Santa Cruz Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Santa Cruz and nearby
Santa Cruz's Halloween 2026 centers on the Boardwalk and downtown with eerie celebrations and frightful festivities by the sea.
Events feature ghost story nights, seasonal markets, and haunted experiences blending seaside fun with spooky moments.
Editor's Picks
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Halloween at the Boardwalk
Boardwalk trick-or-treating, costume contest, and the Fright Walk attraction.
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Museum of the Macabre Halloween Party
Features a special Cabinet of Curiosity exhibit exploring nature's eerie side.
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Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Coastal pumpkin patch featuring a five-acre corn maze on Highway 1.
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Halloween Weekend I
Family camping weekend featuring costume contests, haunted train rides, and dive-in movies.
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Downtown Santa Cruz Harvest Festival
Community fair featuring a mechanical bull, carnival games, and farm animals.
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Boardwalk Fright Flicks
Scary movie screenings with cocktails in the historic Grove Ballroom.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Boardwalk trick-or-treating, costume contest, and the Fright Walk attraction.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Festive 21+ Oktoberfest with live Bavarian band
Haunted Experiences
Features a special Cabinet of Curiosity exhibit exploring nature's eerie side.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Scary movie screenings with cocktails in the historic Grove Ballroom.
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 Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz County's Most Haunted Places for Halloween Published: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
- Mission West Halloween Party in Santa Cruz Published: Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Santa Cruz Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
