Kazoo for the kids
When/Where: "Beause We're on Summer Vacation," 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 15 at Hilton Head Comedy Club in Pineland Station; 7 p.m. through Aug. 2 at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
Info: The Kazoobie Kazoo Show with Rick Hubbard gets the entire family involved. Along with his computerized music tracks, Hubbard plays guitar, banjo, steel drum, slide whistle, and best of all, kazoo. For the grand finale of the show, everyone in the audience receives a free kazoo. The newly formed kazoo band performs a marching, kazooing final song.
Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for kids;
Contact: Visit www.kazoobie.com for more information.
Gregg Russell Family Concerts
When/Where: 7:30-9 p.m. every night except Saturdays through Aug. 26 under the Liberty Oak in harbor Town on Hilton Head Island
Info: Gregg Russell has been a Hilton Head tradition for more than 24 years. There are games, interviews, sing-a-longs and great entertainment.
Contact: Call 671-3590; or visit www.greggrussell.com for more information.
Coligny Plaza
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. through Labor Day at Coligny Plaza's center kiosk on Hilton Head Island
Info: Various children’s entertainment takes center stage. Mondays include Monday Night Magic with Gary Maurer; Wednesdays is Pachanga, The Latin Sound of the Lowcountry; Reggae band Positive Vibrations performs on Thursdays; and there’s a Family Dance Party on Fridays.
Contact: Call 842-6050; or visit www.colignyplaza.com for more information.
Shannon Tanner Children’s Concerts
When/Where: Concerts are at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Sept. 5 at Shelter Cove Harbour
Info: This is another Hilton Head tradition. Shannon Tanner has been performing family shows for more than 21 years at Shelter Cove Harbour.
Contact: Call 422-4270 for information or visit www.shannontanner.com.
Summer Jams Party In The Park
When/Where: Tuesdays through August 9, 7 – 10 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park
Info: The Island Recreation Association, along with our sponsors Budweiser, The Smokehouse and Adventure Radio, are proud to bring back the free Summer Jams Party in the Park. Come to the park every Tuesday night this summer and check out the fireworks in a fun-filled, festive atmosphere where kids can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting. Back again this summer is 103.1 The Drive’s Jeff Taylor who makes Summer Jams better than ever. The highlight of the night is still the fireworks’ display around 9pm over Shelter Cove. Barbecue from the Smokehouse, hot dogs, Giuseppi’s pizza, Coca-Cola, Bud and Bud Light will be sold. All proceeds benefit our children’s scholarship fund which helps guarantee that “no child is denied” recreation opportunities. So once again bring your family and your friends on Tuesday nights this summer for a night of family fun and enjoy the fireworks in the park.
Cost: Free
Contact: 681-7273 or www.islandreccenter.org
Water Fun Day in the Park
When/Where: Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, and August 4 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Shelter Cove Community Park
Info: Water Fun Day is back! The Island Recreation Association is proud to bring back the Water Fun Day in the Park. Come to the park on Thursday June 23, July 7, 14, 21, and August 4 from 4:00-7:00 pm for a fun-filled, festive atmosphere where kids can enjoy inflatable water bounce houses.
Cost: Admission is only $5 per child with adults getting in free. Barbecue from the Smokehouse, hot dogs, Giuseppi’s pizza, Coca-Cola, Bud and Bud Light will be sold. All proceeds benefit our children’s scholarship fund which helps guarantee that “no child is denied” recreation opportunities.
Contact: For more info, contact the Island Recreation Association at (843) 681-7273 or go to www.islandreccenter.org
Fireworks at Harbourfest
When/Where: June 28; July 4, 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9
Info: Fireworks serve as the centerpiece for HarbourFest, which offers entertainment, street vendors, shops and food.
Cost: Free
Connect: www.palmettodunes.com
Do-Drop-In Story Times Program
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Bluffton library
Info: Ms. Gail hosts expanded Drop-In story times. The Thursday programs involve story times and songs for 45 minutes; they're geared for ages 3-5-ish. The Saturday programs are geared toward 2-6-ish. Registration is not required.
Cost: Free
Imagination Hour
When/Where: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox
Info: Story time followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. Each week will feature fun themes. This is designed for parents and caregivers to interact and to assist their child with each project. Stay and play after the program.
Cost: Included in admission/membership fee.
Connect: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org
Summer Hours at The Sandbox
Info: The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, will be open on Mondays beginning Memorial Day, May 30. Regular hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
Contact: For more information, please contact Anne Finn, Executive Director at 843.842.7645 or afinn@thesandbox.org. Log on to www.thesandbox.org for information on other upcoming events and activities.
Magic Show
When/Where: 2 p.m. June 15, 11 a.m. June 28 and 2 p.m. July 13 at the Bluffton Library
Info: A magic show by Tim Sonefelt scheduled for 2 p.m. June 15, an amazing puppet show 11 a.m. June 28 and storyteller Bobbie Pell will enchant kids with Celtic folk and fairy tales 2 p.m. July 13.
Contact: refbluf@bcgov.net
Summer Movie Schedule
When/Where: Teen movie showtimes are at 2 p.m. and adult movie showtimes are at 2:45 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch Library.
Info: Movies will be shown on the big projector screen in the large meeting room.
Teen movies include:
- June 25: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
- July 2: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
- July 3: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
- July 9: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
- July 10: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Cost: Free
Wacky Wednesday
When/Where: 10 a.m., Wednesdays through July, Hilton Head Library
Info: These story times are for preschoolers and their families. Each weekly storytelling session will entertain youngsters and their guests for 45 minutes to an hour.
Cost: Free
Connect: 843-255-6500; beaufortcountylibrary.org
