2. Sun Fun Festival

The Buzz -- Concerts, celebrity appearances, contests, pageants, and lots of other activities are part of this expansive summertime festival. Although events take place throughout the Grand Strand, the focus of festivities is Grand Park. Bring the entire family, because you'll find everything from Lego-building competitions to face-painting, a 5K run to fireworks. The schedule, in fact, is chock full of entertainment for young and old alike!