Halloween 2026 in Charleston: Parties, Haunted Attractions, Family Fun & More

Your guide to Halloween events across Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Moncks Corner, and the surrounding Lowcountry | October 23–November 1, 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means Charleston gets more than one night to celebrate.

From major costume parties and live DJs to haunted attractions, family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treating, and cultural celebrations, there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit across the Lowcountry.

Whether you’re looking for something spooky, a night out with friends, or somewhere to take the kids, What’s Going On In Charleston has rounded up events worth knowing about.

Halloween 2026 Event Calendar

Date	Time & Event	Location
10/23	10 AM–7 PM – Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
10/23	5:30–7 PM – Nighttime at the Museum: Halloween Edition	📍 The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
10/23	7–9 PM – Moonlight Mayhem Nighttime Ziplining	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/23	7:30–11:30 PM – Halloween in the Swamp	📍 Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner
10/24	10 AM–7 PM – Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
10/24	12–3 PM – Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival	📍 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant
10/24	6:30 PM – Koaloween Nighttime Adventure	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/24	6:45 PM – Halloween Salsa Social	📍 Charleston Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
10/24	7 PM–2 AM – Skinful Halloween 2026	📍 Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston
10/24	7–9 PM – Moonlight Mayhem Nighttime Ziplining	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/24	7:30–11:30 PM – Halloween in the Swamp	📍 Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner
10/25	10 AM–7 PM – Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
10/25	7 PM – The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast	📍 Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
10/28	5:30–8 PM – Moncks Corner Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival	📍 Main Street and Unity Park, Moncks Corner
10/29	3 PM – Coastal Carolina Fair Opening Day	📍 Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78, Ladson
10/29	5–10 PM – Heritage Haunt	📍 Dorchester Heritage Center, 964 Highway 78, Ridgeville
10/29	7–9 PM – Moonlight Mayhem Nighttime Ziplining	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/29	7:30 PM – Dracula: Ballet With a Bite	📍 Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
10/29	8–11 PM – Gothic Gibbes: A Halloween Masquerade	📍 Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
10/30	10 AM–7 PM – Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
10/30	5–10 PM – Heritage Haunt	📍 Dorchester Heritage Center, Ridgeville
10/30	6–10 PM – Halloweekend at Ritual Rooftop: DJ Dapper	📍 Ritual Rooftop, Downtown Charleston
10/30	6:30 PM – Koaloween Nighttime Adventure	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/30	7–9 PM – Moonlight Mayhem Nighttime Ziplining	📍 Charleston Adventure Forest, Awendaw
10/30	7:30 PM – Dracula: Ballet With a Bite	📍 Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
10/30	8 PM – Day of the Dead featuring Zeds Dead	📍 Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston
10/30	9 PM – It’s a 2000s Halloween Party	📍 Music Farm, 32 Ann St.
10/30	9 PM – Boogieman VI Kick-Off Party	📍 The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr.
10/31	10 AM–7 PM – Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
10/31	10 AM–1 PM – Trick, Treat & Trail Fun Run and Festival	📍 Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston
10/31	12–10 PM – Heritage Haunt	📍 Dorchester Heritage Center, Ridgeville
10/31	1 PM – 6th Annual Boogieman Halloween Festival	📍 The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr.
10/31	2–10 PM – Blue Steel Productions: 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl & $2,000 Costume Contest	📍 Uptown Social, 587 King St., Charleston
10/31	3–6 PM – Halloweekend at Ritual Rooftop	📍 Ritual Rooftop, Downtown Charleston
10/31	3–5 PM – Creepy QT Halloween Party	📍 Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.
10/31	4–6 PM – Isle of Palms Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival	📍 Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave.
10/31	5–6 PM – Southern Screams Trick-or-Treat Night	📍 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston
10/31	6 PM – Charleston’s Grand Gullah-Geechee Hoodoo Ball: The Sequel	📍 Our Place on 17, Mount Pleasant
10/31	6 PM – Silent Night Halloween Costume Party	📍 Jenkins Youth & Family Village, Charleston
10/31	8 PM – Haunted Fest featuring Knock2	📍 Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston
10/31	8 PM – Halloween Emo Scare-oke	📍 Bearded, 1077 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston
10/31	9 PM – Gasolina Halloween Party	📍 Music Farm, 32 Ann St.
10/31	9 PM – Halloween with Angelo the Kid	📍 Trio Charleston, Downtown
10/31	Time TBA – DooDash’s BooBash	📍 Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St.
11/1	10 AM–7 PM – Final Day of Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch	📍 2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant

Halloween Nightlife & Costume Parties

For adults looking to go out, the Halloween calendar is especially busy on October 24, 30, and 31.

Skinful Halloween returns October 24 with DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Little Stranger, Riff Raff, Cimafunk, Flagboy Giz, multiple stages, and immersive entertainment.

On Halloween night, Charleston’s Grand Gullah-Geechee Hoodoo Ball brings a celebration of culture and community to Mount Pleasant. Other options include Silent Night, Haunted Fest, Ritual’s Halloween rooftop events, and Gasolina at Music Farm.

Fans of nostalgic music can also dress up for It’s a 2000s Halloween Party on October 30, featuring the era’s pop, hip-hop, R&B, dance, and rock favorites.

Check each event’s ticket information for age restrictions, admission, and costume requirements.

Haunted Attractions & Spooky Experiences

Halloween in the Swamp at Cypress Gardens runs October 23 and 24. General admission is $5 for ages 6 and older, while the $30 Haunted Swamp Experience is restricted to guests 12 and older. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; they will not be sold at the gate.

Heritage Haunt runs October 29–31 at the Dorchester Heritage Center in Ridgeville, with family activities and Halloween experiences. General entry is free, with $20-per-vehicle parking.

For something different, Charleston Adventure Forest’s Moonlight Mayhem offers nighttime ziplining on four select dates. It’s an after-dark adventure rather than a haunted attraction.

Other ongoing options include Southern Screams in North Charleston and XscapeWorks’ Halloween experience. Check the respective booking calendars for available nights and entry times.

Halloween Activities for Families

Families can find seasonal fun throughout the Lowcountry, including:

• Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch: Corn maze, farm attractions, entertainment, and a family-friendly Halloween tractor tour. Admission is $15 for ages 3 and older.
• Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival: Trick-or-treating, children’s activities, live music, and a pet costume contest on October 24.
• Moncks Corner Halloween Festival: Free trunk-or-treat festivities on October 28.
• Trick, Treat & Trail: Halloween-day activities at Wannamaker County Park.
• Isle of Palms Golf Cart Parade & Carnival: Decorated golf carts, costumes, and family entertainment on October 31.
• DooDash’s BooBash: Halloween activities at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, included with regular museum admission.

For younger children, Southern Screams also offers a special lights-on Trick-or-Treat Night from 5–6 PM on Halloween.

Before You Go

Some events are free, while others require advance registration or paid admission. Age restrictions, admission rules, and schedules vary.

CHECK THE WEATHER FOR UPDATES. Outdoor festivals, attractions, and performances may be affected by conditions.

This guide will be updated as additional Halloween events are confirmed.

Looking for even more things to do? Explore our October 2026 Events Guide and Fall 2026 Guide for more happenings throughout the Lowcountry.

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