Halloween Season is over! Please go to the family-friendly events page to see upcoming events year round.
Halloween, Trick or Treat and Fall Events
Oct 23, 2021 (Sat) - Zoo Boo at the Charles Paddock Zoo! I went to this event. See my video reel on Instagram from our experience. Address: 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422
Oct 28, 2021 (Thurs) - Halloween Festivities at The Downtown SLO Farmer's Market from 5PM - 8PM during the farmer's market. Participating merchants and vendors will be handing out treats to market-goers. A trail map will be available at the market info booth and online. There will be a contest for costumes by age. This is a free family-friendly event that spans several blocks within the farmer's market area. For GPS Address: Higuera St (between Nipomo and Osos streets), Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Oct 29, 2021 (Fri) - Coast Nissan's Second Annual Trunk or Treat Event from 3PM - 6PM. They will have candy, prizes, a food truck, & more! This year Zen Dog will be the food trunk. Address: 12150 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo 93405
Oct 29, 2021 (Fri) - Boo Bash at Meadow Park starts at 5PM. All ages welcome. Dress up! There will be a haunted house, activities and movie on the lawn. This is a free event by the City of Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department. Address: 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Oct 29, 2021 (Fri) - Carved Pumpkin Contest & Halloween Activities by Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department at Ramona Garden Park from 5PM - 8PM. Free event. Registration for the pumpkin carving contest is from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Judging will begin at 6:20 p.m. with awards presented between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their already carved or decorated pumpkins to be entered by age categories. Goodie bags for the first 200 children in costume, fun and games with Ballooney the Clown and the Grover Beach Rotary will host a Trunk & Treat as part of the event. Address: 993 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433
Oct 29, 2021 (Fri) - Halloween Bash Dana Adobe in Nipomo from 6PM - 9PM. Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Bash!!! Show off your awesome costumes in our costume parade, trunk or treat at all the trunks, then grab some popcorn and stay for the movie!! Grab your ghouls and goblins for a spooktackular good time. 6pm Kids costume march 6:30pm Truck or Treat 7pm - movie starts Parking is $10 per car. Address: 671 S Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444
Oct 29 & 30 (Fri or Sat) - Ghouls at the Garden Trick or Treat at Birchwood Nipomo from 6PM - 8:30PM. Walk through Halloween themed maze with decorated stations for trick or treating. Prices are $3 for ages 3 - 12 years old and $5 for ages 12 and up. Address: 323 W Tefft St., Nipomo, CA 93444
Oct 30, 2021 (Sat) - Pumpkins in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach. Free event from 10AM - 1PM. Pumpkin Decorating for first 500 Children, food and beverages available. There will be a costume contest, games, crafts and bounce houses. Address: 2701 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Oct 30, 2021 (Sat) - Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival at Woods Humane Society from 12PM -3PM. Free admission. Family fun with leashed and dog-friendly dogs welcome. Enter kids' and Canines' costume contests, enjoy canine carnival activities, take family photo ops, go trick or treating and shopping in open air Wiggle Waggle Flea Market and Pet Fair. SLO Animal Services will be offering free microchips for pets during this event. Address: 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Oct 30, 2021 (Sat) - Old Town Market Trick Or Treat Event in Lompoc from 2PM - 4PM. Kids 12 & under are welcome to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Maps can be picked up at participating businesses and Centennial Park on the day of event. Look for Pumpkins in the window! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Address for GPS: S H St & E Cypress Ave Lompoc, CA 93436
Oct 30, 2021 (Sat) - 2021 Halloween Carnival & Maze at Elm Street Park in Arroyo Grande from 4:30PM - 7:30PM. There will be carnival booths, Haunted Maze, costume contest, prizes, DJ and so much more. You can also bring a carved pumpkin for a pumpkin-carving contest. Admission Cost is $3 per child and $2 per accompanying adult. Admission to the Haunted Haze is an extra $3 per person. OR, purchase a Family Pass for $10 that includes unlimited access to the Carnival and Mazes for the whole night! Food will also be available for purchase. Carnival, Maze, and Family Passes can be purchased at event or ahead of time.
There will be food available for purchase. Address: 1221 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Oct 31, 2021 (Sun) - Harvest Festival at Camp Ocean Pines from 1PM - 4PM. (Not a trick or treating event) Free admission event and open to the community. Guests can walk around the camp, enjoy the pumpkin patch, have face painted and decorate caramel apples. There will be opportunities to meet their animal ambassadors, throw an axe and shoot a bow. Adults over 21 can enjoy a tasting of wine and beer while overlooking the ocean. Hamburgers, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Address: 1473 Randall Dr., Cambria, CA 93428
Oct 31, 2021 (Sun) - Trick or Treat on Entrada Avenue in Atascadero from 4PM - 6PM. People and pets of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy family, children, and pet costume contests. Trick or Treating! Event is free to attend and is sponsored by Downtown Atascadero's Business Improvement District and the City of Atascadero.
All of October - Scarescrows on display in Cambria and San Simeon. Hundreds of unique creations are expected to be on display between the 2 towns. This is family-friendly and best viewed during the day.
Nov 19 - Nov 21 - Atascadero Fall Festival 2021 at Sunken Gardens. This is a 3 day family-friendly event with free admission. Check out carnival rides and games. Schedule: Friday, Nov 19th: 4PM - 10PM, Saturday, Nov 20th: 11AM - 10PM and Sunday, Nov 21st: 11AM - 10PM. Address: 5942 West Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
As more events are announced, I will add the Halloween and Fall events here.
To see family-friendly events beyond Halloween season, go to the family-friendly events page.
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