Carriage Rides, Concerts and Outdoor Movies at the Market Common

There are countless can’t-miss attractions to check out during your Myrtle Beach vacation, and the Market Common is definitely near the top of that long list. This beautiful shopping and dining district is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening, perusing the wares of their unique shops and boutiques and grabbing a bite to eat at one of their fantastic restaurants. During summer, the variety of things to do at the Market Commons expands with a great schedule of events and activities that will make your visit a memorable one.

All summer long, the Market Common offers guests complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 8 PM. Rides begin in front of Dolce Lusso Salon and Day Spa, operating on a first-come, first-serve basis. You and your family or group can climb aboard and enjoy cool breezes as your carriage traverses the charming streets of the Market Common area. These free rides are a marvelous way to tour the area in style!

The free entertainment doesn’t stop there! Each Friday throughout July, the Market Common puts on their Movies Under the Stars series in Valor Park. Each Friday, guests can bring their own chairs or blankets, get comfy and enjoy a Hollywood blockbuster under the peaceful night sky. Each showing begins at dusk, and vendors are on site offering an assortment of food and drink to snack on during the film. Their lineup for 2021 has something for everyone!

Finally, Market Common hosts their Concert on the Green series each Thursday night throughout the summer. The series kicks off on June 17th as the Tim Clark Band will perform. A wide variety of rock, pop, country, and soul acts will be featured throughout the summer, including local favorites like Leroy Harper Jr and the All Starz, Painted Man, and many more. Food and drink vendors will be available on-site for all concerts, offering a variety of snacks, soft drinks, and cocktails to enjoy during the festivities.

With so much to do this summer at the Market Common, you’ll definitely want to put a visit on your agenda. If you haven’t booked your summer vacation to Myrtle Beach, there’s no better time than right now! Beach Vacations has a tremendous assortment of rental properties at premier resorts like Myrtlewood, Atlantica, Barefoot Resort and more. Head over to our specials page to see how affordable booking your Myrtle Beach condo can be!