Halloween
Events in Charleston 2025

Halloween 2024 Celebrations In Charleston

This Halloween, Charleston is pulling out all the stops to make Halloween 2024 one for the books. From ghost tours and haunted houses to costume parties and trick-or-treating, the city is brimming with festive events that will delight residents and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or seeking a thrill with spine-chilling scares, Charleston has it all.

Spooky Things To Do On Halloween 2024 In Charleston

Charleston takes on an eerie, yet charming, atmosphere with a hauntingly delightful array of events. Stroll through the cobblestone streets, visit the spine-tingling haunted sites, and immerse yourself in ghostly tales on one of the city's famous ghost tours. Explore vibrant costume parties, pumpkin patches, and experience a southern Halloween like no other.

1) Boogieman Halloween Festival 2024

Explore Boogieman Halloween festival 's haunted house and maze to get your adrenaline pumping. As the night unfolds, Dress up in your spookiest costume and groove to the rhythm of live music and dance your cares away at the Halloween-themed dance party. Satisfy your taste buds with delectable Halloween-inspired treats and beverages offered by various food vendors.

2) Spooky Macarons Class

Join a hands-on macaron-making class with a Halloween twist and learn the art of making spooky-themed macarons with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Create your own ghostly, pumpkin, or vampire-inspired macarons. And after this delightful experience, you can carry home your scrumptious creations, ready to savor them in solitude or share the Halloween magic with friends and family, indulging in the perfect blend of culinary craftsmanship and spooky fun.

3) JSLC Annual Halloween Ride

Bring your bicycle and join the JSLC Annual Halloween Ride with fellow cyclists. Decorate your bike in a spooky and creative way to fit the Halloween theme. You will get to explore the charming neighborhoods of Charleston at a leisurely pace, soaking in the enchanting Halloween decorations that adorn the streets. This unique and active celebration of the holiday promises an unforgettable experience within the cycling community.

4) Halloween Bar Crawl and Costume Contest

Join the Halloween bar crawl and visit some of Charleston's best bars and pubs. You must dress up in your most creative and eye-catching costume to enter the $1000 costume contest to Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks and specials at each stop along the crawl. You'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow Halloween enthusiasts, forging new friendships and sharing memorable moments throughout the night.

5) Spooky Seas Await! Halloween Cruise

Embark on a Halloween-themed cruise along Charleston's scenic waterways. Revel in the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere of the decked-out cruise ship, adorned with spine-tingling decorations and eerie lighting. As the moonlight casts its enchantment, groove to the tunes of Halloween music while you cruise along. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and participate in an onboard costume contest for a chance to showcase your creativity.

6) A Meeting Of The Macabre

Join the Meeting of the Macabre to delve into the world of two iconic authors, Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker. Here you will get to listen to readings and discussions of their famous works, including "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "Dracula." Also you may get the opportunity to engage in conversations with fellow literature lovers and exchange thoughts on the macabre themes in their writings. Don’t miss the chance to explore the dark and mysterious atmosphere, setting the perfect tone for the evening.

Best Places To Go For Halloween Celebrations In Charleston

Charleston is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond.
Charleston has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

• Frothy Beard Brewing Company
• Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
• Music Farm
• Brewlab Charleston
• JohnKing Grill & Dueling Piano Bar
• Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection (Charleston, SC)
• Pluff Mud Pottery
• Jenkins Orphanage
• New Realm Brewing Co. - Charleston
• Bay Street Biergarten
• Camellias
• Itinerant Literate Bookstop
• Holy City Brewing
• Redux Contemporary Art Center
• Westminster Presbyterian Church of Charleston, SC

Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween In Charleston?

The hardest part when celebrating Halloween in Charleston is to decide what to do since the choice is great!!! as there are so many Halloween events, ghost Parties, and things to do in Charleston during Halloween.
Charleston has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

• Hutson Alley Halloween Oyster Roast and Pumpkin Carving Party was hosted at Coast Bar & Grill.
• Pumpkin Carving Night was hosted at Frothy Beard Brewing Company.
• 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest - Coterie Patio was hosted at Coterie.
• Southern Screams: TRAPPED at Holy City Brewing - Charleston's Premier Haunted House Attraction was hosted at Holy City Brewing.
• Spooky Halloween Bowl was hosted at Pluff Mud Pottery.
• Phantasmagorical Extravaganza Halloween Concert was hosted at Unitarian Church In Charleston.
• Pumpkin Palooza: Carving & Mocktail Magic was hosted at 1646 Ashley Hall Rd.
• Pumpkin Palooza: Carving & Mocktail Magic was hosted at Executive Session.
• HallowsFest: Biergarten’s Fall Festival was hosted at Bay Street Biergarten.
• GET R.I.P'D: A Spooky Workout Experience was hosted at The Wonderer Charleston.
• The Great Pumpkin Smash benefiting Habitat for Humanity was hosted at Fam's Brewing Co..
• The Phantasmagorical Extravaganza! was hosted at 4 Archdale St.
• Spooky Macarons Class was hosted at Mercantile & Mash.
• Wicked Halloween was hosted at Music Farm - Charleston.
• SCREAM 2k23 The Halloween Fest was hosted at Jenkins Orphanage.