Hewes Family Fun

It’s that time of year: Spooky Season! I’ll be decorating the house this week, once the heat breaks, and we’ve already started on Halloween costumes!

My kids have always loved wearing their costumes as much as possible, so we’re always on the lookout for fun Halloween events.

Here are just a few events that are free and seasonal.

10/09/2026

• Lakeside Halloween Festival

10/17/2026

• Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park 
• Spooky Trails at Hellhole Canyon Preserve
• Haunted Trails at Dos Picos

10/18/2026

• San Dieguito’s Fall Festival 

10/23/2026:

• Halloween Spring Valley Spooktacular 

10/24/2026:

• Spooktacular at Santee Lakes
• Halloween Spooktacular at Terra Nova Plaza
• Palisades Presbyterian Trunk or Treat
• BOO! By The Bay Halloween Carnival

10/25/2026

• St. Bart’s Trunk or Treat 
• Halloween at the Station (Liberty Station)

10/30/2026:

• Trunk or treat at Chula Vista Presbyterian Church
• Trunk or Treat at Newbreak Tierrasanta

10/31/2026

• Halloween Trunk or Treat at Calvary San Diego 
• Halloween in La Mesa Village

SanDiego.org has a listing of events all over the county. Some may not be free.

Talk Back: If you know of any free Halloween or Fall events that are free and family-friendly, please leave a comment!