With Halloween coming up next week, William Means has rounded up some of the most popular family-friendly Halloween activities to celebrate this spooky holiday. Whether you are interested in candy, scary stories, food and drink, or fun and games, the Lowcountry offers something to suit everyone’s needs.*
With live actors, state of the art technology, and elaborate sets, this is the place for those looking for major scare factor. Various activities featured at South Carolina’s largest multi-attraction haunted event.
2434 U.S. 17, Mount Pleasant, 29464
Visit Magnolia Plantation for a family-friendly night. Activities include haunted train rides, Mad Scientist Lab, hay-bale maze, pony rides, big hay mountain, face painting, crafts, children’s games, photo booth, costume contest and more. The gates will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, 29414
Ghostwalk and Hayride in Hutchinson Square
Enjoy a walking ghost story tour, play festival games, and enjoy delicious food in the heart of Summerville. Hutchinson Square will be surrounded by scarecrow displays created by local businesses and groups. All proceeds benefit the JSL of Summerville School Supply Fund for Dorchester School Districts 2 and 4.
Hutchinson Square, 102 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
This 90 minute guided tour will walk you through a haunted, historical journey in which you will hear about the ghosts that have been reported to haunt the USS Yorktown, the legendary WWII aircraft carrier docked in the harbor in historic Charleston, SC.
40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464
Come aboard and explore the sites that cannot be reached on foot. Feel the cool breeze of Charleston Harbor, and hear the tales of lost fortunes, pirate ships and tragic death while riding Charleston’s dark waves.
Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston, SC 29401
With the dozens of famous ghost stories that haunt Charleston, it should be no surprise that there are a large variety of ghost tours offered. Click on the link for more info on the Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour, the Haunted Jail Tour, the Jail History Tour, Paranormal Investigations, the VIP Ghost Package, and more.
*Information provided may be subject to change. Please click on the links provided for the most current information about the events above.
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