Mira Mesa Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

San Diego Free

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

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 $$

Pumpkin painting workshop open to all skill levels and ages.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo)

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

Oct 2 – Oct 31

San Diego 13 mi $$

A glowing Halloween spectacular with diverse entertainment

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating)

Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating

La Mesa 12 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 12 mi

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

Brick or Treat

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Carlsbad 18 mi $$$

Not-too-scary Halloween party featuring interactive LEGO monster homes and trick-or-treating.

Once Upon a Hallowe'en

Sat, Oct 24

Poway 7 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.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Halloween in the Village at Beach Terrace Inn)

Halloween in the Village at Beach Terrace Inn

Carlsbad 21 mi

Village-wide trick-or-treating, costume contest, carnival games, and bounce house.

Pumpkin Chunkin' Halloween Celebration

San Diego 13 mi $$

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

Poway Fall Festival

Sun, Oct 4

Poway 7 mi Free

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

Creepy Candy Crawl

Fri, Oct 30

La Jolla 7 mi Free

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

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 11 mi

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

Beachside Fall Fest

Sep 10 – Oct 31

San Diego 12 mi

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

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 13 mi

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

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (San Marcos Harvest Fest & Halloween Trunk-or-Treat)

San Marcos Harvest Fest & Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Sun, Oct 11

San Marcos 15 mi

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

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 18 mi Free

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

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 19 mi

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

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Fall Fun Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens)

Fall Fun Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Vista 21 mi Free

Scarecrow contest, live music, and family crafts in the gardens.

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 7 mi $$$

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

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 13 mi

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

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch)

Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch

Carlsbad 15 mi Free

Day of the Dead celebration featuring live folkloric music, crafts, and ofrendas.

Oma's Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Lakeside 16 mi

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

👻 SCARY

Vista Fright Night

Fri, Oct 30

Vista 21 mi

Downtown trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a community haunted house.

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.

Halloween Finale

Valley Center 22 mi

Costume contests, pumpkin hunts, and a dance party at the patch.

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Bates Nut Farm Annual Scarecrow Contest)

Bates Nut Farm Annual Scarecrow Contest

Valley Center 22 mi Free

Build a scarecrow to exhibit or explore creative pumpkin patch displays.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Boo! By The Bay Halloween Carnival)

Boo! By The Bay Halloween Carnival

Sat, Oct 24

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

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Annual Costume Contest and Parade)

Annual Costume Contest and Parade

Valley Center 22 mi Free

Costume parade with age-category prizes, treats, and tractor hayride tickets.

Halloween Campout

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Poway 9 mi

Lakeside camping with a spooky night hike and 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 10 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (San Diego Family Fun Fest: Halloween)

San Diego Family Fun Fest: Halloween

Sun, Oct 4

San Diego 12 mi Free

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

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 15 mi $$

Weekend fall festival with live entertainment and seasonal treats

Pumpkin Plunge

Sat, Oct 17

Carlsbad 15 mi $

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

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 22 mi Free

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

North Park Halloween Party

San Diego 12 mi Free

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

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (The Glow Experience Fall Festival)

The Glow Experience Fall Festival

Fri, Oct 30

San Diego 15 mi $

Autumn gathering featuring games, treats, and glowing decor.

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

Sat, Oct 24

Ramona 18 mi Free

Community trunk or treat gathering open to all attendees.

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.

The 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm

Sep 17 – Oct 31

Valley Center 22 mi Free

Historic farm pumpkin patch featuring tractor hayrides, a straw maze, and farm animals.

Del Mar Pumpkin Station

Del Mar 8 mi $

Free admission and parking with numerous kid-friendly attractions

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Carlsbad Pumpkin Festival

Carlsbad 18 mi $$

Sprawling pumpkin patch with giant pumpkins and a challenging corn maze.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Nature Collective Fall Festival)

Nature Collective Fall Festival

Del Mar 8 mi Free

Explore nature's quirky creatures and unique plants.

OB People's Annual Halloween Party