Conway: The City of Halloween
Did you know that the city of Conway changes its name to The City of Halloween every October?
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“Obviously, it’s not legal,” explained June Wood, public information officer for the City of Conway. “People still get their water bills from the city of Conway, but [changing our name] was a way to really set ourselves apart as a Halloween destination.”
Conway’s decorations started small. In 2019, city employees began hanging 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street. Since then, the city has expanded its Halloween spirit in a big way. Instead of 500 pumpkins dotting Main Street, today you’ll find roughly 5,000, which take about two weeks to set up.
Here are a few events to get you in the Halloween spirit!
The Big Boo-Ginning
October 1
6 pm
The Halloween season kicks off on October 1, with a parade beginning at 6 pm (Riverwalk Entrance at 4th Ave. & Kingston St.), a costume march at 7 pm, and the Ghoul Vibration Concert at Town Green (200 Laurel St.) with food trucks and a costume contest.
Conway Ghost Walk
October 14, 15, 16
6 - 8 pm
The Conway Ghost Walk travels beneath the stately oaks of the Historic Conway Residential District and along the way storytellers share tales that are always spooky, sometimes humorous and guaranteed to become part of your family's Halloween tradition.
Halloween Hustle
October 3
10K Start; 7 am
5K Start: 8:30 am
Monster Mile Start: 9:30 am
The Halloween Hustle is a collection of races, including a 10K, 5K and 1 mile, plus the ability to run all 3 and earn a bonus Challenge Medal!
T-Shirt Pre-Orders
Official 2026 City of Halloween t-shirts are available to pre-order through Conway Downtown Alive until the deadline on September 7.
Additional Events
Check out Conway's website here for more events, such as pumpkin patch info, a children's pirate adventure, and more!
Make Grand Palms Resort Your Halloween Home Base
Whether you're into spooky, or just fun, make the most of your Halloween season by staying at Grand Palms Resort. We're just a short drive to Conway. To make a reservation for your best fall vacation yet, click here! We can't wait to see you.
Kristen Meeker
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Kristen spent her childhood on the Grand Strand. She studied English and editing in college, spent time in Appalachia and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. Kristen enjoys quilting, reading, and traveling with her family. She makes her way back to the beach as often as she can!
