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Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

Spooktacular Fun in San Diego

Trick-or-treating may be a hallowed Halloween tradition, but there are plenty of other fun ways for families to indulge in a spooktacular Halloween throughout October in San Diego!

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website. 

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

Fun for the Little Ones

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October (except Sunday, October 30)
Plan to join the San Diego Zoo for musical entertainment, special performances, The Skeleton Band, and more family friendly fun will light up the night every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October. Kids 11 and younger are free, and can come in costume for even more seasonal excitement.

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

When: September 17 - October 31, 2022
SeaWorld's biggest fall festival with weekends brimming with family fun, catch spooky live shows, join in on Halloween activities and let the little ones trick-or-treat throughout the park in a safe, family-friendly environment.

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

When: September 17 - October 30, 2022
The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!

LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat

When: September 17 - October 30, 2022
Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® California Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show line up, never-before-seen exclusive LEGO® characters, and more! All Brick-or-Treat activities will run from 3pm - 9pm each Brick-or-Treat Monster Party day and 2pm - 8pm on Sunday, October 30.

Haunted Harvest

When: October 1-29, 2022
Special evenings in October at Fort Cross will entail some seasonal spooky fun, if you dare... with Jug Band Music, Hoedown, Ghost Stories, and Haunted Hayrides.

Not-So-Scary Estuary Family Discovery Day

When: October 16, 2022
Discover hoots + howls at a nature-themed Halloween Family Day! Costumes are encouraged! Kids can join hands-on interactive activities, from craft-making to live animal encounters. Nature gets the spotlight with a fun variety of family-friendly experiences and nature walks in a Halloween theme.

HauntFest on Main

When: October 21, 2022
HauntFest on Main is an exciting family friendly event in Downtown El Cajon with a pumpkin patch, costume contest, kidz zone, rides, entertainment and more!

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

When: October 28, 2022
This fun and safe Halloween event makes it possible for urban families to enjoy authentic trick-or-treating fun as Little Italy businesses along historic India Street open their doors to give out candy and Halloween treats.

Lions Tigers & Bears Annual Spooky Campover

Mayhem at the Museums

Pumpkin Express

When: October 8-30, 2022
Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in the Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration complete with a train ride, pumpkin patch and more.

Haunted Aquarium

When: October 22-24, 2021
Meet slimy sea creatures, learn about mysterious animals from the sea, and get up close with spooky science in this family-friendly event!

Lions, Tigers & Bears Spooky Campover

When: October 28-29, 2022
Enjoy a wild and ghoulish night under the stars with the rescued exotic animals of Lions Tigers & Bears. The annual Spooky Campover is a family favorite you do not want to miss! Enjoy pumpkin carving (don't forget your pumpkin), s'mores by the campfire, and more.

Whaley House

Haunted Houses and Tours

Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour

When: Now - November 6, 2022
Dying to take a ride on the dark side? Join us for a spirited & entertaining tour built on stories of history, mystery and legends of San Diego's past! Travel back in time with us and learn about the spirits of notorious wild characters like gunslingers, gamblers, and ladies of the night who lived and died in San Diego.

Haunted Happenings Tour

When: Year-round
Learn the official account of Kate Morgan's 1892 visit to The Del and why her spirit never left in this 45-minute ghostly tour of the resort. Walk in Kate's footsteps after dark as you uncover the mystery of her death, other spirits who haunt the hotel and ghostly guest encounters.
Note: Haunted Happenings Tour is designed for kids 12 and older.

Whaley House

When: Year-round
Step into one of America's Most Haunted Houses and immediately feel a chill! See something out of the corner of your eye that you can't explain? Hear the sound of a ball bouncing off the wall but don't see it? This October, the Whaley House will be offering extended hours and the chance for you to have an actual paranormal encounter.

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.

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