Halloween Happenings in Charleston
Halloween time is full of spooky and fun activities in Charleston. From haunted houses and ghost tours to pumpkin patches and bar crawls and everything in between, Charleston's got you covered to get you in spooky season mode!
Holy City Halloween Family Haunt
When: September 27th - November 2nd
Where: Old Meddin Building, 34 Woolfe St, Charleston SC
This fall, Charleston transforms into a realm of spooky delights with the Holy City Halloween Family Haunt - the only downtown Charleston haunted house attraction! The family-friendly version is open from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesdays through Sundays beginning September 27th and promises to thrill ghouls and goblins of all ages. The event offers a blend of fright and fun, featuring an array of spooky activities. Wander through a creepy maze, interact with costumed characters, enjoy thrilling games that will test your Halloween spirit, and enjoy seasonal treats like candy apples, popcorn, and cotton candy! You'll find plenty of photo ops to capture haunting memories so be sure to arrive dressed in your favorite costumes! Learn more and grab your tickets here for a spooktacular time with the entire family!
(P.S. If you dare, experience the Adult version from 7:30 PM to midnight, Thursdays - Saturdays, and 7:30 - 11:00 PM on Sundays & Wednesdays. After all, the location is an abandoned Ice Plant and Slaughterhouse. Beware.)
Bark n Brews: Halloween Edition
When: Sunday, October 13th, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr, Charleston SC
Dress up your furry friends in their best Halloween costumes and head to New Realm Brewing Co. for a spooktacular time! Sip on craft beer while enjoying the spooky sounds of live music and your pups partake in paw-some doggy activities. Capture the fun of the day in the doggy photobooth and enter your cute sidekick in the costume contest to win a ghoulishly amazing prize. Get your tickets here!
The Official 7th Annual Charleston Halloween Bar Crawl
When: Saturday, October 26th, 4:00-11:59 PM
Where: Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay St, Charleston SC (Check-in)
Presented by Crawl with US, hop from one spooky venue to the next while enjoying eerily delicious drinks! With your ticket purchase, enjoy free Halloween Swag, 2-3 drinks or shots, no cover charge at 5+ venues, an entry in the $1000 value Halloween costume contest, a Halloween after-party, and more! You do not want to miss out on this ghoulish bash! Get all the details including participating bars and tickets here.
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch
From Boone Hall Farms to Legare Farms, you'll find an array of pumpkins and gourds in all shapes and sizes, just waiting to become part of your autumn decor. Selecting the ideal pumpkin is a cherished tradition that signals the start of the fall season, and Charleston's patches have got you covered. Pumpkin patches are a wonderful family activity and many of the Charleston pumpkin patches offer special activities like petting zoos, face painting, corn mazes, hayrides, fall games, and more! Check out the links above for more details and operation dates, or visit your local pumpkin patch!
Ghost Tours
Fall wouldn't be complete without a touch of the supernatural, and Charleston's rich history provides the perfect setting for ghost tours that send shivers down your spine. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, there's something undeniably captivating about strolling through the cobblestone streets at twilight, listening to spine-tingling tales from the city's past. From the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon to the notoriously haunted Unitarian Church Graveyard, the spirits of Charleston come alive in the fall. Get ready to embark on a journey through the city's haunted history and discover the stories that make Charleston one of America's most haunted cities.
Whether you're looking to call Charleston home or just visiting the Holy City this October, there are fun-filled Halloween events for every age and thrill level throughout the greater Charleston area. And when you're ready to find your first home, your vacation home, or your dream home, call the Andy Bovender Team with Compass Charleston. Until then, we'll see you out on the farm or at the haunted house! Boo!
