🎃 San Diego, CA · Halloween 2026
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo — San Diego, CA
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo brings Halloween to San Diego for the 2026 season — oct 2-31, 2026 (fridays, saturdays, sundays) at San Diego Zoo.
🎯 SAN DIEGO, CA📅 Oct 2-31, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)📍 San Diego Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo transforms the zoo into a glowing Halloween wonderland — pumpkin trails, costumed characters, treat stations, and animals active in the cool evening air. It’s San Diego’s most magical family night of the season.
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo — Event Details
📍 Venue: San Diego Zoo — 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 Dates: Oct 2-31, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
🕐 Hours: 5pm-9pm
🎫 Price: Included with Zoo admission; kids 11 and under free all October
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo?
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo runs Oct 2-31, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays), typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Included with Zoo admission; kids 11 and under free all October.
