct 20: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Park Rd. Hilton Head Island, 9-11:30am.
palmettobluff.com - Wednesday, Oct 21: Turtle Time at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Thursday, Oct 22 All About Cats Open House , 231 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head, 9-11am
allaboutcats.org - Thursday, Oct 22: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Birding (stroll), 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 9-11am.
palmettobluff.com - Thursday, Oct 22: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Snakes of River Road Preserve (stroll), 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 12:30-3pm.
palmettobluff.com - Friday, Oct 23: Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Creatures of the Night, 655 Old Moreland Rd. Bluffton, 7-9pm.
palmettobluff.com - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 24 & 25: Wag-O-Ween is back! The fountain at Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA, 200+ local businesses and vendors for trick or treating. Benefits multiple area shelters! 12-5pm both days.
renegadepawsrescue.org - Sunday, Oct 25: Hilton Head Humane Association Halloween party, 10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island, 12-2pm.
hhhumane.org - Sunday, Oct 25: Halloween on the Harbour, Sea Pines Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, 1:30-3:30pm.
hhhumane.org - Wednesday, Oct 28: Lowcountry Owls at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Saturday, Oct 31: All About Cats Open House , 231 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head, 9-11am
allaboutcats.org - Wednesday, Nov 4: All About Alligators at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Wednesday, Nov 18: Marine Invertebrates at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Wednesday, Nov 25: Lowcountry Reptiles at Coastal Discovery Museum, 3pm-4pm
coastaldiscovery.org - Sunday, Nov 1: Hilton Head Humane’s 50th Anniversary Four-Legged Frolic, Sonesta Resort, 5:30–9:30pm.
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Last updated September 30, 2026. Know of an event we should add? Email us 🐾