Free Halloween Events in Southern California 2026Free Halloween Events

A Whitechapel-inspired Glendale haunt. The yard display is up now; on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 it opens as a free walk-through with scare actors, 7–10pm.

A trunk-or-treat hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities' Pasadena House. No on-site parking; street parking encouraged nearby.

An annual trunk-or-treat hosted by the Wilshire 3rd Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A free community trunk-or-treat hosted by Orchard Church LA. Eventbrite registration requested (walk-ins welcome); no gory/scary/evil costumes; bring your own candy bag.

A free Halloween concert from the Culver City Symphony Orchestra with the SoCAL Chorale; first-come seating, free parking off Culver Blvd.

West Hollywood’s free Halloween street party on a mile of Santa Monica Boulevard, with a DJ stage at San Vicente, food trucks and thousands of costumed revelers. No alcohol or public drinking, no backpacks (clear bags OK); kids and pets are strongly discouraged.

Michael, Freddy, Ghostface, Chucky, Jason, the Nun and Annabelle, all in one Burbank front yard. Free; walk up or drive by.

Free trunk-or-treating alongside a community resource fair, hosted by GALS LA. Register via Eventbrite; costumes encouraged, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Returning for 2026 with “The Rift: 1906”: a free walk-through with live actors, strobe lights, fog and music.

Murder on Beachwood: a free walk-through home haunt in Burbank for ages 13 and up.

MainPlace Mall pumpkin patch with rides, games, food and a petting zoo. Free admission Wednesday and Thursday, $5 Friday–Sunday; kids 2 and under free, and parking is free.

Santiago Canyon College Foundation's annual free trunk-or-treat, Spooky Street.

A free trunk-or-treat at Anaheim United Methodist Church, with bounce houses, a costume contest and a photo booth per the event listing.

A free community trunk-or-treat hosted by KidWorks in Santa Ana.

Free downtown Anaheim fall festival at Center Greens plus the Halloween Parade at 7pm, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026.

City of Los Alamitos and the Los Alamitos Community Foundation host this free community trunk-or-treat.

Harvest Community Church of Irvine's Fall Fest trunk-or-treat. Registration required (QR check-in); costume contest for ages 0-12 excludes violent/blood themes.

A trunk-or-treat hosted by the Irvine California Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; friends, neighbors and visitors welcome.

Free community Halloween Spooktacular with music, trunk-or-treat, haunted walkthrough, games and costume contest. Saturday Oct. 24, 2026, 3–6pm.

Free center-wide trick-or-treating, face painting, kids crafts and costume characters at Anaheim Town Square. Sunday Oct. 25, 2026, 3–6pm.

College Park PTA's family trunk-or-treat night, open to College Park & IVA families, friends and neighbors. No registration needed to attend; minors under 14 need a supervising adult.

A free community cemetery haunt that benefits local charities. Street viewing nightly 6–10pm; bring a non-perishable food or pet-supply donation.

28-acre country pumpkin patch in Mentone near Redlands and Yucaipa. Free admission and parking. Tractor hayrides, farm animals, hay maze, train and horse rides. Opens Oct. 1, 2026, daily 9am–6pm.

Corona pumpkin patch with rides, games, food and a petting zoo. Free admission Wednesday and Thursday, $5 Friday–Sunday; kids 2 and under free, and parking is free.

San Bernardino County Public Defender's C.U.T.E. (Children United Through Empowerment) trunk-or-treat, supporting children coping with parental incarceration.

City of Lake Elsinore's trunk-or-treat with 60+ decorated trunks, free amusements and a live DJ; a haunted house is also on site.

San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services trunk-or-treat with a 55+ vendor community resource fair, games and treats.

A free-admission Halloween trunk-or-treat in Fontana with costume and dance competitions, food vendors and boutique shopping; car participants are asked to bring at least 3 bags of candy.

Olive Branch Community Church & School's Fall Festival with free trunk-or-treat; laser tag and inflatable wristbands are $10 per child (unlimited).

Santa Clarita harvest festival and pumpkin patch at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Sept. 26–Nov. 1, 2026, Tuesday–Sunday 9am–6pm. Free admission and parking.

Free family and pet-friendly benefit for the Dog Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Lucky Luke Santa Clarita taproom, Oct. 18, 2026, 11am–3pm. Costume prizes, silent auction, food truck and live music.

Free family trunk-or-treat at the True Barre parking lot, 28670 The Old Rd, Santa Clarita. Oct. 22, 2026, 5–8pm with a sensory-friendly window 5–5:30pm. DJ, food trucks and 40+ vendors.

Inclusive, special-needs-designed trunk-or-treat open to the public. Thursday Oct. 22, 2026, 5:30–7pm at 26639 Valley Center Dr, Santa Clarita. Costumes encouraged; community partners welcome.

Camp Funadoo's Fall Festival trunk-or-treat with a bounce house, petting zoo and games.

The Learning Experience Simi Valley hosts a trunk-or-treat for young children; reservation encouraged.

Free-entry pumpkin patch at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Sun–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri–Sat 9am–9pm, Sept. 18–Oct. 31, 2026.

Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours.

Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours.

Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours.

Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours.

Ramona ranch pumpkin patch in its 30th year, open every day 9am–6pm with free admission. Pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn, plus a corn maze, corn cannon and petting zoo daily; pony rides all day on weekends and Wed–Fri 3–6pm (none Mon–Tue), and hayrides on weekends.

A free home haunt in San Diego’s South Park neighborhood, open Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7 to 9pm.

Elks Chula Vista's trunk-or-treat with a car/motorcycle show, craft fair, kids party, costume contest and free candy; benefits Honor Flight San Diego.

A trunk-or-treat hosted by the Chula Vista 1st Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a chili cook-off and games; everyone welcome.

A pirate-themed Halloween Spooktacular at Santee Lakes with a trunk-or-treat trail, games, crafts, mini golf, inflatables, face painting and food trucks.

A free, all-ages trunk-or-treat hosted by Sling Pilot Academy at Gillespie Field, with trunk voting and a raffle.

Calvary San Diego's Halloween trunk-or-treat with food vendors, free roller skating (ages 10+) and carnival games. Parking is limited; neighborhood parking or Corky McMillin Elementary suggested.