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Palmetto Dunes Resort News - October 2026

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October 1, 2026

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Fall Music & Taste on the Harbour Continues!

Music & Taste on the Harbour

This exciting seasonal event returns this continues at the Neptune Statue, combining the best local bands with delicious food and drinks. This pet-friendly outdoor concert series features a variety of bands on select Thursday nights from 6 - 9 p.m.

Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up as usual around Neptune and will offer a variety of specially-priced light appetizers, wine and beer. Limited seating will be provided so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. All events are weather permitting. Admission is free, but please bring a canned good donation for the Deep Well Project. **No outside food & beverage or coolers allowed.

Plan Ahead & Save on Your Next Boating Adventure

When you reserve your When you reserve your Aloha pontoon boat 20 or more days in advance at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, you’ll enjoy 10% off, perfect for planning ahead for sunny days, dolphin sightings, and unforgettable coastal cruising. This offer is valid on rentals through December 31, 2026, giving you plenty of flexibility to lock in your ideal dates now.

Use promo code BOOKAHEAD when booking online and start counting down to your time on the water.

**This promotion is available for new boat rentals from now through December 31, 2026, and is not valid with any other promotions. Excludes tax, fees and fuel. Must be applied at time of booking. Expires 12/31/2026

Happenings and Events at Alexander's

Alexander's Wine Dinner
Thanksgiving at Alexander's

Wine Dinners

Join us at our last two wine dinners of 2026!
Thursday, Oct. 15: Aperture Cellars
Thursday, Nov. 19: Beni di Batasiolo Piemonte

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Thanksgiving at Alexander's

Join us for a Prix Fixe Thanksgiving meal. 
$75 per person & $28 Children’s Turkey Dinner 
with dessert (under 12) (includes tax & gratuity).

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Spend the Thanksgiving Holiday with Us

Thanksgiving at PD

There's no better place to spend your Thanksgiving holiday than here at Palmetto Dunes. Cook a meal together as a family in one of our beautiful Palmetto Dunes Vacation Rentals, enjoy a Prix Fixe Thanksgiving meal at Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, or head over to Big Jim's and dine-in or grab a To-Go family package.

The New Winter Pickleball Schedule is Here

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Want to learn more about Pickleball or just better your game? We have a number of pickleball clinics and programs to choose from.

Check out these new offerings: PPT Pickleball Partner Therapy, available Wednesdays, October 14th, 21st & 28th, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., plus two Round Robins, daily 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., for a fun way to get on the courts, meet other players, and enjoy some friendly competition.

Volunteers Needed for the  Special Olympics  Pickleball Invitational!

Volunteers Needed for the Special Olympics Pickleball Invitational!

Help make a difference by volunteering with Special Olympics South Carolina for the Pickleball Invitational, 
happening October 15–17. Volunteers are needed to help make this exciting event a success.

Blue Lady of PD

The Blue Lady of Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes has beautiful beaches, challenging golf courses… and even its own ghost. For years, 
island residents have shared tales of the “Blue Lady,” a ghostly figure said to haunt the outbuildings near the Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse on stormy days.

Discover More on YouTube and TikTok

TikTok and YouTube

Dive into the beauty and excitement of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort! Experience the best of Palmetto Dunes! From golf tips and pickleball action to beach views and family fun, catch it all on YouTube & our new TikTok pages, @palmetto.dunes & @palmetto.dunes.golf.

We are hiring!

Employees

We’re always looking for enthusiastic new members for the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort team. Palmetto Dunes Resort's unmatched work environment offers amazing privileges, training and the best benefits Hilton Head Island has to offer. If you think you’d be interested in being a part of the premier family, golf, tennis, pickleball and beach resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, browse our current employment opportunities.

Be sure to follow Palmetto Dunes on Facebook to stay up to date on all happenings and deals throughout the year!

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