It’s almost Halloween and San Diego is a great destination for a little spook! Whether you’re a pumpkin carving master, a trick-or-treater, or a haunt seeker, there is always something to do all month long. Gather your loved ones and enjoy some of these family-friendly events to celebrate the Halloween season throughout the county.
Catch Me at the Pumpkin Patch
Strawberry Field in Carlsbad
Location: 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Cost: Free Entry
It’s time for pumpkin carving and corn mazes! In North County San Diego, what is normally the strawberry field in Carlsbad transitions into a pumpkin patch in the fall! Take pictures with scarecrows, enjoy the corn maze, and choose your ideal pumpkin.
Palomar Pumpkin Palooza in Carlsbad
Location: 1200 Laurel Tree Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Cost: Free Entry
Enjoy a day with the family at this fun pumpkin zone! Pick your pumpkin, take a hay ride and launch a pumpkin on the catapult! Stay for the free family movie nights all month long on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check their Facebook for special offers before you go!
“I’ll definitely be coming back with some friends to let our kids play!” – Yelp (Jacob)
Del Mar Pumpkin Station
Location: 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Cost: Free Entry
Spend a day at the San Diego Fairgrounds with giant slides, train rides and a petting zoo! Admission and parking are free every day from September 28 – October 31. Bring the family to pick out your jack-o’-lantern and don’t forget to print out a free ride coupon for the train!
Bates Nut Farm
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Cost: Free Entry, $5 parking on weekends
If you’re looking for a scenic mountain drive and country feel, head out to Bates Nut Farm San Diego County. Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat from food vendors, and shop the farm’s amazing selection of fruits, nuts, fudge and more! Plus, explore their expansive pumpkin patch.
“The ‘Pumpkin Patch’ is the highlight of each and every year for my wife and I!” – TripAdvisor (67beast)
Trick-or-Treat Until You Have Tired Feet
Trick-Or-Treat on India Street
Location: 523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: Free to participate
Take a stroll in Little Italy in San Diego on October 26 to enjoy a night of safe and tasty trick-or-treating! Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and witches to Piazza della Famiglia to pick up the map of participating businesses throughout the streets. This sweet tradition welcomes families and kids of all ages! Learn more about the event.
Safe Trick-or-Treat in Encinitas
Location: South Coast Highway 101
Cost: Free to participate
Visit Encinitas on October 31 for a night of trick-or-treating and activities that the whole family can enjoy! See the friendly community between Encinitas Blvd and K Street as they welcome kids of all ages! See the full list of participating business and the activities for the night.
Scream Worthy Experiences
The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park
Location: Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $25 entry fee
If you’re looking for something more thrilling than a haunted house, take a walk through the Haunted Trail at Balboa Park. This mile long trail is filled with suspense, horror, and screams! It’s everything you and your teens need to get your heart pumping! This trail is recommended for ages 10 and over. Click the link for special offers.
“This was the best haunted trail I have ever been to!” – TripAdvisor (Sally G)
The Whaley House
Location: 2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Cost: $8-15 entry fee, free for children 5 and under
While being one of the most historic buildings in San Diego, the Whaley House Museum, has also earned its reputation as being one of America’s Most Haunted places! Gather your loved ones to learn about San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley and the spooky history of the area, and get the opportunity to roam the house where you’re sure to have some spirited fun.
Amusement Parks in Spooktober
SeaWorld Spooktacular
Location: 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Cost: Park Admission
Get silly and spooky at SeaWorld’s Spooktacular every weekend in October! Enjoy live shows, exciting Halloween activities and trick or treating throughout the park. It’s the perfect Halloween experience that’s brimming with safe, family-friendly fun!
“We love going to SeaWorld during October. They go all out with elaborate costumes, spooky shows, trick or treating and kid friendly games as well as costume contests. The best part of all is it is happening all of October, not just one weekend!” – TripAdvisor – (8ftwave )
Brick or Treat Party at Legoland
Location: 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Cost: Park Admission
Join in on the Halloween excitement as soon as the sun sets on Legoland to experience Brick or Treat! Enjoy live entertainment, costume contests, candy stations, and dance parties throughout the park, all with a fun, spooky, family-friendly twist!
Haunted Birch Aquarium
Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Cost: $14.50-22, free for children 2 and under
Explore the spooky side of science with this exciting, family-friendly experience! Visit the Haunted Aquarium for their Sea Monster Mash on October 26 and 27 and get the opportunity to meet with Oceanography scientists to witness underwater creatures rarely seen at the Birch Aquarium. You and your loved ones will discover many intriguing, spooky sea creatures, engage in fun activities like creating your own seaweed slime, along with BOO-gying down to live music!
Kids Free – San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Location of San Diego Zoo: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Location of Safari Park: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Cost: Park admission, free for children 11 and under
It’s time to go wild because it’s Kids Free All October at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park! Kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission with an adult ticket. Make sure to check out their site to see the Halloween activities planned for the month.
The San Diego Zoo will host their HalGLOWeen night on October 26, 27 and 28, where kids are encouraged to wear costumes and take part in the colorful creepy celebration!
Creep it real with your family this Halloween by staying close to the spooky fun. Plan your spookation at Southern California Beach Club, Coronado Beach Resort, Villa L’Auberge, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, and Wave Crest Resort to be close to these activities and more! Simply book online or call (877) 477-7368.
