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The City Of Halloween, South Carolina

Every October the City of Conway South Carolina transforms into the official City of Halloween.

Sign reading 'City of Halloween, South Carolina' with a moon and bat imagery.

The city goes all in at spooky by displaying elaborate decorations , in the historic area along the Waccamaw River. The first thing you may notice are the iconic pumpkins in the trees.

A street view featuring a tree decorated with Jack-o'-lanterns, a skeleton sitting on a bench, and a nearby building with a green awning. Orange traffic cones are placed along the sidewalk.

Everywhere you look, and that includes up and down, you can expect bone chilling fun and activities.

A large skeleton decoration peeking over the edge of a building roof against a cloudy sky.
A group of three skeleton figures dressed in casual clothing, with two having long black hair and one with blonde hair, standing outdoors with a backdrop of trees and parked vehicles.
A whimsical outdoor scene featuring large skeleton decorations interacting in a garden setting alongside a paved pathway.
Two skeleton figures dressed as ghostbusters stand outdoors, with a street and trees in the background.
Ghost busters display in Conway South Carolina

You may pass celebrities and friends along the way , while the ghost busters hang around to assure a family friendly outing.

Four ghost-themed Halloween decorations resembling ghostbusters, holding equipment, stand in a yard with a green ghost figure and a tombstone.
A group of skeleton decorations dressed in formal attire sitting on a sofa near a fountain, with a gravestone that reads 'FRIENDS' and 'I'll be there for you' in a festive Halloween setting.
Two skeleton decorations sitting on a beige couch, one wearing a red shirt and blue arms, and the other in a white shirt and beige pants. A red tutu is placed on the couch, and there are spooky striped decorations hanging in the background.
A person dressed as Edward Scissorhands stands outside in front of a green tree, holding large scissors and surrounded by Halloween decorations.
A spooky outdoor scene featuring a ghostly figure in a white dress standing on a wooden deck, with a monstrous figure in a suit on the upper level. The background includes a colorful mural of clouds and butterflies.
A Halloween display featuring skeletons dressed in various costumes, with a prominent skeleton in a red outfit mimicking Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' dance, and a tombstone engraved with 'Michael Jackson THRILLER 1982'.
A green ghost figure resembling a popular character from a movie, waving from behind a tree in a park setting.

Some of the events during the month include:

  • Outdoor movie nights
  • Vendor and craft markets
  • Candlelight concerts
  • Coffin races
  • Ghost walks
A young person stands in front of a festive archway that reads 'Town Green,' with a large jack-o'-lantern and Halloween decorations in the background at an outdoor event.
Town square market

Are you scared yet? If not keep scrolling ………

A performer in a red coat and striped pants stands on a pedestal, striking a dramatic pose with one arm raised, while people walk by on a city street.
A spooky scarecrow figure dressed in tattered clothing and a tall hat stands in a yard next to a decorative fountain. The fountain has multiple tiers and blue water, surrounded by green plants and a walkway.
A Halloween decoration featuring a witch with green and black attire, a pointed hat, and a mischievous expression, holding a stick and standing on a porch surrounded by greenery.
A life-sized grim reaper statue with a skeletal face, wearing a tattered black cloak, holding a lantern on a street corner surrounded by trees and a few parked cars in the background.
Two individuals dressed in pirate costumes walking down a street in a town, with a movie event sign displaying Halloween movie nights in the background.
A large, green witch figure with long white hair and a black outfit stands in front of an orange brick wall, with several black hats hanging above.
Group of people in Halloween-themed attire near a shop with ghost decorations in the window.
A skeleton in a black suit and top hat playing a spooky, bone-themed piano surrounded by skeletal decorations and greenery.

The Halloween celebration in Conway South Carolina draws over 450,000 visitors over the month of October. The city and the boo-crew make exceptional to accommodate everyone by rerouting the traffic pattern, providing free shuttles, and a designated ADA parking area. For more information about the event or restaurants and lodging click here.

One more thing before I fly away, shall we dance?

Conway South Carolina is located 15 miles NW of Myrtle Beach.

Thanks for stopping by 🙂

Alice DeForest

Enjoying my retirement plan of gallivanting from one place to another. I’m inviting you to tag along to explore Coastal Georgia, South Carolina and beyond.

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