Halloween Parties
Halloween is here and it's time to leave the trick-or-treating to the kids. This Halloween, get ready to roam the streets and clubs of San Diego and have a ball at the wickedest Halloween parties in town.
Tricks and Treats for Big Kids
Tricks and Treats for Big Kids
San Diego Zombie Crawl in the Gaslamp
When: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3, 2025
San Diego's Halloween Club Celebration is back this October with 5 days of costume insanity, DJ, live music, dining and entertainment during a self-guided party hop in downtown Gaslamp Quarter!
Joker Halloween Party Cruise
When: Oct. 31, 2025
It's that time of year to make the weekend all about YOUR Halloween ... And what better place to party dressed up as your favorite SuperHero or Villain (or any other creative costume you can think of), than on the Joker Halloween Party Cruise aboard the Inspiration MEGA Yacht.
Nightmare on Normal Street
When: Oct. 31, 2025
Guaranteed to be a fang-tastic evening filled with ghouls, goblins, monsters and spine chilling scares. You won't want to miss this year's Nightmare on Normal Street.
Halloween Party Cruise
When: Oct. 31, 2025
The Mission Bay adults-only party boat is packed with two live DJs pumping out spooky dance beats, a cash bar with delicious libations and snacks, as well as a photo booth to capture all your spirited shenanigans.
Hard Rock Halloween Bash
When: Nov. 1, 2025
Step right up and take in the magic and mystery of Cirque Nocturne this Halloween at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego! Enjoy three floors of entertainment, 15 of San Diego's top DJs, and seven themed areas.
Black Pearl Halloween Yacht Party
When: Nov. 1, 2025
The Haunted Mansion on the Water with Open Bar & Complimentary Apps & amazing views makes this one of San Diego's Top Rated Halloween party cruises.
Haunted Houses and Tours
Haunted Houses and Tours
SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream
When: Sept. 12 - Nov. 1, 2025
Howl-O-Scream arrives to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face.
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
When: Sept. 26 - Nov. 1, 2025
Located in San Diego's world famous Balboa Park, The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Make your way out of the eXperiment Maze before entering the mile long Trail through the grove of twisted pines and gnarled oaks.
The Haunted Amusement Park
When: Sept. 26 - Nov. 1, 2025
The Haunted Amusement Park is a HAUNTED Scare Trail set on the desolate grounds of the iconic San Diego Amusement park Marshal Scotty's Playland. The once joyful sounds of fun and laughter are now replaced with screams of terror as visitors make their way through the remnants of the carnival rides from the 1960's.
Haunted Harvest
When: Oct. 4,11,18 & 25, 2025
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.
Sip & Scare Sunset Special
When: Oct. 4,11,18 & 25, 2025
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows across the tracks, the Sip & Scare Sunset Special sets off on its 45-minute spine chilling journey through the Campo back country.
A Haunting in Venice
When: Oct. 26 - 31, 2025
Celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of Venice on a gondala cruise through the eerie canals and spooky waterways of the Coronado Cays.
Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour
When: Year-round
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.
Haunted Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour
When: Year-round
Embark on a thrilling adventure through San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District with our Gaslamp Haunted Walking Tour. This captivating experience delves into the area’s dark past, blending spine-chilling ghost stories with true crime and rich history.
Old Town Haunted Paranormal Investigation
When: Year-round
Dare to join our Old Town Haunted Paranormal Investigation for a hair-raising experience! Witty guides will lead you through San Diego’s Old Town, unearthing ghostly tales and spine-chilling secrets with a side of laughter.
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.