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SoCal Spooky lists 16 Halloween events and spooky places in San Diego for 2026, across 8 cities and neighborhoods. 3 are free. The season here runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 15. The biggest groups are pumpkin patches, theme park events and scare mazes. Schedules vary by host, so check each listing’s official site before you go.
Daily through Sun. Nov. 8, 2026 · night shows select nights
Carlsbad · Immersive Haunts · All Ages
A dark-fantasy walk-through with 12 themed zones next to Jurassic Fright at the strawberry farm. By day it’s “Path to Light”; after dark on select nights, “Symphony in the Shadows” adds eerie scenes and live characters.
Fri–Sun · Sept. 11–Nov. 1, 2026 · trick-or-treat Fri 4–7pm, Sat–Sun 1–7pm
San Diego · Theme Parks · All ages
SeaWorld’s daytime, kid-friendly Halloween: trick-or-treat stations, the new Baby Shark Halloween Show, a pumpkin patch, Spookley dance parties and a pumpkin hunt. Included with park admission; Howl-O-Scream takes over after dark.
Select dates · Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026
Carlsbad · Theme Parks · All Ages
Not-scary kids Halloween at LEGOLAND California on select dates Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026. Brick-or-Treat is included with dated park admission.
Fri–Sun · Sept. 4–Nov. 15, 2026 · 10am–4pm
Julian · Pumpkin Patches · Family outing
Julian mountain farm’s fall season: a giant pumpkin patch, Harvest Fest and U-pick flowers, open Friday–Sunday 10am–4pm. Apple tours are by reservation only.
Sept. 14–Nov. 8, 2026 · Sept. daily 9am–6pm; Oct. Sun–Thu 9am–6pm, Fri–Sat 9am–10pm
Carlsbad · Pumpkin Patches · All ages
Family farm patch on Cannon Road with giant pumpkins for photos, marigold and celosia fields, a tricycle racetrack, hay pyramid and free games included in admission. The corn maze, tractor ride, Jurassic Fright animatronic walk and animal areas cost extra; the after-dark Haunted Corn Maze is listed separately.
Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026
Escondido · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages
A family fall festival and pumpkin patch at North County Mall: pumpkins, hay mazes, live entertainment, photo ops, carnival games, a petting zoo, inflatables, a 60-foot pumpkin bounce pad and food vendors.
Wed–Sun · Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026 · Wed–Fri 4–8pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun noon–8pm
Fallbrook · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages
A free pumpkin patch at The Vineyard 1924 in Fallbrook, with California-grown pumpkins (some specialty ones raised right in Fallbrook) and live music nights. Free admission and free parking; leashed dogs welcome. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Daily · Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · Mon–Fri noon–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–8pm
San Diego · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns’ family-owned pumpkin lot (since 2010) in Clairemont: pre-picked pumpkins of every size, games, activities and bounce houses. Open daily through Nov. 1.
A one-mile scare trail across the grounds of the former Marshal Scotty’s Playland, combining old rides, carnival remains, themed scenes and live scare actors.
Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026
San Diego · Haunted Trails · 10+ recommended
A large-scale outdoor horror trail through Balboa Park, paired with the eXperiment Maze. The experience winds through twisted pines and dark wooded paths. It’s outdoors and stays open through light rain when it can. Weather closures are posted on its Instagram (@hauntedtrailbp), and unused tickets for a closed night can be rescheduled; no refunds.
Costume shopping · check current hours
Oceanside · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting.
Costume shopping · check current hours
La Mesa · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting.
Year-round · extended spooky season programming
San Diego · Ghost Tours · All ages; paranormal theme
One of San Diego’s best-known haunted historic sites. The museum operates year-round and traditionally adds extended opportunities for paranormal-minded visitors during October.
Daily · Sept. 1–Nov. 2, 2026
San Diego · Family · All Ages
Fiesta de Reyes fills its Old Town plaza with Día de los Muertos displays for two months: larger-than-life Catrinas, decorated skulls and skeletons, marigolds and altars, with new evening lighting for 2026. Free and family-friendly during regular plaza hours; the lighting is best late afternoon into evening.
Sat–Sun · Oct. 24–25 & Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026 · 11am–1:30pm
San Diego · Family ·
A witching-season afternoon tea in the Westgate Hotel’s Le Fontainebleau Room: come in your most bewitching costume, take photos in the eerie photo area, and enjoy house-made pastries and tea sandwiches. Reservations recommended.
Sat–Sun · Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026 · 11am–8pm · costume contests 7:30pm
San Diego · Family · All Ages
A free two-day waterfront festival of international food, live music, vendors and a car show. Saturday is Halloween with an ’80s funk night and a costume contest at 7:30pm; Sunday is Día de los Muertos with Spanish rock, Chicano soul and a Día de los Muertos costume contest at 7:30pm.
Choose the family filter in the finder, then read the host’s age guidance. Family suitability does not guarantee that every child will enjoy an attraction.
Season date ranges can include selected nights and closures. Check the source calendar; a date range is not a daily opening schedule.
Prices change through the season, so we don’t list them. Follow each listing’s official site for current tickets and availability.
Carlsbad (3) · Chula Vista (0) · Escondido (1) · La Jolla (0)
SoCal Spooky lists 16: 1 haunted house, 2 theme park events, 5 pumpkin patches, 2 scare mazes, 2 costume stores and 4 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 1 and the latest runs through Nov. 15. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 3: Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia — Fiesta de Reyes, Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch at The Vineyard 1924 and Taste of the Underworld: International Food & Music Festival — San Diego.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Día de los Muertos – La Experiencia — Fiesta de Reyes, Halloween Spooktacular — SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat, Fantasy Fright — Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Witches of the Westgate Tea — The Westgate Hotel and 1 more.
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