Halloween Events for Kids · October 23 – 29

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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).

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...

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...

Annual free celebration of books, food, family and fun. Giant book sale (fiction, nonfiction, history, cookbooks, children's books, vintage editions); $25 Timrod tote comes with all the tent-sale books it holds - show the Facebook post for one free book from the outside tents. Free face painting and bookmarks in...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Ridgeville Church of God's annual fall festival: candy, food, boiled peanuts and dirty soda. When: Sun, Oct 25, 3–6 PM Where: 444 School St, Ridgeville

Come create spooky decorations and watch a movie with fellow teens to celebrate Halloween! For teens in grades 6-12. For: Teens.

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...

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...

October Kids' Night at East Bay Deli on University Blvd. What's there: • Come in your favorite costume • Meet special characters • Kids' night fun at the deli When: Mon, Oct 26, 5–7 PM Where: East Bay Deli, 9135 University Blvd, North Charleston Tickets: eventvesta.com

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.

What's scarier than being trapped in the library? Having to solve puzzles to find your way out! Put your problem solving skills to the test with word scrambles, lockboxes, hidden pictures, and more. For: Teens.

Dorchester Road - Teens in grades 6-12 paint and decorate your own pumpkin to make your favorite character. For: Teens.

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...

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...

Come test your love for all things ghoulish with a quiz that’s to die for! You’ll face questions about monsters, movies, music, and more. Work alone or in a team, and top scorers will get a treat. Open to adults and teens. For: *All Ages.

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat on October 27, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the front parking lot of West Ashley High School! If your business or organization is interested in joining the fun, please email [email protected] by Friday, October 16. We are also accepting candy donations! Please send...

Community trunk-or-treat at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads with a bounce house, an aerialist performance, candy and more.

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.

Join us for a fun autumn celebration with festive snacks, crafts and games! For: Kids & Families.

Get creative and design your very own spooky button to match your costume! Recommended for children ages 5- 11 years and their caregivers. Limited capacity, first come, first served. For: Kids & Families.

Baxter-Patrick Library – Wind down from the school day with a spooky season movie in the Kid's Room! ParaNorman (2012) A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grownups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Rated PG for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language. For:...

Enjoy crafts and activities in the Children's Department, in our all-ages Halloween Party. All ages. 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...

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...

Join us for a classic Halloween celebration as we embrace the season with the beloved TV series Bewitched. Enjoy a fun afternoon featuring four iconic Halloween episodes: Season 1: “The Witches Are Out” Season 2: “Trick or Treat” Season 3: “Twitch or Treat” Season 4: “A Safe and Sane Halloween” It’s sure...

Trick-or-treating at the library! Create beaded pumpkins and other halloween crafts, participate in a photobooth, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Families (All Ages) Wednesday, October 28 from 4pm to 6pm Registration is not required. For: Teens, Kids, All Ages, Families.

Join the Town of Moncks Corner for its 15th Annual Halloween Festival with a costume contest, food, trick-or-treat opportunities, and the famous Haunted Depot. The Historically Haunted Depot is free tonight (5:30–8:30 PM). It's back Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30, 7–10 PM ($5) with extra-frightening scares. Proceeds...

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.

Enjoy a fun Halloween activity then trick-or-treat your way through the library. Participants are asked to wear costumes and start their adventure at the Youth Services Desk. For: Kids & Families, Teens.

With Daphne's new role as a reporter, Scooby and the gang are invited to a remote island where they hope to encounter real ghosts. Once there, they get more than they bargained for with all sorts of zombie islanders. Watch and play along with this interactive movie experience! Scooby Doo on Zombie Island is rated...

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...

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...

Three-night, family-friendly outdoor Halloween festival under the live oaks at the Dorchester Heritage Center. What's there: • Haunted hayrides • Trunk or treat (car clubs and local businesses) • Glow foam night (kids zone) • Live music • Costume contest with cash prizes (kids and adults) • Pumpkin carving contest...

Oakbrook Elementary PTA's community Trunk-or-Treat. Open to families, friends and the community. What's there: • Trunk-or-treating • Games and crafts • Costume contest • Vendor fair • Food for sale (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks) • Pictures ($5 each) When: Thu, Oct 29, 5–7 PM Where: Oakbrook Elementary, 306...

Trick or treat! Dress up in your Halloween costume and come join us for a day of family fun, including free candy, kid-friendly games, and music. Don't miss out on all the fun! Registration not required to attend. — Location: Schroder Rec Ctr

An all-ages Halloween square dance: live music from The Dead Leg Wobblers with dance caller Pete Laberge walking everyone through the steps. What's there: • Live string-band music and a dance caller, so no experience needed • Costumes encouraged • All ages; the host says bring the whole family When: Thu, Oct 29,...