Halloween Events in San Diego
🎃 City Guide · CA · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in San Diego? We’ve rounded up 41 verified Halloween events across San Diego for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in San Diego for 2026
Haunted House
Adams Avenue Halloween Haunt
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Festival
BOO! By The Bay at Liberty Station
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
An all-day autumn celebration in San Diego with eats, entertainment, and costumes.
Pumpkin Patch
Belmont Park Beachside Fall Fest
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Pick the perfect pumpkin plus family attractions and fall photo ops in San Diego.
Día de los Muertos
Dia de los Deftones
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at San Diego's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos at Fiesta de Reyes: La Experiencia
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
A vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in San Diego — ofrendas, music, and marigolds.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at San Diego's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Haunted House
Fright for Future
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Event
Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of San Diego's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
Ghosts of the Gaslamp Guided Walking Tour
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Pumpkin Patch
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
San Diego's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Zoo Event
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
FAMILY FRIENDLY TICKETED
Trick-or-treat through the zoo at San Diego's glowing Halloween night event.
Festival
Halloween Carnival at Miramar Ranch Elementary School
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
An all-day autumn celebration in San Diego with eats, entertainment, and costumes.
Halloween Party
Halloween Havok 2026 by Onyx Room Nightclub
21+ ONLY TICKETED
San Diego's biggest Halloween party — costumes, DJs, and dancing till late.
Día de los Muertos
Halloween Party Cruise (Día de los Muertos-themed)
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at San Diego's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Festival
Halloween Trunk or Treat (Rancho Bernardo Ward)
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
San Diego's big fall festival — music, food, rides, and Halloween fun for all ages.
Halloween Event
Halloween at Carmel Mountain Plaza
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of San Diego's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Halloween Event
Halloween at the Station (Liberty Station)
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in San Diego — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Haunted House
Haunted Andaz Rooftop Halloween Party
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
San Diego's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Haunted Manor at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
San Diego's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Lost Temple Tavern at LandShark Bar & Grill
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
San Diego's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Haunted House
Nightmare Bar – Halloween Pop-up
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Nightmare on Normal Street (Hillcrest)
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
San Diego's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Bar Crawl
Pacific Beach Halloween Bar Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
A ticketed Halloween bar crawl across San Diego's best bars — drink deals, no covers.
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Station at Rancho Bernardo Farm
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
San Diego's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Halloween Event
Rocky Horror Picture Show Anniversary Spectacular with Patricia Quinn
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in San Diego — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Bar Crawl
San Diego Zombie Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Bar-hop through San Diego in costume with drink specials all night.
Pumpkin Patch
SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Pick the perfect pumpkin plus family attractions and fall photo ops in San Diego.
Halloween Party
Seaport Village Halloween Party
21+ ONLY TICKETED
The Halloween night-out in San Diego: themed party, costume contest, full bar.
Halloween Event
Spreckels Organ Society: Bark at the Moon Halloween Rock Tribute
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in San Diego — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Halloween Event
The Curse Potion Bar
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of San Diego's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Event
Trick-or-Treat on India Street in Little Italy
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of San Diego's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Halloween Event
USS Midway Fright Deck
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in San Diego — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Día de los Muertos
City Heights Día de los Muertos Celebration
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at San Diego's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Haunted House
Ghost City Tours Haunted Pub Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours – Premium Bus Tour
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
San Diego's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Halloween Event
Howl-o-Ween Mutt Run 5K Run/Walk
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in San Diego — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Haunted House
Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
San Diego's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Whaley House After-Hours Ghost Hunt
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in San Diego with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in San Diego
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in San Diego are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most San Diego Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in San Diego cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular San Diego venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ San Diego Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in San Diego for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include Adams Avenue Halloween Haunt, BOO! By The Bay at Liberty Station, Belmont Park Beachside Fall Fest. Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in San Diego in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most San Diego neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find San Diego Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 41 verified Halloween events across San Diego for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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