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October is one of the best times to visit the Grand Strand. The summer crowds have faded, the weather is mild, and the coast transforms with pumpkins, hayrides, and Halloween fun. If you’re exploring the south end of the Grand Strand — Murrells Inlet, Garden City Beach, Pawleys Island, and Brookgreen Gardens — you’ll find the perfect mix of relaxing beach days and festive fall events.

Staying nearby makes it easy to enjoy it all. Garden City Realty vacation rentals, homes, and condos put you close to the action — whether you want an oceanfront condo for Halloween week, a family-friendly beach house near Murrells Inlet, or a cozy fall getaway.

From pumpkin patches and hayrides to haunted tours and Halloween on the MarshWalk, here’s your complete guide to things to do in Murrells Inlet and Garden City Beach this October.

• Brookgreen Gardens – Harvest Home Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 4–5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual favorite features a hay maze, scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, vendors, and live music. Bands include Doug & the Doc at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m., along with Sea-Cruz at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet.
• Grand Strand Witches’ Night is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. This family-friendly “witches takeover” includes raffles, costumes, and plenty of festive fun.
• That same evening, you can join the Witches’ Night Ghost Tour Fundraiser around 6 p.m. The one-hour storytelling walk departs from the Lazy Gator in Murrells Inlet and offers a spooky yet family-friendly experience.
• Halloween on the MarshWalk is the main event on Friday, October 31, 2025, starting at 5 p.m. Kids can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, while adults join in for costume contests, live music, and spooky fun along the waterfront.
• The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art runs October 2–18, 2025, with evening concerts and performances at The Reserve Golf Club. This event brings a cultural twist to the fall season.
• And don’t forget the other seasonal fun happening all month long: Myrtle Beach Fright Nights every Wednesday through Sunday in October, the City of Conway turns into Conway Halloween Town in October with events all month long, Broadway at the Beach trick-or-treating on Halloween at 4:30 p.m., and various bar crawls and Halloween parties throughout the area.

From pumpkins and hayrides at Brookgreen Gardens to witches, ghost tours, and Halloween on the MarshWalk, the south end of the Grand Strand is the place to be this October. Pair the fun with a stay in one of Garden City Realty’s vacation rental homes or condos — ideal for families, couples, or groups of friends ready to enjoy fall at the beach.