Monterey Halloween Events 2026

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Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset MontereyFamily-Friendly Fall Activities48 family events Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience MontereyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties19 parties & tastings Illustration of a haunted forest trail at night with a glowing moon, a lantern, glowing eyes and a hooded figure ahead MontereyHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions Illustration of a small theatre stage with red curtains where a smiling ghost and a witch perform for a costumed audience MontereyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon MontereyUnique Halloween Events9 unique events

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Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Halloween on the Wharf Costume Contest) Halloween on the Wharf Costume ContestSat, Oct 31Features trick-or-treating and a costume contest with cash prizes. Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins (Back-to-Back Spooktacular at Peter B's) Back-to-Back Spooktacular at Peter B'sOct 30 – Oct 31Halloween party featuring live music, spooky pub specials, and costume food vouchers Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Seaside Halloween Bonanza) Seaside Halloween BonanzaSeaside · Fri, Oct 30Haunted house, games, and costume contest hosted by the City of Seaside. Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Annual Pumpkin Roll) Annual Pumpkin RollCarmel-by-the-Sea · Sat, Oct 24Roll provided pumpkins down Ocean Avenue along a hay-bale-lined course. Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest) Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume ContestCarmel-by-the-Sea · Sat, Oct 24Costumed pet parade and contest followed by a merchant Yappy Hour. Illustration of a skeleton and a pumpkin headed guitarist with a witch singer on a night stage with pumpkins and a moon (Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics) Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween ClassicsSalinas · Sat, Oct 24A string quartet tribute to spooky classics bathed in candlelight.

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Sat24Oct Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Trunk or TreatSeaside Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Trunk or Treat) Sat31Oct Annual Halloween & City Birthday CelebrationCarmel-by-the-Sea Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Annual Halloween & City Birthday Celebration) Sat31Oct Halloween at the BoardwalkSanta Cruz Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Halloween at the Boardwalk) Sat24Oct Cupertino Monster Mash Halloween BashCupertino Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Cupertino Monster Mash Halloween Bash) Fri30Oct Halloween by 365 Night MarketSan Jose Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Halloween by 365 Night Market) Sat31Oct San Jose Halloween Bar CrawlSan Jose Illustration of a cozy lantern lit patio at night where costumed figures toast frothy beer mugs at wooden picnic tables (San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl)

About Halloween in Monterey

Monterey offers Halloween 2026 things to do for visitors who enjoy coastal scenery with a spooky twist.

Near Cannery Row and Monterey Bay, pumpkin patches, autumn activities, and ocean air make the season feel distinctive. Choose a haunted house near me, join a costume parade, or simply enjoy fall fun along the waterfront.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Seaside 4 mi away · 2 events Marina 8 mi away Salinas 14 mi away · 3 events Watsonville 23 mi away · 3 events Santa Cruz 27 mi away · 11 events Hollister 32 mi away · 2 events
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Menlo Park 61 mi away · 2 events

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