Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, DJ parties, an interactive Spot-The-Ghost Scavenger Hunt, Sesame Street-themed rides, games, seasonal merchandise, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!

 📅 WHEN:  Through November 1 | 10 AM–5 PM  

 📍 WHERE:  Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista  lboa Park

 💵 PRICE:  Tickets from $49.99

Celebrate Halloween at Once Upon a Hallowe’en on Saturday, October 24, from 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Old Poway Park! Gather your ghosts and goblins for a night filled with thrills and chills. Ride the Haunted Railroad, brave the haunted house, meet Jack Skellington and Sally, play carnival games, enjoy treats, and more! Kick off the night with our costume parade. Check-in at 3:15 p.m., parade right at 3:30 p.m. 

📅 WHEN:   Saturday, October 24 | 3:30–8:30 PM  

📍 WHERE:  Old Poway Park, Poway  

 💵 PRICE:    Free admission | Activities $1

🥊 CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER... EMBRACE THE UNDEAD.

The Gaslamp Quarter has transformed into the ultimate Zombie Battle Arena, where only the strongest survivors—and the most terrifying zombies—will make it through the night.

Suit up, assemble your crew and prepare for 4 action-packed nights of costumes, cocktails and Halloween combat.

🧟 25+ Escapes with Event Map & Suggested Routes (crawl at your own pace)

  📅 WHEN:   October 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2026 | 6 PM–2 AM
 📍  WHERE:    628 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 
   💵 PRICE:   From $37.05 

Step inside Haunted Manor, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s ultimate Halloween takeover. Explore multiple floors of music, dancing, themed experiences, DJs, bars and lounges—all coming together for one unforgettable Halloween night.

Move throughout the Manor and discover a different experience around every corner:

The Graveyard: The rooftop’s main party destination featuring DJs, dancing, cocktails, VIP experiences, and downtown views.
The Haunted Ballroom: The heart of Haunted Manor, featuring high-energy DJs, dancing, bars, and VIP seating.
The Cursed Waters | The Inferno: A dark poolside escape featuring music, cocktails, VIP cabanas, and daybeds.
The Secret Door: A hidden experience for those curious enough to step through and discover what’s beyond.
The Forbidden Library: 207 transforms into a late-night Halloween lounge featuring music, cocktails, and a dark, mysterious atmosphere.

  📅 WHEN:    Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9 PM – 2 AM
 📍  WHERE:   628 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 
   💵 PRICE:   From $79.65

Step into a musical Halloween adventure where magic, mystery, and music come alive! With flying bats, swirling dances, and a dash of orchestral mischief, the San Diego Symphony transforms Jacobs Music Center into a playful world of imagination and surprise. Families will journey through spooky mountains, glittering ballrooms, and enchanted forests – where melodies tiptoe, whirl, and even disguise themselves!

Join us before the concert for crafts, costumes, and trick-or-treat fun that spark creativity and delight. Whether it's your family's first Symphony visit or a beloved tradition, this concert brings generations together for a joyful, not-too-spooky celebration of music and wonder.

  📅 WHEN:    Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9 PM – 2 AM
 📍  WHERE:   Jacobs Music Centre
   💵 PRICE: $36