San Diego Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in San Diego and nearby
San Diego unveils Halloween 2026 around the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park with spooky tours, haunted attractions, and seaside fright nights.
Experience frightful experiences, seasonal tours, and family-friendly scares ranging from haunted mansions to pumpkin patches and harbor ghost walks.
Editor's Picks
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HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
A glowing Halloween spectacular with diverse entertainment
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Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Separately ticketed nighttime Halloween event with haunted houses, scare zones, and coasters.
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Whaley House Ghost Tours
Narrated evening tour exploring the dark history of America's Most Haunted House.
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Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation
Exclusive after-hours ghost hunting inside America's Most Haunted House.
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SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular
Features trick-or-treating and the debut of the Baby Shark Halloween Show.
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Ghosts & Gravestones San Diego Tour
Nighttime trolley and walking tour exploring San Diego's dark and haunted history.
Events Happening Soon
Browse Halloween Near San Diego by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
A glowing Halloween spectacular with diverse entertainment
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Explore 3 haunted bars with themed drinks and ghost stories.
Haunted Experiences
Separately ticketed nighttime Halloween event with haunted houses, scare zones, and coasters.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Outdoor indie film screenings and catered costume party for ages 21+.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Exclusive after-hours ghost hunting inside America's Most Haunted House.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in San Diego
- San Diego Orchestra Hosts Free Fall Festival Published: Thu, Oct 15, 2026
- Chula Vista Organizations Seek Halloween Costume Donations Published: Thu, Oct 15, 2026
San Diego Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
