Start the spooky season off right by finding the perfect pumpkin in any shape, color, or size during one of the largest fall festivals in South Carolina. Munch on fall fair food, including funnel cakes, kettle corn, and barbecue, and grab tasty drinks like cider. Afterward, hop on the family-friendly monster hayride, explore the eight-acre corn maze, or mingle with critters in the petting zoo. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. $15. (843)884-4371. www.boonehallplantation.com
