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Celebrate Halloween in Myrtle Beach

  By  Ashley Daniels
Halloween pumpkins in trees in Conway

Boo - It's Halloween at The Beach!

It's the time of year with a little chill in the air, ghost stories are swirling around, and we all enjoy a little more candy than usual. During the month of October, there is something to do practically every day to celebrate the spooky holiday. In fact, Conway, SC, one of the 14 coastal communities in the Myrtle Beach Area, declared the town to be now called "Halloween, SC" for the entire month! Come celebrate Halloween with us at The Beach. It will be fun, spooky and extra sweet. Check out these events! 

Ripley's Haunted Adventure 

In this haunted mansion, zombies and other scary creatures lurk behind each corner to 'welcome' you to the Haunted Adventure. You will be given a laser gun to help take down the zombies and defend yourself as you make your way through the house. Open every Friday and Saturday throughout October from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm for ages 8 years and up. 

Hopsewee Plantation Ghost Tour

Each Wednesday in October, travel back in time to hear the haunted tales from a well known storyteller and author at Hopsewee Plantation in Georgetown. Hopsewee is also hosted a happy hour and hors d'oeuvres prior to the ghost tour, so plan to arrive a little early. Tickets are available on their website. 

Conway Ghost Walk

One of the most anticipated events in Halloween, SC (what Conway renames their town each year during the month of October), the Conway Ghost Walk is a guided tour with professional storytellers through downtown Conway to learn all the ghost stories of the town. The tours start October 18 through October 21, and tickets sell out quickly!

Halloween Bash On The Avenue

Saturday, October 28

This just may be the biggest Halloween Bash yet! This event will take place on The Avenue located at Broadway at the Beach on October 28 at 7:00 pm. A live DJ and a costume contest are just the beginning for this event! Then, head back to Broadway at the Beach on Halloween, October 31, for Trick-or-Treating around to your favorite shops, restaurants, and attractions. These festivities will take place from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, perfect timing if you have little witches in tow. 

BooFest at Barefoot Landing

Saturday, October 28

Enjoy a spooky Saturday at Barefoot Landing on October 28, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. With fun for all ages, there will be family friendly activities, a DJ dance party, and more. Kids and pets can come dressed in their most creative costumes such as witches, zombies, ghosts, super heroes, etc. for a costume contest. There will also be a free showing of Hocus Pocus at 7pm on the Amphitheater Lawn. 

Howl-O-Scream At The North Myrtle Beach Park And Sports Complex

Saturday, October 28

The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex transforms into a haven for the thrill seekers of North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Open to all ages, the Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University’s Recreation Management class converts the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex into a spooktacular site for an array of activities that includes hayrides, marshmallow roasting, trick-or-treating and much more. Both 'Scare Free Zones' and 'Scare Zones' offer a variety of excitement levels sure to satisfy all. Admission is $2 for adults (ages 15 and up), $1 for children (ages 5-14) and free for children 4 and under. 

Conway Halloween Golf Cart Parade 

Saturday, October 28

The City of Conway declared a name change for the month of October to be "Halloween, SC", so you know they are celebrating this spooky holiday big time! Head on out to downtown Conway on October 28 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

Halloween On The MarshWalk

Tuesday, October 31

The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Halloween celebration is one you won’t want to miss. Taking place on Tuesday, October 31, the Marsh Walk will host costume contests for kids and adults and trick-or-treating beginning at 5:00 pm. The kids’ costume contest is up first with prizes for Most Creative, Best Group, Funniest, and Scariest for ages 3 and up. Kids ages two and under will compete for the "Awes Applause" award. Prizes include trophies, ribbons, and candy bags and will be awarded in front of Drunken Jack’s at 6:00 pm. Finally, the adult costume contest begins at and will award over $4,000 in cash and prizes. Compete for peoples’ choice, best duo/group, best individual, big & bulky, Murrells Inlet-themed and honorable mention. Ceremonies will be held at Wicked Tuna at 10:00 pm. Enjoy food and drinks at all the eight MarshWalk restaurants throughout the evening! 

Hometown Halloween

Tuesday, October 31

Starting at 5:00 pm on Halloween, a SPOOKtacular Halloween tradition will begin in The Market Common! Participating businesses will have orange balloons outside their doors and will be ready to pass out candy to the kiddos. Spooky carriage rides will begin a little earlier at 4:00 pm and will be complimentary for the event. 

More Tricks and Treats

Broadway at the Beach: This free event elebrates the best part of Halloween… candy! Dress up in costumes and walk around Broadway at the Beach on Tuesday, October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thompson Farms Flashlight Fridays: This event takes place every Friday in October and features movie night, fun around the fire pit, play area, and a 6.5-acre corn maze at Thompson Farm at Brickyard Plantation. Movies begin at dusk - 5:00 pm. General admission is $12 per person, with kids under 2 allowed free. Also available for purchase onsite are s’mores kits, coffee, hot cider, and flashlights. 

Halloween Heliocopter Treat Drop at Thompson Farm – Come grab some candy as it drops from a heliocopter at Thompson Farm on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - the candy drop will be at 4:00 pm. 

 

Ashley Daniels

Ashley Daniels of Myrtle Beach is a full-time freelance writer, editor, wife, and mother of three sons (not necessarily in that order), and two fur babies. A native of Eastern PA, Ashley received her bachelor’s in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and her MA in Writing from Coastal Carolina University. Today, her folio boasts nearly 25 years of regional and nationally published printed magazine features, blogs, and web copy for a lineup of clients on the East Coast, and ADDY award-winning copywriting. For more info, visit www.ashleymdaniels.com.