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Check out San Diego's 2012 Halloween activities. We are constantly adding to this list. Please check back periodically for more listings. If you'd like to add your event to our list, please submit the event.
The Haunted Hotel (September 21 - October 31, 2012)
Friday, September 21, 2012, 7 p.m. to midnight
It was named by Haunt World Magazine as one of the top 13 haunted houses in America and has been featured in “America Haunts IV” on The Travel Channel in 2009. The horror filled nights run through Halloween.
New Family Pumpkin Patch Program At San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
Ongoing until Sunday, November 4, 2012
Every Saturday this fall, SDCDM will host live music, a pumpkin patch complete with a creative carving station, hands-on gardening and craft activities, and lots of family fun at the museum’s facility including the new Children’s Discovery Garden.
Pumpkin Patch At Mountain Valley Ranch
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Meander through our fertile fields that yield a wide variety of colorful pumpkins and gourds. Select and pick your choice of pumpkin or shop inside the cool comfort of our barn. Children and adults will all enjoy our Corn Maze and Corn Cannon!
13th Annual Oma's Pumpkin Patch
Ongoing until Saturday, November 3, 2012
Oma's Pumpkin Patch will be open September 25-November 3, 2012, Tuesdays-Saturdays. The hours are 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. (Closed Sundays & Mondays). Enjoy hayrides, a petting corral, the pumpkin patch and lots of activities for kids.
Pumpkin Patch At Bates Nut Farm (Sept. 27 - Oct. 31, 2012)
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Pumpkin fields are beautiful and are surrounded by tall gorgeous cornstalks and bright, happy sunflowers. Our Pumpkin Patch is open Thursday, September 27th through Halloween day, from 9 - 5 everyday.
Pumpkin Station Del Mar 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the Del Mar Pumkin Station, September 28 - October 31st. Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are rides, giant slides, petting zoo, train ride and more.
Pumpkin Station Chula Vista 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the Chula Vista Pumkin Station, September 28 - October 31. Open Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It features an El Paso train ride, slides and a Ferris wheel.
Pumpkin Station National City 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the National City Pumkin Station, September 28 - October 31st. Open Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kids can enjoy slides, a boat ride, Ferris wheel and zoo.
Pumpkin Station El Cajon 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the El Cajon Pumkin Station, September 28 - October 31. Open Monday - Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kids can take an El Paso train ride or go on the Ferris wheel.
Scream Zone (Sept. 28 - Oct. 31, 2012)
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
It features a huge House of Horror with rooms filled with terrifying scenes and scares lurking at every turn, a one-of-a-kind Haunted Hayride through the haunted barns on the racetrack and The Chamber with the largest spinning tunnel in San Diego.
The Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park (Sept. 28 - Oct. 31, 2012)
Friday, September 28, 2012, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Experience an outdoor terror that is simply too big to house indoors. This year The Trail features a maze called "The eXperiment." For five extra bones you can find out what happens when Mother Nature takes her eye off the ball for just a second.
SeaWorld San Diego’s 2012 Halloween Spooktacular
Ongoing until Sunday, October 28, 2012
Discover an ocean of Halloween fun at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, September 29 & 30 and weekends in October. It’s the only place kids can come in costume and explore an enchanting underwater Halloween Fantasea.
Pumpkins, Hayrides & Apple Cider At Julian Mining Company
Ongoing until Sunday, October 28, 2012
Come and get 'em early this year! Our Pumpkin Patch will open for U-Pick starting Sept. 29, 2012. Open Saturday & Sunday from 10-5 p.m.
Pumpkin Station Rancho Bernardo 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the Rancho Bernardo Pumkin Station, October 1 - 31st. Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick your own pumpkin, try the 8ft corn maze and visit farm animals.
Pumpkin Station Bonita 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the Bonita Pumkin Station, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 - 14, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 15 - 31. Pick your own pumpkin, explore the 8ft tall corn maze, ride the tractor hay-wagon & visit farm animals.
Norris Amusement Pumpkin Patch - Carlsbad
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Carlsbad location is open October 1-31, 2012, Sunday - Thursday from 10am-9pm and Friday & Saturday from 10am-10pm. Enjoy amusements including bounce houses, GIANT slides and obstacle courses as well as different types of pumpkins and gourds.
Norris Amusement Pumpkin Patch - San Diego
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The San Diego location is open October 1 - 31, 2012, Sunday - Thursday from 10am-9pm, and Friday & Saturday from 10am-10pm. Enjoy carnival rides, inflatable amusements, pumpkins and more!
Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch - San Marcos
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Our pumpkin lots are designed to be a fun family experience. Each of our lots has a bungee jump, mechanical rides, games, petting zoo, a giant inflatable slide and other inflatables.
Norris Amusement Pumpkin Patch - Escondido
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Escondido location is open October 1-31, 2012, Monday - Thursday from 2pm-9pm, Friday from 2pm-10pm, and Sat/Sun from 10am-10pm. Come for Carnival Rides, Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Pumpkin Accessories, Snacks, Beverages and more.
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
Ongoing until Monday, October 29, 2012
At the Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours, ride the coffin-on-wheels spooky style through San Diego to see the haunted hotels, mansions, and graveyard.
Pumpkin Station Mission Valley 2012
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All Aboard! Let the adventure begin at the Mission Valley Pumkin Station, October 5 - 31st. Open Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a train ride, giant slides, petting zoo and a Ferris wheel.
Big Horse Corn Maze & Harvest Festival
Ongoing until Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Corn Maze is open everyday Oct. 6th - Oct. 31st. In addition to the ever popular maze, we have a full slate of family friendly attractions.
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights 2012 At LEGOLAND California®
Saturday, October 6, 2012, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights is back and better than ever! It’s a one-of-a-kind party every Saturday Night in October from 5pm-9pm. Best of all, it’s FREE with a paid one-day admission or with your LEGOLAND Membership.
Young Scientists Session 2 Returns With A Halloween Favorite: 'Spooky Science'
Ongoing until Saturday, November 3, 2012
Preschoolers age 3—5 and a parent explore the scientific wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. Check out the things that give you goosebumps: Insects & Spiders, the Pumpkin Patch and Skeletons.
Ride The Pumpkin Express
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Each Saturday and Sunday, from Oct. 13th through Oct. 28th, kids and their families will ride an old-time train down the mountain and return to the "Pumpkin Patch" and the "Haunted Train," where they will pick out their very own pumpkin.
Saturday Science Club For Girls: 'Jack-O-Lantern Circuits'
Saturday, October 13, 2012, noon to 2 p.m.
Investigate simple circuits while designing jack-o-lanterns that light up with the flip of a switch. Pumpkins and carving tools provided.
'Ghosthunting Southern California' By Sally Richards
Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Meet Sally Richards, author of "Ghosthunting Southern California" on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 at 7:00 PM. "Ghosthunting Southern California" is a wild road trip to thirty of California's most haunted paranormal locations.
Documentary Night: 'Zombies: A Living History'
Thursday, October 18, 2012, 8 p.m.
The featured film, "Zombies: A Living History," is a documentary on what would happen if we had a zombie apocalypse. What a scary thought, are you ready?
Night At The Museum Halloween Sleepover
Friday, October 19, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Explore the spookier side of air and space as you go on a scavenger hunt, make eerie and ghastly gliders, and take a flashlight tour of the galleries to visit some of our old…friends.
'Empire Of Death' Book Lecture By Author Paul Koudounaris
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7 p.m.
He will present not just a brief history of the sites included in his book, but pepper it with bizarre and curious anecdotes about them and his experiences within them--including stories of hauntings, superstitions, and folklore involving the dead.
The Pearl Hotel's 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 8:30 p.m.
The best Jack o’ lantern will be crowned winner, along with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place prizes. Festivities start at 8:30 PM, pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied. If you are a master pumpkin carver, you may want to bring your own tools.
San Diego Halloween Pub Crawl 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Featuring some of the best bars with amazing specials behind the bar there's no shortage of entertainment. Meet new friends and visit new places on one of the most popular nights of the year - Halloween.
HauntFest On Main
Friday, October 26, 2012, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join SMSC and the Promenade District for Trunk or Treat and the Alley Cat Art Walk with a classic car show, shopping, restaurant offerings, food trucks, wine and beer tastings, and live bands, a haunted house for kids, laser tag and a costume contest
Haunted Birch Aquarium 2012: Shipwrecked!
Friday, October 26, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy close encounters of the fishy kind, BOO-gie down with Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters, and explore our wreckage for sunken treasures. Wander the aquarium’s galleys for tricky treats and discover a sea of glowing creatures.
OMA Presents Art After Dark: Come As You Aren't
Friday, October 26, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Inspired by the exhibition "YOU: Investigating Identity," guests are invited to spend an evening dressed as their own altered identities at Art After Dark: Come As You Aren’t. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibits, body painting demonstrations and more.
Halloween At Flavor Del Mar
Friday, October 26, 2012, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Flavor Del Mar is celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 26 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. complete with DJ Mike White spinning, a costume contest and a photographer taking photos throughout the night.
Halloween Weekend At Whiskey Girl
Friday, October 26, 2012, 8:45 p.m.
On Friday, October 26th, Saturday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 31st guests can dawn their craziest costumes for a chance at $500 in cash prizes.
'Seven Deadly Sins' Halloween Weekend At Stingaree
Friday, October 26, 2012, 9 p.m.
Stingaree nightclub is hosting a series of Halloween parties, kicking off on Oct. 26 with a live performance by Havana Brown who will perform the Pitbull collaboration “We Run The Night." On Oct. 27, there will be an “ASYLUM” event with DJ Cobra.
'Truly Bloody' Halloween Weekend At 1202
Friday, October 26, 2012, 9 p.m.
Guests can expect Ghoulish go-go dancers and Svedka drink specials, as well as a True Blood-inspired costume contest. Contenders will battle it out for killer prizes in the categories of “best vampire,” “best werewolf,” “best shifter” & “best fairy."
Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate community spirit and cultural diversity as San Diego’s Halloween theme parade spirits down El Cajon Boulevard. Heading east, the parade route begins at 59th Street and disappears at Rolando Boulevard.
Halloween Mega Mash 2.0 At The New Children's Museum
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s going to be scary fun at The New Children’s Museum in October with special themed activities inspired by TRASH artist, Jason Rogenes. Be transported into our chilling world for a galactic good time!
Halloween Concert With Raggle Taggle!
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
On October 27th from 10:30-11:30 am, wear your Halloween costume and join in the fun as Raggle Taggle plays family friendly music! Raggle Taggle is a Celtic fusion band that combines the styles of music into what they call “good thyme gypsy swing.”
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Highlights include a doggie costume parade/contest at the Lily Pond, a Great Pumpkin parachute drop at the Air & Space Museum, a creepy nocturnal Critter Cavern at the NAT, and activities that explore legendary local ghosts at the History Center.
Family Day Halloween & Japanese Theme
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spend your Balboa park family day relaxing in the garden and enjoy a variety of interactive activities fun for the whole family! Enjoy Halloween inspired crafts and games and a Scavenger Hunt!
Halloween On Elm 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Halloween on Elm is a great place for people enjoy fun activities for kids of all ages in the heart of Carlsbad Village. From carnival games and costume contests to the interactive pirate show and the farmers’ market, there is something for everyone.
Ocean Beach Recreation Center's Annual Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 2 p.m.
Bring the family out to the Ocean Beach Recreation Center's Annual Halloween Carnival. There will be carnival games, costume contests, activities, music, food and more!
Halloween Bash On The Bay 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
With more than 50 shops for trick-or-treating, live music, and photos with a living scarecrow, there is more than enough fun to fill up the entire candy sack! Pets are welcome to experience the festive fun in a pet costume contest.
Kathy Felker's 'Goblins Night Out'
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Family puppet show! Gentle monsters, ghosts, witches and a disjointed skeleton provide Halloween magic and merriment in this musical marionette production.
Seaport Village Halloween Bash 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Inviting all little monsters, vampires, pirates and zombies out to the village for a pet costume contest, live music, photos with a living scarecrow and more than enough treats. Entertainment will abound from 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
2nd Annual Old Town Zombie Walk
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 5:15 p.m.
On Saturday October 27th starting at 5:15, Zombies are set to take Over Historic Old Town San Diego for the 2nd Annual “Old Town Zombie Walk”. It’s fun for all as this FREE, family friendly event welcomes zombies of all ages.
12th Annual Monster Bash
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Come party with San Diegans at the biggest Halloween Block Party in town! On Saturday October 27th, 2012, from 6:00pm to Midnight, the Gaslamp and East Village will transform over 8 blocks into the largest Halloween event in California.
Nightmare On Normal Street 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don't miss the fabulous costume contest, with a $1000 grand prize. Start working on that costume now and join us for a night of spooky fun! Costume contest registration is limited to the first 66 entries and will close promptly at 8:30 p.m.
'Spellbound' Halloween At The W San Diego
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
W San Diego will present “Spellbound,” a seductive Halloween event, featuring resident DJ Ayla Simone on Saturday, Oct. 27. W San Diego will throw the free, no cover, ethereal soiree from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m.
Halloween At Hard Rock Hotel San Diego: Headliner Chris Lake
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8 p.m.
For those who like to don festive costumes, mingle with other sexy ghouls and goblins and get down to pumping beats, your favorite party of the year is here. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's Halloween party is like no other in the city.
California Ballet Presents 'Dracula'
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8 p.m.
Waltzes, tangos, and Gypsy cymbalo blend with exquisitely acted drama to retell the haunting tale of fiction's most notorious vampire.
2012 Titanic Halloween Masquerade Party Cruise
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8:30 p.m.
Prepare for the ultimate Halloween party cruise that will be transformed into a haunting Titantic filled with 1,000 Ghosts & Ghouls raised from the dead of the historic Titanic that sank hundreds of years ago.
House Of Blues Halloween Block Party 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9 p.m.
The legendary 30,000 square foot House of Blues becomes haunting grounds for the freakish antics of the Technomania Circus, all while thumping sounds pump through three stages of the industry's top DJ's.
Ivy Nightclub Hosts Official Maxim Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This red carpet bash offers guests a Heaven & Hell themed experience as Andaz San Diego transforms its tri-level nightclub to replicate the idea of a subterranean Hell and sky-high Heaven, with the middle level converted to a Garden of Eden.
Via Lago Trattoria’s Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9 p.m.
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will enjoy delicious food and party into the night with a DJ, costume parade and dancing. Since no Halloween celebration is complete without a costume contest, judges will be handing out prizes for best costume.
City Of Poway's Once Upon A Hallowe'en
Sunday, October 28, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On October 28th, celebrate Halloween in a distinctly different way by taking a ride into the past aboard the “Halloween Express,” Poway’s own Baldwin Steam Locomotive. Hear storyteller Charles Johnson and visit the haunted house.
TrashTalk Theater Halloween Special
Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This Halloween join us for an interactive screening of Clive Barker's "Hellraiser" (1978) at the outdoor stage at Space 4 Art, an 18,000-square-foot center for art and culture in the East Village.
Old Poway Ghost Walk
Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Take a walking tour of the park, while Storytellers of San Diego point out the places where strange things happened and tell the stories. Some tall, some true. You be the judge.
Halloween Dinner Theater At The Range
Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7 p.m.
he Range Kitchen & Cocktails is bringing back its monthly Dinner Theater event just in time for Halloween. On Tuesday, October 30th at 7pm, guests can enjoy delicious bites, cocktails and a cult classic favorite.
Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At Piazza Carmel
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Piazza Carmel is your community SAFE trick or treating location. Your favorite stores will be passing out treats and special offers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31st. .
Scareventures.com Presents The Trail Of The Dead
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enter the eerie barn that was decorated for a party that mysteriously the invited guests never attended. A sheriff will arrive to lead your group on one terrifying journey... beware of the dead!!!
Peter Murphy Halloween Ball
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 8 p.m.
Despite having a successful solo career as a cult artist, vocalist Peter Murphy remains best known as the lead vocalist for Bauhaus, the pioneering post-punk goth rock band of the early '80s.
Halloween At Hard Rock Hotel San Diego: Headliner Morgan Page
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween in style at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's party featuring headliner Morgan Page and special guest DJ BEL TEK on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 beginning at 8 p.m.
Dive-In Theatre At The Pearl Hotel: 'Beetlejuice'
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 8 p.m.
The Pearl Hotel presents "Dive-In Theatre," a FREE weekly "cinema social" combining eclectic film selections, food and drink, and light conversation. Showtime is 8:00 pm; Food served until 10:00 pm; and bar open until 11 PM.
Halloweird At Stingaree Nightclub
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 9 p.m.
Headlining at GuestHouse are top DJs from Identity Festival, iLL Gates and Stephen Jacobs, as well as beats by Jay Fray and DJ Carlo. Live performing stilt walkers, fire dancers, burlesque shows and circus freaks will roam the space.
Halloween Party Cruise Aboard The William D. Evans
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dance and Party the night away in your scariest Halloween Costumes as your cruise Mission Bay! Enjoy 2 DJ’s, a 2 Story Dance Floor, 2 Full Bars, a rooftop deck, and 1 fun Halloween Bash! Beware of our Specialty Cocktails: ...
Paranormal Ghost Investigation Tour
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 10 p.m. to midnight
Join the San Diego Ghost Hunters and conduct a paranormal investigation in "the most haunted house in San Diego.” Bring cameras, smart-phones, hand-held video recorders, digital sound recorders; no professional media equipment allowed.
Late-Night Horror Film At UCSD
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 10 p.m.
On October 31st at 10:00 p.m. in the Seuss Room, Geisel Library at UC San Diego, the West Coast premiere of a black & white horror movie from Midwest-based filmmaker Christopher Mihm, “House of Ghosts.”
