Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009

New mascot

for museum

The Children's Museum of South Carolina will host an unveiling for the museum's new mascot, which will arrive on the back of a Myrtle Beach Fire Engine. The event features games such as musical chairs, a bean bag toss and more.

Other local mascots including the Chick-fil-A cows, Splash of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Logan the Firedog and more will be on hand.

Call 946-9469 for more information.

When | 1-3 p.m.

Where | The Children's Museum of South Carolina, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach

How much | Free with regular museum admission

Tree lights up

at Broadway

Broadway at the Beach hosts the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring special performances by singers from The Palace Theatre, including the Irish Tenors, the Socastee Singers, Carolina Freestyle Cloggers, a gospel choir and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Call 1-866-553-4508 for more information.

When | 6 p.m.

Where | Broadway at the Beach, near the IMAX 3D Theatre, Myrtle Beach

How much | Free

South by Southeast

South By Southeast hosts a concert featuring the Youngers and special guests Hippie Dog Produce. Call 272-4050 for more information.

When | 6 p.m. feast, 7 p.m. concert

Where | The Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway, Myrtle Beach

How much | $20 for annual members, $25 for monthly members

Fall Judged Art Show at Seacoast

The Seacoast Artist Guild of S.C. hosts the opening of the 6th annual Fall Judged Art Show with a reception tonight. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Nov. 21. Call 235-9600 for more information.

When | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where | The Litchfield Exchange, Pawleys Island

How much | Free

Day of the Dead celebration

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum hosts Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the most popular holiday of the year in Mexico. The event features food, music, demonstrations and more. Call 238-2510.

When | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where | The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

How much | Free