Hilton Head event guide
Hilton Head Harbour Town Lights Christmas Trip
Harbour Town Lights fills Sea Pines' harbor with lit seasonal figures and a towering Christmas tree from November 27, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Here's a Christmas-week plan for a group.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick your dates
- Groups of up to 48
- Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Where to stay for Harbour Town Lights
All Hilton Head staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Day 1: Arrive & Harbour Town
A beach walk, then the lights after dark.
Beach · Afternoon
The island's main public beach, with boardwalk access.
Event · Evening
Lit seasonal figures around the harbor and a towering Christmas tree in the Liberty Oak area.
Day 2 · Day 2: Island history & Shelter Cove
An optional museum visit, then sunset at the marina.
Museum · Morning
Lowcountry history and nature at Honey Horn. For Christmas week, skip this stop unless the museum confirms December 24 opening.
Outdoors · Sunset
A mid-island marina with shops and restaurants.
Day 3 · Day 3: Forest preserve
A walk in the woods, with a flexible afternoon or departure.
Nature · Morning
Trails and boardwalks through wetlands and forest in Sea Pines.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) or Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH). Check the route to your stay and allow extra time for traffic.
Sea Pines gate
Harbour Town is inside Sea Pines. Outside visitors pay a $10 gate fee, per the resort. Walking Harbour Town to see the lights doesn't need a ticket, per HHI.com.
Christmas week
Many restaurants and attractions close or change hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Book group tables early.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
November 27, 2026, to January 1, 2027, in Harbour Town in Sea Pines.
Friday, November 27, just before the Gregg Russell concert at 7:30 pm.
The lights don't need a ticket, per HHI.com, but outside visitors pay Sea Pines' $10 gate fee.
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