Friday, October 16, 2026

Free family Halloween night at the Summerville Family YMCA Oakbrook branch: trunk or treat, spooky games, kid-friendly activities and candy for kids of all ages. Come in costume and bring treat bags. Open to the public - no YMCA membership required.

LOOKING FOR SOME FALL FAMILY FUN IN SUMMERVILLE? Berkeley Preparatory Academy is getting ready for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival, and we’d love to welcome our local community for an evening of fall fun! Friday, October 16 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM Berkeley Preparatory Academy There’s LOTS planned for the evening: ...

Family Archaeology Movie Night at Charles Towne Landing: chat with the park archaeologist about Hollywood adventure vs. real archaeological science, take the movie-night quiz for a chance to win a model 17th-century ship, then watch The Adventures of Tintin (PG) on the big screen. Free with discounted $5 park...

Inclusive Halloween dance from Summerville Parks & Recreation for the special-needs community and their families and caregivers: dancing, food and games, with costumes HIGHLY encouraged. Free, but registration is required (Summerville Parks & Rec online registration). Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. Location:...

Before the advent of electricity, humans depended on various handcrafted lighting sources using available resources. Join us to explore all of the methods that the settlers used to light their way in the new world. The program is free, however, for $5 participants can upgrade their experience and create their...

Carve your fall pumpkin on the farm, then feed all the pumpkin guts to the goats at your feet. When: Select dates through Halloween (see their booking calendar) Tickets required and it often sells out. Small groups (about 30 people), well-behaved kids welcome. Parking: Use the neighboring church's basketball...

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

On select nights Sep 25 - Oct 31, XscapeWorks turns into an intense, immersive haunted house with live actors: follow mad genius Dr. Wells through a time-travel rift into a horror dimension. Not recommended for children under 12. Limited spaces - book online. Daytime horror-themed escape games (no live actors) also...

What has 8 legs but is also quite the artist? That's right, a spider! Come join us to see the more artistic side of our 8-legged friends. We will learn how spiders make their webs and catch their food. Young children will channel their inner explorers as they enjoy nature through hands-on activities, games, music,...

30th annual Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM–7 PM through Nov 1. Admission covers the tractor tour, corn maze, petting zoo, pig races, mini golf and more; pony rides and face painting are extra. Separate ticket from the plantation tour.

Weekly program for babies and toddlers (birth to 3) and their grown-ups, built around play, connection and routines. When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 AM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership. No pre-registration; tell the front desk you're there for Early Connections. Space is limited.

Two corn mazes (~3.3 miles of trails), hayrides, farm animals, food trucks, and special dates (Glow Night, Grandparents Days). Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 AM-8 PM; gate ticket sales until 7 PM.

Fall is a great time to explore the beach. Join an experienced naturalist to familiarize yourself with many species that may be found there. We'll search for artifacts and living creatures along the beach such as molluscs, sponges, corals, and more. Share in the discovery by learning intriguing stories about...

Bring your fossil finds! Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson shares what he's working on and helps identify fossils in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. When: Fridays, 2–4 PM Cost: Free with museum admission (free for members)

Join us for a fun-filled Game Day at the St. Stephen Library from 3:00–4:30 PM. We will have a variety of games ready for playing! For: Family.

Live, local music in the gardens every Friday and Saturday afternoon, 3-6 PM. Free and open to the public - bring a picnic and find a seat.

An interactive STEM activity of building and using an ancient navigation tool to measure the angles of stars, trees and buildings. Blending history, astronomy and hands-on geometry into an engineering challenge. Ages 6 to 11 Ashley River: Monday, October 12 from 4PM to 4:45PM (Register beginning 9/28) St....

Use jewelry tools to create a spooky spider and web from wire, string, and beads. Supplies are limited and registration is suggested. Registration required — sign up on the library's event page. For: Teens.

Community Music Event hosted by Community Music Collective — Location: Summerville, SC 29483

A foam party designed just for our smallest visitors.

Looking for a space to unwind, hang out, and just be yourself? T(w)een Scene is your time to relax, connect, and create - right in the beauty of nature. Each week brings a laid-back mix of music, creative activities, games, and time to hang out with friends as the sun starts to set. This month we'll have pizza and...

Get on Wait List Program is Full Join us for an outdoor fun, friendly, family night of BINGO under the Ashley River Park pavilion! Cost is per family with a max of 6 people. — Location: Pratt Pavilion Registration required (link above).

A first-ever ghost tour inside a historic downtown building with Azalea Shadows Ghost Tours: a guided tour through a century of history and paranormal stories at one of Summerville's favorite antique malls, then private shopping while you hunt for the "in-house spirits" with real ghost-hunting equipment. Limited...

Free Isle of Palms Recreation event: local haunting stories by an open campfire on the beach, with more fire barrels and a new ghost storyteller this year. Bring chairs, blankets and flashlights. Parking in Municipal Lot B on Pavilion Dr.

Family-friendly screening of Halloweentown at Beyond Distilling Company - chairs and blankets provided to get cozy. Pizza and popcorn available for purchase; first drink free (plus two spooky signature cocktails for the grown-ups). Tickets via the link in Beyond Distilling's Instagram/Facebook bio.

Join us for the big kids' glow foam party!

Glow-in-the-dark mini golf course and driving range by Glow Vibe Golf on the Greeting House Lawn and Great Lawn, hosted by LiveNexton. Halloween costumes encouraged; CPM Federal Credit Union hands out Halloween goodie bags at check-in (near the Great Lawn mailbox kiosk). Free, but register a 30-minute timeslot for...

Annual Halloween in the Swamp, 7:30-11:30pm: marshmallow roast, storytelling, food trucks and kids' games. General admission $5 (ages 6+, 5 & under free). The Haunted Swamp Experience ($30, ages 12+, 12-16 with an adult) adds a haunted boat ride and haunted walking trail. All tickets pre-sold online - none at the gate.

Charleston's premier haunted house returns for 25 nights (select nights Sep 25 - Nov 7, from 7:30pm, timed tickets with a virtual queue). Lights Out! nights Nov 6-7. Wed/Thu/Sun tickets are cheaper; buy online in advance. Intense scares - best for teens and up.