Fall at Carolina Beach is magical—sunny days, crisp evenings, and family traditions waiting to be made. If you’re staying at Carolina Calm, you’re just minutes away from seasonal events that combine coastal charm with autumn spirit. Here are four can’t-miss happenings in October:
🌾 Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch
📍 Carolina Beach Pier | Daily through October 30, 2025
Kick off the season at the Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch, where kids can pick their perfect pumpkin against a stunning ocean backdrop. Parents can sip cider, grandparents snap photos, and teens find Instagram-worthy fall moments—all with the Atlantic waves just steps away.
🔥 Seaside Pumpkin Patch: Blankets, Bonfires & Music
📍 Carolina Beach Pier | Select October evenings
Imagine cozy blankets, glowing bonfires, live music, and a salty ocean breeze. This event brings together the best of fall and the beach, making it the perfect night for the whole family. Pack marshmallows for the kids, a thermos of hot chocolate, and enjoy coastal autumn at its finest.
👻 Halloween Beach Bash: Back to the 80s
📍 Carolina Beach Pier | October 31, 2025
Get your costumes ready! This 80s-themed Halloween bash is equal parts spooky and nostalgic. Families can dress up together (think neon leggings, teased hair, and retro shades) and dance the night away by the shore. Bonus? Teens will love it, littles can show off their costumes, and parents get a dose of throwback fun.
🧙♀️ Carolina Beach Witches Paddle
📍 Carolina Beach Municipal Marina | October 31, 2025
One of the most unique sights of the season—watch (or join!) as locals dressed as witches paddleboard across the water. It’s quirky, fun, and makes for an unforgettable story to share back home. Pro tip: Grab a coffee, bring the kids, and watch from the marina before heading back for trick-or-treating.
✨ Make Carolina Calm Your Fall Home Base
After a day of pumpkin picking, bonfires, or costume parties, there’s nothing better than returning to your oceanfront retreat. At Carolina Calm, unwind by the firepit, mix a fall cocktail at the tiki bar, or watch the waves roll in from your private balcony.
👉 Whether you’re chasing pumpkins, parades, or paddles, October in Carolina Beach blends festive fun with coastal calm—just the way fall family traditions should be.