Halloween Events in Myrtle Beach: Spooky Attractions and Family Fun
Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer mild scares, there's a Halloween activity for everyone this October.
The Grand Strand offers endless entertainment year-round, and Halloween amps up the excitement. Local attractions deliver unforgettable, spooktacular experiences. Discover top seasonal activities across the Myrtle Beach area.
Year-Round Grand Strand Haunts:
Hollywood Wax Museum’s Outbreak: Dread the Undead
1808 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Opens at 9 a.m.
Navigate zombie-infested labs, a chilling morgue, and a rotting basement!
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure with Haunted Laser Strike
913 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
A real-life video game across two floors of terror!
Open daily Sunday–Thursday 2–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 2–10 p.m.
$14.99 adults, $9.99 children
Zombie Zone Presented by Nightmare Haunted House
1001 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
East Coast's scariest dark attraction for 20 years!
Open Thursday–Monday: 2 p.m. until late
General Admission: $12.99; Kids 12 & under: $9.99
Special 2017 Halloween Events & Activities:
Every Friday & Saturday night in October
Fright Nights on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Dusk–midnight
Roaming live zombies! Snap selfies with creepy undead outside Nightmare Haunted House's Zombie Zone. As night falls, undead hunt for meals—or photo ops. Off-season discounts at shops, attractions, and restaurants!
The entire month of October
Fall Farm Fun on Thompson Farm
1625 Bucksville Drive, Conway, SC 29527
Pappy's Play Area doubled in size with kart racing, cow train rides, cornhole. Enjoy animal feedings, giant corn box, slide, horse swings, tire playground, duck races, bull roping, jump pad, and 6-acre corn maze. Pumpkins for sale!
Each Saturday, October 7–28
Candy in the Corn Trick or Treat Trail at Thompson Farm
1625 Bucksville Drive, Conway, SC 29527
1–2 p.m.
Join Pippa the Pumpkin Princess! Costumed kids get tons of candy (included with general admission). On Thursday, October 27: 3rd Annual Spooktacular Halloween Bash, 7–11 p.m.
Saturday, October 14
Grand Strand Witches Night
Witches gather to celebrate with food and spirits along Murrells Inlet Marshwalk restaurants. Benefits Children's Recovery Center.
Thursday, October 19–Saturday, October 21
Conway Ghost Walk
Storytellers share Lowcountry hauntings on Historic Conway's streets. Check-in from 6:30 p.m. every 15 minutes until 8:30 p.m. at 428 Main Street. ~60 minutes, 1-mile route. $15 adults, $7 children 12 & under.
Thursday, October 19–Tuesday, October 31
Dr. Screams at the House of Blues
Features Dr. Screams Fright Manor, Chuckles Twisted Circus, & Zombie Apocalypse.
Daily at 7 p.m. $20 per person.
Friday, October 20–22 & Wednesday, October 25–31
Terror Under the Bridge at X Sports Mall, Myrtle Beach
The Final Chapter: Thrilling, scary outdoor haunt. $14 admission.
Saturday, October 28
Halloween Bash and Glow Party at Captain’s Quarters Resort
7 p.m.
Costume contest, prizes, live DJ, no cover! Buy LED/glow accessories or bring your own.
Saturday, October 28
Sea Watch Resort’s Halloween Extravaganza
6–10 p.m.
North Myrtle Beach pool deck party (weather permitting): Family DJ, costume contests, games, prizes, drink specials.
Friday, October 27; Saturday, October 28; Tuesday, October 31
Haunted House in the Farm at Carolina Forest
3356 Picket Fence Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
Opens at dark (~7 p.m.)
Old-school haunt with interactive zombies, clowns, snakes, ghouls, possessed kids, and more!
Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28
Funny Fright Night Improv Show (13+)
7:30–9 p.m.
Uptown Theater, Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Trick-or-treat improv comedy for adults. $15.
Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28
Atalaya Fall Festival and Haunted Castle at Huntington Beach State Park
6–9 p.m.
Frightful family fun in the Atalaya "castle": Little Scare maze for kids, Big Scare haunted castle. Carnival games, photo booth, balloon artist, crafts. $10 adults; $7 children 6–15; free under 6. Park admission waived.
Saturday, October 28
Surfside Halloween Car Show 2017
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Registration 9 a.m. Trophies at 3 p.m. Trunk-or-treat candy, classic/modern cars, DJ, food. Free admission!
Saturday, October 28
Ripley’s Boo-Quarium
Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Spooktacular sleepover, costume parade/contest, trick-or-treating, and more!
Saturday, October 28
HOWL-O-SCREAM at North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
5–8 p.m.
Hayrides, marshmallow roasting, trick-or-treating. Scare-free and scare zones. Adults (15+) $2; kids (5–14) $1; under 5 free.
Saturday, October 28
BooFest! at Barefoot Landing
12–4 p.m.
Costume contests for kids & pets, activities, prizes!
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Halloween Bash on The Avenue at Broadway at the Beach
7 p.m.
Grand Strand's largest! DJ Rich, costume contest with prizes for top 3.
Tuesday, October 31
Trick or Treat at Barefoot Landing
5–7 p.m.
Safe store-to-store trick-or-treating.
Tuesday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat at Broadway at the Beach
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Superheroes, ghosts, and characters welcome!
Tuesday, October 31
Halloween on the MarshWalk
5–11 p.m.
Trick-or-treating from 5 p.m.; kids contest 6 p.m., adults 7 p.m. $3,500+ prizes. Judging at Bubba’s Love Shack 10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat and Haunted Carriage Rides at Market Common
5–7 p.m.: Trick-or-treating
5–8 p.m.: Haunted carriage rides
Candy at stores, free rides, music, pet-friendly!
