October 15 – 21

Come down to the Rollin Edwards Community Center for a fun parent and child dance class with Miss Laurel! — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

Every Thursday is Grandparents Day at West Farm! That’s right; one grandparent gets free admission every Thursday for each paying child (ages 3+). (This offer is not valid for kids under two or field trip chaperones.)

Guided tour of the museum's new exhibit of never-before-shown textile fragments and personal objects from the H.L. Hunley submarine, then build your own Hunley model to take home. Ages: 6 to 12 recommended Cost: $10 per student, $15 per adult (members $5 students, adults free) Reservations required.

Stories read aloud plus interactive activities for young kids at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

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...

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.

Drop in and get creative with colorful sand! Stop by the library to make a fun and colorful sand art creation to take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for young artists, and no registration is required. For: Family.

NOTE: These activities may already be filled or have a registration end date. Please check with RecDesk and our staff when signing up for special events. Goose Creek Activity Center | 5:30–8:00 PM Grab your friends and connect the pieces for Puzzle Palooza! This is a quarterly event taking place on the third...

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

October Third Thursday in Downtown Summerville, powered by Summerville DREAM - theme: Ghosts, Ghouls and a Good Time! Come dressed in your most ghostly attire for live music, local vendors and shopping, spooky fun and candy. 5:30-8:30pm. Road closures on Little Main, W. Richardson and Doty St. from 3pm to 9pm....

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,...

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.

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)

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...

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.

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...

Dig into history at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site's annual event: “Piecing Together the Past with Archaeology." Discover how archaeologists see beyond written records and learn about past cultures based on what lies underground. This event provides a first-hand look at the park’s archaeological...

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

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...

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

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...

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

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...

Join us for our Monster Mash party! Come sing songs and make crafts in your best Halloween costume! Recommended for ages 2 to 5! For: Kids & Families.

Hands-on group building with LEGOs, wooden blocks, magnetic tiles and more. Kids team up to build castles, racetracks and whatever they dream up. When: Mondays and Saturdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

WANDO LIBRARY- DIY your own spooky terrarium to really capture the Halloween spirit! Grades 6-12th For: Teens.

Event date: October 19, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 320 N. Laurel St. Summerville, SC 29483 — Location: 320 N. Laurel St.Summerville, SC 29483

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

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...

Main Street Reads' monthly kids' book club. October's book is The Magic Library of Waterfall Way by Julie Abe. When: Mon, Oct 19, 5:30 PM RSVP on the store's event page.

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.

Your little music maker moves and grooves in a music & rhythm class by Ms. Crystal of Sing, Play, and Learn, surrounded by marine life.

Schedule: Tuesdays 10/20-11/3, 10-11:30am, 3 weeks This pottery class is designed for young artists ages 6-14 to have the opportunity to explore the world of clay with the focus primarily on hand-building techniques. Over three consecutive sessions, they’ll learn to shape, sculpt, and create unique pieces using...

Listen to spooky music and bring your own monster to life with air-dry clay. For ages 6–11. Two sessions: 11 AM and 4 PM — register for either through the Dorchester County Library LibCal events calendar.

Stories read aloud plus interactive activities for young kids at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

Embrace Your Creativity in Nature! Prepare to unleash your artistic side in the park as you discover the marvels of the natural world with Eco-Explorers! Each week, we will present a new theme through an engaging story, explore the wonders of nature, and channel our creativity by crafting something inspired by...

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

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

Halloween bingo for ages 6-11 at the Ashley River Library: play bingo, win free books to keep! Candy provided; costumes encouraged but not required. Registration required through the library's LibCal calendar.

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.

Sensory-friendly open play: lights partly off and music turned down for sensory-sensitive kids. Everyone is welcome. When: Wednesdays, 8–10 AM Cost: Regular open play pass (play space is for ages 0–8).

Free weekly storytime inside the bookstore with Ms. Leslie, the visiting storyteller. Special "people in your neighborhood" guests like the fire chief, police chief and Summerville's mayor. When: Wednesdays, 9:30–10 AM Ages: Kids of all ages Cost: Free. Juice boxes and fruit snacks provided, plus a student...

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.

Enjoy building with different building blocks. Block play provides many opportunities for learning, collaboration and problem solving. Recommended for children ages 5-11 years and their caregivers. Limited capacity, first come, first served. For: Kids & Families.

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

What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How long can a tortoise live? If you’ve been wondering these questions, you’ll really dig this program. Join us to shellebrate the Animal Forest's resident reptile, the gopher tortoise!

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

A scary-good night of Halloween happenings at the Aquarium — costumes, characters, and family fun.

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.