Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Coronado 2026

La Mesa 10 mi Free

Trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses in La Mesa Village.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular)

SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 11 – Nov 1

San Diego 6 mi

Features trick-or-treating and the debut of the Baby Shark Halloween Show.

Once Upon a Hallowe'en

Poway 21 mi Free

Halloween train rides, carnival games, trunk-or-treat, and a haunted house.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station)

Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station

Sep 18 – Oct 31

Free admission pumpkin patch with weekend pizzas and a beverage truck.

Pumpkin Chunkin' Halloween Celebration

Sat, Oct 10

San Diego $$

Hands-on Halloween STEM challenges ending with a physics-fueled pumpkin drop.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Trick-or-Treat on India Street)

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Sun, Oct 25

San Diego

Pedestrian-friendly trick-or-treating with a giant Jack Skellington and costume contest.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Plaza Bonita National City Pumpkin Station)

Plaza Bonita National City Pumpkin Station

Sep 25 – Oct 31

National City 7 mi

Pumpkin patch featuring kiddie rides, giant slides, and a petting zoo.

Beachside Fall Fest

Sep 10 – Oct 31

San Diego 7 mi

Seaside celebration featuring retro displays, rides, live music, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Bonita Pumpkin Farm)

Bonita Pumpkin Farm

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Bonita 9 mi Free

Free-admission farm featuring an eight-foot corn maze, sunflower fields, and pumpkin patch.

Creepy Candy Crawl

Fri, Oct 30

La Jolla 12 mi Free

Trick-or-treat through village shops with a costume contest and goodie bags.

Poway Fall Festival

Sun, Oct 4

Poway 22 mi Free

Free street festival featuring a classic car show, vendors, and live music.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium)

Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium

Oct 23 – Oct 24

La Jolla 13 mi $$$

Features underwater pumpkin carving by scuba divers in shark and ray habitats.

Oma's Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Lakeside 22 mi

Farm fun featuring a petting zoo, corn crib, and wagon rides.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Halloween at the Station)

Halloween at the Station

Sun, Oct 25

Free community celebration featuring trick-or-treating, inflatable obstacle courses, and costume contests.

Boo! By The Bay Halloween Carnival

Features live entertainment, games, a marketplace, and a costume contest.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Encinitas Dia de los Muertos Celebration)

Encinitas Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Sun, Oct 25

Encinitas 23 mi Free

Vibrant celebration of Latino culture with music, dance, and art.

Halloween Campout

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Poway 24 mi

Lakeside camping with a spooky night hike and costume contest.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (San Diego Family Fun Fest: Halloween)

San Diego Family Fun Fest: Halloween

Sun, Oct 4

San Diego 9 mi Free

Free family celebration with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and inflatables.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Halloween Trunk or Treat at Calvary San Diego)

Halloween Trunk or Treat at Calvary San Diego

Chula Vista 12 mi Free

Features trunk-or-treating, indoor roller skating, a kids dance party, and games.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Spooky Halloween Market & Kids Costume Contest)

Spooky Halloween Market & Kids Costume Contest

San Diego 16 mi Free

Features costume contests for kids and pets alongside local market vendors.

North Park Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 10

San Diego 5 mi Free

Features a mini pumpkin decorating station, costume contest, and live DJ sets.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Millenia Harvest Fest Classic Car Show Community Celebration)

Millenia Harvest Fest Classic Car Show Community Celebration

Sat, Oct 17

Chula Vista 13 mi Free

Outdoor community celebration featuring classic cars, a pumpkin patch, and food trucks.

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (The Glow Experience Fall Festival)

The Glow Experience Fall Festival

Fri, Oct 30

San Diego $

Autumn gathering featuring games, treats, and glowing decor.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Spooky Pumpkins Paint and Sip)

Spooky Pumpkins Paint and Sip

Sun, Oct 11

San Diego 17 mi $$

Pumpkin painting workshop open to all skill levels and ages.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (National Pumpkin Carving Day Spouse Meet Up)

National Pumpkin Carving Day Spouse Meet Up

Mon, Oct 26

Military spouses gather to carve pumpkins at MCRD San Diego.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears)

Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears

Fri, Oct 23

Alpine 34 mi $$$

Camp overnight under the stars alongside rescued big cats and bears.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Pumpkin Bash at Lions Tigers & Bears)

Pumpkin Bash at Lions Tigers & Bears

Alpine 34 mi $$$

Watch rescued big cats and bears devour stuffed pumpkin treats.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze)

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Escondido 26 mi

Family pumpkin farm featuring an eight-foot corn maze and sunflower fields.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (San Marcos Harvest Fest & Halloween Trunk-or-Treat)

San Marcos Harvest Fest & Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Sun, Oct 11

San Marcos 31 mi

Fall celebration featuring street food, live music, and local sips.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat 2026)

Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat 2026

Encinitas 26 mi

Downtown trick-or-treating with live courtyard music and family art activities.

Pumpkin Plunge

Sat, Oct 17

Carlsbad 30 mi $

Spooky pool games, floating obstacles, and a floating pumpkin patch.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (San Diego Zoo Safari Park Autumn Festival)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Autumn Festival

Oct 4 – Oct 26

Escondido 30 mi $$

Weekend fall festival with live entertainment and seasonal treats

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Halloween Trunk or Treat)

Halloween Trunk or Treat