Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Isla Vista 2026

25 family-friendly fall activities near Isla Vista

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Nighttime Boo at the Zoo)

Nighttime Boo at the Zoo

Oct 23 – Oct 25

Santa Barbara 11 mi

After-dark family Halloween nights with trick-or-treating, train rides, and entertainment

Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Santa Barbara

Features hayrides, farm animals, educational displays, and a corn maze.

Halloween Pooch Parade

Sun, Oct 25

Santa Barbara 9 mi Free

Dog costume parade with prizes and friendly competition in the meadow.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch)

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch

Sep 30 – Oct 31

Santa Barbara 7 mi

Covered pumpkin patch featuring pumpkins ranging from mini to giant.

Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch

Sep 29 – Oct 31

Solvang 20 mi Free

Features a 14-acre corn maze and a kids maze.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (All Hallows Evening & New Casitas Opening)

All Hallows Evening & New Casitas Opening

Fri, Oct 23

Santa Barbara 9 mi $

Trick-or-treat and get an exclusive sneak peek of the new Garden Casitas.

Creepy Creatures

Sat, Oct 10

Santa Barbara 13 mi

Live reptiles, touchable bones, crafts, and games on the lawn.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2026)

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Ventura 36 mi

Costume competition and waterfront promenade parade for friendly dogs.

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

Oxnard Día de los Muertos Celebration

Sun, Oct 25

Oxnard 41 mi Free

Vibrant community altars, traditional music, dance, and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk or Treat Spooktacular)

Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk or Treat Spooktacular

Thu, Oct 22

Oxnard 41 mi Free

Annual community trunk-or-treat event hosted right at the police station.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival)

29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Moorpark 58 mi $$

Features a giant pumpkin patch across 50 acres of farm entertainment.

Spooktacular Bash

Fri, Oct 23

Camarillo 52 mi $

Halloween dinner dance and costume contest for adults ages 50 and older.

Prancer's Farm Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Santa Paula 47 mi

Working farm festival featuring a corn maze, hayrides, and themed weekends.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (13th Annual Camarillo Old Town BooFest)

13th Annual Camarillo Old Town BooFest

Sat, Oct 31

Camarillo 49 mi Free

Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a carnival in Old Town Camarillo.

Haunted High Street

Sat, Oct 31

Moorpark 57 mi Free

Halloween street festival with trunk-or-treat, carnival attractions, and costume contests.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Community Health Centers Halloween Candy Buy Back Event)

Community Health Centers Halloween Candy Buy Back Event

Nov 1 – Nov 8

49 mi

Kids trade extra Halloween candy for prizes and raffle tickets.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Conejo Family Farms Pumpkin Patch)

Conejo Family Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sep 18 – Oct 31

Camarillo 52 mi $$

Family-owned patch featuring a five-acre corn maze, hayrides, and sunflower fields.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Halloween in the Park & Trunk or Treat)

Halloween in the Park & Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Camarillo 48 mi Free

Community celebration with trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and a costume contest

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center)

Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center

Fri, Oct 23

Camarillo 49 mi $

Festive pool event featuring swimming, pumpkin painting, games, and goodie bags.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest)

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 24

Camarillo 51 mi Free

Dog costume and trick contests, pup cups, and pet vendors in Camarillo.

Trail or Treat

Sat, Oct 17

Camarillo 53 mi $

Answer nature questions along the trail to collect treats

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Channel Islands Harbor Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle)

Channel Islands Harbor Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle

Sat, Oct 24

Oxnard 40 mi Free

Costumed kayakers and paddleboarders celebrate Halloween on the water.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Kids Seaside Trick or Treat)

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat

Ventura 36 mi Free

Over 20 treat stops and vendor activations.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Downtown Ventura Halloween Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treat)

Downtown Ventura Halloween Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treat

Ventura 34 mi Free

All-ages costume contest and downtown trick-or-treat

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Boo at the Zoo at America's Teaching Zoo)

Boo at the Zoo at America's Teaching Zoo

Moorpark 59 mi $

Interactive trick-or-treating and wildlife encounters

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Trail or TreatCamarillo

thru31Oct Conejo Family Farms Pumpkin PatchCamarillo

thru31Oct Lane Farms Pumpkin PatchSanta Barbara

thru31Oct 29th Annual Fall Harvest FestivalMoorpark

thru1Nov Prancer's Farm Fall FestivalSanta Paula

thru31Oct Solvang Farmer Pumpkin PatchSolvang

Other Halloween categories near Isla Vista

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Isla VistaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties7 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Isla VistaHaunted Experiences4 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Isla VistaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

Isla VistaUnique Halloween Events8 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Isla Vista

Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch presents a prominent destination for fall activities, featuring pumpkins and harvest-themed entertainment. For those seeking local fun, consider the Downtown Santa Barbara Trick-or-Treating event for a family-friendly neighborhood experience.

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25 family-friendly fall activities near Isla Vista

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