Halloween in Monterey

Plan a spooktacular Halloween in Monterey County with events suited for ghouls and goblins of all ages! Enjoy pumpkin patches and fall festivities, trick or treating, haunted houses, costume contests, and so much more events throughout the destination. If you dare, discover must-see haunted places in Monterey County. 

Halloween Events

THE BREAKFAST BEFORE HALLOWEEN AT BREW-N-KREW ALE HOUSE FRIGHTMARE

Various Dates and Time Slots Starting September 23
Brew-N-Krew Ale House (155 Main St., Salinas, CA)

Step into the world of Brew-N-Krew Ale House Frightmare - the all-themed Halloween pop-up - at our Breakfast Before Halloween featuring special guests Jack Skellington and Sally. Our haunted dining room is adorned with cobwebs, flickering candles and eerie pumpkins. It will be spooky fun, filled with picture ops, delicious breakfast and creepy drink options. Secure your tickets, as they will sell out.

FRIGHT FEST MONTEREY: A CLASSIC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Wednesday, October 25 - Sunday, October 29 · 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center (5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA)

Experience timeless classic horror films on the big screen! 

LA MIRADA HALLOWEEN BASH

Friday, October 27 · 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada (720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA)

Prepare for an evening of eerie elegance, historical haunts and bewitching beats ft. a speakeasy cash bar, dance floor, spooky vibes, and more!

STEINBECK SPOOKTACULAR TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

Saturday, October 28 · 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
National Steinbeck Center (1 Main St., Salinas, CA)

Join for a FREE Trick or Treat Trail featuring delicious candy stops inside the museum, pumpkin painting on the patio and spooky stories inside our theater! 

MONSTEREY BOOSEUM OF ART FREE FAMILY FUN DAY

Saturday, October 28 · 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monterey Museum of Art - Pacific Street (559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA)

The museum will feature art projects to create your own paper pumpkins, pom pom spiders and design haunted houses. Come in your best Halloween attire for this FREE event!

HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

Saturday, October 28 · 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Sherwood Community Park (940 North Main St, Salinas, CA)

Lots of fun activities for kids and the family! Don't forget your costumes!

HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT ON LIGHTHOUSE

Saturday, October 28 · 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lighthouse Ave., Monterey

Trick-or-treat at participating businesses along Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey. Participating businesses will be marked with posters in their windows.

FRANKS & STEINS

Saturday, October 28 · 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Peter B's Brewpub (Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA)

Our Monterey Halloween Party will include food and drink specials alongside DJ Fredo playing a variety of music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume to receive a $5 food voucher to use that evening. Happy Hour is from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and late night Happy Hour from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food and drink specials include Mini Corn Dogs $4, Diablo Ghost Chili Burger $14, Pint of Beer* $4 and Tequila Mockingbird for $10. Peter B’s will have candy for the kiddos while supplies last. One $5 food voucher per adult, kid, or dog in a Halloween costume. Walk-ins only.

ART AND COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY: A SPELLBINDING EXPERIENCE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Saturday, October 28 · 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center (5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA)

This Boolesque celebration will feature not one, but two multi-award winning international burlesque artists from LA - Lillian Du Jour and Kiva Siani! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group in our local community. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with cocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase. The burlesque performance will start at 8 p.m., followed by DJ Alejandro with PBear Entertainment. Don't forget to participate in our costume contest at 10 p.m.! 

COSTUMES IN CLASSICS RALLY

Sunday, October 29 · 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monterey Touring Vehicles Classic Car Rentals (2228 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA)

Happy Halloween! More details to follow, but the Rally will end at the world famous Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca! for a couple of sunset laps at about 5:45 p.m., and be followed by some Halloween fun at Monterey Touring Vehicles.

HALLOWEEN AT THE WHARF: TRICK OR TREAT BY THE BAY (FREE)

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf (101 Washington Street, Monterey, CA)

Come in costume and enjoy this free family-friendly event on Halloween. Trick or Treat at participating merchants on the Wharf. Candy World will feature a Witch for fun photo ops and give away special Halloween candy. There will be a Halloween DJ with Spooky Halloween Music Favorites and a Costume Contest at 5:00 p.m. with cash prizes!

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY AT ESTEBAN RESTAURANT

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Estéban Restaurant​ (700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA​)

Join the Annual Halloween Costume Party for pets and their people, including a pet-friendly Tasty Treats Menu.

HALLOWEEN BONANZA

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Oldemeyer Center (986 Hilby Avenue​, Seaside, CA)

This event will feature a haunted house, carnival games, arts & crafts and bounce houses. There will also be a costume contest with prizes. FREE candy bags and glow sticks will be handed out while supplies last.