Friday, October 23, 2026

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.

After-hours Halloween night at the Charleston Museum with a scavenger hunt through the galleries. Children must be with an adult. Reservations required and space is limited (free for members, about $15 for non-member adults in past years). Time based on last year; confirm with the museum.

Looking for a fun and safe place to hang out with your friends after hours? Teens ages 11-14 are invited to the Oakbrook YMCA for a night of fun, games, crafts, and pizza!

Friday-night Mario Party Jamboree tournament at Reforged Gaming Lounge: survive the chaos, steal the stars and outplay your friends. When: Fri, Oct 23, 7 PM Where: 8484 Dorchester Rd, Unit 201, North Charleston Ages 12+.

Disney characters perform on ice. Multiple showtimes each day — see tickets.

How much will three bucks buy? The answer depends on who’s counting. In the colony of Carolina, deer hides (buckskins) soon became a popular item for trading. Explore the Animal Forest and discover a colonial trading station to talk about how the animals surrounding Charles Towne influenced commerce, defense and fashion.

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...

Scarecrow Displays Setup Throughout Hutchinson Square — Location: 102 S. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483

Step inside the shelter at the Structure 2 excavation and discover what archaeologists have unearthed, thus far, at the site of one of Charles Towne’s most dynamic lots. Talk with a park educator about the intriguing finds that have been made here over the past decade and what the evidence tells us about the people...

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...

Pop in for some easy, breezy pint sized Fall crafts! For: Children, Family.

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.

Set-aside adventure time for homeschool students, with access to all the adventures. When: Fridays, 10 AM–3 PM Where: Adrenaline Monkey, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Suite 100, North Charleston Tickets: chs.adrenalinemonkeyfun.com

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.

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)

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.

Tap into your creativity and learn how to create your own mini magazine! Materials will be provided, so just bring your ideas for this DIY art project! For: Kids & Families.

Halloween drop-off night of games, challenges, candy and team competition. Come in costume for the Best Costume Contest and compete for the Fright Night crown. When: Fri, Oct 23, 4:30–8 PM Register on Sportyard's events page.

Goose Creek Recreation's new hands-on class: kids build their own miniature living world with real plants, moss, soil and decorations, then take it home. All supplies included. Youth session 5–6:30 PM (an adults' session follows 6:30–8 PM). $40 Goose Creek residents / $50 non-residents. Registration required at...

City of Charleston Recreation's trunk or treat at Bees Landing Recreation Center in West Ashley. When: Fri, Oct 23, 5–7 PM Where: Bees Landing Recreation Center, 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd, Charleston

Join us for a pizza dinner, Halloween candy, and an escape room! All materials will be provided. Ages 13 to 17 Friday, October 23 at 6pm Register online below beginning 10/9. Registration required — sign up on the library's event page. For: Teens.

Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober Fraggle come to the Gaillard stage in an all-new musical: a quest for the lost pieces of the Celebration Stone. What's there: • Full-body costumes from Jim Henson's Creature Shop • Fan-favorite Fraggle songs and stage effects • A funny, big-hearted show for the whole family ...

Dare to fly after dark - the zipline canopy tour run at night for Halloween season. Four nights only (Oct 23, 24, 29, 30). Start time is after sunset; confirm the exact time and book tickets at charlestonadventureforest.com (sells out fast).

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.

A free neighborhood haunt in Village Green: an immersive haunted trail with live scare actors. This year's theme is "The Grabber". Ranked among the best haunts in South Carolina. When: Oct 23, 24, 30 & 31, 7:30–10 PM Where: Hunters Rest Dr, Village Green subdivision, West Ashley Cost: free; donations benefit the...