Last Week of June 2025 - Make It Count
Dragon boat races, family fun day + more! So many things to do in Beaufort this weekend plus your 4th of July weekend preview!
Looking for things to do in Beaufort, SC this weekend? You have done to the right place.
Everything you need to know about this weekends events + a sneak preview at what's to come for July 4th weekend!
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Thursday, June 26 – TechConnect Happy Hour at Carolina Tavern | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM 📍The Carolina Tavern, Port Royal | Looking to grow your network in the tech and business space? Head over to The Carolina Tavern in Port Royal for an evening of casual conversation, community building, and connections. This happy hour is perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech professionals who want to link up in a laid-back setting. RSVP on Eventbrite to save your spot.
🍷 Friday, June 27: Junior Service League Summer Social | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍The Shed, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal. Wine, conversation, and community—bring a friend and come meet the JSLB crew!
👟 June 28: Family Day at YMCA
🎉 Mark Your Calendars for Family Day at the Y – Saturday, June 28th! 🎉 📍 YMCA – 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal
Join in on a day packed with fun, fitness, and family at the YMCA in Port Royal! Whether you're into dodgeball, dancing, or diving into poolside games, there's something for everyone.
🕘 Activities run from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, with options like:
- Mommy + Me Zumba & Yoga
- Dodgeball & Pickleball Tournament
- Injury Prevention Seminar - Noon
- Technology Help Seminars
- Poolside games and a high-energy Color Run at 3:30 PM!
💧 Plus, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, enjoy healthy drinks and samples from our friends at Evolve Into Fitness & Nutrition, serving up aloe refreshers, kid's drinks, clean energy options, and more.
Color Run & Walk | 3:30 PM 📍Live Oaks Park, Port Royal (by the elementary school). Wear white and get splashed in color at this family-friendly fun run. All ages welcome. $20 fee. Register at RunSignUp.com.
🐉 Saturday, June 28 – Dragon Boat Raceday | 📍 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 🕗 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | One of Beaufort’s most exciting waterfront traditions returns! DragonBoat Raceday 2025 takes over the Beaufort River with a full day of high-energy racing and community spirit.
Come cheer on local teams as they race in colorful dragon boats along the river. It’s a fun, family-friendly event with a great cause—supporting cancer patients in our community through DragonBoat Beaufort.
Bring a chair, grab a spot along the seawall, and enjoy the show!
🥃 June 28: Barrel-Aged Tasting Experience | 5:00 PM 📍Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, Beaufort. Certified Bourbon Steward Lorri leads you on a flavor-packed journey through the aging process of RLB spirits. Sample raw distillates and refined barrels of Bourbon and Rum.
🎟 $80 per person includes tastings, expert guidance, a Glencairn glass, tasting notes sheet, and a $10 RLB coupon. Learn more: RottenLittleBastardDistillery.com
4TH OF JULY 2025
🛍 July 3: Pop‑up Market at Gay Fish Company | All day 📍Parking lot at Gay Fish Company, Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. Stock up on fresh greens and farm goodies just in time for your Independence Day celebrations!
🎆 July 4: Independence Day Celebration in Port Royal | Festivities begin at 5:00 PM 📍The Sands, Port Royal. Live music, delicious eats from Beach Bums BBQ, Fly Pies, Maynard’s, Blue Sky Italian Ice & Tropical Treasures. Fireworks launch after sunset—bring your chairs and blankets for an evening of patriotic fun!
🚫 No coolers, pets (service dogs only), or firearms
♿ Handicap & golf cart parking only at The Sands
🚤 Boat ramp closes July 3 at midnight
🚶♂️ Pedestrians exit first after fireworks
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