SAN DIEGO — The spookiest season of the year is finally here. Get ready to celebrate fall with haunted Halloween fun at locations across San Diego County. Grab your costume! Here are some frightening options to consider as you prepare for the big day on Thursday, October 31.
Family-friendly fun
HalGloween with the San Diego Zoo
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during October
Where: San Diego Zoo
Join the San Diego Zoo for music, entertainment, and special performances for the whole family. Children 11 and younger are free and costumes aren't just allowed, they're encouraged!
SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular
When: Sept. 27- Nov. 02
Where: SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld's fall festival is underway and it's brimming with family fun. Watch spooky live shows, and join Halloween-themed activities, plus the little ones can trick-or-treat throughout the park in a safe environment.
Legoland Brick-or-Treat
When: Weekends in October
Where: Legoland California
Legoland is bringing back their Halloween event and it's better than ever. Brick-or-Treat will descend on Legoland California with loads of candy, an all-new lineup, and exclusive new Lego characters. All Brick-or-Treat events run from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Brick-or-Treat Monster party day.
Santee Spooktacular
When: Oct. 26
Where: Santee Lakes | Lake 1 and Lake 2
Enjoy trunk-or-treating, food trucks, games, inflatables, face painting, photo ops and more, for free!
Get ready to scream
San Diego Zombie Crawl in the Gaslamp
When: Starting Oct. 25
Where: 628 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park
When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2
Where: 6th & Juniper at Marston Point, San Diego, CA 92103
Price: Starting at $32.99
Situated in the world-famous Balboa Park, the Haunted Trail is a walk in the park you won't forget. Find your way out of the eXperiment Maze before heading down the mile-long trail of twisted pines and gnarled oak trees.
The Whaley House Museum
When: Open daily
Where: 2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
Come visit one of America's Most Haunted Houses and prepare for a paranormal encounter. Visitors have seen things out of the corner of their eyes they can't explain, they've heard sounds but don't see anything. What will your visit bring?
Nightmare on Normal Street
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Normal Street at University Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
Hillcrest is celebrating Halloween in style with the return of a dance party and costume competition. Nightmare on Normal Street is taking over the Pride Flag Plaza for spooktacular fun.
