Family event
Baptist Hill Fall Festival
Hollywood, SC
Free costume evening at a county recreation center with trick-or-treating, candy, kids' games and music.
- When
- Thu Oct 29
- Hours
- 5:30pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Charleston 2026
9 family Halloween events near Charleston with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is North Charleston Harvest Festival, on October 17. 6 list free admission.
Family event
Halloween Carnival & Movie
Goose Creek, SC
City of Goose Creek's Halloween evening in Central Creek Park, with carnival games and an outdoor movie.
- When
- Sat Oct 24
- Hours
- 4:30pm–7:30pm
Family event
Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival
Isle of Palms, SC
Island Halloween afternoon with a decorated golf cart parade, drive-through haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and treat bags for kids.
- When
- Sat Oct 31
- Hours
- 4pm–6pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Halloween Night Climb
Charleston, SC
Evening of costumed climbing on the county park's climbing walls under Halloween lighting, with music and decorations; all gear provided.
- When
- Fri Oct 30
- Hours
- 7pm–9pm
- Price
- $20
Family event
McClellanville Fall Festival
McClellanville, SC
Free fall evening in McClellanville where costumes are encouraged, with plenty of candy, food and games.
- When
- Fri Oct 30
- Hours
- 5:30pm–8pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
North Charleston Harvest Festival
North Charleston, SC
Free city Halloween street festival in Park Circle with trick-or-treating, a kids' zone, music, vendors and a costume contest.
- When
- Sat Oct 17
- Hours
- 4pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Trick, Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival
North Charleston, SC
Halloween morning costume fun run or walk on park trails, followed by trick-or-treating, face painting, jump castles and vendors.
- When
- Sat Oct 31
- Hours
- 10am–1pm
- Price
- $25
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Fall Family Festival at the West County Aquatic Center
Hollywood, SC
Free Charleston County Parks afternoon festival in Hollywood with food trucks, a DJ, jump castles and face painting.
- When
- Sat Oct 17
- Hours
- 1pm–4pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Scarecrows on the Square
Summerville, SC
Free outdoor display of creative scarecrows made by local businesses, groups and families around Hutchinson Square in downtown Summerville.
- When
- Oct 17–31, 2026
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Charleston in 2026?
Baptist Hill Fall Festival, Fall Family Festival at the West County Aquatic Center, Halloween Carnival & Movie, Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival, Halloween Night Climb, McClellanville Fall Festival, and 3 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Charleston in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is North Charleston Harvest Festival on October 17, 2026.
What Halloween events near Charleston are not scary at all?
Baptist Hill Fall Festival, Fall Family Festival at the West County Aquatic Center, Halloween Carnival & Movie, Halloween Night Climb, McClellanville Fall Festival, North Charleston Harvest Festival, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Charleston?
Yes: Baptist Hill Fall Festival, Fall Family Festival at the West County Aquatic Center, Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival, McClellanville Fall Festival, North Charleston Harvest Festival, and 1 more list free admission on the official site.
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