7th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN IN LA MESA VILLAGE Trick-or-Treating - Pet Costume Contest & More Friday, October 31, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) invites the community to take part in their 7th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village event that features family-friendly trick-or-treating in downtown La Mesa. Dress up in costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag to collect goodies from participating businesses who will be handing out treats along La Mesa Blvd. and adjoining streets. There will also be fun, Halloween-themed stilt walkers cruising up and down La Mesa Blvd. (both sides of Spring Street) interacting with everyone – perfect for a selfie! We will also have a DJ playing fun tunes by the Fountain Courtyard near the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Stop, as well as a Balloon Artist. The La Mesa First United Methodist Church will host a free “spooky” organ concert at 4:30 p.m. playing a variety of Halloween-themed tunes. The church is located at 4690 Palm Ave. (corner of Palm Ave./Lemon Ave.). Guests can also enjoy spooktacular decorations at a variety of businesses, including our La Mesa Village Farmers Market vendors who will deck out their booths for the event. The Farmers Market will be taking place during the trick-or-treat event and add a fun element to the Halloween festivities! Additionally, Team Z Realty will feature a free selfie booth with an over-the-top theme – this year is “KPop Demon Hunters”! The Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest will take place at the Fountain Courtyard area next to the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station located at Spring St. and La Mesa Blvd. The Pet Costume Contest will feature three categories for pet owners to dress up their pet(s), including Scariest, Cutest, and Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. Participants can start checking in at 5 pm and judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. Shops and restaurants will also be open for business and visitors are encouraged to explore the variety of stores and eateries available while you are here for the festivities! WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m. WHERE: La Mesa Blvd. between Acacia Ave. and Grant Ave., as well as a few adjoining streets. MORE INFO: For a complete list of participating businesses and details about the event, visit the La Mesa Village Association webpage at http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/trick-or-treating-in-la-mesa-village.aspx.
