Top 5 Kid-Friendly Festivals in Myrtle Beach This October
October is an ideal time along the sunny Grand Strand. With summer heat and humidity fading, it's perfect for outdoor fun with the family. This month features numerous free festivals and events, including Halloween activities we'll cover soon.
1. Nights at Nance (Featured!)
This new event at Nance Plaza in downtown Myrtle Beach offers a relaxing Thursday evening kickoff to the weekend. Starting October 7th, it runs twice monthly through October and November. Enjoy two food trucks and live music from local bands. Nearby Grand Strand Brewing Company and Plaza City Market provide local brews, fresh produce, plants, crafts, and more. Details on the City of Myrtle Beach website.
2. Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
This two-day fall celebration on October 2-3 includes hayrides, pumpkin painting, live entertainment, scarecrow building, wool spinning, and more amid stunning coastal gardens. Food trucks and performances by Alabama Theatre's Greg Rowles add to the fun. Free with Brookgreen admission. Visit their website for details.
3. Annual Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest
From Friday, October 8 (4-9 p.m.) to Saturday, October 9 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.), enjoy pumpkin patch, face and pumpkin painting, hayrides, inflatables, petting zoo, scarecrow making, and costume contests for kids. Adults love live music and Oktoberfest beers. Free at Grand Park at The Market Common. More info online.
4. 16th Annual Little River Shrimp Fest
Against the scenic Intracoastal Waterway backdrop, sample top local seafood October 9-10. Kids' play area, vendors, live entertainment, and abundant food/beverage options await. Come hungry! Details on the festival website.
5. 41st Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival
A Grand Strand tradition since 1980, this downtown Loris event celebrates chicken bog (chicken, rice, onions, spices). Free entry starting 9 a.m. October 16: vendors, cooking contest, concerts, car/tractor show, fireworks, inflatables, and more. Visit their website.
Discover Fall Deals for hotel/resort coupons. View our event calendar for more Grand Strand events. Read our Fall Festivities blog for all beach fall events.
