Halloween Events in and Around Oceanside
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HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo

Old Town Trolley Haunted Tours

Halloween in Miniland at LEGOLAND
What: Join the Old Town Trolley Tours for a spirited & entertaining tour built on stories of history, mystery and legends of San Diego’s past & DARKER SIDE! Travel back in time and learn about the spirits of notorious wild characters like gunslingers, gamblers and ladies of the night who lived and died in San Diego. It is possible that their spirits live on in the dark recesses of the historic buildings and neighborhoods!
When: For all available 2020 dates visit Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Schedule and click the “Check Calendar” button under the ticket selections.
Where: Old Town Market, 4010 Twiggs St, Old Town San Diego, CA 92110
More Info: Trolley Tours Ghosts and Gravestones with Whaley House
What: LEGOLAND® California Resort welcomes all families to join us for a Halloween-themed outdoor retail and dining experience every weekend in October! Enjoy festive LEGO® décor, distanced character meet-n-greets, and individual family activities that will be sure to get you into the not-so-spooky Halloween spirit.
When: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 & 30-31
Where: LEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
More Info: CLICK HERE for more information and to buy your tickets.
What: Join the San Diego Zoo for three weekends in October filled with glowing fun, giggles, and grins with activities starting at 5 p.m. Come in costume and get ready for a bubble dance party, spooky trails, acrobats and magicians, live music and much more!
When: October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–25, 2020.
Where: San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
More Info: HalGLOWeen Event
What: San Diego’s favorite fright fest, the Scream Zone, is taking the scares to the streets in Drive-Thru Scream Zone: Road Kill, Oct. 1-31 at the Del Mar ‘Scaregrounds’.The Scream Zone has been tempting terror-lovers for the past 23 years, but the 2020 event will take a whole new spin. Vehicles will weave through a mile-long course transformed into scenes from classic horror films and the demented minds of the Scream Zone’s imaginative creators.
When: October 15-18, 21-25, 27-31, 2020.
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, California 92014
More Info: The Scream Zone
SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS

Downtown Oceanside Scarecrow Contest

Mad Hatter Tea Party at Bliss Tea & Treats

Night of the Living Art at Oceanside Museum of Art
What: MainStreet Oceanside is partnering with Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association on the Second Annual Scarecrow Contest.
When: Downtown residents and businesses are encouraged to decorate Oct. 1-Oct. 19 for display Oct. 20-Nov. 2. Judging will take place Oct. 27-28.
Where: Downtown Oceanside
More Info: Fall Decorating Contests
What: The Mad Hatter Tea party curated by Bliss Tea and Treats is one that defies time, immerses its audience in a mirage of psychedelic colors and replaces formality with heavy doses of whimsy. In short, a Bliss Tea Party is a party for everybody! Come in costume if you wish!
When: October 1-31st, Thursday – Sunday, Seating times: 11:30am, 2:30pm and 5:30pm.
Where: Bliss Tea and Treats, 301 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
More Info: Mad Hatter Tea Party
What: Visit the Mellano Family Farms pumpkin patch filled with a wide variety of pumpkins and specialty pumpkins. The farm stand is overflowing with farm-fresh flowers and produce too! Food trucks will be on site. Don’t forget to reserve your tractor ride. FREE ADMISSION!
When: October 17-18, 24-25, 31- Nov 1, 2020, 10:30am-6pm
Where: Mellano Farm Stand, 5750 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057
More Info: CLICK HERE to plan your visit to Mellano Farm Stand.
What: Join Northern Pine Brewing for their 3rd annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! $12.00 for adults (21+) includes a pumpkin, first beer, and carving tools. $5.00 for children includes pumpkin and carving tools. Limited seating available and tables must be booked in full to ensure that each group has their own designated area and tools. No groups larger than 6 at each table. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Take your pumpkin home after the voting!
When: Saturday, October 24, 2020, 1pm-4pm
Where: Northern Pine Brewing, 326 N Horne Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: CLICK HERE for more information and to get your tickets.
What: Join the Oceanside Public Library on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. for a special Pumpkin Patch Storytime online with Miss Erin, Miss Lisa and Miss Marie, featuring interactive songs, fingerplays, and read alouds. For kids ages 0-7.
When: Thursday, October 29, 2020, 6-6:30pm
Where: Virtual, This event will be held over Zoom.
More Info: Pumpkin Patch Storytime Registration
What: Join Mission Marketplace on Halloween for their Drive-Thru Haunted House, the ghouls and goblins are ready to spook and scare! RSVP 1 ticket per car/family.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2020, 6pm
Where: Mission Marketplace, 471 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057
More Info: CLICK HERE for more information and to get your tickets.
What: Art After Dark has been reimagined this year as a virtual experience. Celebrate Halloween with a visual spectacle of wearable art that is equal parts art, fashion, and fun! Enjoy an eclectic fashion show live-streamed from the museum, complete with commentary and behind the scenes peeks at the road to the runway.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2020, 6-9pm
Where:
More Info: CLICK HERE for more information and to buy your tickets.