Halloween 2026
Events
San Carlos School Trunk or Treat
The PTO's annual trunk or treat. Enjoy a safe trick or treating experience in the gated courtyard. The event is open to the public. Entry is $5 per person. See QR code on graphic for info.
Monterey Bay Charter School Fall Auction Party
🎃 Get Ready to Party for a Purpose! ✨ Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming—and we want YOU there! Join fellow MBCS families, friends, and community members for a festive Halloween Auction Party filled with fun, creativity, connection, and plenty of opportunities to support the programs that make MBCS special. Costumes are encouraged! […]
Halloween Movie Night in Gonzales
Bring your family and friends, dress up, and bring snacks and blankets for the free annual Halloween Movie Night. Costume contest at 6:30 PM, movie starts at 7. More info: 831-675-5000.
Low Sensory Pumpkin Patch in Salinas
Join in for a calm and inclusive evening at the low sensory pumpkin patch, designed for children with special needs and their families. Pick a pumpkin and decorate it! Space is limited, call 831-744-3808 for info.
Mad Science at the Library
Calling all mad scientists! Get ready for some spooky science as we create new experiments every week and get ourselves in the Halloween spirit. Tuesdays in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026) 3:30pm - 4:30pm El Gabilan Library
Boardwalk Fight Flicks
Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! With a cocktail in your hand, enjoy your favorite scary movies in the historic Grove Ballroom. Wednesdays in October 7-28. $18 entry includes one drink ticket. Oct 7 Killer Klowns from Outer Space Oct 14 Shaun of the Dead Oct 21 Get Out Oct 28 […]
Sppoktacular at Scotts Valley Branch Library
Ages 7 and under accompanied by an adult welcome to attend. Costumes are optional. Enjoy storytelling, games, arts & crafts, prizes, books for all, face painting, and refreshments.
Haunted House at Hartnell College in Salinas
Join the ASHC for a fun and spooked haunted house experience. bring your friends and family to enjoy the Halloween vibes. It will be a walk-through house and will not include and jump scares.
Trunk or Treat in Salinas
Resource Fair, treats, games, costume contest and more. Held in the parking lot near Panera Bread.
Trunk or Treat Costume Contest at Northridge
Wear your best costume and get ready for a magical Halloween celebration. Contest begins at 5 PM at Mershops Nortridge Mall parking lot (next to Panera Bread).
Graves School Harvest Festival
Caramel apple pick up, games with prizes, costume contest, trunk or treat, raffle, gift baskets, and more.
Sand City Trunk or Treat
Sand City's First trunk or Treat at Art in the Park. Trunk or treat starts at 5:30 PM, Outdoor movie night starts at 7:30 PM. Bring the kids, invite your friends and be part of the community fun.
A Halloween Under the Sea in Pacific Grove
The 14th Annual Downtown Pacific Grove Trick or Treat is back. Trick or treating throughout downtown PG. Prizes for best costume in several categories.
Boulder Creek Branch Library Halloween Party
Treats, crafts, games and a Photo Booth. All ages welcome, in costume or not.
Halloween Family Festival at Del Monte Shopping Center
Del Monte Shopping Center is excited to announce the annual Halloween Family Fest on Saturday, October 24th from 1PM-3PM! Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating at DMSC, stilt-walkers, balloons and so much more! Bring your Trick-or-Treat Bags and costumes for a Halloween fun filled day. This event is free and open to the […]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2026
Kick off Halloween Week in New Monterey! On Saturday, October 24, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in […]
Halloween Fun: Painting Gourds at Asilomar in Pacific Grove
Join us on the Asilomar Conference Grounds at Fred Farr Forum for some Halloween fun! We will provide pumpkins and craft supplies for decorating. Stop by our education tables to learn about the spooky creatures that call Asilomar home and view an animal bone display. Grab some candy too! Costumes are highly encouraged. This event […]
Spooky Shores & Painted Gourds in Pacific Grove
Join staff for a free Halloween program. Learn about the spooky creatures of Asilomar, decorate a pumpkin, and enjoy sweets. Costumes encouraged. Free event.Call 831-646-6440 for info.
Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Trunk or Treat
Join us for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. We will have trunk decorating contests, candy, and games for the kids. Kick off Spooky Season with Presidio of Monterey DFMWR's Trunk or Treat Celebration! We'll have lots of candy, games and fun for the whole family! More info: Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Taylor Mikel pommwr.marketing@gmail.com
Downtown Watsonville Candy Crawl
Attention all ghouls and ghosts! Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 2-6 PM for a hauntingly good time as we trick-or-treat our way through downtown Watsonville businesses! Save the date and let's fill our bags with treats and memories that will last a lifetime! No pre-registration is required -- just show up! Downtown Candy […]
Lake Nacimiento Resort Trunk or Treat
Candy, games, food, local vendors, and more.
Monterey Bay FC Trick or Treat
Trick or treat at the Monterey Bay FC game!
Boo Bash Parents’ Night Out
Drop the ids off for Parents' Night! While you enjoy a spooky-free evening, your little monsters will have a fun time with Halloween games, crafts, snacks, and more. Costumes encouraged. Residents $25, non residents $31.
Trunk or Treat in Carmel Valley
Hosted by Carmel Valley Community Youth Center. Food trucks, candy & games. Event is free and open to public.
Kids Night Out Monster Mash in Monterey
Costume contest, pizza, popcorn, and more. Monterey resident: $40.50, nonresident: $45.00. Visit Monterey.gov/rec to register. Dinner and refreshments included.