08/26/2024Even though Myrtle Beach is renowned as a summer vacation hotspot, it fully embraces the Halloween spirit with impressive enthusiasm. Halloween in Myrtle Beach features special events at popular attractions, town-wide trick-or-treating, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, Halloween 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 Halloween on the Grand Strand with this comprehensive guide.
October 28, 2024 | 7 – 9 pm | Ripley’s Aquarium
Spend a spooky night under the sea at Ripley’s Aquarium this Halloween! Explore the iconic Ripley’s Aquarium after hours and dance the night away to tunes provided by a live DJ during this family-friendly Halloween dance party. Meet and greet the stilt walkers, enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and a specialty cash bar, raffle giveaways, crafts, games, a souvenir photo, and more at this family-friendly Halloween event in Myrtle Beach.
October 31, 2024 | Time TBA | Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach hosts their annual family-friendly trick or treat event in Myrtle Beach to give families a one-stop destination for shopping, food, and Halloween fun. Participating stores at Broadway at the Beach will offer special treats for costumed little ones. Watch Broadway at the Beach’s social media for the latest updates on this free Myrtle Beach trick or treating event.
October 25 – 27, 2024 | Times vary by activity | Thompson Farm and Nursery, Conway
Thompson Farm will host their annual Halloween festivities in Myrtle Beach again this year.
October 26 and 27, 2024 | 11 am – 5 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm | Southern Palmetto Farm, Aynor
Southern Palmetto Farm in nearby Aynor hosts two days of Spooktacular fall fun! Enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities like costume contests with cash prizes, trick or treating, and all things fall.
You’ll also find churches and smaller farms hosting roadside pumpkin patches all over town, especially near popular shopping centers and other busy spots. They typically stay open until they run out of stock, and offer a variety of shapes and sizes so you can find your perfect pumpkin without paying the entry fee to enjoy a pumpkin patch on a farm.
October 19, 2024 | 4 pm | Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant
Check in at Sharkey’s Oceanfront and get ready for an early bird Halloween bar crawl! Your ticket grants you access to four participating venues, scarily low drink specials, fun seasonal drinks, food specials, and more.
October 25, 2024 | 5 pm | Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant
Check in at Sharkey’s Oceanfront and bring your best Halloween spirit to this annual Halloween bar crawl in Myrtle Beach. Your Fright Night ticket gives you access to all participating venues, offering drink specials, food specials, a costume contest, live music at some venues, and a fun and spooky atmosphere!
Open Year Round | Ripley’s Aquarium
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 16 – 19, 2024 | 6 – 8 pm | Conway
Nearby Conway has an interesting history, one that can be best told while walking through the streets in the stories. Professional storytellers for Conway Ghost Walk will guide guests through historic downtown Conway’s most interesting and haunted areas, telling stories to spook and delight tour goers.
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 26, 2024 | 5 – 8 pm | 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, magic shows, trick or treating, magic shows, and more.
In 2023, the neighboring town of Conway renamed themselves The City of Halloween for the month of October! You’ll see the town’s famous “blooming” Jack-o-lantern trees lining Main Street as soon as you enter Conway’s downtown. This small town packs an incredible amount of Halloween spirit into this time of year, from the heavily decorated town buildings and businesses to the Conway Ghost Walk, neighborhood and businesses offering trick or treating, and haunted trails. Watch the city’s official website for updates about Conway’s 2024 Halloween season!
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 advertises their participation or you attend a trunk or treat or another trick or treating event in Myrtle Beach. With many families now attending trick or treat activities in Myrtle Beach rather than walking their neighborhoods, going door to door typically yields less candy anyway!
Wait until you’re in a well-lit space to check out the candy, and don’t allow any snacking before all of the treats have been checked over. If the packaging is open or tampered with or looks “off” in any way, toss it out – better 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!
The safety tips that apply in 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 Halloween events in Myrtle Beach shows, there is something spooky happening during the whole month of October no matter where you go on the Grand Strand. Halloween falls on Thursday in 2024, which makes for an incredible weekend of Halloween festivities – but don’t worry if you can’t visit that weekend. Early and mid October are still great times to visit Myrtle Beach for Halloween!
Ready to spend some time in Myrtle Beach this spooky season? Close to all Myrtle Beach has to offer, Coral Beach Resort offers Halloween accommodations designed 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!