Moms who have traveled to Hilton Head...

What is there to do with kids? Without? I'd love recs for everything.

DD is 10 months if that matters.

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I'd like to know as well. We were going to go this year but will most likely go next summer

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Honestly, not a ton. Although we go every year (have since I was 12) and now we go with DS every year. We still have a blast. There is a lot of beach time and pool time mostly. THere is an indoor bounce/playplace on the island (or just off it) that is new.

In Shelter Cove at night they usually have a kids show and fireworks.

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Thanks! I read that there's a children's museum - has anyone been?

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We're going in 2 weeks. Like my sister said, we've been going since I was 10, it's not kid focused but it's family friendly. Beach time is the best time , Fireworks on Tuesdays (I think) at Shelter Cove, Harbor Town usually has a kid thing every night (usually a singer).

Outlets for you are fun

I'm going to look into this childrens museum.

Where are you staying?

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*Gregg Russell has been entertaining kids under the live oak in Harbour Town for so long (26 years) he is now entertaining the kids of his original fans. This is a big tradition among frequent visitors. The children vie to be ''picked" to sing with Gregg and adults sing along to corny old songs. 8:00 to 9:30 PM Sunday through Friday (2008). Free. 843-842-1979. Seasonal. Gregg runs the Bubble Gum cruise on Thursdays and Fridays. 843-842-1797.

*Shelter Cove attracts many visitors on Tuesday nights June 22 to August 10 (2010) from 6:30 to 9:30 PM for fireworks, food, crafts and entertainment for kids. Activities include the Summer Jams concerts at the Shelter Cove Community Park at 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Plan to walk a considerable distance to parking if you don't get there early. There are some interesting shops with unique offerings to keep the adults entertained. Free. 843-785-1106.

*The Coastal Discovery Museum offers numerous programs and events for children and adults, most featuring nature or Gullah culture. For a look at their calendar of events, click here. Be sure to take the kids to their Getting to Know a Gator" presentation, where they can hold a live alligator. Their new live butterfly enclosure is scheduled to open June 4.

*Shannon Tanner is a favorite of many regular visitors. He entertains with sing-a-longs and on-stage appearances by children. He performs a free show at the gazebo in Shelter Cove. Monday through Friday. Starting June 2 he will perform two one-hour shows nightly at 6:30PM and 8:00PM. Free. 843-689-9098. Shannon runs the Wonderful Wacky Wizzle cruise on Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:00 AM on the yacht Holiday from Shelter Cove harbour. 843-785-4558.

*The Salty Dog Cafe in Sea Pines has Dave Kemmerly or Bruce Crichton entertaining on the docks from 6 to 10 PM nightly. Ice cream, pizza, and outdoor barbecue are also available.. Also located here is a web cam that posts live pictures on the web so your friends can see you there. 843-683-6465. See the SaltyDog.com

*Coligny Plaza has a kiosk area with a stage and offers a variety of entertainment such as puppet shows, kazoos, magic, juggling, clowns, story telling, crafts, music, free movies, etc. Morning and evening entertainment May 25 to September 7, 2009. 843-341-8316. Details are here.

*Harbour Town is now offering kid's fun from 5 to 8 pm. Clowns, balloon twisting, magic, tattoos, puppets, hair wraps, etc. 843-842-1979

*King's Wharf, a local restaurant offers kids entertainment such as Kazoos, magicians, etc. 843-686-5464.

*Nature and ecology are popular on Hilton Head. Gypsy offers a kid's cruise that includes learning to cast net for shrimp, pulling up a crab trap and shark fishing. Tammy Jane is a shrimp trawler that provides an educational experience. When the nets come in, there's no telling what denizens of the deep will be in them with the shrimp (schedule varies). Dolphin watching is popular among visitors of all ages. Kayaking can also provide a close-up view of nature. See On the Water, below. Seasonal.

Bristol Sports Arena offers a skating park equipped with ramps for stunt skate-boarding and in-line skating. Consideration is being given to permitting bicycles also. There is no admission - the park was built largely with donations. Located off Palmetto Bay Rd. on the way to the Palmetto Bay Marina (coming from Greenwood circle it's a right turn at the last traffic light before the cross-island expressway).

Kid's waterfun day, is a program for kids featuring blow-up water rides, carnival games, music and fun. Shelter Cove community Park 4:30- 7:00 PM 6/15, 7/8, 8/05 2010. 843-681-7273.

The SS Pelican has boat rides with a magician on Thursdays. 843-681-2522.

Crabber J, goes out of Shelter Cove Marina and does crabbing (catch and release) and dolphin watching. 843785-4298.

Kid's cruises include the Bubble Gum Cruise and the Wonderful Wacky Wizzle Cruise. See Kid's Camps.

The Sandbox Interactive museum offers fun and adventure for children 8 and under (or older sibs accompanying). See their web site here. (Thanks Sari)

Lawton Stables in Sea Pines offers pony rides and a barnyard petting zoo Mondays through Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.843-671-2586.

Adventure Cove at 278 and Mathews Dr. and Going Bananas at the mall at Shelter cove are video arcades.

Cappy the Clown has entertained children on Hilton Head for a long time. She specializes in face painting and puppeteering and can be found at various places and times. Summer of 2009 she will be at Harbour Town Thursdays and Sundays from 6 to 8 PM.

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I just found all of that HERE

I didn't know half of those things existed and I've been going forever

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gregg russell

I think the above post says the fireworks at Shelter Cove end August 10 but I believe that is wrong.

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OMG! Thank you for all of the info! My parents go every year also and bought a timeshare so we will be staying with them - I'm not sure where though! My dad and DH will golf everyday and we will be at the beach but I wanted other options. Maybe we'll see you there!

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Posted by MrsMadness

OMG! Thank you for all of the info! My parents go every year also and bought a timeshare so we will be staying with them - I'm not sure where though! My dad and DH will golf everyday and we will be at the beach but I wanted other options. Maybe we'll see you there!