Halloween in the Lowcountry

Come on Barbie, let's go Halloween party! If you can't get "Kenough" of the Barbie craze, grab your girls and join us for an enchanting evening in Barbie Land at Charleston's iconic pink bar. Your ticket to the Dreamhouse includes unlimited rosé and lite bites. There are limited spots available so reserve your tickets early.

Halloween is just around the corner, and we want to get into the spirit with an extra spooky story time on October 28! Come bedecked in your ghoulish attire for an extra bit of spooktacular fun!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a golf cart parade (must register in advance to participate), a drive-through haunted house, inflatables, food vendors, and trick-or-treat bags for children!

Are you brave enough? Come out and join us on the beach to listen to local haunting stories as you sit by an open campfire. New this year: a brand new storyteller and more fire barrels!

*This event is SOLD OUT! Email membership@scaquarium.org to be added to the waitlist.

Join the South Carolina Aquarium for this year's spooktacular Fish or Treat! There will be a costume contest throughout the evening, so be sure to come dressed in your Halloween best to win some shrimply amazing prizes!

Explore Charleston Harbor on this one-of-a-kind ghost tour. Experience the fascinating horror that the Holy City's pirates, wars, and storms have ravaged past and present while riding Charleston's dark waves.

Crawl for a cause! Crawls for Paws & Charleston Animal Society bring you the most horrific and yet cutest Halloween event in town. They'll be lining up some of Charleston's best bars, drinks specials, swag, Halloween decor, and over $1,000 in costume contest prize money.

Additional Details: Pick up your scorecards and other swag, meet our puppies up for adoption, and then crawl to the other participating bars on your scorecard. Don't forget to get your scorecard marked at each bar! The first 400 people to check in will get our signature Nightmare on King Street koozie. Professional photographers and videographers will be on-site to capture the fun. Participants gain free entry (with a ticket) to all participating bars.

*Drinking is 100% optional! You are not required to drink or purchase drinks at any bar in order to participate and get your scorecard stamped.**

Join us at Turtle Cove for Pumpkin Painting! Decorating supplies will be provided (paint, glitter paper, markers, etc.). Lights snacks and refreshments will also be available.

Get ready for a frightfully fun night filled with delicious food, unique vendors, and a special outdoor screening of the classic film, Hocus Pocus. Dress up in your favorite costume and explore the market stalls offering a variety of creepy crafts, tasty treats, and eerie entertainment.

*Tickets are almost sold out at the time of blog publishing*

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis within each zone

This captivating collection of stories immerses readers of all ages in the rich history, haunted tales, and occasional humor from the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Explore the moonlit shores where whispered legends and lingering spirits await. From forgotten pirates to resilient spirits, embark on a dark journey that uncovers the secrets hidden beneath the starlit skies and flickering bonfires that bring the Lowcountry's soul to life.

Trivia, but make it spooky! If you love scary movies or start decorating for Halloween in August or still have your copies of Goosebumps and Scary Stories To Read In The Dark from your childhood...this might be the trivia for you! And since it's Halloween you know there will be costumes! Prizes for top trivia teams and favorite costumes!

Come celebrate Halloween early at Local Love CHS and make your own graveyard chocolate mousse with Carb Coma! Each person will take home one 12oz container of chocolate mousse.

Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Charleston Museum! Wear your eerie-sistible costumes and visit the Education Classroom for crafts, activities, and spooky snacks! Then embark on a guided trick-or-treat trail in exclusive areas of the Museum.

Welcome to the enchanting Harvest Festival, where a delightful autumnal adventure awaits! As guests stroll along the festively adorned plaza, they will be delighted by an array of fall-themed decor vendors and charming shops, as well as exciting trick-or-treat stations for the young and young-at-heart. The festivities continue as the path leads to the prestigious Boardwalk Inn Hotel, where the seasonal magic lingers within its halls. Following the trail along the Boardwalk, attendees will be led to the Grand Pavilion, a hub of exuberant celebration, featuring a thrilling Halloween costume contest.

Spider webs, jack-o-lanterns, and mummies, OH MY! Learn how to make spooky macarons just in time for Halloween. Celebrate spooky season and learn the art of French pastry. Bake and fill your macarons and learn how to decorate them with spooky designs for Halloween.