Fri. Oct. 23, 2026 · public 7–9pm (5–7pm junior high students only)
Santa Barbara · Haunted House · 12+ (host fright level)
One night only: the Santa Barbara Police Activities League and Santa Barbara Junior High put on a haunted house beneath the school. 5–7pm is for junior high students only; 7–9pm is open to the public. Rated Fright Level 12+, with narrow hallways, strobe lights, loud noises and immersive scares. Not recommended for young children. Buy tickets ahead or at the door.
Santa Barbara Junior High School, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s first-ever Adult Night, a 21+ Halloween party with drag hosts Pam Cakez and Maple, a DJ and dance floor, an animal encounter, cocktails, food trucks, a photo booth, beer and wine tastings and a costume contest. It needs its own ticket (not daytime zoo admission) and tickets can’t be refunded. No full-face masks, full-face paint or realistic weapons. The gate reopens at 5:45pm.
Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
A free, family-friendly outdoor trunk-or-treat from Santa Barbara PAL, the Santa Barbara Police Department and City Parks & Rec. Costumes encouraged. Bring your own bag for candy.
Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1212 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Halloween after dark at the Santa Barbara Zoo: trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a DJ and dance floor, Zoo Train rides, a costume contest at 5:30pm and an animal encounter at 6:30pm. Separate ticket from daytime admission; tickets can be swapped to another Nighttime Boo date if there’s space, but not refunded. Kids must come with an adult. The zoo closes at 3:30pm on these days and the gate reopens at 4:45pm.
Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
