Here are some fun Halloween events and activities for San Diego!
HAL-GLOW-EEN at the San Diego Zoo
Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2920 Zoo Dr. San Diego, CA 92101
The Zoo will be all aglow with activities and entertainment: a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes for everyone to dance to among bursts of bubbles, acrobats, jugglers, a cupcake walk, and more. Kids are free for this event, and may wear costumes according to their guidelines.
Throughout the month of October, kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission (when accompanied by an adult – separate form of entry required). We’ve got special fun planned for the weekends, so go wild and join us over and over again! Kids Free admission in October 2018 includes the Skyfari Tram Ride – no separate ticket needed! Standard child rider policies apply.
2018 Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld
500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
This popular event is included with park admission, and takes place every Saturday and Sunday from September 22 through October 28, 2018.
Be a part of SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, where kids can dress up in their Halloween best and go on a sea-inspired adventure throughout the park. Festivities are geared for kids 12 years and under, who are invited to come in costume and enjoy all the festivities on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 28, 2018.
Families won’t want to miss the all-new Sesame Street Parade and SeaWorld’s ever-popular show, Clyde & Seamore’s Big Halloween Bash.
The Haunted Hotel
424 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Sep 21 – Oct 31, 2018
$20-$30
619-696-SCARE | info@hauntedhotel.com
Recently ranked #1 Scariest Haunt in America, The Haunted Hotel is located downtown in the Gaslamp and is the longest running haunt in San Diego. Plunge into the depths of horror and smell the fear in person! $5 OFF Discount Coupons are available at Goodwill Stores Countywide (while supplies last, no purchase necessary)
Coupons are valid Sunday – Thursday from 9/30/18 – 10/25/18
Julian Farm & Orchard
Through Oct 31, 2018
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
4381 Highway 78
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Pumpkin Patch and activities for the whole family including apple cider pressing, tractor-drawn hayrides, archery and tomahawk range! Visit their barnyard baby and mama goats, sheep and chickens.
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
Through October 31st
More than 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides and straw maze. There is a petting corral and Snows Pony Rides on Weekends & Weekdays starting October 9th as well!
Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from a variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from 12:00-3:00 PM, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events.
Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch
until October 31, 2018
842 Highway 78
Ramona, CA 92065
Enjoy an assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. Corn Maze, Corn Cannon, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Pony Rides.
Bring your family and friends! Our pumpkin patch is a great experience for all. You can even schedule school groups and organized visits by calling us today. Snacks and refreshments available on the weekends.
Not-So-Scary Estuary Family Discovery Day
Oct 28, 2018
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester Ave
Cardiff, CA 92007
Have a howling good time in nature this Halloween season with the return of our 7th Annual Not-So-Scary Estuary Family Discovery Day. Our theme is Changing Climate, with performances about sea level rise, a zero-waste activity and animal meet and greets. Join the Annual Costume Contest and Nature’s Trick-or-Treating Adventure! Kids in costume can join the parade with prizes awarded, and more fun inside and outside along the nature center loop trail.
Balboa Park Halloween Family Fun Day
October 27, 2018
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
All activities 11am to 4pm
Balboa Park
House of Hospitality
San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego’s Balboa Park and its museums are treating families to a free Halloween Family Day with a spooky array of hands-on activities and other free goodiespooky array of hands-on activities and other free goodies
Enjoy a culturally inspired kickoff to Halloween at the region’s largest free Halloween carnival. Over two dozen participating museums and cultural attractions present free crafts for kids, costume parades and contests, and tons of spooky surprises, from 11am to 4pm. Participating museums offer free admission to children 12 and under with paying adult.
