Oceanside Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

OCEANSIDE, CA — Fall is in the air, bringing with it Halloween haunts, pumpkin patches, tricks and treats, Día de los Muertos, community festivals and harvest/holiday boutiques.

Peruse our annual, city-by-city guide, and find the fun going on near you throughout Oceanside and San Diego County.

Bookmark this page: As more events are announced, we will add them. And if we missed your town or organization's Halloween or autumn festivities, email details and online links to lisa.frost@patch.com.

NOTE: Events are subject to last-minute change or cancellation, so always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned .

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween from Patch!

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ALPINE:

OCT. 1-31: Kids' Free Month 2021: Lions, Tigers & Bears Sanctuary. "All month special with free Child 'Member-for-a-Day' pass with each Adult "Member-for-a-Day" booking.

OCT. 29-30: Spooky Campover: Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary. Book soon for campfire songs, pumpkin carving, costume contest, animal trivia challenge, s'mores & more.
OCT. 30: Halloween 'Pumpkin Bash' At Lions, Tigers & Bears Sanctuary. "Come dressed in costume."

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BONITA:

OCT. 1-31: Pumpkin Farm, Petting Zoo, Hayrides & Corn Maze. Activities include train rides & u-pick sunflowers.
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BONSALL:

OCT. 23-24 & 30-31: Boo at the Zoo at Wild Wonders. With candy stations & flashlights, to get around safely at the wildlife rescue & conservation facility' Halloween event.
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CAMPO:

OCT. 9-31: Pumpkin Express: Pacific Southwest Railway. The perfect, family-friendly excursion for the season!
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CARLSBAD:

SEPT. 18-NOV. 5: Strawberry Co. Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. Fun includes tractor rides, Bounceland, apple cannon & corn maze.
OCT. 2: Rotary Oktober-Feast Kick-Off 2021: Strawberry Co. Pumpkin Patch. Where German dinner & pumpkins come together in the best way. All for charity!
OCT. 2-30: LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat. Park stays open late Saturdays for annual event with trick-or-treating, entertainment & more.
OCT. 2-31: Haunted Corn Maze 'Field of Screams': Your Halloween scare awaits!
OCT. 16: Pumpkin Plunge & Halloween Movie. Check in for tickets.
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CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH:

OCT. 6-31: 'Hitchcocktober' Month: Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. "Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock, the master who gave us some of the most suspenseful moments in film history!"
OCT. 31: Hitchcocktober 'Psycho': Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. Month-long film event culminates with "Psycho."
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CHULA VISTA:

OCT. 23: Villains In The Village: Third Avenue Village. "A night of beasts, feasts, boos and brews."
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CORONADO:

OCT.: 'Haunted Happenings Tour': Hotel Del Coronado. Be brave, take the tour & learn of Kate Morgan's mysterious death in the 1890s.
OCT. 1: LED Jack-O-Lantern Torches. In-person event or with take-home kits.
OCT. 16 & 30: Halloween Movies On The Beach: Hotel Del Coronado. Limited tickets available.
NOV. 5: Autumn Concert Series With Glenn Kramer. A library production.
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DEL MAR:

SEPT.-OCT.: 'Scream Zone': Del Mar Fairgrounds. Not planned for 2021.
OCT. 1-31: Pumpkin Station & Kiddie Rides. Giant slides & antique carousel, too.
OCT. 8-10: Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show: Fairgrounds. Annual extravaganza returns with photography, fine jewelry, specialty food, blown glass, art & more!
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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 24-26 & OCT. 1-3: German-American Oktoberfest. Parade & keg tap is opening day, followed by two festive weekends of food, dance & entertainment.
OCT. 1-31: Scotty's Scare Trail & Haunted Amusement Park. At the old, abandoned Marshal Scotty's Playland. Doesn't get much scarier than that.
OCT. 29: Annual HauntFest On Main. Returning with costume contests, carnival rides, games, music & more.
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ENCINITAS:

OCT. 15-30: Scout Troop's Haunted Hotel & Trail of Terror. The cherished, town tradition is back with new trail haunt.
OCT. 29: Dead Man's Party. At the Belly Up.
OCT. 31: Halloween Heat ft. The Bella Lux Dancers. At Belly Up Tavern.
OCT. 31: Annual Trick-or-Treat & Self-Realization Fellowship Pumpkins. A safe trick-or-treating experience, plus amazing pumpkins carved by the SRF monks.
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ESCONDIDO:

SEPT. 18-NOV. 21: José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico Exhibit. "This exhibition features artworks from one of Mexico's most celebrated artists, José Guadalupe Posada."
SEPT. 18-NOV. 21: 'Muerte y Monstruos- Death and Monsters' Art Exhibit: CA Center For Arts. "These traditional artworks straddle the line between 'folk' and 'fine' art."
OCT. 1-31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Petting Zoo, Hayrides & Corn Maze. Activities include train rides & u-pick sunflowers.
OCT. 16-31: Autumn Festival: San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Special fall celebration with wildlife encounters, entertainment & culinary delights.
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FALLBROOK

Oct 1-31: Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Come visit Fallbrook and see all the Scarecrows during the month of October

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

OCT. 2: Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. Get a jump on your holiday shopping.
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JULIAN:

SEPT. 18: Autumn Jubilee, Hayrides & Petting Zoo. An old-timey adventure for the family!
SEPT. 22 & OCT. 21: Johnny Appleseed's Discovering America': Fort Cross. With hayride, sing-alongs, petting zoo & more.
OCT. 2-30: Haunted Harvest Hayrides: Fort Cross. Are you ready to conquer your fears of dark, scary forests? If so, book soon.
OCT. 9-10: Open Studios Art Tour. More than dozen artists participating in Cuyamaca Mountains autumn event.
OCT. 14-18: Autumn Harvest Teas: Julian Tea & Cottage Arts. Fall-themed menu includes corn chowder or pumpkin soup, autumn-themed finger sandwiches, savories, scones & dessert.
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LA JOLLA:

OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O'Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, inflatables, maze & games.
OCT. 22-24: Halloween 'Haunted Aquarium': Birch Aquarium. With treat bags, 'kelp' maze, costume showcase, music & more.
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LA MESA:

OCT. 1-3: Oktoberfest - Biergartens & Entertainment. La Mesa Village transforms into a German paradise.
OCT. 16: Howl-O-Ween Hounds Adoption Event: Grossmont Center. Several hundred animals will be ready to find forever homes.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-or-Treating: Downtown. Don't forget your costumes & trick-or-treat bags!
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LAKESIDE:

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31: Oma's Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides & Kids' Fun. Little ones will love the petting corral, giant slides, pedal-car track & Cottonseed Mountain.
OCT. 22-23 & 29-30: Annual 'Trail Of Terror': River Park Trail. Not your run-of-the-mill scare with clowns & zombies. Meet swamp people.

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LEMON GROVE:

OCT. 8: History Alive Hails the Treganzas. Fall event kicks off weekend of events related to renaming of historical society's cultural landscape as "Treganza Heritage Park."
OCT. 9: Dedication of Treganza Heritage Park. Fall fun with color guard, singers, antique car show & more.
OCT. 9: Gala Dinner Celebrates Treganza Heritage Park. Dinner al fresco in H. Lee House courtyard with music, performance by Flamenco Sur, auction & more.
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MISSION BEACH:

OCT. 1-NOV. 14: Belmont Park Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch. Live music & beer garden on Fridays and trick-or-treating on Sundays.
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MISSION VALLEY:

OCT. 1-31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Petting Zoo. Includes inflatables, train & boat rides & more.
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NATIONAL CITY:

OCT. 1-31: Plaza Bonita Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Petting Zoo. Also on site: a Ferris wheel & giant slide.
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OCEAN BEACH:

OCT. 8-9: OB Oktoberfest. Where your stein-carrying, balloon-blowing, bratwurst-eating skills will pay off. Two days of Bavarian food, fun & contests.
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OCEANSIDE:

OCT. 2: Mission San Luis Rey Pet Blessing, Fest & Costume Contest. "Day of fun, food & fabulous furry friends!"

OCT 24: Dia de los Muertos Festival. The 20th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival is returning to its origin in Downtown Oceanside at the corner of Pier View Way and South Tremont Streets.

Every Weekend in October: October Farm Festivities. Mellano Farm Stand. This October, visit our pumpkin patch, corn maze and sunflower u-pick. On Saturday and Sunday, come join us for food trucks, live music pony rides & petting zoo (11am-2pm), and fall crafts.
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OLIVENHAIN:

OCT. 15-30: Scout Troop's Haunted Hotel & Trail of Terror. The cherished, town tradition is back with new trail haunt.
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POWAY:

SEPT.24-25, OCT. 8-9 & 22-23: Lake Poway Fall Camping Overnight. Hike, fish & relax!
OCT. 24: 'Once Upon a Hallowe'en' Carnival & Haunted House. With scary stories, haunted carnival games & more.
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RAMONA:

SEPT. 25-OCT. 31: Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Corn Maze. With pony rides on weekend, too.
OCT. 29: Halloween 'Safe Trick-Or-Treat': Main Street. Free to the public.
NOV. 5-7: Annual Art & Wine Festival. Annual fall event at participating wineries.
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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 1-31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Petting Zoo, Hayrides & Corn Maze. Activities include train rides & u-pick sunflowers.
OCT. 23: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Great beer & great cause!----------

RANCHO SANTA FE:

OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30-31: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Days: Helen Woodward Animal Center. Fun includes trick-or-treating, critters, hay maze & mini pumpkin patch.
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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT. 17-OCT. 31: SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. When your family-friendly park lands in Simon's Slaughterhouse. Yikes!
SEPT. 18-OCT. 31: SeaWorld Spooktacular & Trick-or-Treat. Candy, costumes & dance party with Count von Count, Elmo, Cookie Monster & more.
SEPT. 24 - OCT. 31: Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park. Wear your running shoes. Maze & haunted trail? You will need them!
OCT.: Los Muertos 5k: Canceled for 2021.
OCT. 1-NOV. 14: Belmont Park Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch. Live music & beer garden on Fridays and trick-or-treating on Sundays.
OCT. 1-31: 'Haunted Hotel Disturbance': Mission Valley. Three haunts, one location — so you'll get your money's worth of fear!
OCT. 1-31: SD Zoo's 'HalGLOWeen' Halloween Extravaganza. Zoo stays open for late-night on weekend nights for costume fun, entertainment, games & treats.
OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O'Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, inflatables, maze & games.
OCT. 1-31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Petting Zoo. Includes inflatables, train & boat rides & more.
OCT. 4-31: Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero's Halloween Movies: Manchester Grand Hyatt. All your Halloween fave flicks in rooftop setting.
OCT. 6-31: 'Hitchcocktober' Month: Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. "Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock, the master who gave us some of the most suspenseful moments in film history."
OCT. 16-31: 'Witches of Westgate Tea': Westgate Hotel. Wear your most bewitching costume!
OCT. 22: AleSmith Fright Nights featuring Scareventures. Haunted brewery tour.
OCT. 23: 14th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival. Outdoors at historic Burnham House in Balboa Park.
OCT. 29: Trick-or-Treat On India Street: Little Italy. Sweet & spooky fun for all ages.
OCT. 30: The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show - Halloween Show. "Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner."
OCT. 30: City Heights Dia de Muertos Celebration. Face-painting, community altars & entertainment.
OCT. 31: Hitchcocktober 'Psycho': Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. Month-long film event culminates with "Psycho."
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SANTA YSABEL:

SEPT. 18: Autumn Jubilee, Hayrides & Petting Zoo. A true, old-timey adventure for the family!
SEPT. 22 & OCT. 21: Johnny Appleseed's Discovering America': Fort Cross. With hayride, sing-alongs, petting zoo & more.
OCT. 2-30: Haunted Harvest Hayrides: Fort Cross. Are you ready to conquer your fears of dark, scary forests? If so, book soon.
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SANTEE:

OCT. 2: Blessings of the Animals. An autumn tradition. At St. Columba's Episcopal Church.
OCT. 8-10: Guardian Angels Fall Festival. With a Saturday night BBQ dinner.
OCT. 16.: 'Brews & Bites' - A new fall event with live music.
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VALLEY CENTER:

SEPT 18-OCT. 31: Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral & pony rides.
OCT. 9: Halloween Scarecrow Contest: Bates Nut Farm. Individuals, groups & clubs invited to enter.
OCT. 23: Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade: Bates Nut Farm. This one's for the dogs!
OCT. 24: Halloween Costume Contest & Parade: Bates Nut Farm. Participants score certificate, treats & tractor hayride.
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VISTA:

OCT. 16: Halloween Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat: North County Square. Hosted by Elsa, Spiderman and a dynamic dinosaur.
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FOR MORE FALL FUN:

Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In San Diego County

Halloween Haunted Houses: San Diego County 2021 Guide