Broadway at the Beach Blog

It's time to get in the holiday spirit!

Come to Broadway at the Beach on Saturday, December 5 for "A Very Broadway Christmas." The sights and sounds of the holidays will be filling the air, as we celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Bring the whole family for a full day of free entertainment, childrens' activities and more!

How often do you and the family get to have "Breakfast with Santa?" He'll be stopping by both Ripley's Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of December 5, and both locations plan to serve up lots of goodies.

Ripley's Aquarium will have seatings that day at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both Santa and Ripley's mascot, Sharkee, will be there to greet the kids, and admission to the aquarium is included with breakfast. After feasting on scrambled eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon and more, the family can wander throughout Ripley's "Festival of Trees," the largest holiday tree display in South Carolina. Twenty new trees have been added this year, and more than 75 uniquely decorated holiday trees will be on display throughout the aquarium.

December 5 is just the first of three Saturdays for "Breakfast with Santa" at Hard Rock Cafe. Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There's one seating from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the full, hot, breakfast buffet. All kids 10 and younger will receive a free admission ticket to WonderWorks (valid with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket). On December 12 and 19, Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to Hard Rock Cafe for two "Breakfast with Santa" seatings (8 a.m. and 10 a.m.).

At 11 a.m., the "Ripley's Attractions Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade," begins near Hard Rock Cafe®. The parade will wind around Broadway at the Beach, ending near WonderWorks™.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Center Court at Broadway will come alive with music and a variety of kids' activities.

But the most exciting part of the day happens at 6 p.m. when Broadway's tree lighting celebration begins. Hosted by WBTW's chief meteorologist, Frank Johnson, and news anchor, Meghan Miller, it will feature performers from Legends In Concert and the Palace Theatre. The Carolina Freestyle Cloggers and other entertainers will also perform. There are even a few surprises planned for the audience.

The holiday celebration wraps up at 8 p.m. with colorful fireworks over Lake Broadway.

Join us on December 5 for "A Very Broadway Christmas." It's a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

Are you a fan of good, down-home Southern cooking? Do you enjoy seeing the first lady of Southern cooking talk about her mouth-watering recipes?

Then you won't want to miss the opportunity to meet Paula Deen when she comes to Broadway at the Beach later this week.

A simple wristband can make you part of the in-crowd that hangs with Paula when she visits. To get yours, stop by The Paula Deen Store now through Thursday and purchase a copy of her latest cookbook, Paula Deen Cuts The Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up. While supplies last, you'll get your wristband entitling you to have your book autographed by Paula herself.

The book signing will be held on Thursday, November 5 at 1 p.m.

Paula Deen Cuts The Fat focuses on reducing the fat in recipes without sacrificing flavor. The book contains Paula's reinventions of some of America's favorite recipes produced by substituting low-fat ingredients, replacing sugar with honey, and reducing Paula's signature ingredient, butter, by half. The result is a compilation of 200 amazing light recipes, plus 50 of her favorite classic dishes that have had their calories cut by half.

With the holidays just around the corner, the book signing is also the perfect time to check out all the other things at The Paula Deen Store, which is on the 21st avenue side (southwest corner) of Broadway at the Beach. You'll discover unique Paula Deen merchandise, including accessories, cookware, apparel, recipe mixes, food, gifts and more. You may even want to pick up another copy of the new cookbook and have Paula autograph it for a special friend, creating an unforgettable holiday gift.

Paula Deen is one of the best-known personalities in the world of cooking. So, don't miss the opportunity to visit with Southern cooking royalty on November 5.

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, and Broadway at the Beach is ready to celebrate!

Bring your children to Broadway and enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with mystery, magic and fun. We'll look forward to seeing your littlest ones in costumes that transform them into Superheroes, sweet cartoon princesses and scrappy action figures.

On October 31, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., kids are invited to enjoy Trick or Treating along the walkways of Broadway at the Beach. Our participating merchants will be waiting with little surprises for all those in costume.

Then, the whole family can finish off the evening with a colorful fireworks show over Lake Broadway at 8 p.m.

After Trick or Treating and goodie sorting, be sure to share the photos you've taken with us by using #BroadwayattheBeach when posting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

So put on your costume and discover our world of Halloween wonder at Broadway at the Beach!

Remember cruising down Ocean Boulevard in a '65 Mustang, top down, hair blowing in the wind? Does the sight of a decades-old Pontiac GTO stir memories of dusty races on empty roads with teenagers cheering?

Gentlemen (and ladies), mark your calendar! The Cruisin' The Beach Car Show is coming to Broadway and it's bringing the memories, as well as the machines.

On October 15, 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can see classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, street rods and muscle cars. Hosted by the Myrtle Beach Car Club, the event will feature T-shirts, souvenirs, food and drink. Awards, door prizes and trophies will be given out. There will even be a raffle with a portion of the proceeds going to the Children's Hospital of South Carolina.

If a day at the car show fills you with the need for speed, head on over to Broadway's SIM Racing Experience. Strap yourself in, start your engine and experience the thrill of a simulated racing experience.

Or take home the ultimate souvenir, a model of your favorite car from RIDEMAKERZ where kids 4 to 104 can build 1:18 scale cars and trucks. The classic car body styles like Camaro, Viper, and Mustang are all there — and you can even add radio-control. For the littlest car fans in the family, models include Disney-Pixar's Lightning McQueen and Mater, as well as Spiderman vehicles.

This weekend put your pedal to the metal and head to Broadway at the Beach to fuel your passion for classic cars and more.

Fall is called “the secret season" in Myrtle Beach. The summer crowds are gone but the weather is perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities. The air temperatures are in the high 70s, while the ocean water hovers around 73 degrees. Best of all, it's festival season in Myrtle Beach, and there's something going on at Broadway at the Beach every week.

Cars take center stage on October 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the 5th Annual Coastal Carolina Mustang Stampede & All Ford Car Show is held near Hard Rock Cafe. It's been more than 50 years since the first Mustang was introduced. The 1965 version became the first car ever to win the Tiffany Gold Medal for excellence in American design. Come see how the car named Motor Trend's Car of The Year twice has evolved over the years, while capturing a slot on Car and Driver's Ten Best list six times. But this show isn't just about Mustangs. Registration is open to all Ford vehicles in 23 classes, so there will be lots of models to check out.

The following week, the Out of the Darkness Walk will be held on October 10, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. The event provides an opportunity to get some exercise in while raising money for a good cause. Proceeds from the Walk benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. After you've built up an appetite walking, check out the Sons of Italy Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 10 in the parking lot near Hard Rock Cafe. Food and drink vendors will line the parking lot serving up everything Italian, and specialty gift vendors will be offering unique gifts and souvenirs. The event will continue through Sunday, October 11, from noon to 7 p.m.

Love classic cars? Mark your calendar for the Cruisin' The Beach Car Show from October 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spectators can get up close to classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, street rods and muscle cars at this event hosted by the Myrtle Beach Car Club. There will be vendors offering T-shirts, souvenirs, food and drink, as well as awards, a raffle, door prizes and trophies. A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Children's Hospital of South Carolina.

At 9 a.m. on October 17, registration begins for the 2015 Waccamaw Heart Walk and the walk gets started at 10 a.m. The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event and it promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living, so grab some friends and come walk!

On Saturday, October 24, adults can celebrate Halloween with DJ Barry at Revolutions. Dress in costume and you'll get free admission that night to Revolutions, Crocodile Rocks, Malibu's Surf Bar, Club Boca, Froggy Bottoms and Broadway Louie's. Then join in the Costume Contest in Celebrity Square where you can win up to $2000 if your costume is one of the best.

When it's time for the kids to dress up and go on the hunt for candy, bring your little ghosts and goblins to Broadway at the Beach. On October 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. , they can Trick or Treat in a fun and safe environment where participating merchants will be waiting with little surprises for all those in costume. Finish off your evening of Halloween fun with a fireworks show over Lake Broadway at 8 p.m.

Enjoy the fall weather and all the October festivities at Broadway at the Beach!