Lowcountry parents: Not sure where to take the kids trick-or-treating? We’ve got you covered.
Trying to decide where to take your kid trick-or-treating this Halloween? Here’s a list of area events.
Hilton Head Island
Trunk-or-Treat
Where: First Baptist Church Hilton Head Island
When: Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.
The trunk-or-treat will include games, a bouncy slide, a hay ride, an outdoor movie and, of course, lots candy, popcorn, cotton candy and other treats.
Please note: This is a family-friendly event and the church requests attendees where “non-scary” costumes. For more information, contact the church at 843-785-4478 or visit fbchhi.org
Halloween at Coligny Plaza
Where: Coligny Plaza
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m.
Kids can trick-or-treat at the stores, and restaurants will be open for dinner. The Halloween party will also include a DJ, giveaways and costume contests for all age groups.
Kid’s Exscareaganza
Where: Reilley’s Plaza
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m.
All five restaurants — Reilley’s Grill and Bar, The Boardroom, Jump and Phil’s, One Hot Mama’s and The Lodge — will participate in trick-or-treating.
The event will also include a costume contest, bounce houses and a piñata. The Outside Museum and The Sandbox Children’s Museum will provide additional activities at the event.
Halloween on the Harbour
Where: Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3:30-5 p.m.
All ages are welcome to trick-or-treat around Harbour Town. The event will also include a costume parade, crafts, cookies, cider and other Halloween activities.
For more information, contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or visit seapines.com.
Halloween Trunk O’ Treat
Where: Resurrection Christian Community Church
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3-5 p.m.
The trunk-or-treat event will include hot dogs, hamburgers, games and candy. For more information, contact the church at 843-689-3625 or visit their website resurrectionccc.org.
Trunk-O-Ween at Shelter Cove Towne Centre
Where: Shelter Cove Towne Centre
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.
Towne Centre Drive will be lined with classic cars from the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival’s Car Club Showcase. The cars will be decorated and filled with candy. Shops at the centre will also be participating in the trick-or-treating.
The event will also feature Cappy the Clown, glitter tattoos and a bounce house.
Trunk-O-Ween is free and open to all ages. Visit sheltercovetownecentre.com for more information.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Where: Hilton Head Branch Library
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 3-8 p.m.
Wear your costume and stop by the service desk for a treat.
Fall Festival
Where: Grace Community Church
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Head to this Hilton Head church for games, a bounce house, free food and, of course, candy. The church will also be collecting donations for Operation Christmas Child and the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief at the event.
Bluffton
Trunk-or-Treat
Where: Bluffton Elementary School parking lot
When: Saturday, Oct. 21 from 3-5 p.m.
Hosted by the Bluffton Elementary PTO, kids are invited to trick-or-treat from decorated cars in the school parking lot. The event will also include a costume contest and a trunk decoration contest.
This is a free event. To reserve a spot for your vehicle, email PTO4BLES@gmail.com
Trick-or-Treat Tangerstyle
Where: Tanger Outlets
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m.
Trick-or-Treating will take place at both Tanger Outlet locations, but the main festival will be set up in the courtyard near Shopper Services at Tanger 2.
The event will include games, activities and contests. The Coastal Discovery Museum and The Sandbox will offer craft projects and educational information on bats at the event.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Where: Bluffton Branch Library
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kids can also create their own trick or treat bag at the Bluffton library anytime between 3 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26.
The library is also hosting a ‘Teen Halloween Scream’ night from 6 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. The night will feature snacks, games and an escape room.
All events are free and open to the public.
Trunk-or-Treat
Where: Church of the Cross Schools Campus
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In addition to trunk-or-treat, the event will include pumpkin bowling, cookie decorating, face painting, crafts, games and hot dogs. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 843-757-2661 or visit thechurchofthecross.net.
Okatie
Trunk-or-Treat
Where: Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy.
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5-8 p.m.
The trunk-or-treat event will include contests for best decorate trunk as well as a bounce house, karaoke, games, food and more.
Beaufort
Trunk-or-Treat
Where: Carteret Street United Methodist Church
When: Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6:15-7:15 p.m.
The church’s annual trunk-or-treat will include “a night of treats, fun and decorated trunks.”
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Where: Downtown Beaufort (including Bay Street, West Street, Scott Street and beyond)
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4:30-6 p.m.
More than 50 stores and businesses in downtown Beaufort will welcome trick-or-treaters.
Bay Street from Newcastle to Carteret Street and Port Republic to Scott Street will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15-6 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. It’s sponsored by Main Street Beaufort, USA, the City of Beaufort Police Department and the merchants of downtown Beaufort.
Halloween Drop-In at the library
Where: Beaufort Branch Library
When: Friday, Oct. 27 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Kids can stop by in their Halloween costume and “receive a special treat.” The kids can also make a Halloween craft.
Trick-or-Treat Habersham Marketplace
Where: Habersham Marketplace, 13 Market, Beaufort
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 7-9 p.m.
Habersham Marketplace’s shops and restaurants will participate in a trick-or-treat event.
Creations & Libations of the Lowcountry will kick off its trick-or-treating at 6 p.m., and free kids crafts will be available while supplies last.
Port Royal
Port Royal Trunk-or-Treat
Where: Paris Avenue between 9th and 12th streets, downtown Port Royal
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3-5 p.m.
Decorate your car, truck, golf cart or even a lawn chair and head out to Port Royal with games or goodies for this year’s trunk or treat. The event will also include a clown, free hot dogs and drinks and games.
The event is sponsored by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Port Royal United Methodist church, the YMCA of Beaufort County and Port Royal Elementary School.
If you plan on bringing a vehicle or have any questions, contact Barney Forsythe at barneyf@hargray.com or at 573-544-5179.
Hardeeville
Hardeeville Trunk or Treat
Where: Behind City Hall, 205 Main Street
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The city’s annual trunk-or-treat event.
This story was originally published October 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Lowcountry parents: Not sure where to take the kids trick-or-treating? We’ve got you covered.."