Salinas Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Salinas and nearby
Salinas comes alive for Halloween 2026 as the main district hosts haunted experiences and autumn festivities near the central plaza.
Highlights include horror mazes, harvest markets and trick-or-treat trails plus family pumpkin picking, haunted walks and seasonal fairs.
Editor's Picks
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A string quartet tribute to spooky classics bathed in candlelight.
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YMCA Costume Swap
Free community costume exchange for kids to donate, adopt, or trade.
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Trunk or Treat / Halloween / Dia de las Brujas
Trunk-or-treat gathering with candy handed out from cars and food.
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The Great Big BOO! Halloween at Gilroy Gardens
· Gilroy
Family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating along the BOO Trail.
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Halloween on the Wharf Costume Contest
· Monterey
Features trick-or-treating and a costume contest with cash prizes.
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Seaside Halloween Bonanza
· Seaside
Haunted house, games, and costume contest hosted by the City of Seaside.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Free community costume exchange for kids to donate, adopt, or trade.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Spooky bar crawl featuring multiple venues, drink vouchers, and an after-party.
Haunted Experiences
Campground Halloween weekend with haunted train rides, trick-or-treating, and a haunted house.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
A string quartet tribute to spooky classics bathed in candlelight.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Explore a 160-room mansion with baffling architecture and a mysterious history.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Salinas
- Maya Cinema Reopening Delayed to Halloween Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Instacart Reveals Halloween Candy and Costume Trends Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Salinas Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
