🎃 San Marcos, CA · Halloween 2026
San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce) — San Marcos, CA
San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce) brings Halloween to San Marcos for the 2026 season — oct 11, 2026 at North City Drive (near CSUSM).
🎯 SAN MARCOS, CA📅 Oct 11, 2026📍 North City Drive (near CSUSM👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 FREE ENTRY
Follow the organizer:
San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce) is San Marcos’s big fall festival for 2026 — live music, food vendors, carnival rides, costume fun, and that unbeatable autumn-festival buzz. Come hungry and stay late.
San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce) — Event Details
📍 Venue: North City Drive (near CSUSM) — 251 North City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
📅 Dates: Oct 11, 2026
🕐 Hours: 9am-5pm
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://smharvest.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Everyone — the classic all-day October outing.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Bring cash and card — some vendors are cash-only, others card-only; cover both.
🎃 Check the schedule — headliners, costume contests, and parades-within-the-festival have set times.
🎃 Wear layers and comfy shoes — you’ll be walking all day and October weather swings.
🎃 Designate a meetup spot — cell service gets spotty in big festival crowds.
🎃 Arrive before noon — parking and popular food lines get rough by mid-afternoon.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce)?
San Marcos Harvest Fest (Chamber of Commerce) takes place Oct 11, 2026. Gates, music schedules, and special events are listed on the official page.
Is admission free?
Free. Rides, games, and food are typically pay-as-you-go.
Can I bring my dog?
Policies vary by festival — service animals are always welcome; pet rules are on the official site.
