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5 Fright-Free Halloween Activities for Kids in Myrtle Beach

5 Fright-Free Halloween Activities for Kids in Myrtle Beach

October is a highlight along the Grand Strand, with cooler temps making outdoor family time more enjoyable and a lineup of fun fall events, including Halloween celebrations. While costumes and trick-or-treating thrill many kids, those who get easily spooked need gentler options. After years of family Halloweens in Myrtle Beach, here are our top picks for scare-free, family-friendly events—from costume contests to farm festivities.

1. Ripley's Aquarium Spook-Quarium Splash

Saturday, October 30

This engaging Halloween event suits kids of all ages. Tickets include aquarium admission, plus a monster-mash DJ party, dancing, arts and crafts, costume contest, and treats. Perfectly timed from 3 to 5 p.m. post-nap and pre-bedtime. Adult tickets: $36.99; ages 6-11: $24.99; ages 3-5: $12.99; under 2: free. More information on Ripley's Aquarium or purchase tickets.

2. Halloween Helicopter Treat Drop at Thompson Farm and Nursery at Brickyard Plantation

Saturday, October 30

Alongside regular 'Fall into Farm Fun' Saturdays, enjoy a special Helicopter Treat Drop. Regular attractions include a 6-acre play area, 6.5-acre corn maze, hay rides, and petting zoo. At 4 p.m., a helicopter drops over 10,000 'pumpkin seeds' (treat bags) for age-grouped hunts—bring your own trick-or-treat bag. Admission: $10 per person; under 2: free. Our family visits yearly. Purchase tickets or find more information on the Halloween Helicopter Treat Drop and other fall activities at Thompson Farms.

3. Children's Imagination Walk at Brookgreen Gardens

Saturday, October 30

A magical visit for ages 3-12: an imagination walk through the gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with costumes encouraged. Enjoy tricks, treats at stations, and a scavenger hunt map from the Keepsakes shop. Free with general admission. More information on the Children's Imagination Walk or purchase tickets to Brookgreen Gardens.

4. BooFest! at Barefoot Landing

Saturday, October 30

Barefoot Landing's BooFest! from noon to 4 p.m. offers free games, stilt walkers, balloon artists, kids' and pet costume contests (registration at 11 a.m., prizes by age group). End with a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus at 7 p.m. near family dining options. More information on BooFest! at Barefoot Landing.

5. Howl-O-Scream at North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex

Saturday, October 30

This event offers mild fun: marshmallow roasting, games, inflatables, trick-or-treating, scare-free hayrides (plus haunted option), from 5 to 8 p.m. Entry: ages 15+: $2; 5-14: $1; under 5: free. Concessions available. More information on Howl-O-Scream.

Explore more Halloween and fall events on our Events Calendar. For Grand Strand activities, check our TO DO page.


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