San Diego's Family Halloween Guide
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!
All Ages Halloween Fun
Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont Park
When: Sept. 10 - Oct. 31, 2026
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 weekend in October, live acoustic performances and festive foodie lineup, specialty treats from your favorite stops, iconic rides and attractions and MORE!
SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular
When: Sept. 11 - Nov. 1, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego's biggest fall festival, Halloween Spooktacular, brims with family fun full of spooky live shows, Halloween activities and trick-or-treat throughout the park in a safe, family-friendly environment.
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
When: Weekends - Sept. 12 - Nov. 1, 2026
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, DJ parties, an interactive Spot-The-Ghost Scavenger Hunt, Sesame Street-themed rides, games, seasonal merchandise, and unique photo opportunities with everyone's favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat
When: Sept. 19 - Nov. 1, 2026
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: Saturdays & Sundays - Sept. 26 - Oct. 25, 2026
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!
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
When: Friday-Sunday - Oct. 2-31, 2026
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 during HalGLOWeen. Kids 11 and younger are free, and can come in costume for even more seasonal excitement.
Fort Cross Haunted Harvest
When: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 30, 2026
Haunted Hayride, Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest, Apple Bobbing Contest, Harvest Hoedown with Jug Band, Apple Cider Pressing and Tasting can call be found at the annual Fort Cross Haunted Harvest festival.
Nature Collective's Fall Festival
When: Oct. 18, 2026
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. 24, 2026
This will be a great day of games, a giant Halloween maze, crafts, photo opportunities, and more at Santee Lakes Halloween Spooktacular.
Trick-or-Treat on India Street
When: Oct. 25, 2026
This fun and safe Halloween event makes it possible for 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 during Trick-or-Treat on India Street.
Halloween at the Station
When: Oct. 25, 2026
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!
Trick or Treat Symphony
When: Oct. 31, 2026
A musical Halloween adventure awaits with magic, mystery, and playful orchestral moments at the Jacobs Music Center. Families will explore spooky mountains, glittering ballrooms, and enchanted forests through lively melodies and dances.
Mayhem at the Museums
Halloween Aglow
When: October 23-24, 2026
Each October, Birch Aquarium celebrates Halloween Aglow, a family-friendly event that features live music, a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations and so much more!
Midway's Fright Deck: Halloween Party & Movie Night
When: October 24, 2026
Calling all pirates, ghosts, ghouls and creatures of the deep! This Halloween, gather your crew and step aboard the USS Midway Museum for Fright Deck: Halloween Party & Movie Night — a swashbuckling evening of family-friendly Halloween fun high above San Diego Bay.
Pumpkin Express
When: Oct. 24, 25 & 31, 2026
Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in the Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration complete with a train ride, pumpkin patch and more.
Haunted Houses and Tours
Haunted San Diego Ghost & History Tours
When: Year-round
Experience San Diego's haunted history and true crime stories with Haunted San Diego Ghost & History Tours! Their expert guides offer chilling ghost tours and fascinating daytime history tours, exploring the city's most intriguing locations.
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 the Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour and learn about the spirits of notorious wild characters like gunslingers, gamblers, and ladies of the night who lived and died in San Diego.
Note: This tour is rated PG-13 and not suitable for young children.
Haunted Happenings Tour
When: Year-round
Learn the official account of Kate Morgan's 1892 visit to the Hotel Del Coronado 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.