SoCal Spooky lists 5 Halloween events and spooky places in Escondido for 2026. 3 are free. The season here runs from Sept. 25 to Nov. 1.
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.
Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026
Escondido · Pumpkin Patches · Family outing
Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours.
Patch open from Thu. Oct. 1, 2026 · Fall Festival Sat–Sun · Oct. 10–11, 10am–5pm
Escondido · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages
A pick-your-own pumpkin patch, plus the annual Fall Festival weekend with free admission and parking, hay and tractor rides, food and local vendors.
Sat. Oct. 24 & Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · dusk–11pm
Escondido · Yard Haunts · See host for age guidance
A 27-year-old walk-through yard haunt in Escondido with a big cast of scare actors, open two nights only. Free; donations appreciated.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Escondido · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting.
Carlsbad (6) · Chula Vista (5)
SoCal Spooky lists 5: 3 pumpkin patches, 1 yard haunt and 1 costume store.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 25 and the latest runs through Nov. 1. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 3: Pumpkin Station — Rancho Bernardo Farm, Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival — The Farm Stand West and The Escondido Madhouse.
