Family Weekend Guide

Charleston, SC family weekend: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

18 events for the weekend of Oct 16–18, with 8 free and 5 indoors.

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Oct 17

North Charleston Harvest Festival

Olde Village (East Montague Ave, near Park Circle) — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

Live music, artist market, Kid's Zone, a pop-up petting zoo, costume contests, and trick-or-treating on the street for kids 12 and under (4–6pm).

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at City of North Charleston ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 10am–7pm

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Boone Hall Farms (Pumpkin Patch entrance) — Mount Pleasant · Charleston Co. · Mount Pleasant & East Cooper

One of South Carolina's biggest fall festivals, in its 30th year: corn maze, tractor tour, pig races, petting zoo. Fri–Sun through Nov. 1, 10am–7pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
Details at Boone Hall Plantation ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 10am–7pm

Knightsville UMC Pumpkin Patch

Knightsville United Methodist Church — Summerville · Dorchester Co. · Summerville & inland

Knightsville Pumpkin Patch’s mission is to provide the community with a loving fall family experience surrounded by pumpkins!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Charleston Moms ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 10am–8pm

West Farm Corn Maze

West Farm — Moncks Corner · Berkeley Co. · Summerville & inland

Check out their corn maze, pumpkin barn, children’s area, animal viewing, photo opportunities, hayride, apple slingshot, snack bar/picnic area, and food vendors!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $10 – $15
Details at Charleston Moms ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 11am–7pm

Dreaming Farms Pumpkin Patch

Dreaming Farms — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

From tiny treasures to giant carving classics, Dreaming Farms has the perfect pumpkin for everyone.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

Time variesNot-so-spooky Storywalk · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

1pmRepair Cafe · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmDIY "Terror-ariums" · John L. Dart (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

2pmFamily Movie Matinée · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free