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Family Halloween events in South Carolina run through Saturday, October 31, 2026, with zoo Boo nights in Greenville and Columbia, a plantation after-dark event near Spartanburg, free fall festivals near Charleston and a steeplechase in Aiken. Prices below are what each organizer lists; where a price is not published we say so.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boo in the Zoo | Through Oct 18 and Oct 21-30, 3-8 p.m.; Oct 31, 1-4 p.m. | Greenville Zoo | $15 non-members, $12 members; Trick-or-Treat upgrade $3 |
| Boo at the Zoo | Oct 16-30, 6-9 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia | Not shown on the event page (ticket widget); Spooky Rides Pass $6 |
| All Hallows’ Eve | Sat, Oct 24, 1-9 p.m. | Walnut Grove Plantation, 1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck | Adults $12, children 3-16 $10 |
| Baptist Hill Fall Festival | Thu, Oct 29, 5:30-7 p.m. | Schroder Recreation Center (Charleston County Parks) | Free |
| McClellanville Fall Festival | Fri, Oct 30, 5:30-8 p.m. | Lincoln Recreation Center (Charleston County Parks) | Free |
| Halloween Night Climb | Fri, Oct 30, 7-9 p.m. | Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park | $20, ages 5 and up |
| Trick, Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival | Sat, Oct 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Wannamaker County Park (Charleston County Parks) | $25 |
| Aiken Fall Steeplechase | Sat, Oct 31 | Aiken | Patron ticket $47.25; patron parking $42; children 10 and under free with an adult |
Upstate
Boo in the Zoo at Greenville Zoo
Greenville Zoo runs Boo in the Zoo October 14-18 and October 21-30 from 3 to 8 p.m., and this year it adds Halloween itself, Saturday, October 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. The last time slot is 7:30 p.m. (it can be used for entry until 7:59 p.m.) and the event closes at 9 p.m.; last entry on Halloween is 3:59 p.m. Admission is $15 for non-members and $12 for members, for adults and for children 2-12. Boo babies (ages 0-1) are free. Anyone who wants to trick-or-treat must add the $3 Trick-or-Treat upgrade, bring their own bag, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The zoo notes that some online time slots are sold out and tickets can be bought at the gate. Details are on the zoo’s Boo in the Zoo page.
All Hallows’ Eve at Walnut Grove Plantation
Spartanburg History holds All Hallows’ Eve on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 9 p.m. at 1200 Otts Shoals Road in Roebuck. By day there is trick-or-treating at the historic buildings, hayrides, colonial toys and games, candle making and a dog costume contest at 3 p.m. After dark the event turns spookier with candlelit walks to the cemetery, strolls along the nature trail, family stories, campfire tales and s’mores. Regular tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children 3-16 (the early-bird price of $10 and $8 ended September 14). Tickets and details are at Spartanburg History.
More Upstate ideas are on the Upstate events page.
Midlands
Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Riverbanks in Columbia hosts Boo at the Zoo October 16-30, 6 to 9 p.m., with trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, Ray’s Moonlight Magic, a DJ and rides on the Haunted Carousel and the Riverbanks Express (rides cost extra). New for 2026 is a $6 Spooky Rides Pass that covers unlimited train and carousel rides. Children younger than 2 are admitted free. The event page does not show the general admission price, which loads in the ticket widget, and says capacity is limited. Most animals are off exhibit at night. A Trick-or-Treat Dinner Party (Oct 16-18 and 23-25, 6-8 p.m., $60 or $50 for members) and five Haunted Hideaway igloos ($250 or $200 for members) are also offered. See the Riverbanks Boo at the Zoo page.
Aiken Fall Steeplechase
The Aiken Steeplechase Association holds the 33rd running of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with races and festive activities for children. A patron ticket ($47.25) is required for entry and children 10 and under are free with an adult. Patron parking is $42 and is required for vehicle entry; infield vehicles must be parked before noon. A 5% electronic ticketing fee applies to every purchase, and the Winner’s Club and Trackside Chalet packages are sold out. The races page does not list gate times, so check the association’s races page and its F.A.Q. before you go.
South Carolina State Fair (final weekend)
The State Fair in Columbia runs through Sunday, October 25. Our last read of the fair’s ticket and hours pages on October 23 listed gate admission at $20 (seniors 55+ $15, ages 5 and under free) with rides sold separately. Confirm hours at the fair’s ticket page.
More Columbia-area events are on the Midlands events page.
Lowcountry
Charleston County Parks lists four Halloween-week events in its October 2026 events release. The Baptist Hill Fall Festival (Thursday, October 29, 5:30-7 p.m.) at Schroder Recreation Center and the McClellanville Fall Festival (Friday, October 30, 5:30-8 p.m.) at Lincoln Recreation Center are both free, need no registration and welcome all ages; costumes are encouraged, with candy, games, music and food. On Friday, October 30, 7-9 p.m., the Halloween Night Climb at Palmetto Peaks Climbing in James Island County Park costs $20 for ages 5 and up, with costumes allowed if they can be worn safely with a climbing harness and all gear provided. On Halloween morning, the Trick, Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival at Wannamaker County Park runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $25, with trick-or-treating, face painting, jump castles, vendors and refreshments; the fun run is open to runners and walkers of all levels and the route mixes grass meadow and paved trails. Read the Charleston County Parks October events list for the full schedule.
More Charleston-area plans are on the Lowcountry events page, and the Holiday Festival of Lights guide covers what comes next.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Halloween events for young kids in South Carolina?
The two zoo Boo events are built for families with small children. Greenville Zoo’s Boo in the Zoo runs through Oct 31 with babies 0-1 admitted free, and Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Boo at the Zoo admits children younger than 2 free through Oct 30. Charleston County Parks also holds free costume festivals on Oct 29 and Oct 30.
Which South Carolina Halloween events are free?
Charleston County Parks lists the Baptist Hill Fall Festival (Thursday, Oct 29, 5:30-7 p.m.) and the McClellanville Fall Festival (Friday, Oct 30, 5:30-8 p.m.) as free with no registration. Children 10 and under are also free at the Aiken Fall Steeplechase when with an adult, but each adult needs a $47.25 patron ticket.
Do I need to buy tickets ahead for the zoo Halloween events?
Greenville Zoo says online tickets for some time slots are sold out and that tickets may be bought at the gate, so check the ticket calendar for your date. Riverbanks says capacity is limited and recommends buying online. Walnut Grove, the steeplechase and the Wannamaker fun run also sell tickets or registration online.
Can everyone in my group trick-or-treat at Greenville Zoo?
Only guests who buy the $3 Trick-or-Treat upgrade. Each guest who plans to trick-or-treat needs one, and babies 0-1 are free to enter but get no candy without the upgrade. Bring your own bags, because none are provided.
Is there a Halloween event on October 31 itself?
Yes. Greenville Zoo is open 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31 (new this year), the Aiken Fall Steeplechase runs that Saturday, and Charleston County Parks holds the Trick, Treat and Trail Fun Run and Festival at Wannamaker County Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Are pets welcome at any of these events?
Walnut Grove’s All Hallows’ Eve on Saturday, Oct 24 says families and pets can enjoy it and holds a dog costume contest at 3 p.m. Check each organizer before bringing a dog to any other event.
Keep planning
- Events this weekend, Oct 24-25
- All South Carolina events
- Gamecocks football game day guide (Tennessee, Saturday, Oct 24)
- Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry and Pee Dee and Grand Strand event hubs
No Pee Dee or Grand Strand Halloween events are listed here yet because we only list events confirmed at the organizer’s own page; we will add them as we confirm them.
Sources
Everything above was read at the organizers’ own pages and last checked 2026-10-18; the State Fair, both zoos, All Hallows’ Eve and the Aiken Fall Steeplechase were re-read on 2026-10-23. Dates, hours and prices change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards, verification log and corrections.
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