Looking for some fun fall events for the little ones? San Diego has got you covered!
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular kicks off from September 6 through November 3, 2024. The weekends are packed with spooky live shows, Halloween activities, and safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating throughout the park.
Next up is the Fall Fest at Belmont Park, running from September 7 to October 31, 2024. Get in the seasonal spirit at this seaside amusement park with free trick-or-treating every Sunday in October, live performances, festive treats, and all your favorite rides and attractions.
Over at Sesame Place, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular takes over from September 14 to November 3, 2024. Trick-or-treat around the park, catch Halloween-themed shows, and snap some fun photos with your favorite furry friends in costume.
LEGOLAND’s Brick-or-Treat is another must-do from September 14 to October 27, 2024. This year’s event promises even more candy, new shows, exclusive LEGO characters, and so much more.
Join the San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOWeen Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October for an evening of musical entertainment, performances, and The Skeleton Band. It’s free for kids under 11, and costumes are encouraged!
For a bit of spooky fun, check out Haunted Harvest at Fort Cross on October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024. With ghost stories, haunted hayrides, and live music, it’s a festive, spooky experience for the whole family.
Love nature? The Nature Collective’s Fall Festival is happening on October 13, 2024. Enjoy a day of hands-on activities, live animal encounters, nature walks, and Halloween fun for the kids.
In El Cajon, HauntFest on Main brings the party on October 25, 2024, with a pumpkin patch, costume contests, rides, and entertainment.
Santee Lakes Spooktacular on October 26, 2024, is full of Halloween games, a giant maze, and crafts to keep the little ones entertained. Plus, there’s a dog costume contest at Hilton Boofront on the same day – free to enter, with donations benefiting the San Diego Humane Society.
Trick-or-Treat on India Street on October 27, 2024, lets urban families enjoy a safe Halloween as businesses in Little Italy hand out candy along historic India Street.
Halloween at the Station is another great option on October 27, 2024. Liberty Station hosts live DJs, a car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, and trick-or-treating throughout the property.
If you’re looking for spooky museum fun, Mayhem at the Museums on October 26, 2024, at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is perfect for a Halloween-themed day.
For train lovers, the Pumpkin Express runs from October 5 to 27, 2024, with train rides and a pumpkin patch hosted by the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association.
Don’t miss the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash on October 18, 2024. Expect costume contests, treats, and activities at this thrilling event.
Head to the Birch Aquarium’s Halloween Aglow on October 25-26, 2024, for an after-dark, family-friendly experience with live music, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest.
If you’re into haunted history, check out year-round tours like the Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour, the Haunted Happenings Tour at Hotel Del Coronado, or a visit to the Whaley House, where you just might encounter something paranormal!
There’s so much Halloween fun for families all over San Diego this season – happy haunting!
