Monterey Park's Halloween extravaganza starts here! Dive into our ghostly guide. Traverse Monterey Park's terrifying terrain with our guide, a compass for both local lycanthropes and full-moon first-timers.
Experience the eerie allure of the Monterey Ghosts tour, where spectral stories come to life on chilling strolls through historic sites. Halloween on the Wharf awaits with its carnival-style attractions, featuring thrilling rides and seasonal treats. And the Carmel's Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest is something you definitely don't want to miss as pumpkins race down hillsides in a delightful showcase of festivity. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Monterey Park
- Monterey Ghosts (Monterey)
- Monster Mash
- **Carmel's Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest** (Carmel)
- Halloween on the Wharf (Monterey)
- Halloween Bonanza (Seaside)
- **Pacific Grove's Trick or Treat** (Pacific Grove)
- Halloween Trick-Or-Treat on Lighthouse (Monterey)
- **Halloween at the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay** (Monterey)
- Steinbeck Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail (Salinas)
- Monterey Halloween Party at the Wharf (Monterey)
See these and even more events listed below!
Monterey Park Area Haunted Experiences
Monterey Ghosts
What to Expect:
Encounter ghosts and unexplained phenomena in historic sites with a rich and tumultuous past.
Description:
Explore the dark and sinister past of Monterey on a guided ghost tour. Discover the terrifying and authentic stories of shocking events dating back before the Mexican-American War of 1846. Walk through haunted locations like old jails, abandoned theaters, and haunted hotels, where real killings and unexplained activity have been consistently researched and recorded.
Where: Monterey | More Info: Monterey Ghosts
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Monterey Park
Halloween on the Wharf
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.
Description:
Celebrate Halloween at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf with the 6th Annual Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat By the Bay. Enjoy a free family-friendly event with trick-or-treating, a Halloween DJ, and a costume contest with cash prizes. The event features fun photo ops, ghoulish characters, and festive decorations along the wharf.
Where: Monterey | More Info: Halloween on the Wharf
**Carmel's Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest**
What to Expect:
The pumpkin-rolling course is lined with hay bales and fencing for spectator safety.
Description:
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest is a part of the town's month-long birthday celebrations. Participants can find a truckload of pumpkins at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Santa Fe Street to join in the action. The course will be lined with hay bales and fencing to keep pumpkins on track and give spectators a front-row view of the heart-stopping action.
Where: Carmel | More Info: **Carmel's Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest**
Monster Mash
What to Expect:
A free, community-driven Halloween celebration with a variety of activities and treats.
Description:
The City of Monterey Park is hosting the 6th annual Monster Mash Halloween event on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Barnes Park. This family-friendly event features carnival games, giveaways, activities, and a magic show. Participants are encouraged to bring decorated goodie bags or buckets to collect treats.
Where: Monterey Park | More Info: Monster Mash
Halloween Bonanza
What to Expect:
A haunted house with a "not scary" option for those not as brave.
Description:
Halloween Bonanza in Seaside is a family-friendly event featuring a haunted house, carnival games, arts & crafts, bounce houses, and a costume contest. The event also includes trick-or-treating with the Seaside Police Department and offers treat bags to the first 300 attendees. It is a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween.
Where: Seaside | More Info: Halloween Bonanza
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat on Lighthouse
What to Expect:
A community-wide trick-or-treating event where local businesses along Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey offer special treats to children in costume.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration in the Lighthouse District of New Monterey On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, local shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open, welcoming little goblins with special treats. Dress your kids in their best costumes and enjoy a fun and safe time in the community. All participating businesses will display a Lighthouse Halloween poster in their windows to ensure no trick-or-treating without treats!
Where: Monterey | More Info: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat on Lighthouse
**Pacific Grove's Trick or Treat**
What to Expect:
A free family event with complimentary candy and goodies at participating businesses.
Description:
Join us for the 12th Annual Downtown Pacific Grove Trick or Treat, a free family event where ghosts and goblins of all ages can enjoy trick-or-treating, candy, giveaways, music, and special offers at participating businesses. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Where: Pacific Grove | More Info: **Pacific Grove's Trick or Treat**
**Seaside Halloween Bonanza**
What to Expect:
The event features a haunted house with a 'not scary' option for all ages.
Description:
Join us for the Seaside Halloween Bonanza, a family-friendly event filled with creeptastically good times Enjoy game booths, free candy bags, Halloween crafts, and bounce houses. There will also be a haunted house with a 'not scary' option for those not as brave. This annual event is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive environment.
Where: Seaside | More Info: **Seaside Halloween Bonanza**
Monterey Halloween Party at the Wharf
What to Expect:
A free family-friendly event with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooky Halloween music favorites.
Description:
Join in the festive fun at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf for the 6th Annual Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat By the Bay & Costume Contest. Come in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating at participating merchants, spooky Halloween music, and a costume contest with cash prizes. This family-friendly event also features a witch for fun photo ops and special Halloween candy giveaways.
Where: Monterey | More Info: Monterey Halloween Party at the Wharf
Steinbeck Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with a candy trail, art projects, and selfie opportunities.
Description:
Join us for the Steinbeck Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail, a family-friendly event celebrating Halloween in Downtown Salinas. Enjoy a delicious candy trail through the museum, take part in special art projects, and capture memorable selfie opportunities. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome. This event is part of the 20th year of Trick or Treating in Downtown Salinas.
Where: Salinas | More Info: Steinbeck Spooktacular Trick or Treat Trail
**Halloween at the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay**
What to Expect:
A free family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooky music along historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey.
Description:
Join **Halloween at the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay** for a free family-friendly event on October 31, 2024. Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating merchants, fun photo ops with a witch, and spooky Halloween music. The event also features a costume contest with cash prizes. This festive celebration includes a variety of Halloween decorations and activities along Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California.
Where: Monterey | More Info: **Halloween at the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay**
Halloween Bonanza (Haunted House)
What to Expect:
A children's costume contest with prizes awarded for the best costume.
Description:
The Halloween Bonanza at Seaside's Oldemeyer Center is a family-friendly event featuring games, a haunted house, interactive crafts, treat bags, and refreshments. A children's costume contest will be held with prizes awarded for the best costume. The first 300 attendees will receive a spooky-filled Halloween bag. This event is free for all children under the age of ten.
Where: Seaside | More Info: Halloween Bonanza (Haunted House)
**Santana Row Halloween Family Fest**
What to Expect:
Enjoy a variety of Halloween activities including live music, pumpkin decorating, and trick-or-treating in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Santana Row is excited to announce the annual Halloween Family Fest on Tuesday, October 29th from 10 AM - noon. Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating The Row, stilt-walkers, balloons, and so much more Bring your Trick-or-Treat Bags and costumes for a Halloween fun-filled day.
Where: San Jose | More Info: **Santana Row Halloween Family Fest**
**Monterey Museum of Art Halloween Event**
What to Expect:
A step-by-step watercolor tutorial focusing on spooky owl illustrations.
Description:
Join the Monterey Museum of Art for a special Halloween workshop led by science illustrator Kristen Burroughs. This event features a step-by-step watercolor tutorial where participants can learn about the nocturnal creature that lends its spooky tones to any graveyard scene. Open to all experience levels, this workshop is a unique opportunity to engage with art and Halloween spirit.
Where: Monterey | More Info: **Monterey Museum of Art Halloween Event**
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Monterey Park
Halloween at Peter B's Brewpub
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with live music, food and drink specials, and a costume contest.
Description:
Peter B's Brewpub is hosting its annual Halloween Franks n Steins event on October 31st from 4pm to 10pm. The celebration includes live music by Dave Holodiloff and DJ Fredo, food and drink specials, and a Halloween costume contest with a $5 food voucher for participants. The event also features a fun atmosphere with candy for kids while supplies last.