Discover haunts for the whole family this season
HOLY CITY HALLOWEEN
OCTOBER 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, & 30-31
This debut downtown attraction turns the Woolfe Street Playhouse, a former ice plant and slaughterhouse, into an all-ages spooktacular, complete with friendly ghosts, fortune-tellers, and tasty treats. After 7:30 pm, the haunt becomes a terrifying experience that requires adults to sign a waiver before braving the hunting grounds of the Midnight Butcher. Woolfe Street Playhouse, 34 Woolfe St. Wednesday & Sunday, 7:30-11pm & Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm-12am. $100-$25. holycityhalloween.com
BOONE HALL FRIGHT NIGHTS
OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, & 25-27
Only the brave should enter the three thrilling attractions offered by Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens this season, which all feature scream-inducing special effects, elaborate sets, and gory costumes. Navigate the haunted halls of an abandoned asylum in “Ward 8,” survive a group of circus freaks in “Phobia,” or undergo a journey across a scorched landscape in “Fallout.” Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Thursday-Sunday, 6pm. $65-$38. (843)884-4371, boonehallfrightnights.com
BOONE HALL PUMPKIN PATCH
OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, & 25-27
Get a start on the spooky season by finding the perfect pumpkin during one of the largest fall festivals in South Carolina. Munch on fair food, including funnel cake, kettle corn, and barbecue. Afterward, hop on the family-friendly monster hayride, explore the eight-acre corn maze, or mingle with critters in the petting zoo. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. $15. (843)884-4371, boonehallplantation.com
WAGOWEEN
OCTOBER 13
Humans and their pooches can show off their Halloween attire early during Charleston’s annual canine costume contest. Pups will parade down King Street and through the courtyard of The Charleston Place, where local personalities will award prizes in multiple categories. Wagoween benefits the Charleston Police Department's K9 Unit, which will perform demonstrations during the event. King Street. Sunday, noon-4:15pm. wagoweencharleston.com
GHOSTLY TIDE TALES
OCTOBER 20
Hit the beach to hear locals share scary stories based in the Holy City. Campfire barrels will be set up along the beach to provide warmth and a ghostly glow. Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave., Isle of Palms. Sunday, 6pm. Free. (843) 886-8294, iop.net/recreation
DRACULA
OCTOBER 26 & 27
The Palmetto City Ballet presents an elegantly eerie production that brings the story of the world’s most famous vampire to life. Watch as members take the stage and prepare for an evening both bizarre and breathtaking. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Saturday, 7pm & Sunday, 3pm. $57-$43. palmettocityballet.org
TRICK, TREAT, & TRAIL
OCTOBER 26
Participants (and their pooches) may run into friendly ghosts or goblins during this 5K and family fun run through Wannamaker County Park. After the race, all are welcome to attend the onsite Boo Fest for food, live music, and a costume contest. Registration includes a custom trick-or-treat bag and finisher medal. Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston. Saturday, 10am. $25-$20 per vehicle. (843)795-4386, ccprc.com
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
OCTOBER 27
Don your Halloween best to watch festively decorated golf carts parade through Isle of Palms. Along with a variety of vendors, there will also be a drive-through haunted house for anyone who dares. Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave., Isle of Palms. Free. Friday, 4pm. (843) 886-8294, iop.net/recreation
TRICK OR TREAT AT THE MUSEUM
OCTOBER 29
Families are invited to celebrate Halloween a few days early at The Charleston Museum. Little ones are encouraged to dress up in costumes to visit the education classroom for crafts, activities, and snacks before following a guided “trick or treat trail” through the galleries. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Saturday, 3-4:30pm. $15-$10. (843)722-2996, charlestonmuseum.org
