SAN DIEGO – From pet-centric activities to zombie walks, even a haunted aquarium and a spooky marine mammal park, there’s a scary number of thrilling – and frightening – activities and events to attend along the beachfront.
La Jolla Shores Howl-O-Ween
La Jolla Shores Hotel at 8110 Camino Del Oro is going full paws to the walls with a Howl-O-Ween Happy Hour and pet costume party at The Shores Restaurant on Friday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Camino Del OroGuests are invited to bring their pups and dine in the restaurant’s outdoor areas for a chance to win a one-night stay seaside vacation at the La Jolla Shores Hotel. To enter, attendees can eat lunch or dinner at the restaurant, take a photo of their costumed four-legged friend at the doggy photo station, and tag @ljshoreshotel on social media.
Pups can order from the restaurant’s canine menu. The first furry friends to arrive will receive a complimentary wag bag loaded with goodies from local pet brands while supplies last. Reservations can be made here.
Dogoween
The fourth annual La Jolla pet-friendly Halloween party known as Dogoween returns from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at The Kitchen at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street.
Prospect StreetThe annual event raised more than $4,000 last year for a pair of local pet adoption organizations while featuring a costume contest, pop-up tents, and tunes.
Dogs and their owners can compete in the categories of Best in Show, Funniest Costume, Cutest Costume, Owner and Dog Duo, Most Creative/Original, Scariest/Spookiest, Best Pack/Group, and People’s Choice.
Entries cost $30 each, with the option of entering multiple categories. VIP tables are available for $100, providing shade, wait service, a contest entry and a goodie bag. Spectators can vote in the People’s Choice category for free. Find out more or enter here.
La Jolla Community Center Haunting
The La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd., will hold a movie night featuring “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Refreshments will be provided. Free for community center members, $10 for non-members.
The center will also be holding a Halloween Lunch and Costume Contest from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Prizes will be available for the funniest, spookiest and most creative costumes. Free for community center members, $25 for non-members. Registration is required by Tuesday, Oct. 28.
More information can be found here.
Creepy Candy Crawl
La Jolla Village is once again holding trick-or-treating for children of all ages with its Creepy Candy Crawl from 3-6 p.m. Friday, October 31.
Kids can visit participating Village shops with goodie bags available at the Real Estate Brokers Association at 908 Kline Street and enter a costume contest featuring prizes donated by Geppetto’s toy store.
Costume judges disguised as witches will stroll the Village in search of the most memorable costumes. Judges will announce the results at REBA at 4:15 p.m.
Village merchants do not need to pre-register to participate in the Creepy Candy Crawl. On Oct. 31, simply pick up a balloon to designate your business as a treat stop. Balloons will be available at the LJVMA office, 7734 Herschel Way, Suite C beginning at noon.
Expect hundreds of trick-or-treaters between 3 and 6 p.m.
Day of the Dead
The La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, will be celebrating Día de los Muertos.
Draper AvenueA Día de los Muertos concert will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Children are encouraged to don traditional Día de los Muertos makeup. For more information, visit La Jolla/Riford Library website.
Spooky aquarium
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at 2300 Expedition Way in La Jolla is getting into the Halloween spirit with some skele-fun.
Expedition WayA 12-foot-tall skeleton has joined the Giant Kelp Forest in preparation for Halloween Aglow, Birch Aquarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Birch Aquarium’s three live cameras offer guests a live glimpse of what’s happening at the aquarium. Guests can also tune in Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. to see divers swimming with the skeleton.
The Giant Kelp Forest is in Birch Aquarium’s brand-new exhibition, Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery. From the hidden world of a giant pacific octopus to the research happening at Scripps Pier to the incredible biodiversity of a coral reef, Living Seas invites guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant ecosystems of the Pacific.
Cult classic reborn
Remember Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation, which started in 1977 in La Jolla at the Museum of Contemporary Art and was followed up by the “Sick and Twisted” festival in 1990? It’s been reanimated.
Starting on October 31, Skybound Entertainment (the creators of “The Walking Dead”) are recreating the ultimate Halloween experience. Premiering in Regal Theaters nationwide, “Spike & Mike’s Animation Extravaganza 2025” features all-new, exclusive animated shorts from the most twisted and talented creators in animation.
Spike & Mike’s has evolved over the years to primarily focus on its more edgy, “Sick and Twisted” offerings and a newer “New Generation” show. From Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Skybound Entertainment will unlock the vault and bring “Spike and Mike’s Animation Extravaganza 2025” to theatres nationwide, mixing classic shorts with new festival selections with tickets on sale now.
Trunk or Treat
All community families are welcome to attend Crown Point Junior Music Academy’s annual Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4033 Ingraham Street in Pacific Beach.
The festive and free Halloween celebration will be held outdoors at the campus. There will be carnival games plus food and treats for sale. Attendees are also encouraged to vote for their favorite trunk.
“It’s going to be a night of costumes, candy and community fun,” said PTO member Lindsay Phillips. “We can’t wait to see you there.”
Pacific Beach Library Thriller
The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library at 4275 Cass Street is offering free lessons to learn Michael Jackson’s famous “Thriller” dance in order to prepare for its “Thriller Night” performance at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28.
Cass St“We’ll start by slowly introducing the steps then combining them into the dance,” said library staff. “Come ready to laugh while learning the choreography for the most thrilling dance ever.”
Larisa Hall, Vicki Everly, and Devra Doiron as dancing zombies for Thriller SD. (Photo courtesy of Larisa Hall/Thriller SD)Participants are welcome to attend the remaining rehearsal set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, which will only be a half-hour with a break offered before the 7 p.m. performance.
Those unable to attend the library’s Tuesday or Saturday rehearsals can also learn the dance by watching a video of the choreography or by attending Thriller SD classes throughout the county. Details here.
Zombie Walk & Trick-or-Treat
Pacific Beach will hold a Zombie Walk & Trick-or-Treat on October 30. The community will transform into a haunted haven as zombies, ghouls, and families take over Garnet Avenue.
The community event promises spooky fun for all ages with a family-friendly trick-or-treat, a thrilling zombie procession, and an adults-only “zombie crawl” through some of PB’s favorite establishments.
The evening kicks off at 4 p.m. with trick-or-treat on Garnet Avenue. Local businesses from Haines Street to Mission Boulevard will open their doors, handing out candy and treats to kids in costume.
At 8 p.m., the undead will rise for the Zombie Walk, where costumed participants will stumble, crawl, and creep their way down Garnet Avenue in a zombie-style procession. The walk will end at Mission Boulevard, where participants can enter the Zombie Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes.
The night continues for adults 21-plus with the Zombie Bar Crawl from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wristbands and crawl maps are available for $20, granting access to drink specials, themed cocktails, and exclusive offers at participating bars and restaurants along Garnet and Mission Boulevard.
“We’re excited to bring something brand new to Pacific Beach that blends family fun, community engagement, and nightlife entertainment,” said Sunny Lee, executive director of Discover Pacific Beach, the community’s business improvement district.
“The Zombie Walk is a creative way to highlight our business district while giving residents and visitors a Halloween experience they’ll never forget.”
Halloween Bar Fest
Mad City Bar Fest will present the Pacific Beach Halloween Bar Fest featuring drink specials, live DJs, spooky surprises, and more on Nov. 1. Costumes encouraged. Check into the bar you purchased a ticket to from 3-5 p.m., and receive a wristband that grants you access to all participating bars and drink specials. The bar fest is from 3-9 p.m.
Your wristband will provide access to The Local Pacific Beach, Firehouse, Grass Skirt, Captain’s Quarters, PB Avenue, and Mavericks Beach Club. Ticket does not guarantee entry to bars that are over capacity. Each bar has the right to refuse entry to any patron. Bars subject to change. This event is 21-plus.
Visit madcitybarfest.com/san-diego for information.
Harry Potter Trivia Night
Duck Dive at 4650 Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach is inviting you to get in the spirit of Halloween with Harry Potter Trivia Night, on Wednesday, October 29. Trivia begins at 8 p.m. and participants can enjoy magical concoctions inspired by the wizard world throughout the evening.
Mission BoulevardTo secure a spot for Harry Potter Trivia Night, teams must call to make reservations after buying tickets, which can be purchased by clicking here. Call (858) 273-3825 to reserve a spot.
Whether you’re Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, come dressed in your house colors, gather your fellow wizards and witches, and get ready to compete for glory.
Spooky Movie Night
Gear up for Halloween with a free Spooky Movie Night at Mavericks Beach Club at 860 Garnet Avenue.
Garnet AvenueOn Tuesday, Oct. 28 the featured film will be “Scary Movie” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Half-off all drinks from 2-7 p.m. The frighteningly festive event is paired with themed cocktails and drink specials.
Mavericks also has a separate, large Halloween party, and a Mustache Madness event on October 30.
Pan de Muerto
On October 31 and November 1, all five Spill the Beans locations in Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Gaslamp, Seaport Village, and Mission Valley will be offering pan de muerto, a sweet, traditional Mexican bread baked and eaten during Día de Muertos.
“The bread is traditionally placed on an altar,” said chef Karina Orozco. “Day of the Dead altars are made as a way of remembering and honoring deceased friends and family. The altars help guide the spirits back to the land of the living on the Noche de Muertos, the night of November 2.”
“The bread’s round shape symbolizes the cycle of life and death, while the flavor essence is to remember our deceased ones,” she added. “The dough strips at the top represent bones and tear drops and the shape of the cross represents the four cardinal points.”
Pan de muerto will be sold for $4.20.
Belmont Park
Belmont Park is holding its annual Beachside Fall Fest every weekend through October allowing guests to experience iconic amusement park rides and rockin’ retro displays while enjoying live music with weekly pumpkin jams in the heart of the park at 3146 Mission Boulevard.
Mission BoulevardIn addition, there’s free trick-or-treating offered to children every Sunday in October, where little ones can embark on a candy quest through the park. Kids can also ride free all October with the purchase of an adult wristband.
There will also be free trick-or-treating during Belmont Park’s fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat Car Show on Sunday, October 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will feature more than fifty classic vehicles and candy stations throughout the show and park. For more details, visit belmontpark.com.
Face of Halloween
Linda Lee Whatley, a third-generation San Diegan from the Barrett/Carroll Pacific Beach Pioneer family, and a mother, business owner, and Miss Mission Beach 1996, is a finalist in the “Face of Halloween” competition. The event raises funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, an international non-profit delivering programs to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
“This competition has helped me through my own recent medical challenges by allowing me to help myself while helping others,” said Lee. “As a former promotional and competition model, I grew to love outreach programs, volunteering and the real value of giving back to the community.
“My former contestant experience combined with my creative makeup skills and love of all things Halloween make me the perfect Face of Halloween winner. Your votes can help support seriously ill children during their hospital stay.”
A “Double the Votes Donation” opportunity is available twice a week. All donations for Starlight Children’s Foundation are tax deductible. The Face of Halloween is an online competition with a chance to win $13,000, appear in Rue Morgue magazine, and meet Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Lillard, and Kane Hodder.
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is holding its Halloween Spooktacular on select dates through November 2. Participants can set sail on its pirate-themed Halloween adventure filled with interactive activities, trick-or-treating and photo-worthy moments. Park admission is required.
Howl-O-Scream, San Diego’s largest nighttime Halloween experience, returned for its fifth year. Evade five angry haunts through eight scare zones and four vile vignettes.
There are also six themed bars and five speakeasies along with a live show, dancing and nighttime coaster ride. Tickets are required.
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