There’s no question that Hilton Head makes an excellent choice for a family vacation. With beaches, parks, amazing flora and fauna, plenty of outdoor activities and so many excellent places to ride a bike, visitors of all ages will enjoy spending days or weeks here.
We’ve already shared some suggestions for local summer recreation, from outdoor festivals [here] to cultural institutions [here], and most of them are fun for the whole family. But here are a few more, and these are geared especially for children.
When it comes to getting hands-on, The Sandbox, an interactive children’s museum, has plenty to offer like STEM Alley, kinetic sand tables, a model flight deck, a shrimp boat, and plenty more. The museum also offers puppet shows, science experiments, interactive story time, and reptile meet & greets throughout the summer. https://thesandbox.org/
Every child gets to join in at Rick Hubbard’s Great American Kids Show at the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town on summer Wednesday evenings. This show combines music, comedy, and kazoos – it’s truly one of a kind! https://www.seapines.com/experiences/events/rick-hubbards-great-american-kids-show
The Liberty Oak Tree gets quite a lot of attention during summer, and DJ Alan will take the “stage” underneath it on Friday, June 7 and 20 at 8 p.m. His show includes a hula hoop activity for kids and is filled with surprises, right up to the giant dance party that closes out the night. https://www.seapines.com/experiences/events/dj-alan-family-show
Movie Nights in Shelter Cove Community Park are just right for young audiences. Catch family faves like “Inside Out 2,” “Despicable Me 4,” “Mufasa: The Lion King,” “Encanto,” and others. Head to the park each Thursday from June 12 to Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m. https://www.sheltercovetownecentre.com/events/2025/6/12/movie-nights
Party with Stinky Pete aboard the Pirates of Hilton Head Black Sparrow pirate ship mini cruise. This 90-minute tour includes “tattoos,” pirate names and costumes, shooting water cannons, and treasure for all. That’s no scuttlebut, ya landlubber! https://piratesofhiltonhead.com/