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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Charleston, SC
Top Halloween picks in and around Charleston: Boone Hall Fright Nights, Southern Screams Haunted House and Halloween in the Swamp at Cypress Gardens. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Charleston and 5 more nearby (3 Halloween festivals, 2 haunted trails and hayrides, 1 haunted house). 2 are free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Charleston (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Charleston: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Charleston?
None are mapped in Charleston yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Charleston?
Haunted attractions near Charleston include Boone Hall Fright Nights (2025: ScreamPass $39, VIP $75; online only), Southern Screams Haunted House (2026: general admission from $20.99, RIP Access from $30.99, Behind the Screams tours from $55.99) and Halloween in the Swamp at Cypress Gardens. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Charleston are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Charleston Police Halloween Howl, Isle of Palms Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Carnival and North Charleston Harvest Festival. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Charleston?
Yes. Free options include Charleston Police Halloween Howl and North Charleston Harvest Festival. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Charleston?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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