San Diego Halloween Events

Check out these fun and scary San Diego Halloween Events for 2018. This year Halloween is on Wednesday October 31 2018. Kids and adults will enjoy the scary haunted houses and events, and the simple tradition of finding that special pumpkin from a Halloween pumpkin patch.

My favorite scary Halloween activity in San Diego is the Scream Zone. Check out their cool website below. There are also many pumpkin patches, Halloween parties and fun events for children this Halloween in San Diego.

Updated August 19 2018 by San Diego Beaches and Adventures

San Diego Halloween Events 2018

Note these events are based on 2017, but most return each year. We will update the exact dates when the event calendars are published.

Scream Zone Del Mar - September 28 to 29; October: 4 to 7, 10 to 14, 17 to 21, and 24 to 31. The best San Diego Halloween adventure is at the Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Be prepared to be scared by ghouls, zombies & monsters. Tickets price varies, but you can get special discounts online if you buy early. $33 for all three - Haunted Hayride, House of Horror and KarnEvil. 50% off on opening night for Triple Haunt. Discounts on Thursday nights. Military discount tickets sold at base ticket offices. Recommended for teens and above. www.thescreamzone.com.

Driving Directions to the Scream Zone - From Interstate 5 in Del Mar, exit at Via De La Valle, turn west (right turn going south on I-5; left turn going north). Go 3/10 mile and turn left to enter the Del Mar fairgrounds through the Solana Gate. Follow the signs to The Scream Zone parking and entrance.

Halloween Duct Tape Contest - mid September - October 31 2018. Win up to $1000 for the best decorated pumpkin for Halloween. Must be decorated using duct tape. Ages 14 and up. Halloween Duct Tape Contest

Universal Studios Halloween - Ages 13 and up brave souls may survive the horror nights at Universal Studios. Select nights (mostly Thursday - Sunday) from mid September - October 2018 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Disneyland and Mickey's Halloween Party 2018 September 7 - October 31 2018. Party on select nights - For a fun family Halloween adventure, spend Halloween at Disneyland. Disney knows how to decorate and throw a party. Wear your family-friendly costume (must follow Disney costume rules) and enjoy the spooky attractions, or for an extra fee go to Mickey's Halloween Disneyland party and see the Halloween Screams firework display. Disneyland Halloween

Haunted Trail of Balboa Park - dates TBD late September - October 2018on select nights only, at Balboa Park in San Diego, Cal. Walk on the dark and scary side on the trails at 6th and Juniper in Balboa Park for one of the best San Diego Halloween events. Before you head down the trail, you must make your way through the "Experiment" maze. Ages 10 and up. Hours on most days 7 PM - 11 PM, check website for hours each day. Ticket prices $25, with combo tickets and VIP fast pass tickets extra. Online tickets may be slightly less. Discount tickets at Wendy's restaurant. www.hauntedhotel.com

Driving Directions to the Haunted Trail in San Diego Balboa Park - From Interstate 5 south exit Pershing Drive and follow signs to Balboa Park. The Haunted Trail is located at Marston Point (6th & Juniper St.) (Just south of Laurel Street Bridge)

The Haunted Hotel - select nights dates TBD late September - October 2018. in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Tickets on sale early September for this annual horror-house scream fest, another one of the best San Diego Halloween events. Not recommended for children 10 and younger or those easily frightened. Hours on most days 7 PM - 11 PM, check website for hours each day. Buy tickets online to avoid waiting in line. Tickets cost $19 (or if the discounts are back this year, possible save - only $13 Sun - Thurs if you pick up $4 off coupons at Wendys restaurants throughout San Diego county). Are you brave enough for this event? www.hauntedhotel.com

Driving Directions to the Haunted Hotel - The Haunted Hotel is located at 424 Market Street, San Diego, CA at the corner of Fourth & Market. From I-5 south, exit 10th Avenue, merge on 163 South and continue to 10th Ave., right on Market. Park in nearby garage or outdoor parking lot.

If you are taking the Trolley: Closest stops are “Fifth” off of the Blue Line and “Convention Center” or “ Gaslamp Quarter” if you are taking the Orange Line.

Balboa Park Halloween Family Day - Saturday October TBD 2018 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Spend the day at Balboa Park at this annual Halloween Family Day. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free to select museums with a paid adult admission. Hands-on activities, music, performances and special programs included. For more information see www.balboapark.org

Monster Bash! Halloween Block Party - Saturday October TBD 2018 from 6 PM to midnight. Killer live bands, bars, and a costume contest ($5000 prize) for this 21+ Halloween block party in the Gaslamp Quarter. One of the best San Diego Halloween events. Enter through the Gates of Hell. Buy your tickets in advance (discounted more the earlier you buy) but will cost $60 at the door. www.sandiegomonsterbash.com

Bates Nut Farm - late September - October 31 2018 at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. Get in the spirit of Halloween at San Diego Bates Nut Farm. Pumpkin patch, picnic, farm zoo, straw maze and hay rides. Approx. $10.75 gets you two rides ( tractor hay ride, walk through the straw maze) and pick your own Jack-O-Lantern, or you can buy just one item or ride. Open daily 9 AM - 5 PM. Group reservations are suggested. One of the great family San Diego Halloween events. www.batesnutfarm.biz

Pumpkin Station - Late September - October 31 2018 at various locations including near the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A Pumpkin wonderland of fun. Giant slide, rides, magic & comedy shows, petting zoo, games and of course all sizes of pumpkins. Coupon for one free train ride can be found in various coupon magazines.

Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour - Thurs - Monday. Ride the coffin-on-wheels spooky style through San Diego to see the San Diego haunted houses, hotels, mansions, and graveyard. Ages 10 and up. $35. Reservations required.hauntedsandiegotours.com

San Diego Old Town's Most Haunted - Thurs - Sunday. Take the walking tour or ghost hunt in Old Town. Prices and times vary. All ages Reservations may be required.oldtownsmosthaunted.com

SeaWorld San Diego Halloween Spooktacular - weekends dates TBD late September - October 2018 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Sea World San Diego. Wear your costume (optional but more fun) and bring the kids to enjoy a San Diego Halloween event at Seaworld. Cost included in regular park admission price. All ages. See Seaworld Spooktacular details at http://seaworldparks.com/

Ghost Hunting Tours and Halloween Whaley House 2018 - late October (check their website for additional dates) in Historic Old Town San Diego. This haunted house in San Diego has special events for the Halloween season, including ghost hunting tours and a Halloween event. ome events are limited to 20 people so get your tickets early. Events and times vary each day. Price per person depending on the event. Buy your tickets early. Check out their event calendar and purchase tickets from.whaleyhouse.org

Halloween at the Birch Aquarium - Friday and Saturday October TBD 2018 from 6-9 pm at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Enjoy a spooktacular night at this Shipwrecked adventure. Wear costumes to enter the costume contest All ages. Tickets cost approximately $17 for tickets at the door, advance purchase recommended and save approx. $2. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Legoland Brick-or-Treat Celebration - Saturdays dates TBD late September - October 2018 at Legoland in Carlsbad. 5 - 9 PM. Wear your costume and enjoy a San Diego Halloween event at Lego land. Tickets cost $60 and includes all day Legoland park admission. Costume contest on Saturdays for children 12 and under. Wear your costume! legoland.com

Oceanside Dia del los Muertos - Sunday October TBD 2018 at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside. Celebrate Day of the Dead at this popular street festival from 10 AM to 4 PM. Free admission but parking is $5. No dogs allowed. mslrdiadelosmuertos.com

For more things to do in the fall, see

September Events

October Events

November Events