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Best Places to Trick or Treat in San Diego with Kids
October 23, 2023

Spruce up your little ghouls and goblins for the spookiest and creepiest trick or treat events in San Diego this Halloween season!

The spirits come alive in San Diego as your little ghouls and goblins pull out all the stops at slightly terrifying events to celebrate Halloween. For kids, dressing up in their spookiest and silliest costumes and collecting bountiful candies and goodies highlight the spooky holiday. Get ready to trick or treat in San Diego and enjoy the frightfully frenzy events and activities for the whole family!

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When it comes to a stellar lineup of Halloween events and activities for kids, no one does it like San Diego. Catch your breath as you find the most ghoulish celebrations around the city beginning weeks heading to Halloween night. From fright fests to not-so-scary encounters and other haunted happenings, there’s absolutely a spine-chilling experience for everyone this spooky season.

So, if you’re up for some hair-raising thrills and the sweetest sugar rushes, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of events to trick or treat with kids in San Diego. Indeed, your little witches and monsters are excited to scare up a ton of creepy adventure in exchange for some sweet treats!

Trick or Treat and Halloween Events for Kids in San Diego

Halloween at Del Mar Highlands Town Center
Photo by: Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Halloween at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Del Mar Highlands Town Center
12925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone Number: (858) 793-5757

October 31, 2023
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Celebrate Halloween Day in a family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of exciting activities at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Start your Halloween morning with the kids for a FREE, spooky, fun Hullabaloo sing-along in the upper plaza between Panini Kabob Grill and Cinépolis at 10 am. Costumes are encouraged. Sit back, relax, and strike your best autumn pose on the Sky Deck Harvest Chair near Jimbo’s.

Looking for a fun way to trick-or-treat with your kids? Del Mar Highlands Town Center hosts a family-friendly, spooky Halloween event from 4-6 pm. Pick up your trick-or-treating maps and meet the Mad Scientist & Frankenstein at the Interactive Lab by the Pop Jet Fountain. Beyond Halloween, experience the magic of autumn at Del Mar Highlands Town Center with the Harvest at the Highlands Interactive decor.

Trick or treat events in San Diego - SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular
Photo by: SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

SeaWorld San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

September 15 – October 29, 2023
Friday – Saturday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Kids love trick-or-treating during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet all sorts of colorful characters. And that’s just the beginning. From a Halloween dance party to a pumpkin scavenger hunt, this is immersive family fun you’ll only find at SeaWorld San Diego.

Find waves of Halloween fun when costumed youngsters trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies. Each candy station on our trick-or-treat trail features an assortment of favorites from noon to park close. A reusable candy bag must be purchased to participate in trick-or-treating.

Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party
Photo by: LEGOLAND California

Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party

LEGOLAND California
One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008

September 16 – October 29, 2023
Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

LEGOLAND California’s signature Halloween event is better than ever! LEGO® Monsters are taking over the kids’ Halloween celebration at LEGOLAND® California Resort. The Brick-or-Treat Monster Party transforms the Resort into a fun-filled Halloween escape with tons of candy, not-so-scary new shows, and silly monster LEGO characters. PLUS, all frighteningly fun festivities are included with general admission.

The party kicks off as Monsters take over LEGOLAND® and host the Halloween party of the year, featuring live entertainment and shows, limited-time attractions, character meet and greets, costume contests, 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase, and, of course, trick-or-treating. Best of all, admission is included with daily tickets, hotel packages, and the Elite Annual Pass.

Halloween events in San Diego - Beachside Fall Fest FREE Trick-Or-Treating
Photo by: Belmont Park

Beachside Fall Fest FREE Trick-Or-Treating

Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109

October 1-29, 2023
Sunday | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The fall fun is back this season and is better than ever. Get into the festive spirit with FREE Trick-or-Treating every Sunday in October, live acoustic performances and festive beer on tap every Friday night, specialty treats from your favorite stops, seasonal events at Plunge Pool, iconic rides and attractions, and more.

Find specialty treats around the park, including at their boardwalk restaurants, and celebrate the season with your favorite beachside characters on the weekends. Make sure to catch a ride on our seasonal Go-kart Track.

San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen
Photo by: San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen

San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

October 6 – 29, 2023
Friday – Sunday | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

HalGLOWeen, the world-famous San Diego Zoo’s light-up-the-night, Halloween-themed extravaganza, is back! This year’s glowing celebration of color has been expanded to five weekends in October. So, get ready to enjoy some safe, family fun at this glittering and glimmering annual spectacular full of entertainment and interactive festivities!

All the hosted HalGLOWeen fun will get youths of all ages jumpin’, shufflin’, and slidin’ to the upbeat Halloween hits. At the Boardwalk, guests will meet and greet Dr. Harry and friends, all dressed in their Halloween finest and ready to trick or treat. Ages 11 and younger enter free.

San Diego Family Fun Fest - Halloween!
Photo by: San Diego Family Magazine

San Diego Family Fun Fest – Halloween!

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zone
6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115

October 22, 2023
Sunday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Embrace the eerie excitement at the FREE San Diego Family Fun Fest Halloween and trick or treat with the other kids! Bring the whole family at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zoneas it undergoes a spine-tingling transformation into a Halloween wonderland. Summon your fellow mummies, and gather everyone for an unforgettable Halloween experience!

Don’t dare to miss the hair-raising thrills we have in store for you: trick-or-treating, enchanted costume parades, thrilling dance parties, a haunted zipline, eerie inflatables, chilling Halloween crafts and more. Only one ticket per family needed!

rick or treat events in San Diego - Halloween Party at My Gym
Photo by: My Gym Poway

Halloween Party at My Gym

My Gym Poway
12222 Poway Rd, # 18-19, Poway, CA 92064

October 22, 2023
Sunday | 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Spooky Season is here, and My Gym is ready to party! Join My Gym for an afternoon of safe, clean fun. Child-friendly Halloween-themed games, relays, bubble storms, zipline rides, rock climbing, trick-or-treating, puppet shows, and goodie bags to take home are all included!

Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults of all ages. Please ensure that costumes are safe for climbing, jumping, crawling, and running.

Halloween Aglow
Photo by: Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Halloween Aglow

Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

October 27 – 28, 2023
Friday – Saturday | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Celebrate the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark in a fun, kid-friendly atmosphere featuring live music, glow-themed costume contests, and trick-or-treating through the aquarium. After the sun goes down, the aquarium lights up! Halloween Aglow in San Diego is a family-friendly event that features live music, a costume contest, trick or treat stations, and so much more!

Don’t miss skeleton divers in the Giant Kelp Forest or the opportunity to learn about some weird and wonderful research at Scripps Oceanography. Advanced reservations are required as the event is expected to sell out.

Halloween at the Station
Photo by: Liberty Station

Halloween at the Station

Ingram Plaza
3555 Rosecrans St., #114-210, San Diego, CA 92110

October 29, 2023
Sunday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Liberty Station invites you to join the Centennial Community Celebration! For its Centennial Community Celebration, they are rebranding the Halloween at the Station to celebrate both Halloween and the Centennial. 2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of Liberty Station, and as a finale to the year-long celebration, they invite the community to celebrate in Ingram Plaza for a FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration that will include traditional elements of the annual Halloween at the Station event!

The festivities will include trick-or-treating throughout Ingram Plaza, live entertainment, a costume contest, fun prizes, crafts, inflatables, recognition of the oldest living NTC recruit, and the burial of a time capsule to be opened in 25 years. All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes and participate in our costume contest, including a military-themed contest for each age division as well.

Seaport Fudge Halloween Town Costume Party
Photo by: Seaport Village

Seaport Fudge Halloween Town Costume Party

Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

October 29, 2023
Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get ready for a spine-tingling, family-friendly Halloween extravaganza by the bay. Join everyone for the 3rd Annual Seaport Fudge Halloween Town Costume Party at the picturesque Seaport Village. Immerse yourself in a world of fun, games, and delectable treats. The event begins with costume registration and carnival games. The charismatic host, Beetlejuice, will lead the dance party with DJ Tony T and thrilling dance games sponsored by San Pasqual Winery and Island Fashion.

Strut your stuff on the scenic boardwalk and show off your creative costumes for the Costume Parade on the Boardwalk. Indulge your sweet tooth with a variety of Halloween-themed treats. Seaport Fudge Factory will serve its renowned Halloween desserts with Dole Soft Serve, and Game of Cones will offer custom Halloween character ice cream cones. Don’t miss out on this day of family-friendly fun, delicious treats, and fantastic entertainment.

Halloween events in San Diego - Trick or Treat on India Street
Photo by: Little Italy

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Little Italy
555 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101

October 29, 2023
Sunday | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Get ready for a spooktacular time in Little Italy as they bring back one of the favorite Halloween events in San Diego, Trick or Treat on India Street! Little ghouls and goblins of all ages are welcome to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening of authentic trick-or-treating with their families in an urban fashion. Jumping from door to door, little witches and monsters will ask for Halloween treats and candy from participating Little Italy businesses along historic India Street.

The Piazza della Famiglia will also get a spooky makeover as it will transform into the Nightmare Before Christmas. A giant 13’ Jack Skellington and large pumpkin stacks will fill the Piazza, creating fun picture opportunities. Maps of participating businesses will be available as the trick-or-treat fun happens at the Piazza della Famiglia on India and W. Date Street. Cedar through Grape Street will be closed for the fun, family-friendly event.

Best Places to Trick or Treat in San Diego with Kids

Trick or treating is easily every kid’s favorite tradition during the Halloween season. There is something magical about dressing up and getting free candies for the little trick-or-treaters. Prepare your buckets and get ready for some hauling adventure at one of the best spots to trick or treat in San Diego this year!

San Diego offers so many opportunities for kids to enjoy and have fun all year round! Check out our list of resources, or browse through our things to do in San Diego with kids. Still looking for more activities for kids in San Diego? No problem! Check out our comprehensive listing of places to go in the region and our highly recommended seasonal blog posts.

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