SoCal Spooky lists 6 Halloween events and spooky places in Ventura for 2026. The season here runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31.
Oct. 17–18, 23–25 & 30–31, 2026 · Fri–Sat 7–11pm, Sun noon–3pm
Ventura · Haunted House · See host for age guidance
Ventura’s VFW Post 1679 haunt (formerly Haunted Alley), built with Roy’s Haunts and Malkin Manor: a dark, twisting maze with live scare actors, themed rooms and shifting pathways. A fundraiser for local veterans.
Sept. 30–Oct. 31, 2026 · Mon–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sun 10am–9pm (closes 6pm Halloween)
Ventura · Pumpkin Patches · All ages
Pumpkin patch under a big tent in the Pacific View Mall parking lot near Target, with pumpkins from mini to giant, squash, ornamental gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks and straw bales, plus kids’ activities and photo spots.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Ventura · 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.
Thu–Sat · Oct. 8–10, 2026 · 7pm (Sat. 2pm)
Ventura · Spooky Theatre · See host for age guidance
Ventura College Opera and Musical Theater stages Mel Brooks’ monster-sized musical comedy, adapted from his 1974 film: Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Igor, Inga and the creature, live on stage for three performances.
Sun. Oct. 11, 2026 · noon–4pm (40-minute tours)
Ventura · Family · All Ages
Tours of the historic adobe on Victorian mourning and Halloween customs, with a few thrills: ghost stories brought to life, a parlor séance, fortune-tellers, an 1860s funeral director, and tales of the rooms said to be haunted. About 40 minutes, up to 12 people per tour; reserve online.
Sat–Sun · Sept. 26–27, 2026 · performances hourly from 1pm
Ventura · Spooky Markets · See host for age guidance
An oddities expo at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with spooky artists and vendors, and performances every hour from 1pm hosted by Vita DeVoid. Ticketed.
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SoCal Spooky lists 6: 1 haunted house, 1 pumpkin patch, 1 costume store and 3 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 26 and the latest runs through Oct. 31. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Victorian Halloween — Olivas Adobe Historical Park.
