10 Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach in October

Celebrate Halloween in North Myrtle Beach this year! Each year, there are tons of fun Halloween events held along the Grand Strand, including BooFest! At Barefoot Landing. Head over to BooFest with your kids and dress up in your favorite costumes. There will be a costume contest, live performers, and more, plus a pet costume contest! 

The Grand Strand is quite happening during October, as there are many fun events and festivals to check out. While you’re here, check out the 2017 Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, 2017 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art, Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival, Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival, South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale, Art in the Park, City of Conway Fall Festival, 2017 Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff, Oktoberfest at The Market Common, 2017 Little River ShrimpFest, Taste of the Town, and the Loris Bog-Off Festival. 

While many people think that the spring and summer are the best months to visit North Myrtle Beach for golf, October is actually a wonderful time to golf as it brings cooler weather and less crowds. Check out these North Myrtle Beach golf courses while you’re in town, and don’t forget there are also tons of mini-golf courses in the area for the kiddos, too! 

The holidays are coming up fast, so why not get a head start on your holiday shopping while you’re in town?  Check out these places to shop where you can score some deals on gifts for your loved ones as well as something special for yourself. C'mon; you're on vacation! Treat yourself!

Of course, everyone loves some live music while they’re on vacation, and October is bringing some great acts to the North Myrtle Beach area. While you can always find local acts playing at various bars in the area, here are some big names coming to North Myrtle Beach this October: 

•The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra 

•Clint Black 

•The Oak Ridge Boys

•St. Paul and the Broken Bones

•Dirty Heads

The weather during the month of October is perfect for going outside and having fun! Book a kayak tour in Cherry Grove and see the beauty of the area’s nature. Spend time combing the beach for shells that are worthy of keeping. Or, head to the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex to go on an exciting treetop adventure with Go Ape! There are so many exciting outdoor activities to do along the Grand Strand that the possibilities are seemingly endless!

If you’re feeling more of an indoor activity, then check out 710 North Myrtle Beach. This upscale bowling alley and entertainment center is fun for the whole family. There are tons of free games such as pool, arcade basketball, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and more, plus white light bowling lanes and black light bowling lanes. 710 is also home to a full-service restaurant and bar! Other indoor activities in the area including shopping, escape rooms, theatres, the House of Blues, and more. 

Vacations in North Myrtle Beach should be full of all the best things, including food! The North Myrtle Beach area is packed with restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisine. Not only can you find fresh seafood and country dishes in North Myrtle Beach, but you can also find eateries serving up the following cuisines: Mexican, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Polish, German, and much more!

North Myrtle Beach is awesome, and we don’t blame you if you don’t ever want to leave, but if you’re here for an extended stay in October, why not consider a day trip? There are plenty of interesting places within driving distance of North Myrtle Beach. Take a day trip to Charleston, Georgetown, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, Calabash, Sunset Beach, or Wilmington and find some things to do that you can’t necessarily find in North Myrtle Beach. 

October is the last month to catch theatre shows before they segue into the holiday shows, so be sure to book some tickets to see shows at The Alabama Theatre and the Carolina Opry before time runs out. Other great show venues include Legends in Concert and the Pirates Voyage dinner show!