Imperial Beach Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties 2026

This cooking class teaches how to craft pumpkin gnocchi from scratch. Participants will make dough, cook dumplings, and finish them with sauces. Appetizers and beverages are included, and attendees take home a wood gnocchi board.

A cooking class teaches classic and pumpkin spice Tiramisu. Participants will learn to layer ladyfingers with mascarpone cream and cocoa, and add fall spices and pumpkin. Appetizers and drinks are included.

BlacktoberFest, a fall festival celebrating Black culture, music, food, and community, takes place at S&S Friendly Ranch. DJs will play R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and diaspora sounds, with games like spades and dominoes, line dancing, food from Black-owned vendors, and...

Ghosts & Goblets' Haunted Pub Crawl takes place in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. The experience combines ghost stories with craft cocktails. Three haunted bars, each with history and a themed drink, are explored. Guides share haunted history.

Witches & Brews is a free, all-ages event at Mujeres Brew House in San Diego. Attendees can shop local vendors, enjoy brews, and enter a costume contest for a $100 Spirit Halloween gift card.

The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will be a multi-level 'Haunted Manor' for Halloween, with over 15 DJs across three floors and seven rooms. House music will be featured on the rooftop, and open format music in the Legends Ballroom....

The 10th Annual East Village Oktoberfest transforms Quartyard into a bier hall, offering craft beers including fest lagers, Märzens, and Hefeweizens. Attendees can enjoy live music from SauerSam and the TableCloth Band, a DJ set, games, and a stein holding...

A 5-day Halloween bar crawl in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter grants entry to over 10 venues with no cover charge. Attendees receive a wristband for drink specials, welcome drinks, and shots at select bars, with DJs and dancing.

Participants learn to decorate four Halloween sugar cookies—jack-o'-lantern, ghost, skull, and cauldron—at this cookie decorating class. All supplies are provided; creations are taken home.

Flaunt Burlesque and Demure Productions present the 'Spooktacular Soirée', a Halloween Burlesque Revue. Performers include Coco L'Amour, Lola Demure, Alaina Rose Lee, Ferrah Wyld, Marrefemme, Kaleidoscope, Anita Roundtheway, and Jaguar, with stage kitten Naomi Vixen and host Tito Bonito.

The Mission Hills Oktoberfest returns for its second year, offering an evening filled with family fun, entertainment, crafts, and culinary delights. Attendees can enjoy authentic German brews and a festive atmosphere. A highlight of the event is the Dachshund race,...

San Diego's 3rd Annual HalloWomen Spooktacular features three female-fronted bands and a costume contest with prizes. The 21+ event at Winstons Beach Club includes rock music.

AleSmith Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest celebration begins with live music from the Bavarian Beer Garden Band, traditional games, and drink specials. Local food vendors will offer pretzels, raclette, and more.

A free, all-ages Zombie Crawl connects three Vista breweries: Weir Beer, The Lost Abbey, and Dogleg Brewing Company. Attendees can find spooky vendors, themed photo ops, and raffles. Flash tattoos and live entertainment are featured.

Hillcrest's Nightmare on Normal Street block party features costumes, dancing, and entertainment. The all-ages event includes San Diego's largest costume competition with prizes, DJs, outdoor bars for adults, and a street fair with local vendors.

Celebrate Halloween in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with a night of comedy, costumes, and dancing. The event features a stand-up comedy showcase at 8 PM, followed by a costume contest with prizes for the most creative, scariest, and funniest outfits....

Celebrate Bavarian traditions at the La Mesa Oktoberfest, a vibrant festival featuring live music, authentic German food, and a wide array of craft and traditional beers. Enjoy lively games, a dedicated kids' zone, and a special Dachshund Village with dog...

The Pacific Beach Zombie Crawl is a two-night Halloween event granting access to over 10 bars and nightclubs, with drink specials and free welcome shots at select venues.

Spookeasy: Blackout Party is a 21+ outdoor Halloween celebration in a secret garden. It features blacklight decor, a live DJ, a costume contest, and a scavenger hunt. Gourmet food, unlimited drinks, and a cigar bar are available. Proceeds support St....

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa hosts 'Beyond The Rainbow,' an Oz-inspired Halloween party. Guests can step into an enchanted garden soirée, sip themed cocktails, enjoy crafted bites, and encounter curious characters. The event promises an evening of unexpected entertainment...

Nightmare on 7th Ave takes over Halloween Weekend at the Andaz San Diego Hotel Nightclub in the Gaslamp Quarter. This event features two floors of spooky decor, spine-tingling entertainment, and eerie vibes. Special guest DJs, including headliner DJ Spryte and...

This free Halloween market, 'Night of the Living Market,' takes place at Weir Beer in Vista, CA. Attendees can explore over 20 spooky vendors, get tattoos from a mobile tattoo bus, and enjoy live DJ sets. The event also features...

The 43rd Annual Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest Fall Festival celebrates German culture with traditional cuisine, live music from Big Lucky, and games including Wiener Toss and Stein Holding contests. An expanded Bier Garten, pumpkin patch, and corn maze are featured. Proceeds...