Halloween Events for Kids · Charleston · October 23 – 29

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.

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...

Step into our mini pumpkin patch for a hands-on fall sensory adventure! Children will explore a playful patch filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, seasonal textures, and autumn-inspired materials designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Perfect for young children and families looking for a fun, relaxed,...

Family Halloween afternoon: trick-or-treat game challenges, pumpkin decorating, face painting, costumes and candy. When: Sat, Oct 24, 3–7 PM Cost: $50 per family ($25 for members) Register on Sportyard's events page.

Free fall festival on the ballfield at The Park @ Ashley River Baptist Church. What's there: • Tractor hayrides • Petting zoo • Inflatables and games • Trunk or treat When: Sat, Oct 24, 4–6 PM Where: 1101 Savannah Hwy, West Ashley (plenty of parking) Cost: Free

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...

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.

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...

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 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.

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,...