Celebrate Halloween in Myrtle Beach
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. Transport yourself to 1908 as murder mystery unfolds through the twists and turns of a haunted manor. Will you become the next victim? Open for ages 6 and up, check the website for updated start times!
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 16 through October 19, and tickets sell out quickly!
Halloween Bash On The Avenue
Saturday, October 26
This just may be the biggest Halloween Bash yet! This event will take place on The Avenue located at Broadway at the Beach outside of Crocodile Rocks on October 26 at 7:30 pm. A live DJ and a costume contest are just the beginning for this event!
Halloween BOOnanza at North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
Saturday, October 26
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex transforms into a haven for the thrill seekers of North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Open to all ages, the Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University’s Leadership class converts the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex into an extravaganza of Halloween from magic shows, marshmellow roasting, games, inflatables, trick-or-treating, and much more. Admission is $3 for ages 3 and up, and free for ages 2 and under.
Conway Halloween Golf Cart Parade
Saturday, October 19
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 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. for the 5th annual Golf Cart Parade! The parade lines up with Coastal Carolina University's homecoming AND the carts are both competitive and non-competitive with awards being presented!
Halloween On The MarshWalk
Thursday, October 31
The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Halloween celebration is one you won’t want to miss. Taking place on Thursday 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. The adult costume contest begins at 7:00 p.m. and will award over $4,000 in cash and prizes. Compete for Best Duo, Best Group, Best Individual, Most Creative, Big & Bulky, Murrells Inlet-themed and honorable mention. Ceremonies will be held between Wahoo's and Drunken Jack's at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy food and drinks at all the eight MarshWalk restaurants throughout the evening!
Hometown Halloween
Thursday, 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. A groovy dance party will be held in front of Grand 14 Movie Theater!
More Tricks and Treats
Broadway at the Beach: This free event celebrates the best part of Halloween… candy! Dress up in costumes and walk around Broadway at the Beach on Tuesday, October 31 in the evening.
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 $15 per person. Also available for purchase onsite are s’mores kits, coffee, hot cider, and flashlights. This year's featured films are Grease, Hocus Pocus, The Incredibles, and The Haunted Mansion.
Halloween Helicopter Treat Drop at Thompson Farm – Come grab some candy as it drops from a helicopter at Thompson Farm on Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - the candy drop will be at 4:00 pm.
Southern Palmetto Farms Hosts Spooktacular Fall Fun: Join our friends out in Aynor for not-so-scary halloween activities like costume contests with cash prizes, trick-or-treating, and of course all things fall!
Ashley Daniels of Myrtle Beach is a full-time freelance writer, editor, wife, and mother of three sons and two fur babies. Most recently, she also became a published author of "100 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach Before You Die," part of a bestselling national series. 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 roster of clients, and ADDY award-winning copywriting. For more info, visit www.ashleymdaniels.com