Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Seaside 2026

8 unique & unusual Halloween events near Seaside.

Seaside's Halloween season unfolds with events scattered across the region. For those seeking major haunts, the Winchester Mystery House offers elaborate scares, while closer to home, various workshops provide hands-on crafting experiences.

From ticketed attractions in San Jose to more intimate creative sessions in surrounding towns, there are numerous ways to mark the occasion.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 49 Seaside Halloween Bonanza Seaside

Haunted house, games, and costume contest hosted by the City of Seaside.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 18 Back-to-Back Spooktacular at Peter B's Monterey

Halloween party featuring live music, spooky pub specials, and costume food vouchers

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Halloween Weekend 6 at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday Watsonville

Campground Halloween weekend with haunted train rides, trick-or-treating, and a haunted house.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics Salinas

A string quartet tribute to spooky classics bathed in candlelight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should we bring to seasonal and harvest markets in Seaside?

Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.

What's the parking strategy for festivals and big community events in Seaside?

Big festivals fill official lots by late morning, so arrive early, use the event's posted satellite lots and shuttles rather than gambling on street parking, and drop a pin on your car the moment you park. Neighborhood streets near events often carry event-day restrictions that generate real tickets. Leaving 20 minutes before the closing act beats sitting in the exit crawl.

Should we book a private or public ghost tour in Seaside for our group?

Public tours are cheaper per person and fine for one to four people, but the math flips around six-plus: a private booking often costs about the same as individual tickets while letting you set pace, route emphasis, and scare level, and questions flow freely without strangers. Private slots on October weekends book out weeks ahead, so decide early.

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