Fun Fall Events To Do in Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC, has fun events all year long! From Family Circle Cup to Blessing of the Fleet, there's never a shortage of things to do in our beautiful city. And we’re lucky enough to have our event rentals at some of these special events! But Fall is the best (in our humble opinion), so below are some of the fun fall events in Charleston that are must-do’s! We'll see you there!

Charleston and Mt. Pleasant Pumpkin Patches

Still on the search for the Great Pumpkin? You can make your way around the Holy City at some of these pumpkin patches. Don’t forget to grab the obligatory family pic while you're at it!

Boone Hall Farms Pumpkin Patch

Boone Hall is gorgeous and always has something fun to do! Fall is the best there, since they host all kinds of fun fall events. Their pumpkin patch is huge and 2023 marks 27 years they've had it. They even have pony rides and face painting!

BOONE HALL FARMS
1235 Long Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Legare Farms Pumpkin Patch

This beautiful 300 acre farm on the Stono River has been around since 1725. They provide fresh, all-natural food products and fun family events all year long. Their pumpkin patch is one of the best!

LEGARE FARMS
2620 Hanscombe Pt Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455

Dreaming Farms Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees

Dreaming Farms isn’t just a pumpkin or Christmas tree store. They provide an experience. They supply rich traditions to Charleston families. Tree sales begin Thanksgiving Day each year.

DREAMING FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH
1540 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412

Best Places to See Fall Foliage

Charleston and many other areas in South Carolina have so many great places to see the stunning fall foliage. Below are a few favorite spots to check out. One is a quick day trip and another is a weekend trip, BUT SO WORTH IT!

Charlestown Landing

Located off the Ashley River, this gorgeous site is home to where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of South Carolina. Charles Towne Landing introduces visitors to the earliest colonial history of Charleston.

My class would always take field trips there when we were in elementary school. Absolutely stunning tree lined trails. Perfect place to see the beautiful fall colors of leaves in Charleston!

CHARLES TOWNE LANDING
1500 Old Towne Rd
Charleston, SC 29407

Paris Mountain State Park

For a different view of fall color, consider Paris Mountain State Park. Instead of mountain vistas, you’ll see fall colors in the reflections in the park’s Mountain Lake or Lake Placid. Unlike some of the other fall color hotspots, the best thing is that it’s just minutes from downtown Greenville. Stay the entire weekend - Greenville is great!

PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
2401 State Park Rd
Greenville, SC 29609

Blue Ridge Parkway

Absolutely TOTALLY WORTH the drive from Charleston! We went last year and it was absolutely breathtaking. Tree-lined canopy roadways that overlook mountains and valleys as far as the eye can see. Drive all the way up to the top of Mount Mitchell. You’ll feel like you’re in the opening scene of the movie Elf. GORGEOUS!

Fall Festivals & Music Events

From fairs and concerts, fall is an awesome time to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather, at one of these local events.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

From 10:30a - 2p on Saturday, October 21, celebrate Fall at Beauti-Fall Festival! There will be pumpkin and gourd painting for the whole family, games, autumn-inspired café specials and treats, music, and s’mores firepits, all included with garden admission!

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414

Children's Day Festival

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department is happy to host the Annual Children’s Day Festival presented by Publix! Families will enjoy carnival rides, giant inflatable slides, live entertainment, and many other activities! Admission and all activities are free. Free parking is available at Cario Middle School and Charles Pinckney/Laurel Hill – shuttles run all day or simply use the cut-through and enjoy a nice short walk! Concessions are available for purchase.

MT. PLEASANT REC CENTER
391 Egypt Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Mt. Pleasant Town Center Fall Festival

Fall is in the air! Join for fun with your little ones and furry friends! Annual Pet Costume Contest to benefit Charleston Animal Society is back! Live music, stilt walkers, pedal-powered spin art, face painting, trick or treating and more!

MT. PLEASANT TOWN CENTER FALL FESTIVAL
1218 Belk Dr
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Charleston Halloween Events

Halloween has never been more popular, with new events popping up all over the city for everyone from kids to adults.

The Charleston Museum

Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Charleston Museum! Wear your eerie-sistible costumes and visit the Education Classroom for crafts, activities, and spooky snacks! Then, embark on a guided trick-or-treat trail in exclusive areas of the Museum.

THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403

Halloween Comedy Show

Get ready for a spooktacular night at the New Realm Brewing Co., where hilarious jokes & costumes collide for a wickedly good time!

NEW REALM BREWING CO
880 Island Park Dr
Charleston, SC 29492

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Charleston. Get your tickets now to discover the spookiest Halloween-inspired music at The Unitarian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

THE UNITARIAN CHURCH
4 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401

Local Haunted Houses

Who doesn’t love a haunted house this time of year? Luckily, Charleston, SC has many that you and your family can explore to get your haunt on.  

Boone Hall Fright Nights

Boone Hall Fright Nights has three "scary" attractions and haunted adventures to see. Check their website for details.

BOONE HALL FARMS
1235 Long Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Southern Screams

TRAPPED at Holy City Brewing: The small town of Kellenville holds a sinister secret and people go missing without a trace. As the town’s horrifying past reveals an evil truth, will you be the next victim to disappear into the darkness? Please be sure to visit Southern Screams website for more details.

Southern Screams
1021 Aragon Ave
North Charleston, SC

Granton Manor Haunt

Granton Manor Haunt is a sinister haunt located in Summerville, SC. Each haunt is themed differently every year to ensure no fear or phobia remains untapped. Scare-Actors, intense audio/visual elements, fog, props etc come together cohesively to immerse you into your worst nightmare. Please see Warnings and Disclaimers on their website for more details.

Granton Manor Haunt
246 Granton Edge Lane
Summerville, SC

Local Corn Mazes

This event might require hopping in the car and going for a drive, but an intricate corn maze makes for an enjoyable fall afternoon.

West Farm Corn Maze

West Farm Corn Maze is open Wednesdays through Sundays, September 29 – October 29, 2023. Challenge your map-reading skills to reach all checkpoints in their dinosaurs-themed cornfield! Choose the full 2.5 mile challenge or the kid-friendly .5 mile path. Their 6-acre corn maze has been designed and mapped by MazePlay of Firth, Idaho, using the latest GPS technology.

WEST FARM CORN MAZE
2641 Cooper Store Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Macleod Farms Corn Maze

This one is a little bit outside of Charleston, but so worth it for an enjoyable fall afternoon.

MCLEOD FARMS MAIN OFFICE
25455 Hwy 1
McBee, SC 29101

Boone Hall Farms Corn Maze 

This year, the corn maze will be divided into two mazes. There will be a shorter maze for those who just want to have a brief corn maze experience. The longer maze covers most of the cornfield and is one of complicated twists and turns that will challenge the more adventurous explorers.

BOONE HALL FARMS
1235 Long Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Charleston Fall Food & Wine Events

Charleston is known for its amazing food and wine, so it’s no surprise that there are some incredible fall food and wine events! Fall serves up delicious ways to enjoy these!

Charleston Fall Wine Festival

Sure to be a great time! Charleston Fall Wine Festival at Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal
Saturday, October 12, 1pm-5pm! 50+ Wines, beer, live music & DJ in a fantastic indoor/outdoor venue right on the water! Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all wine & beer samples.

CHARLESTON HARBOR CRUISE TERMINAL
196 Concord St.
Charleston, SC 29401

Charleston Mimosa Festival

21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets. Chairs, blankets, and small bags are okay. No outside food or beverage. Rain or shine event, no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver Tickets. Free bottled water available. Beer and Wine will be cut off at 4:45pm. We reserve the right to cut off anyone who has had enough to drink.

JOHNSON HAGOOD STADIUM
68 Hagood Ave
Charleston, SC 29403

Riverfront Revival

Curated by Darius Rucker and produced by a seasoned team, Riverfront Revival will be a love letter to country music and to South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The two-day festival will be loaded with unforgettable live music, engaging culture and delicious tastes inspired by the region’s unique foodways. Guests will leave feeling revived – deep in their souls – about the music, the location, and the community we’re building together.

RIVERFRONT PARK
1061 Everglades Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405

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We hope you can do some (or all) of the things on this fall list! Be sure to let us know if you do in the comments below!