Fall is America's favorite season and the best time of year to visit the barrier islands of South Carolina on the idyllic Atlantic Coastline. The beauty of the changing fall leaves, no more summer crowds, coastal temperatures and miles of pristine and peaceful sandy beaches await on Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
This beautiful barrier island is only a short, scenic drive from Charleston and offer visitors the perfect balance of laid-back island living close to the cityscapes and urban charm of historic Charleston. In addition to the beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses and outdoor activities in the extraordinary natural landscapes, Kiawah Island offers fabulous, family-friendly fall events with harvest festivals, haunted houses, foot stompin' live music and scrumptious southern BBQ.
Here's our top pick of Kiawah Island fall festivals and events to consider when planning your vacation to South Carolina's scenic barrier islands.
WHEN: September 26th - October - 26th, 2025
LOCATION:
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
Mt Pleasant, SC
SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click HERE!
Travel along country roads through canopies of ancient oaks draped in
Spanish Moss to Boone Hall Plantation for one of the largest fall
festivals in South Carolina. Wind your way through a corn maze, play
with the critters at the petting zoos, go on a haunted hayride and
pick the perfect pumpkin for carving jack-o-lantern.
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Included with Admission:
- Family Friendly Halloween Tractor Tour
- GIANT 8-Acre Corn Maze
- All American Petting Zoo
- All American Pig Races
- Two of SC's Largest Jump Pillows
- Inflatable Giant Slide and Obstacle Course
-
Swings, Spiders and Slides, Oh My!
(Farm Play Structures & Equipment) - Live, Interactive HoneyBee Exhibit
- Rubber Duck Races
- Farm Football
- Ask a Farmer Interactive Series
- Homegrown Stage Live Performances
Additional Fee Required:
- Pony rides
- Face Painting & Body Art
Local's Tip: There will be pumpkins for sale by the
pound from our pumpkin patch area, take one home to your
vacation rental, and
have fun with the kiddos!
WHEN: September 20th - November 1st, 2025
LOCATION:
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
Mt
Pleasant, SC
EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click
HERE!
If you're traveling with kids 6 and older, purchase a ScreamPass or VIP Fear Pass for hours of fun on Halloween Fright Night at the Boone Hall Plantation, South Carolina's largest haunted event. Three terrifying attractions await! Kids ages 6 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
WHEN: October 1st - 5th, 2025
LOCATION:
Seabrook Island Racquet Club
3772 Seabrook Island
RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455
EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click
HERE!
Named South Carolina Adult Tournament of the Year, the Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship is a National Level-3/ITF Tournament (Ages 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) and a USTA National Level-1/ITF Mixed Doubles Tournament (Ages 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) is in it's 40th year. Held on Seabrook Island, this event attracts over 340 senior tennis players from more than 26 states & Washington DC to compete in this annual event. The gracious hospitality of Lowcountry residents and sponsoring businesses provide an atmosphere and experience that attracts participants time and time again to our tournament.
WHEN: October 3rd - 31st, 2025
LOCATION:
2620 Hanscombe Point Road
Johns
Island, SC
ACTIVITIES & ADMISSION: Click
HERE!
Legare Farms is located closer to Kiawah & Seabrook on Johns Island. The farm offers free admission to the Farm Animals Barnyard and Kids Playground with fall-themed activities at an extra cost including late night pumpkin picking by torch light, fun hayrides and horse rides, entry to a gem mine and making your own scarecrow at the Scarecrow factory.
WHEN: October 1st - 31st, 2025
LOCATION:
Downtown Charleston, SC
EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click
HERE!
Charleston is spectacularly beautiful in the fall season and cooler
temps make it perfect for a unique walking tour through the historic
streets of Charleston. Learn the fascinating stories of Charleston's
historical events while touring the antebellum homes, enchanting
gardens, intimate piazzas and historic churches on a fall tour of
Charleston.
- HOUSE AND GARDENS TOURS
Each Saturday from 2 - 5 PM, guests have the opportunity to experience some of Charleston's exceptional homes and gardens. Enjoy going from site to site at your leisure, where volunteer docents are stationed to interpret the history, architecture, and gardens. Each tour includes a unique set of 6 - 8 properties and features a variety of interiors and exteriors.
2. INSIDER'S HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE TOURS
Insider's History & Architecture Tours take guests inside some of
Charleston's finest buildings, seldom open to the public. These tours
are led by noted professionals such as architects, historians, and
preservation experts with in-depth interpretation focused on
Charleston's unique architectural styles, preservation ethic, and
interior design. Each tour includes a unique set of 3 - 4 properties
with refreshments and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
3. INSIDER'S GARDEN TOURS
Insider's Garden tours are designed for garden enthusiasts and are led by notable professionals such as landscape architects, garden designers, and horticulturalists. In addition to visiting some of the city's most beautiful private gardens, guests will also learn about subjects ranging from the latest gardening trends to Charleston's vast horticultural history, and its diverse flora and fauna. Each tour includes a unique set of 4-5 gardens and lasts approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
4. SPECIALTY WALKING TOURS
Explore the streets of Charleston while learning more about the historical events, people, and cultures that have shaped our city. PSC walking tours are designed and led by professional, certified tour guides and scholars. Offerings change from day to day. Walking tours last approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
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Now in its 48th year, this year's Fall Tours offerings are designed to maximize the educational experience for guests while minimizing impacts in the historic district. Join us as we venture into the city's storied streets, landscapes, and buildings.
WHEN: November 1st, 2025
TIME:
11:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Johns
Island County Park
2662 Mullet Hall Road
Johns Island, SC
29455
PRICE:
Buy Tickets
HERE!
Come on out to Johns Island County Park for foot-stompin' live music,
pumpkin decorating, kids crafts, hayrides, and more! Feast on Southern
delights like finger-lickin' Carolina barbeque, kettle korn, and all of
your favorite festival foods! Once you've eaten your fill, head on over
to the crafters market for some great for holiday shopping!
WHEN: October 9th - 10th, 2025
TIME:
Music Begins at 12:00PM Each Day
LOCATION:
North Charleston Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Ave
North
Charleston, SC 29405
PRICE: Buy Tickets
HERE!
Curated by Darius Rucker, of Hootie and The Blowfish, 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.
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