March 15, 3 p.m.
The oldest Saint Patrick’s Day parade in South Carolina. Featuring a parade of floats, boats, trucks, cars, bikes, golf carts, people, horses and dogs. Free. 3 p.m., Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. www.hiltonheadireland.org.

Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island.

Through March 15
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has partnered with the world famous Zigong Lantern Group from China to perform a massive garden installation of LED light exhibits and lanterns. Wednesday through Sunday nights, lights will illuminate nine acres of the grounds. Tickets are $26 for adults, $11 for children ages 6-12, free for children under 5. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston. 843-571-1266 or www.magnoliaplantation.com.

March 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m
A family-friendly festival featuring over 20 local restaurants competing for the People’s and Judge’s top three choices. Includes a kid’s zone, live entertainment, a kid’s Wing Bobbing Contest and more. Admission is $8 for adults, free for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. www.hiltonheadwingfest.com.