October 17 – 23

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.

Get on Wait List Program is Full Creepy Chemistry invites students to explore spooky science through hands-on experiments. Participants will create a slimy mixture and a colorful layered solution while investigating key chemistry concepts such as density, polarity, bonding, chemical reactions, and saturated...

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.)

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

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

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

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

Hear Princeton's premier R&B and soul a capella group as they sing songs ranging from classics by Stevie Wonder and BoysIIMen to contemporary hits like Daniel Caesar and Brandy. For: *All Ages.

3rd Space is Public Works Art Center's free, screen-free tween hangout for 5th–8th graders: crafts, activities and time to connect with other kids offline. Free pizza and drinks. When: Thu, Oct 22, 6–7:30 PM (pick up 7:30–7:45 PM) Who: 5th–8th graders. Drop-off event, no grown-ups; registered chaperones on site....

Free live music series every Thursday in October. Gather your friends, bring the family and enjoy the music under the oaks. When: Thursdays in October, 6–8 PM (Oct 15, 22 and 29) Where: Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr

It’s Family Trivia night at the Rollins Edwards Community Center! — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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.