10/02/2025Myrtle Beach may be best known as a summer vacation hotspot, but it embraces the Halloween spirit with impressive enthusiasm. Visitors can celebrate Halloween in Myrtle Beach at can’t-miss events and attractions, including Ripley’s Halloween Glow Dance Party and the Conway Ghost Walk.
Late October on the Grand Strand also brings citywide trick-or-treating, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, themed bar crawls, and much more. Nearby, a town even rebrands itself as Halloween, South Carolina, to showcase its dedication to all things spooky. Discover how to make the most of your October trip to the coast with this comprehensive guide to Myrtle Beach Halloween attractions and events.
October 25, 2025 | 7–9 p.m. | Ripley’s Aquarium
Spend a spooky night under the sea at Ripley’s Aquarium this Halloween! Kick the evening off at 5 p.m. with a free Trunk-or-Treat Pre-Party featuring costumes, candy, and music in the aquarium plaza. At 7 p.m., the party moves inside for a ticketed event. Guests at the Halloween Glow Dance Party get to explore the iconic Ripley’s Aquarium after-hours and dance the night away to tunes provided by a live DJ. Enjoy themed food and drinks, face painting, prizes, interactive games, and more at this lively Myrtle Beach Halloween party.
October 31, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Broadway at the Beach
While there’s no official start time for trick-or-treating in South Carolina, most families begin around sunset. Kids can trick-or-treat safely in Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach, where they can even get a head start on the fun. The hot spot’s annual, family-friendly Myrtle Beach trick-or-treat event begins at 4:30 p.m. on October 31 and gives families a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Dress the kids up and bring bags—participating stores offer special treats for costumed little ones!
October 24–26, 2025 | Times vary by activity | Thompson Farm and Nursery, Conway
Thompson Farm will host its annual Halloween events in Myrtle Beach again this year. Visit the Conway attraction on the weekend before Halloween for:
October 25–26, 2025 | Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 2–5 p.m. | Southern Palmetto Farms, Aynor
Southern Palmetto Farms in nearby Aynor hosts two days of spooktacular fall fun! Enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities, including costume contests with cash prizes and trick-or-treating. You’ll also find churches and smaller farms hosting roadside pumpkin stands all over Aynor, especially near popular shopping centers and other busy spots. They typically stay open until they run out of stock, and they offer a variety of shapes and sizes. Find your perfect pumpkin without paying the entry fee many Myrtle Beach pumpkin patches require!
October 25, October 31, and November 1, 2025 | Start times vary | Multiple Myrtle Beach bars
Most Myrtle Beach Halloween events are family-friendly, but some are designed just for adults. The 2025 Myrtle Beach Halloween Bar Crawl is a grown-up affair that gives revelers ages 21 and up access to not just one Myrtle Beach Halloween party—but three! Enjoy scarily low-priced drinks, fun seasonal libations, food specials, and more across multiple participating venues on three separate nights.
Open Year-Round | Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Scares await around every corner in Ripley’s Haunted Adventure! Live actors, trick lighting, and other spooky effects work together to make this indoor haunted mansion one of the best haunted houses in Myrtle Beach.
October 15 – 18, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. | Conway
Nearby Conway has an interesting history, and it’s best heard while walking through its streets. Professional storytellers for Conway Ghost Walk guide guests through historic downtown Conway’s most interesting and haunted areas, telling tales to spook and delight tour-goers. (Myrtle Beach offers ghost tours on trolleys, boats, and on foot—many operating year-round—but this seasonal haunted walk in Conway is a top pick. Act quickly, because tickets sell out fast.)
In addition to these events, Myrtle Beach bars, clubs, and restaurants reliably offer even more Halloween fun for adults. As the season approaches, check out your favorite spot’s social media pages—you’ll find the spooky details you seek!
October 25, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. | North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
Join locals and fellow vacationers at North Myrtle Beach’s Halloween BOOnanza! The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex soccer fields will transform into a Halloween wonderland complete with games, inflatables, marshmallow roasting, a magic show, and trick-or-treating.
Beginning in 2023, the neighboring town of Conway renamed itself The City of Halloween for the month of October! You’ll see the famous “blooming” jack-o’-lantern trees lining Main Street as soon as you enter downtown. This small town packs an incredible amount of Halloween spirit into this time of year. Visit to enjoy it all, from the heavily decorated town buildings and businesses to the Conway Ghost Walk, trick-or-treating, and haunted trails.
Trick-or-treating safely can be tricky. The best course of action is to trick-or-treat in a place specifically offering this activity, whether a neighborhood advertising its participation, a trunk-or-treat gathering, or another event in Myrtle Beach. Many families now attend trick-or-treat events in Myrtle Beach instead of walking their neighborhoods, so going door to door yields less candy, anyway.
Wait until you’re in a well-lit space to sort through candy, and don’t allow any snacking before all the treats have been checked. If the packaging is open, tampered with, or looks “off” in any way, toss it—better to be safe than sorry. Keep a stock of your little ones’ favorite candies to replace anything that doesn’t make the cut, and let them enjoy their haul!
Safety tips for Myrtle Beach on Halloween are relevant year-round: Stay with your group, be mindful of your surroundings, and have fun! Especially on holiday weekends, bars and clubs run drink specials that might result in partygoers having too much fun—enjoy responsibly, and make sure your friends do the same. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if something doesn’t look right.
As this list of local Halloween events shows, there is something spooky happening during the whole month of October in Myrtle Beach, no matter where you go in the area. Halloween falls on a Friday in 2025, which makes for an incredible weekend of festivities—but don’t worry if you can’t visit then. Early and mid-October are still great times to visit Myrtle Beach for Halloween!
Ready to spend some time on the Grand Strand this spooky season? Close to all Myrtle Beach has to offer, Coral Beach Resort offers Halloween accommodations for comfort and fun. From spacious rooms to on-site amenities, Coral Beach is an ideal home base for your Halloween weekend in Myrtle Beach. Book your stay today and get ready for the Halloween of a lifetime!