30 Things to Do in South Carolina in October (2026): Fall Colors, Festivals, Halloween and Beaches

Colorful historic houses of Rainbow Row on East Bay Street in Charleston, South Carolina

The best things to do in South Carolina in October: fall colors at Table Rock and Caesars Head, Highway 11, Lake Jocassee, Charleston ghost tours, oysters, quiet beaches, the 2026 State Fair (Oct. 15–25), state park Halloween events, pumpkin patches, October weather and itineraries.