Halloween at the Boardwalk
Visitors can trick-or-treat at participating food and shopping locations across the Boardwalk using a collectible candy bag and punch card. Guests in costume can pose at the Main Entrance photo op banner to enter the costume contest for Boardwalk game cards. The event also features midway games, arcades, and the Fright Walk walk-through attraction under the Boardwalk.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$12 Trick-or-Treat Package, including a collectible Boardwalk Candy bag and a $10 MyBoardwalk Card. Only people who plan to trick-or-treat need a package. Day-of sales may be limited due to candy availability.
Hours
Boardwalk open: 11am-8pm; trick-or-treating: 11am-8pm; costume contest photo submissions: 11am-8pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Beachfront
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Tips & Advice
- Pre-purchase your trick-or-treat package online to ensure availability, as day-of sales may be limited by candy supplies.
- Guests who pre-purchase still need to stop by the ticket booth on the event day to pick up their bag and card.
- Costume contest submissions must be photographed in front of the official Main Entrance banner to be eligible.
Links & Contact
Run by Santa Cruz Seaside Company
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone attending need a trick-or-treat package?
No, only guests who plan to trick-or-treat need to purchase a package.
What is included with the trick-or-treat package?
It includes a collectible Boardwalk candy bag with a trick-or-treat punch card and a MyBoardwalk Card for midway and arcade games.
How does the costume contest work?
Guests take a photo in front of the Main Entrance photo op banner and submit it online through the provided contest link.
What are the prizes for the costume contest?
The top three winners in each age and group category receive MyBoardwalk Cards, and one grand prize winner receives a $50 MyBoardwalk Card.
Do MyBoardwalk Cards expire?
No, MyBoardwalk Cards do not expire and stay valid for future visits.
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