Fall is one of the best times of year on the Hammock Coast — cooler days, crisp nights, and a full calendar of fun events. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly pumpkin patches, live music, spooky ghost cruises, or community fundraisers, there’s something for everyone this season.
👻 Spooky Season Fun
Murrells Inlet Ghost Cruise (Sept 17–Oct 31)
A one-hour ghost cruise through the marsh filled with eerie tales, special effects, and nighttime Lowcountry magic.
Crazy Sisters Murder Mystery Cruise (Sept 18–Oct 30)
Step into a live-action whodunit aboard the Crazy Sister — interrogate characters, gather clues, and solve the case before you dock. Costumes encouraged!
Local Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest (Oct 30)
Trivia, prizes, and spooky cocktails the night before Halloween.
Halloween on the MarshWalk (Oct 31)
Trick-or-treating, kids’ and adult costume contests, and $4,000+ in cash and prizes. One of Murrells Inlet’s longest-running events.
🌾 Fall Festivals & Markets
Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival (Sept 26–28)
Celebrate the 50th year of this iconic arts event at Huntington Beach State Park.
Cabana Pumpkin Patch & Market (Sept 27–Oct 31)
Pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, photo ops, and plenty of fall treats.
Hammock Shops Farmers Market (Sept 28)
Locally grown produce, fresh-baked goods, plants, honey, and handmade crafts.
Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens (Oct 4–5)
Pumpkin patch, scarecrow building, hay maze, and fall fun for all ages.
🍷 Food & Wine Events
Tailgate Wines Sip & Shop @ Little Basket (Sept 19)
Sample wines perfect for football season — ticket includes 10% off bottles.
25th Annual Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala (Oct 2)
Taste 65+ wines, enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction.
Pumpkins & Pours at Cabana Pumpkin Patch (Oct 4)
Pre-register for a pumpkin + glass of wine, then sip and shop.
🎶 Music, Arts & Local Fun
Oktoberfest w/ Bill Kraus at Local (Sept 24)
Live music, food & drink specials, plus giveaways from Grand Strand Brewing.
PI Festival of Music & Arts (Oct 3–9)
Concerts, cultural events, and art shows across Pawleys Island.
The Oaks Craft Show at Lazy Gator (Sept 20)
Local artisans with crafts, jewelry, and gifts — free admission.
💗 Community & Charity
Murrells Inlet Fall Haul Community Cleanup (Sept 20)
Help clean up the Inlet with provided supplies and join neighbors giving back.
Georgetown Community Breast Cancer Walk (Oct 4)
Walk for awareness and raise funds for local women’s health programs.
In the Pink Breast Cancer Walk (Oct 11)
Join 2,500+ participants walking for breast cancer awareness — includes a day pass to Brookgreen Gardens.
Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament (Oct 25–26)
Play or cheer on teams competing to raise funds for a great cause.
⛵ Coastal Favorites
Dragon Boat Paddle to Hasty Point (Sept 23)
Paddle with author Lee Brockington for a unique Lowcountry experience.
36th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show (Oct 18–19)
Boatbuilding demos, races, kids’ activities, and more along the Sampit River.
North Inlet Paddle (Sept 30)
A naturalist-guided kayak tour through one of the most pristine estuaries in the state.
