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Halloween 2026 · Oct. 30–31Best Areas for Trick-or-TreatingThe best trick-or-treating neighborhoods and events in Southern California

From movie-set yards in Toluca Lake to Victorian streets in Angelino Heights, here’s where to take the kids this Halloween: neighborhoods known for going all out, plus organized trick-or-treats at shops, malls and city events. Updated Oct. 30, 2026.

Neighborhood tradition ≠ guaranteed candy. Neighborhoods are listed because local news outlets or the city named them. Homeowners decide each year whether to take part, and the start points are public streets, never a specific house. For set times, look at the trick-or-treat events.

Weather: Rain is in the forecast for Saturday, Oct. 31. Outdoor events can change or cancel on short notice, so check the organizer’s page the day you go.

Be a good guest: stay on sidewalks, follow barricades, keep kids close, bring a flashlight and take your trash with you.

Los Angeles25 spots

Neighborhoods

Angelino Heights

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Los Angeles · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Restored Victorian homes by Echo Park Lake make one of the most atmospheric Halloween walks in the city. It’s the neighborhood Michael Jackson picked for “Thriller.”

Start near: Carroll Ave & Douglas St

Tip: Expect big crowds. Arrive before dark.

Recommended by LAist, Time Out and Los Angeles Magazine. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Windsor Square & Hancock Park

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Los Angeles · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Grand old houses north of Wilshire Blvd go big on decorations, and families come from all over the city to walk these streets.

Start near: Arden Blvd & Rossmore Ave, off Larchmont Blvd

Tip: Plan to park a few blocks away and walk in.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Hill Drive, Eagle Rock

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Eagle Rock · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Decorated Craftsman homes and streets packed with costumed kids: a small-town Halloween in the middle of the city.

Start near: Hill Dr

Tip: Park on a nearby street and walk in.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Silver Lake

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Silver Lake · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Armstrong Avenue is the center of the action, with creative costumes everywhere. For a quieter night, try N Coronado St between Sunset and Scott, or Berkeley Circle off Silver Lake Blvd.

Start near: Armstrong Ave; calmer: N Coronado St (Sunset Blvd to Scott Ave) and Berkeley Circle

Tip: Parking near Armstrong Ave is hard.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Pasadena Neighborhoods

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Pasadena · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Leafy streets with plenty of decorations, from Monterey Road to Marengo and Fair Oaks avenues and the Madison Heights neighborhood.

Start near: Monterey Rd near Windsor Pl; Marengo and Fair Oaks Aves; Madison Heights

Tip: Pair it with Old Pasadena’s store-to-store trick-or-treat (listed below).

Recommended by LAist and Los Angeles Magazine. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Brentwood Glen

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Los Angeles · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A small, walkable neighborhood with light traffic, which makes it a good pick for little kids.

Start near: Between Church Ln and Beloit Ave

Tip: Brentwood Country Mart is nearby for a pit stop.

Recommended by LAist and Time Out. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Gillette’s Regents Square, Santa Monica

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Santa Monica · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Big, elaborately decorated yards that draw older kids. Younger ones can start with the Montana Avenue shops in the afternoon.

Start near: 17th St to 21st Pl, north of Montana Ave

Tip: Do the Montana Avenue Halloween Walk first (listed below), then the residential blocks.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Venice Canals

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Venice · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Stroll the bridges past decorated homes and boats, with twinkling lights over the water.

Start near: Dell Ave & S Venice Blvd

Tip: Parking is difficult and the walkways are narrow, so come early.

Recommended by LAist and Time Out. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Beverly Hills Flats

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Beverly Hills · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Big houses and a busy Halloween night around Walden Drive, home of the storybook Spadena “Witch’s House.”

Start near: Walden Dr & Carmelita Ave (by the Witch’s House)

Tip: Arrive early; it gets crowded.

Recommended by LAist and Time Out. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre

Neighborhood tradition

Sat. Oct. 31 · Alegria Ave activities 5–10pm

Sierra Madre · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Decorated homes and thousands of trick-or-treaters. The city closes Alegria Ave to cars between Baldwin Ave and N Mountain Trail Ave from about 4:30 to 10:30pm. Earlier that day: the Hometown Halloween Festival at Memorial Park (10am–2pm) and downtown business trick-or-treating (2–5pm).

Start near: Alegria Ave between Baldwin Ave and N Mountain Trail Ave

Tip: Allow extra travel time, follow the barricades and keep kids close.

Recommended by City of Sierra Madre. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Knolloween, Bixby Knolls

Neighborhood tradition

Sat. Oct. 31

Long Beach · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

The neighborhood group Bixby Knolls Commons runs Knolloween, an online map of decorated homes, shops and gathering spots for neighborhood trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

Start near: Bixby Knolls neighborhood

Tip: Check the map before you go; each stop sets its own hours.

Recommended by Bixby Knolls Commons. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Trick-or-treat events

Trick-or-Treat Villages
LA County Parks

In season

Select dates · Oct. 20–31, 2026

Los Angeles County · Family · All Ages

LA County Parks puts on free Trick-or-Treat Villages at parks around the county: costume contests, candy, giveaways, raffles, games, performances, arts and crafts and snacks. Activities vary by park, so check the county’s page for the site near you.

Location needs confirmation

Haunt’ington Park
City of Huntington Park

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · 4–8pm

Huntington Park · Family · All Ages

Huntington Park’s Halloween night at Salt Lake Park: trick-or-treating, games, train rides, a pumpkin patch, a costume contest and a haunted maze. Bring the whole family and come in costume.

Salt Lake Park, 3401 E Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA

Halloween Festival
City of Temple City

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 6–9pm

Temple City · Family · All Ages

Temple City’s Halloween night at Live Oak Park: arts and crafts, game booths, a free inflatable zone (waiver required), photo spots, a trunk-or-treat, a haunted maze and tons of candy, with a roaming Costume Patrol handing out prizes. Food trucks on site; street parking.

Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St, Temple City, CA 91780

Halloween Trick or Treat
Riviera Village, Redondo Beach

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 3–8pm · rain or shine

Redondo Beach · Family · All Ages

A South Bay Halloween tradition: Catalina Avenue closes to cars from Avenue I to S Elena Ave and Riviera Village shops hand out candy. Candy runs until 6pm, while supplies last; the street stays closed until 8pm. Rain or shine.

Catalina Ave (Avenue I to S Elena Ave), Riviera Village, Redondo Beach, CA

Haunted Pirate Island
Lafayette Community Center

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–8pm · costume contest from 5pm

Los Angeles · Family · All Ages

A free pirate-themed Halloween at Lafayette Park from LA Rec & Parks: trick-or-treating, games, music, arts and crafts, face painting, food, a photo booth and costume contests by age group from 5pm.

Lafayette Community Center, 625 S Lafayette Park Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90057

KK Trunk or Treat
South Bay Community Church, Torrance

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 6–8pm

Torrance · Trunk-or-Treats · Ages 2 through 5th grade

A free trunk-or-treat for families with kids from age 2 through 5th grade (siblings welcome). No registration or set arrival time: come anytime from 6 to 8pm, walk the trunk route with your kids, then head back to your car. No food is served.

South Bay Community Church, 2549 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504

Oaks Halloween Walk
Park Oak Drive, Los Angeles

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 6:30–8:30pm

Los Angeles · Family · All Ages

The Oaks neighborhood’s Halloween block party: Park Oak Drive closes to cars from Spring Oak Drive to the Five Points intersection so trick-or-treaters can walk it safely. Ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses all welcome.

Park Oak Dr (Spring Oak Dr to Five Points), The Oaks, Los Angeles, CA

Old Pasadena Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–8pm

Pasadena · Family · All Ages

Store-to-store trick-or-treating for costumed kids along Colorado Boulevard and nearby streets in Old Pasadena. Free; look for participating businesses.

Old Pasadena (Colorado Blvd & adjacent streets), Pasadena, CA 91105

Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street
Belmont Shore, Long Beach

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–6pm

Long Beach · Family · All Ages

A long-standing Belmont Shore tradition: businesses along 2nd Street hand out treats. Look for the jack-o’-lantern signs in shop windows, and stop by the photo op in front of Chase Bank. Each shop takes part as long as it can, based on its hours and supplies.

2nd Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA

Trunk or Treat
City of Rosemead

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 5:30–8:30pm

Rosemead · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages

Rosemead’s Halloween night: walk car to car for treats, plus carnival games, arts and crafts, a haunted house and a costume contest with categories for kids, adults and dogs.

Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex, 8471 Klingerman St, Rosemead, CA 91770

Trunk or Treat
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Glendale

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 3–6pm

Glendale · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages

A free, family-friendly church trunk-or-treat with decorated cars, pumpkin decorating, games and prizes, photo spots, live bluegrass and free hot dogs, chips and water. Dogs are welcome too, with treats for four-legged guests.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1920 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA

The Valley5 spots

Neighborhoods

Toluca Lake

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Toluca Lake · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Film-industry neighbors build the decorations, and the ranch houses in “the flats” have long been a candy-hunting favorite.

Start near: “The flats” around Ledge Ave & Moorpark St; Toluca Estates Dr & Valley Spring Ln

Tip: Go early to find parking on the side streets.

Recommended by LAist and Los Angeles Magazine. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Burbank: Mariposa St & Magnolia Park

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Burbank · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Near the studios, neighbors go pro with animatronics and fog machines. Magnolia Park’s flat streets suit little ones.

Start near: Mariposa St & Valleyheart Dr; Magnolia Park

Tip: Pick Magnolia Park for toddlers and strollers.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Studio City

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Studio City · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

An informal block party west of Laurel Canyon, packed with pumpkins and decked-out lawns.

Start near: Laurel Terrace Dr & Mound View Ave; the Silver Triangle

Tip: Park off Ventura Blvd and walk south.

Recommended by LAist. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Trick-or-treat events

Airplane Trunk or Treat
Whiteman Airport

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 1–3pm

Pacoima · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages

A free Halloween afternoon among the planes at Whiteman Airport: trunk-or-treating, aircraft displays, games, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest and a free-goods giveaway. Preregister for a free pumpkin (one per family, while supplies last). No masks that block vision and no toy weapons.

Civil Air Patrol, Whiteman Airport, 12653 Osborne St, Pacoima, CA 91331

Santa Clarita2 spots

Trick-or-treat events

Viva Halloween!
Newhall Community Center

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · 6–8pm

Newhall · Family · All Ages

The City of Santa Clarita’s free Viva Halloween night at the Newhall Community Center: carnival games, crafts, a maze and the Youth Sports Zombie Run, for the whole family. Come in costume. Questions: (661) 286-4006.

Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St, Newhall, CA

Orange County13 spots

Neighborhoods

Old Towne Orange

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Orange · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Flat, walkable historic streets around the Plaza fill with costumed families.

Start near: Streets around the Plaza

Tip: Parking is tight, so arrive early.

Recommended by CBS Los Angeles. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Renaissance, Aliso Viejo

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Aliso Viejo · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A cluster of connected neighborhoods you can cover on foot in one evening.

Start near: Streets between Da Vinci and Cedarbrook

Tip: Da Vinci has a hill, so plan for little legs.

Recommended by CBS Los Angeles. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Alta Vista Country Club Area, Placentia

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Placentia · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A country-club neighborhood known locally as a popular Halloween stop.

Start near: Neighborhoods around Alta Vista Country Club

Tip: Go early; popular homes run out.

Recommended by CBS Los Angeles. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Trick-or-treat events

SAMLARC Halloween Family Festival
Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · 3:30–6pm · outdoor movie 6:30pm

Rancho Santa Margarita · Family · All Ages

A free family Halloween afternoon at Central Park: games, music, inflatables, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a rock-climbing wall, community trick-or-treating, food trucks and a costume contest for families, kids and babies. Then an outdoor screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the amphitheater at 6:30pm; bring a blanket or low chairs.

Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Boo Bash + Trick-or-Treat
Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 1–5pm · trick-or-treat 1–3pm

Huntington Beach · Family · All Ages

Trick-or-treat at participating Bella Terra shops from 1 to 3pm (while supplies last), then the Boo Bash on The Green in front of Century Theatres from 2 to 5pm: live music from The DeadBeats, characters, crafts, games and photo spots.

Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Oak Street Halloween Block Party
Laguna Beach

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4:30–9:30pm

Laguna Beach · Family · All Ages

Laguna Beach’s annual Halloween block party: Oak Street and Brooks Street close to cars between Catalina Street and Temple Terrace for an evening of trick-or-treating. Drivers should use other routes and watch for children.

Oak St and Brooks St (Catalina St to Temple Terrace), Laguna Beach, CA

Inland Empire9 spots

Neighborhoods

Wood Streets, Riverside

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Riverside · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Homeowners in this historic neighborhood go all out, and thousands of trick-or-treaters are expected.

Start near: Wood Streets neighborhood

Tip: Expect heavy crowds; park outside the neighborhood and walk in.

Recommended by CBS Los Angeles (Oct. 30, 2026). Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

West Olive Avenue, Redlands

Neighborhood tradition

Sat. Oct. 31 · street closed to cars 5–9pm

Redlands · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A longtime Halloween street. The city isn’t hosting an event here this year, but it will close W Olive Ave to cars between Center St and Cajon St from 5 to 9pm for pedestrian safety. Neighborhood trick-or-treating carries on.

Start near: W Olive Ave between Center St and Cajon St

Tip: Follow the closure signs and park on nearby blocks.

Recommended by City of Redlands and Community Forward Redlands. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Trick-or-treat events

Halloween at Dos Lagos
Corona

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–7pm

Corona · Family · All Ages

Trick-or-treating at participating stores around The Shops at Dos Lagos, plus costume contests for toddlers (3 and under), kids 4 and up, adults and families.

The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona, CA

Halloween in the Village
Big Bear Lake

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–7:30pm (trick-or-treating 4–7pm, concert 6pm)

Big Bear Lake · Family · All Ages

The City of Big Bear Lake’s Halloween night in The Village: trick-or-treating at the shops, then a free concert of ’80s new-wave hits from tribute band The Spazmatics.

Big Bear Lake Village, Big Bear Lake, CA

Halloween Spooktacular
City of Chino

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 3–8pm

Chino · Family · All Ages

Chino’s Halloween Spooktacular at Ayala Park: carnival rides and games, candy booths and Halloween fun. Carnival wristbands are sold online ahead and at the event; see the city page.

Ruben S. Ayala Park (fields 11–13), 14225 Central Ave, Chino, CA

Monsters on the Move Candy Crawl
Citrus Plaza, Redlands

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 1–4pm · weather permitting

Redlands · Family · All Ages

A free Halloween candy crawl along a mapped path through Citrus Plaza and Mountain Grove, plus Halloween games and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Activities are for kids, with parents along; crossing guards are on duty. Treats while supplies last, so go early. The organizer says it may be canceled for weather.

Citrus Plaza, 27320 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands, CA 92374

Ventura County6 spots

Trick-or-treat events

Little Oaks Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
The Oaks, Thousand Oaks

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · 4–6pm

Thousand Oaks · Family · All Ages

Free trick-or-treating at participating stores around The Oaks (look for “Trick-or-Treat Here” signs), plus six special candy stops with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, AMR and Little Kitchen Academy. RSVP on the event page. Bring your own bag. No masks, weapons or weapon replicas.

The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA

Seaside Trick or Treat & Witches Paddle
Ventura Harbor Village

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · trick-or-treat 4–6pm · Witches Paddle 4pm · Thriller zombie dance 5:45pm

Ventura · Family · All Ages

The night before Halloween, kids trick-or-treat through the Village’s shops and restaurants (look for the witch hats) while the 8th annual Witches Paddle sends a flotilla of costumed paddlers across the harbor, a new Witches Night Market takes over the lawn, and zombies perform Thriller on the Main Lawn. Paddlers must RSVP; spectators are welcome along the promenade.

Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

13th Annual Old Town Boo Fest
Camarillo

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · noon–3pm

Camarillo · Family · All Ages

Trick-or-treat your way up and down Ventura Boulevard at Old Town Camarillo businesses, enter the costume contest (families, adults, youth and pets), and stop by the free carnival at Chapel City Church at Ventura Boulevard and Arneill Road.

Old Town Camarillo, Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Día de los Muertos Ventura + Halloween Night Market
Downtown Ventura

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · Halloween Night Market 2–9pm · Sun. Nov. 1 · Día de los Muertos 11am–6pm

Ventura · Family · All Ages

Two days across seven blocks of downtown Ventura. Halloween (Sat. Oct. 31, 2–9pm) is a new night market with dozens of street vendors, a trunk-or-treat, live performances and candy. Sun. Nov. 1 (11am–6pm) is the annual Día de los Muertos celebration with cultural performances, live music on multiple stages, community ofrendas, a lowrider car show, art, food and vendors. Free, all ages.

Downtown Ventura (Main St), Ventura, CA

Haunted High Street
City of Moorpark

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–7pm

Moorpark · Family · All Ages

Moorpark’s Halloween night on High Street: a trunk-or-treat from local businesses, a costume contest at 5pm (kids, tweens and teens, adults, and families), a library pumpkin-decorating patch, and a kids’ carnival for ages 3–10 with games, bounce houses, a giant slide and a trackless train (the carnival needs a wristband ticket). Free admission. High Street is closed to traffic; park at the South Metrolink lot, the library or the community center.

High Street (North Metrolink lot, 300 E High St), Moorpark, CA

San Diego11 spots

Neighborhoods

Margarita Avenue, Coronado

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Coronado · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A Coronado street locals say draws families from across the bay for its decorations.

Start near: Margarita Ave

Tip: Expect bridge traffic.

Recommended by Axios San Diego readers’ picks. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

Carlsbad · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

Locals say some of these streets look like movie sets, especially Peppertree Way.

Start near: Peppertree Way

Tip: Go early.

Recommended by Axios San Diego readers’ picks. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

“Helldergardens,” Del Cerro

Neighborhood tradition

Halloween night · Sat. Oct. 31

San Diego · Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood

A Del Cerro street neighbors nickname “Helldergardens” for its Halloween decorations.

Start near: Eldergardens St

Tip: Park on a nearby street and walk.

Recommended by Axios San Diego readers’ picks. Each home decides whether to decorate or hand out treats.

Trick-or-treat events

Creepy Candy Crawl
La Jolla Village

Today

Fri. Oct. 30, 2026

La Jolla · Family · All Ages

La Jolla Village’s free trick-or-treating day: kids trick-or-treat through village streets and shops (look for the balloons marking participating businesses), and witch-costumed judges stroll the village for a costume contest. Check the host page for start and end times.

La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA

Calvary San Diego Halloween Trunk or Treat

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 6–9pm

Chula Vista · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages

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.

1771 East Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913

Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Encinitas

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 5–8pm

Encinitas · Family · All Ages

Downtown Encinitas shops and restaurants stay open late for trick-or-treating, with live music in the Lumberyard Courtyard, where allergy-friendly candy is handed out. Self-Realization Fellowship puts a big pumpkin display in front of its bookstore at K St and 101.

Downtown Encinitas (S Coast Highway 101), Encinitas, CA

Halloween at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–6pm · weather permitting

San Diego · Family · All Ages

Family trick-or-treating around Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Pick up a trick-or-treat map by the Pop Jet Fountain. If weather cancels it, the center will post on Facebook and Instagram.

Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 4–6pm

La Mesa · Family · All Ages

The 8th annual free trick-or-treat in downtown La Mesa: participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd and nearby streets between Grant Ave and Acacia Ave (both sides of Spring St) hand out treats, with Halloween stilt walkers around the village. Costume contest check-in starts at 3:30pm by the La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station. Bring your own bag.

La Mesa Blvd (Grant Ave to Acacia Ave), La Mesa, CA

Halloween in the Village
Carlsbad Village

Opens Oct 31

Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 11am–3pm

Carlsbad · Family · All Ages

Business-to-business trick-or-treating across Carlsbad Village (look for the Candy Corn icons in windows). The first 250 kids get a pumpkin candy bucket at CalRes Homes, 2691 State St. Free carnival games at the Boys & Girls Clubs, 3115 Roosevelt St; costume contest noon–1pm at Village Faire (sign-up 11:30am); allergy-friendly treats and sensory-friendly activities at Lily Field Realty, 2965 Roosevelt St.

Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA

Trick-or-treating questions

Do all homes in these neighborhoods give out candy?

No. These are streets with a reputation for Halloween, based on local news coverage and city notices. Each household decides for itself whether to decorate or hand out treats, so treat the neighborhoods as good places to start, not guarantees.

Which spots have set times?

The trick-or-treat events do. Each card shows the date and hours the organizer posted, and links to the organizer’s page. Neighborhood trick-or-treating has no official hours, except where a city announced a street closure (Sierra Madre’s Alegria Ave and Redlands’ W. Olive Ave).

What if it rains on Halloween?

Rain is in the forecast for parts of Southern California on Sat. Oct. 31. Outdoor events can change or cancel on short notice, so check the organizer’s page before you leave. Indoor options like Mall-o-Ween at Valencia Town Center and Trick-or-Treat at Inland Center run rain or shine.

Which spots work best for little kids?

Daytime and early-evening business trick-or-treats (Montana Ave, Carlsbad Village, Camarillo’s Old Town Boo Fest) are calmer. Among neighborhoods, LAist points families with small kids to Brentwood Glen and Burbank’s Magnolia Park.

Know a street that goes all out, or hosting a trick-or-treat? Tell us. We never publish a private home’s address without the owner’s OK. More family fun: Trunk-or-Treats · Yard Haunts · Family Halloween Events.

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