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Family Halloween Events Near San Diego 2026

10 family Halloween events near San Diego with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is Halloween Spooktacular, on September 11. 2 list free admission.

Family event

HalGLOWeen

San Diego, CA
Suggested age All Ages

Evening Halloween weekends at the Zoo with glowing light displays, stilt walkers, acrobats, live music and animal presentations; built for families rather than frights.

When
Fridays–Sundays, Oct 3–31, 2026
Hours
Activities from 5pm
Price
Included with Zoo admission
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Family event

Halloween Aglow

La Jolla, CA
Suggested age All Ages

An after-hours family night at the aquarium: trick-or-treat through the galleries, carnival games, music and divers carving pumpkins underwater.

When
Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24, 2026
Hours
6pm–8:30pm
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Family event

Halloween at the Station

San Diego, CA
Suggested age All Ages

A free afternoon Halloween party in Liberty Station's Ingram Plaza: DJ, a movie-car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts and trick-or-treating, with costume contests for all ages.

When
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Hours
Noon–4pm
Price
Free
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Family event

Pumpkin Express

Campo, CA
Suggested age All Ages

A Halloween vintage-train excursion from the Campo depot through the East County backcountry; costumed families ride coach or first class.

When
Oct 24, 25 and 31, 2026
Hours
Departures 10:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm
Price
Coach from $18.95 child / $24.94 adult
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Family event

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

San Diego, CA
Suggested age All Ages

Neighborhood trick-or-treating along Little Italy's India Street businesses, with a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed piazza featuring a giant Jack Skellington and pumpkin stacks, plus fall vendors.

When
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Hours
3:30pm–7:30pm
Price
Free
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Theme park event

Brick-or-Treat

Carlsbad, CA
Suggested age All Ages

LEGOLAND's kid-focused Halloween event on select weekend dates: a trick-or-treat street, Halloween shows and LEGO characters in costume, included with regular park admission.

When
Sept 19, 26; Oct 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31; Nov 1, 2026
Price
Included with park tickets; kids from $39
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Theme park event

Halloween Spooktacular

San Diego, CA
Suggested age All Ages

Daytime family Halloween weekends at SeaWorld: trick-or-treat stations around the park, not-so-scary themed shows and seasonal activities alongside the usual animal exhibits and rides.

When
Fridays–Sundays, Sept 11 – Nov 1, 2026
Price
Included with park admission
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Fall festival

Julian Autumn Jubilee

Santa Ysabel, CA
Suggested age All Ages

A pioneer-style fall festival on a homestead outside Julian during apple season: cider pressing, old-fashioned games and crafts and hands-on farm activities for families.

When
Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 26 – Oct 25, 2026
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Quick Answers

What family Halloween events are open near San Diego in 2026?

Bayside Boo - Spirited Night by the Bay, Brick-or-Treat, HalGLOWeen, Halloween Aglow, Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween at the Station, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do family Halloween events open near San Diego in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Halloween Spooktacular on September 11, 2026.

What Halloween events near San Diego are not scary at all?

Brick-or-Treat, HalGLOWeen, Halloween Aglow, Halloween at the Station, Julian Autumn Jubilee, Midway's Fright Deck: Halloween Party & Movie Night, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Are there free family Halloween events near San Diego?

Yes: Halloween at the Station and Trick-or-Treat on India Street list free admission on the official site.

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