39 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 19 free and 21 indoors.
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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
The Charleston Museum — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Kick off your Halloween celebrations at The Charleston Museum with a new take on our Nighttime at the Museum event!
Details at Charleston Moms ↗Mount Pleasant Towne Centre — Mount Pleasant · Charleston Co. · Mount Pleasant & East Cooper
🍂🐾 Fall Festival is back—and it’s bigger, better and packed with family fun!
Details at Charleston Moms ↗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.
Details at Boone Hall Plantation ↗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!
Details at Charleston Moms ↗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!
Details at Charleston Moms ↗Dreaming Farms — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
From tiny treasures to giant carving classics, Dreaming Farms has the perfect pumpkin for everyone.
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Freshfields Village — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Join Freshfields Village for a special outdoor Movie Night on our village green on Friday, October 23rd starting at 7pm.
Details at Explore Charleston (Charleston Area CVB) ↗Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗Middleton Place — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Location: Stableyards Join us for an up-close look at the draft horses that call Middleton Place home.
Details at Middleton Place ↗The Charleston Museum — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab.
Details at Charleston Moms ↗Magnolia Plantation and Gardens — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
A scenic 5K trail run through Magnolia’s historic gardens, winding past the Ashley River, the Avenue of Oaks, and Audubon Swamp amid fall blooms.
Details at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ↗Middleton Place — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Demonstration Times: 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM Watch skilled herding dogs from Red Creek Farm manage livestock using techniques rooted in historic farm systems…
Details at Middleton Place ↗Folly Beach County Park — Folly Beach · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Let's explore the beach! Join an experienced naturalist to search for shark teeth and other beach artifacts. We'll discuss shark adaptations and biology while learning…
Details at Charleston County Parks ↗Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Get ready to build, play, and make new friends!
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Join CML staff for a guided exploration of a new artistic media or process each week.
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Visit our park archaeologist to discover how oyster shells can reveal stories about past diets and foodways.
Details at Charleston Moms ↗Sottile Theater — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet — Charleston’s Professional Ballet Company Historic Sottile Theatre, Downtown Charleston, SC Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:00PM &…
Details at Charleston Moms ↗The Grand Lawn — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Gather the family or grab a friend and join us for our very first Movie Night in the Park!
Details at Explore Charleston (Charleston Area CVB) ↗Cherry Point Boat Landing — Wadmalaw Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Bring the whole family to a litter sweep with the SC Aquarium and Keep Wadmalaw Beautiful. Bring a reusable water bottle and closed-toe shoes.
Details at South Carolina Aquarium ↗Various locations in Folly Beach — Folly Beach · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
Wear a sweet or scary Halloween costume and join the SC Aquarium and Toby Turtle for the annual Folly Beach community litter sweep.
Details at South Carolina Aquarium ↗Sottile Theater — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands
DRACULA by Palmetto City Ballet — Charleston’s Professional Ballet Company Historic Sottile Theatre, Downtown Charleston, SC Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:00PM &…
Details at Charleston Moms ↗From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
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