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Halloween in Myrtle Beach

09/19/2024

Planning a spooky escape to the Grand Strand this Halloween? Myrtle Beach goes all out for the season with haunted houses, eerie ghost walks, lively festivals, and more. Whether you're after spine-chilling thrills or festive fun, this coastal town is the perfect place to celebrate. Dive into our complete guide for all things Halloween in Myrtle Beach!

Group of kids enjoying trick or treating on Halloween in Myrtle Beach.

Haunted Attractions in Myrtle Beach

Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

Head back to the year 1908 and expect the unexpected at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Myrtle Beach. This haunted attraction in Myrtle Beach keeps visitors on their toes with live actors, special effects, and heart-pumping fun. 

Nightmare Haunted House

This haunted house has been spooking the Grand Strand since the mid 1980s. Nightmare Haunted House features scares around every corner, even coming from above and below. With over 4,000 square feet of haunt, everyone is sure to have a scary good time at this haunted attraction in Myrtle Beach. 

Outbreak – Dread the Undead

Outbreak – Dread the Undead is one of Myrtle Beach’s favorite haunted houses for good reason. This haunt plays with the senses, blurring the lines between a fictional experiment gone wrong and very real scares. 

Need some wholesome fun after the zombie outbreak? Outbreak – Dread the Undead is located in the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Complex, home to the Grand Strand’s iconic wax museum and Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors.

Ghost Tours in Myrtle Beach

US Ghost Adventures Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach’s top-rated ghost tour is US Ghost Adventures’ tour, which seeks to reveal the truth behind the Grand Strand’s haunted shores. Experienced and passionate local guides lead groups down the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, relaying stories of Myrtle Beach’s history and past inhabitants. 

Big Red Bus Ghost Tour

All aboard the Big Red Bus for one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular ghost tours! With a live guide spinning stories about the area’s storied past and a creepy walk-through in a cemetery, guests learn firsthand about the famous ghosts that haunt the area and the stories that follow them. 

AI-generated image of the boardwalk for Halloween in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Halloween Events and Festivals

Conway Halloween Golf Cart Parade

October 19, 2024

The 5th annual Conway Halloween Golf Cart Parade will take place on Saturday, October 19. Conway is a small town near Myrtle Beach that does it big for holidays, Halloween included. Downtown Conway will host the golf cart parade at 9:30 am, and the parade will be followed by Coastal Carolina University’s homecoming celebration. 

Halloween on The MarshWalk

October 31, 2024

The MarshWalk’s longest running and most successful event, Halloween on the MarshWalk is one of the biggest Halloween events in Myrtle Beach. The MarshWalk is also one of the most popular places to trick or treat in Myrtle Beach, with trick or treating beginning at 5 pm on the 31st. Costume contests will award over $4,000 in cash and prizes, and all 8 of the MarshWalk’s restaurants will have spooky Halloween food and drink specials to enjoy. 

Trick-or-Treat and Family Halloween Activities

Halloween Helicopter Candy Drop at Thompson Farm 

October 26 and 27, 2024

Looking for something different to do this Halloween? Move over, trunk or treat – Thompson Farm will treat attendees to a Halloween candy drop where a real helicopter flies over the farm and drops over 15,000 candy-filled “pumpkin seeds” from the sky! 

Hometown Halloween at The Market Common

October 31, 2024

Trick or treat in Myrtle Beach at The Market Common this year! Their annual Hometown Halloween event allows tons of local and visiting families to trick or treat in this popular shopping and entertainment complex, with participating businesses marked by orange balloons out front. Dance out some of the sugar-fueled energy with a dance party in front of Grand 14 Movie Theater to end the night! 

Spooky Dining and Drinks

Riga Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Step back into the 1930s with this mobster-themed murder mystery dinner show. Riga Tony’s is one of the best murder mystery dinner shows around, offering an incredible menu of flavorful Italian dishes (including dessert) to complement talented actors and a show that’s “to die for”. 

Myrtle Beach Halloween Pub Crawls

October 19, 25, 26, and 31, 2024

Myrtle Beach is a great spot for Halloween antics – in addition to local bars and restaurants decorating their venues for the occasion, there are several official bar crawls to choose from. 

Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl – October 19, 2024

Fright Night Bar Crawl – October 25, 2024

Myrtle Beach’s Official Halloween Bar Crawl – October 26, 2024

Myrtle Beach Halloween Bar Crawl – October 31, 2024

Halloween Shopping in Myrtle Beach

Imaginations Costume & Dance

3268 Waccamaw Blvd. 

Imaginations Costume & Dance is a Myrtle Beach store that offers costumes for all ages in addition to props, makeup, wigs, and more. Some of the most reliable Halloween shopping in Myrtle Beach due to their year round success supplying gear for dancers and gymnasts in the Grand Strand, Imaginations is a great first stop on your Halloween shopping trip in Myrtle Beach. 

Spirit Halloween Myrtle Beach

1200 Coastal Grand Circle (Formerly Sears) at Coastal Grand Mall

From costumes and accessories to decor and props, Spirit Halloween Myrtle Beach is a Halloween lover’s dream. Offering licensed costumes and Spirit takes on classics, plus accessories to help you create your perfect look, Spirit is a can’t miss destination for Halloween shopping in Myrtle Beach. 


Ready to experience the fun of Myrtle Beach at Halloween? This guide to celebrating Halloween in Myrtle Beach is just the beginning. Leave some room in your itinerary for spontaneous spooky adventures, and get ready for a scary good time. Book your stay in one of our comfortable oceanfront rooms and suites to kick off your visit to the ghostly Grand Strand.