Halloween in Myrtle Beach: Festivals, Events, Trick-or-Treats & Haunted Attractions (Updated for 2026)
October brings a different kind of magic to the Myrtle Beach area. The weather cools down, pumpkins pop up across the Grand Strand, costumes come out of storage, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate, from family-friendly trick-or-treating and fall festivals to ghost walks, haunted attractions and Halloween parties.
And if one Halloween isn’t enough, head to Conway, where the city transforms into Halloween, SC for the entire month of October. Whether you’re after something spooky, sweet or a little of both, here’s your guide to the best Halloween happenings around the Myrtle Beach area in 2026.
The Quick Answer
What are the best Halloween events in Myrtle Beach?
Top Halloween happenings on the Grand Strand start with Conway becoming Halloween, S.C., throughout October and hosting a huge decorative display and many events throughout the month. Other great events include Downtown Myrtle Beach Fright Nights, Halloween on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Trick-or-Treat, trick-or-treating at Barefoot Landing and a large adult costume party at Broadway at the Beach. Great Halloween attractions include Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, a Halloween magic show at Wonders Theater, and Visit Murrells Inlet’s Ghost Cruises.
Top Halloween Events
Events in Halloween, S.C. (Conway)
Conway goes all in on spooky season, rebranding itself as Halloween, S.C., for the entire month of October. The lineup is huge: the season kicks off with The Big BOO-ginning costume march (Oct. 1), the Conway Ghost Walk leads storytellers through the historic district, and the Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races send human-powered coffins flying down Laurel Street, with much more in between, from riverwalk ghost cruises to a candlelight symphony and downtown haunted houses. It’s so big it has its own guide.
Downtown Myrtle Beach Fright Nights
Halloween takes over the oceanfront during Fright Nights in downtown Myrtle Beach, bringing free, family-friendly entertainment to Plyler Park and the Boardwalk throughout October. The festivities continue during Halloween weekend with live entertainment on Friday, October 30, followed by the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring a DJ, games, contests, performances and plenty of costumes. The celebration wraps Sunday, November 1, with a Day of the Dead celebration from 1 to 4 p.m., with games, characters, face painting, balloons and more. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Halloween Bash on The Avenue
This just may be the biggest Halloween Bash yet. The party takes over The Avenue at Broadway at the Beach, outside Crocodile Rocks, on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. A live DJ and a costume contest are just the beginning.
Halloween BOOnanza
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex transforms into a Halloween playground on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. BOOnanza features a Monster Mash DJ, marshmallow roasting, games, inflatables, trick-or-treating and more, so bring a goodie bag and a costume. The event is open to children of all ages with a parent or guardian; admission is $5 for ages 3 and older, and free for children 2 and younger.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam & Jeepers Creepers
Halloween weekend gets an off-road twist when the Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam returns October 30–November 1 at the former Myrtle Square Mall site. The three-day event features the Proving Grounds obstacle course and mud pit, more than 120 vendors, beach crawls, the Show-N-Grime Jeep Show and plenty of impressive Jeeps. Since it lands on Halloween weekend, families can also check out Jeepers Creepers: Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, with decorated Jeeps, trick-or-treating and a costume parade.
Halloween on the MarshWalk
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls take over the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk during one of the area’s longest-running Halloween traditions. Festivities begin with trick-or-treating along the MarshWalk at 5 p.m., followed by the children’s costume contest at 6 p.m. The adult costume contest begins at 7 p.m., with more than $4,000 in cash and prizes across categories like Best Duo, Best Group, Best Individual, Most Creative, Big & Bulky and Murrells Inlet-themed costumes. The MarshWalk’s restaurants serve food, drinks and specials throughout the evening.
Trick-or-Treat & Family Events
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Trick-or-Treat
Baseball season may be over, but there’s still plenty happening at Pelicans Ballpark. The annual Trick-or-Treat returns Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., when kids ages 12 and younger make their way around the ballpark and onto the field to collect candy. Admission is free, but a ticket is required, and because it’s popular, families are encouraged to reserve free tickets in advance.
Hometown Halloween
Another Myrtle Beach tradition returns to The Market Common on Saturday, October 31. From 5 to 7 p.m., families can stroll The Market Common and trick-or-treat at participating businesses, so come dressed in your Halloween best and look for storefronts handing out sweet treats. The event is free and open to the public.
Trick-or-Treat at Barefoot Landing
Head north for more Halloween fun at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, October 31. Kids are invited to wear their favorite costumes and trick-or-treat at participating Barefoot Landing merchants from 5 to 7 p.m. The festivities are part of Barefoot Landing’s larger WonderFall celebration, which brings seasonal décor and entertainment to the property throughout the fall.
Trick-or-Treat at Broadway at the Beach
Celebrate the best part of Halloween, candy, with a free trick-or-treat walk around Broadway at the Beach on Saturday, October 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dress up and stroll the complex collecting treats along the way.
Halloween Helicopter Drop at Thompson Farm
Come grab some candy as it falls from the sky during the Halloween Helicopter Treat Drop at Thompson Farm on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the big candy drop at 2 p.m.
Spooktacular Fun at Southern Palmetto Farms
Join the fun out in Aynor on October 31 for not-so-scary Halloween activities at Southern Palmetto Farms, including costume contests with cash prizes, trick-or-treating and all things fall, including a fun petting zoo!
The Patch at Broadway at the Beach
Celebrate fall all month long at The Patch at Broadway at the Beach. Open daily from September 25 through October 31, The Patch features festive fall décor, photo ops, a Kidz Corner, games, a hay maze and more. Family-friendly activities run each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., including superheroes, witches and wizards, princesses and a Monster Mash dance party. On Halloween, October 31, The Patch wraps the season with Halloween characters and treats.
Haunted & Spooky Things to Do
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
For a classic scare, head to Ocean Boulevard for Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. Make your way through a haunted manor filled with dark corridors, creepy live characters and plenty of unexpected frights. Located in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, this year-round attraction is an easy addition to a Halloween getaway at The Beach.
Hollywood Wax Museum
You can’t miss the giant King Kong clinging to the Hollywood Wax Museum, where lifelike wax figures of movie stars and classic monsters fill the galleries. For Halloween it doubles as a scare stop thanks to Outbreak: Dread the Undead, a separate zombie-themed walk-through attraction on site. Pose with the monsters, then brave the undead if you dare.
Interactive Experience Unleashed
For high-tech frights, Interactive Experience Unleashed leans into Halloween with Curse of the Calypso, a mixed-reality adventure that blends VR with real animatronics, plus zombie-themed VR games and free-roam virtual worlds. It’s an interactive, scream-if-you-want-to pick that works for teens, families and gamers alike.
Wicked Wonders Halloween Magic Show
Now in its third year, Wicked Wonders takes over Wonders Theatre at Broadway at the Beach from October 2–31, a completely separate, darker production from illusionist Charles Bach’s regular family magic show. Expect all-new illusions, dark comedy, mentalism, eerie special effects and ghostly surprises, including a blackout sequence inspired by the classic ghost shows of the 1930s through 1960s, where the line between audience and stage begins to disappear. This year’s show pays tribute to Harry Houdini with a new death-defying escape, staged on the 100th anniversary of his death on October 31. The roughly 85-minute production is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Visit Murrells Inlet Ghost Cruise
Set out after dark aboard The Explorer for the Murrells Inlet Ghost Cruise, a one-hour trip through the moonlit salt marsh where a guide spins eerie tales of the coast’s ghosts, pirates and local legends. It’s all ages and steeped in mystery, with just enough spooky lighting and sound effects to set the mood without terrifying the little ones. Tickets run $36 for adults and $18 for kids 12 and younger, and cruises fill up fast in October.
Hopsewee Plantation Ghost Tour
Each Wednesday in October, travel back in time for haunted tales told by a well-known storyteller and author at Hopsewee Plantation in Georgetown. Hopsewee also hosts a happy hour with hors d’oeuvres before the ghost tour, so plan to arrive a little early. Tickets are available on their website.
Visit Alice Flagg’s Grave
One of the Grand Strand’s most enduring ghost stories, Alice Flagg was a young woman said to have died of heartbreak in the 1800s, and her plain marble marker reading only “Alice” still draws visitors to All Saints Cemetery near Pawleys Island. Legend says that if you circle her grave and call her name, Alice may make herself known. It’s a free, low-key stop for anyone who loves a good local haunt, and it’s especially popular around Halloween.