November 29, 2008 an old-fashioned Yuletide celebration complete with Christmas carols, holiday crafts and a visit from St. Nick. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com

November 28 - November 30, 2008 at The Mall At Shelter Cove. Sat. and Sun., hours and prices are posted in center court. (843) 686-3090 or mallatsheltercove.com

December 4 - 7, 2008. Main Street Youth Theatre presents the original production, "A Main Street Christmas." Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. A song and dance review featuring everyone's favorite Christmas songs. 3000 Main St. (843) 689-6246 or msyt.org!

November 27, 2008. A 10K, 5K or Fun Walk with After-Party at the Boathouse II. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org!

1st GLIMPSE OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON... November 21, 22, and 23, 2008 ~ Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Don't miss all the holiday magic that comes with...Christmas Made in the South!

October 6, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. The season opener begins and ends with Verdi's dramatic "Force of Destiny" Overture and Tchaikovsky's electric "Fourth Symphony." 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. www.hhso.org or (843) 842-2055.

Everyone knows that Hilton Head Island is known for it's large selection of fine-dining restaurants, but did you also know that we have a large selection of family-friendly restaurants?

Please share your recommendations for family-friendly restaurants on Hilton Head Island.

Whether climbing to the top of the Lighthouse in Harbour Town, spending lazy summer days on the beach, renting a bike and exploring the Island via miles of paved pathways, watching the dolphins play alongside the boat on a sunset cruise or heading over to Shelter Cove for the Tuesday night HarbourFest, everyone has a favorite vacation memory. What is your favorite Hilton Head Island experience?

Hilton Head Island has a multitude of activities for kids to enjoy during the summer months. There are camps, clinics, classes, trips and tours, along with family entertainment. A complete list of activities can be found in Island Events magazine or online at hiltonhead.com/event_guide.cfm. The Just For Kids section starts on page 74.

What is your favorite kid's activity while visiting Hilton Head Island?

Art Weekend in Old Town Bluffton, May 16-17,

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