San Diego Halloween Events 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Fall festivities are in full swing throughout San Diego County, and Halloween this year falls on a Tuesday.

Whether your celebrating style leans toward the sweet or the spooky, or somewhere in between, we have you covered. Check out our annual event guide for fun activities going on near you.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ALPINE:

OCT. 27-28: Spooky Overnight Campout: Lions Tigers & Bears Animal Sanctuary. Includes pumpkin carving, costume contest & all-ages haunted house.

OCT. 28: Lions Tigers & Bears 'Pumpkin Bash' - Always a sell-out at the exotic animal rescue.

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BONITA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo. Stroll a real pumpkin patch.

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BONSALL:

OCT. 21-22 & 28-29: 'Boo At The Zoo' Flashlight Tour: Wild Wonders Sanctuary. With candy stations & apple cider, too.

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CAMPO:

THROUGH OCT. 29: 'Pumpkin Express' Halloween Train: Pacific Southwest Railway. Fun family outing with haunted train cars & pumpkin patch.

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CARLSBAD:

SEPT. 22-NOV. 5: Pumpkin Patch, Farm Critters & Corn Maze: Strawberry Fields. Tractor rides, marigold fields & more.

OCT. 6-28: Halloween Haunted Corn Maze: Strawberry Fields. Haunted + corn maze. Is there a scarier combo?

OCT. 20-22: Murder Mystery Weekend. "Take a stab at who the next victim will be."

OCT. 26: Night of Frightful Delights at SpooktoberFest. At The Cassara Carlsbad.

OCT. 28: Halloween Spooktacular & Trick-Or-Treat: The Forum Carlsbad. Free with carnival games & music, too.

OCT. 28: Día de los Muertos Celebration: Leo Carrillo Ranch. Free open house, plus ticketed portion with dinner & movie.

THROUGH OCT 29: 'Brick-Or-Treat' Monster Party: Legoland. Frighteningly fun with Candy Trail, too.

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CARMEL MOUNTAIN:

OCT. 18, 25 & 31: 'Hitchcocktober' Hitchcock Film Series. Enjoy work from the master of suspense!

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CHULA VISTA:

OCT. 27: Novo Halloween Party. With bounce house & family fun at Novo Brazil Brewing.

OCT. 28: 'Owl-O-Ween' Halloween Party: Living Coast Discovery Center. Featuring eerie night hikes, trick-or-treating, costume contest & more.

OCT. 28: Día De Los Muertos Celebration. Extravaganza with music, dance, food & altars.

THROUGH OCT. 29: Sesame Place San Diego 'Halloween Spooktacular' - Costume parade, trick-or-treating, dance parties, scavenger hunts & more.

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CORONADO:

OCT. 27: 'Halloween Happening' Trick-Or-Treat & Kids' Fun. Spooky mad science fun at library, too.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat: Library. Stop by for some treats!

OCT. 31: 'Main Street Goes Ghostly' Trick-Or-Treat. A downtown tradition for little ghosts & ghouls.

THROUGH DEC. 31: Hotel Del Coronado Haunted Happenings Tours. Learn about mysterious 1892 death of Del guest Kate Morgan.
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DEL MAR:

OCT. 1-31: Wicked Spooky Afternoon Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. For adults & children. Costumes encouraged.

OCT. 5-31: 'Scream Zone' Haunted Scaregrounds: Fairgrounds. Newly added this year: "Midway Madness," a Halloween-themed carnival.

OCT. 20-22 & 27-29: Fall Fest Weekends: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Celebrating the best of the fall season.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides: Fairgrounds. Lots of activities for little ones.

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: Old Marshal Scotty's Playland Haunted Amusement Park. What's more terrifying than abandoned amusement park?

OCT. 20: 'HauntFest On Main' & Carnival. Live music, rides & costume contest planned.

OCT. 21: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center 'Spookeasy' Fundraiser. At secret location with haunted trail & costume contest.

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ENCINITAS:

OCT. 20-21 & 27-28: Scout Troop's Halloween 'Haunted Hotel' - Choose 'low/no scare' or 'high scare' level.

OCT. 20-22 & 27-30: Haunted Ghost Town: San Dieguito Heritage Ranch. Additional date added for 2023 since last year was a sell-out.

OCT. 21: Those Witches Be Crazy. Fun, downtown pub crawl.

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat & Self-Realization Fellowship Jack-O'-Lanterns. Don't miss Swami's masterpieces!

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ESCONDIDO:

OCT. 26-28: CAHS Theatre 'Little Shop Of Horrors' - Very fitting for the spooky season!

OCT. 27: Art & Spirit: Día de los Muertos: Center For Arts Museum Courtyard. For ages 21+.

THROUGH OCT. 29: Autumn Festival: San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Kids, 11 & younger, get in free with paid adult.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo. Enjoy a real pumpkin farm.

NOV. 1: Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration: CA Center For Arts. Music, dance, food, car show & more.

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

OCT. 27: Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat. Parade planned, too.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration. At Veterans Park.

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JULIAN:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: 'The Haunted Forest' Halloween Walk: Banner Ranch. This one could work for all ages.
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LA JOLLA:

OCT. 27-28: Halloween Aglow & Trick-Or-Treat: Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Glowing nightscape with live music, costume contest & trick-or-treat stations.

OCT. 28: Estancia 'Wicked Black & White Ball'- Space is limited, so book soon if interested.

OCT. 31: Spook-tacular Halloween Costume Party. At Community Center & tickets on sale.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’ Lantern's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. Free parking & admission.

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LA MESA:

OCT. 22: Patchwork's Chunky Yarn Pumpkins (+ Wine Flight). A workshop for crafters.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat: Grossmont Center Mall. Free face painting & photo ops, too.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat & Pet Costume Contest: La Mesa Village. Don't miss spooky organ concert!

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LAKESIDE:

THROUGH OCT. 28: Oma’s Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Wagon Rides. "A fall experience in San Diego unlike any other."

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LEMON GROVE:

OCT. 31: Harvest Festival & Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Hosted by Christian Church of Lemon Grove.

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MISSION BEACH:

OCT. 27: Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch: The Plunge, Belmont Park. "A one-of-a-kind nighttime ambiance."

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’ Lantern's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. Free parking & admission.

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MISSION VALLEY:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides. Lots of fun for the little ones!

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NATIONAL CITY:

OCT. 21: Día De Los Muertos Celebration: Westfield Plaza Bonita. Free event with music, dance & face painting.

THROUGH OCT. 31. Plaza Bonita Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides. "Happy 2023 Pumpkin Season!"

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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 18: Patchwork's Chunky Yarn Pumpkins. Fun for crafters at Mike Hess Brewing.

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OCEANSIDE:

OCT. 20-29: O-Side Theatre Company 'Sleepy Hollow' - Timely for the season!

OCT. 21: Boo Bash Market. With pumpkin decorating, costume contest & psychic readings.

OCT. 21-29: Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Mellano Family Farm. Food, music, photo ops & pumpkin painting.

OCT. 22: Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival: Downtown. Entertainment, car shows & altars.

OCT. 28: Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat. Crafts & inflatables, too.

OCT. 28: Free, Halloween 'Spooktakular' Event: Mission Marketplace. No reservations needed.

OCT. 31: Halloween Fest at New Song Church. Featuring candy, bounce houses, raffles & more.

NOV. 11: Fall Concert Fundraiser: Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center. Tickets on sale.

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OLIVENHAIN:

OCT. 20-21 & 27-28: Scout Troop's Halloween 'Haunted Hotel' - Choose 'low/no scare' or 'high scare' level.

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PACIFIC BEACH:

OCT. 27: Halloween Bar Crawl. Featuring 10+ bars & nightclubs.

OCT. 28: Zombie Crawl - Halloween Bar Crawl. Ticket includes "zombie survival kit."

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POWAY:

OCT. 21: Hoot, Howl & Prowl. Sold out.

OCT. 28: 'Once Upon A Hallowe'en' Carnival & Train Rides. Admission is free

OCT. 28-29: Halloween Family Fall Campout. Sold out.

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RAMONA:

OCT. 28: Frosted Faces Foundation Trick-Or-Treat Trail For Dogs. With costume contest, food trucks, raffles & more.

OCT. 31: 'Merchant's Safe Trick-Or-Treat On Main Street' - Spooktacular free, fun!

NOV. 8: Annual Art & Wine Festival. A harvest-time tradition.

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 21: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. A fall tradition in its 12th year.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo. Enjoy a real pumpkin farm.

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RANCHO SANTA FE:

OCT. 21, 28-29: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival: Helen Woodward Animal. Critter encounters, trick-or-treating, crafts & mini pumpkin patch.

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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT-OCT.: The Haunted Hotel Disturbance Mission Valley. Closed for 2023.

THROUGH OCT. 29: SeaWorld 'Spooktacular' Trick-Or-Treat Trail & Hay Maze. Pumpkin hunts, mermaids & dance parties planned, too.

SEPT. 22-OCT 31: The Haunted Trail At Balboa Park. No walk in the park here, as you must make it through eXperiment Maze & Haunted Trail.

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: SeaWorld 'Howl-O-Scream' - When the peaceful park turns sinister ... Get ready for spine-chilling scares.

OCT. 15-22: 'Witches High Tea': Westgate Hotel. Offering Halloween treats & savory "sandwitches."

OCT. 18, 25 & 31: 'Hitchcocktober' Hitchcock Film Series. Enjoy work from the master of suspense!

OCT. 22: Free, San Diego Family Fun Fest: Salvation Army Kroc Center. Costume parade, trick-or-treating & more Halloween fun.

OCT. 22: Bivouac's 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party. Classic Halloween movies will screen, too!

OCT. 28: Free Halloween Community Day Event. A Second Chance community event.

OCT. 27: Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch: The Plunge, Belmont Park. "A one-of-a-kind nighttime ambiance."

OCT. 27: Protest The Hero - Halloween Is For Always. At Music Box on India Street.

OCT. 27: Halloween Bar Crawl. "Party with more than 300 ghouls & ghosts."

OCT. 29: 'Halloween At The Station' & Trick-Or-Treat: Liberty Station. The 100-year anniversary of station also celebrated.

OCT. 29: Spreckels Organ Society Fall Family Concerts. Free admission.

OCT. 29: 'Yappy Hour' Pet Costume Contest. At Bivouac Ciderworks.

OCT. 29: 'Trick-Or-Treat On India Street': Little Italy. Piazza della Famiglia transforms into "Nightmare Before Christmas."

THROUGH OCT. 29: 'HalGLOWeen' SD Zoo Festivities. Kids 11 & younger free with paid adult.

OCT. 31: Halloween with The Gaslamp Killer & Friends. At Music Box on India Street.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides. Lots of fun for the little ones!

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween Movies: Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, Manchester Grand Hyatt. Line-up of fave, spooky flicks.

THROUGH DEC. 31: Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Walking Tour. "Feel hair-raising chill as EMF meter lights up in your hands."
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SAN MARCOS:

OCT. 21: 'Breakfast With The Littlest Pumpkin' & Kids' Fun. Book soon, as expected to sell out.

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SANTA YSABEL:

OCT. 21 & 28: Halloween Haunted Hayride & Ghost Stories: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures. With jug band music & hoedown, too.
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SANTEE:

OCT. 21: Brews & Bites Festival Fundraiser. For ages 21 & up.

OCT. 28: Santee Lakes Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-Or-Treat. With entertainment, face painting, donut walk & crafts.

OCT. 31: Spooky Snapshots & Halloween Treats: City Hall. Sheriff's deputies will drop by, too.

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SOLANA BEACH:

OCT. 18-NOV. 12: 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde': North Coast Repertory Theatre. "Spine-tingling experience captures essence of the season."

OCT. 28: Halloween HEAT featuring 80's Heat w/ Bella Lux. At the Belly Up Tavern.

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VALLEY CENTER:

OCT. 21: “Howl-o-ween” Doggie Costume Contest & Parade: Bates Nut Farm. Prizes to top dogs!

OCT. 22: Halloween Costume Contest & Parade: Bates Nut Farm. Open to all with four, age categories.

NOV. 4-5: 'Christmas On Farm' Arts 'N Crafts Fair: Bates Nut Farm. Get started on holiday shopping!

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VISTA:

OCT. 21: Trick-Or-Treat: North County Square. Elsa from "Frozen" & Spider-Man will be there!

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