Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
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!
Fun for the Little Ones
Fun for the Little Ones
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular
When: Sept. 5 - Nov. 2, 2025
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.
Fall Fest at Belmont Park
When: Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, 2025
The magic of the season will transform the iconic seaside Belmont Park into a vibrant taste of fall! Get into the festive spirit with FREE Trick-or-Treating every Sunday in October, live acoustic performances and festive foodie lineup, specialty treats from your favorite stops, iconic rides and attractions and MORE!
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat
When: Sept. 20 - Nov. 1, 2025
LEGOLAND's 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!
Julian Autumn Jubilee at Fort Cross
When: Sept. 20 - Oct. 25, 2025
Homegrown pumpkin patch, cider pressing, hayrides, hoedowns & jug band shows, candle dipping, crafts, farm animals, interactive reptile show, treasure hunt, archery, tomahawk throwing, ghost town slingshot range, spooky maze, lawn games, picnic tables, walking trails, tire swings, jug band room, and more at the Julian Autumn Jubilee at Fort Cross!
Fort Cross Haunted Harvest
When: Oct. 4-25, 2025
Haunted Hayride, Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest, Apple Bobbing Contest, Harvest Hoedown with Jug Band, Apple Cider Pressing and Tasting can call be found at this annual haunted harvest festival.
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October
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.
HauntFest on Main
When: Oct. 17, 2025
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!
Nature Collective's Fall Festival
When: Oct. 19, 2025
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.
Santee Lakes Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat
When: Oct. 25, 2025
This will be a great day of games, a giant Halloween maze, crafts, photo opportunities, and more at Santee Lakes.
Trick-or-Treat on India Street
When: Oct. 26, 2025
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.
Halloween at the Station
When: Oct. 26, 2025
Liberty Station invites you to join us for our annual free, family-friendly Halloween celebration: Halloween at the Station! Gather in Ingram Plaza for live DJ entertainment, a Hollywood car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station!
Mayhem at the Museums
Mayhem at the Museums
Pumpkin Express
When: Oct. 4-26, 2025
Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in the Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration complete with a train ride, pumpkin patch and more.
Halloween Family Day
When: Oct. 31, 2025
Join us for a spooky day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum during the Halloween Family Day!
Haunted Houses and Tours
Haunted Houses and Tours
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.
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.