Halloween

Upcoming Events

Floating Pumpkin Patch

 
10/11/25
 
$10-$15
 
Campbell Community Center

It’s pumpkins galore in the pool! Dive into fall at our Floating Pumpkin Patch — swim around and pick your perfect pumpkin, enjoy spooky games, and get crafty with decorating fun!

Halloween Flash Event at Wholehearted Tattoo

 
10/18/25
 
 
Wholehearted Tattoo

Wholehearted Tattoo is holding a Halloween Flash Event on Saturday, October 18, 12pm-8pm. First come, first served! Don't miss out. We'll be offering Halloween themed flash worth up to $300 for only $100 today. Learn more.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park 2025

 
10/18/25
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

In honor of Halloween, the City of Monterey presents a free Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on the lawn of Colton Hall.

The walk-through trunk-or-treat will be held 5pm-6:30pm. Our feature film, Disney's Encanto (2021), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.

Recycled Records: Spooky Vinyl Night at Other Brother Beer

 
10/18/25
 
 
Recycled Records

The Lighthouse District's own Recycled Records is hosting a Spooky Vinyl Night at Other Brother Beer Co. on Saturday, October 18, 6pm-9pm.

Wear your Halloween best, add some records to your collection, hang with friends, enjoy some great beer, and listen to vinyl spinning all night.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2025

 
10/25/25
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 25, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Recycled Records 50th Anniversary Costume Party

 
10/25/25
 
No cover
 
Recycled Records

We're celebrating Recycled Records' 50th anniversary with a costume party on Sat., Oct. 25, 6pm-10pm! Wear your Halloween best and get a 10% discount, enjoy late record shopping, and listen to vinyl spinning all night long.

Under new ownership for 2 years, Recycled Records has been bringing good music to Monterey since 1975. Let's gather with current owners Kellen and Bree and honor the shop's colorful history and bright future.

2025 Thrill the World Zombie Crawl

 
10/25/25
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

Every Halloween, an undead curse falls upon Downtown Campbell and a horde of dancing zombies shuffle their way from one end of downtown to the other while performing the "Thriller" dance every time they stop.

5th Annual Cloud City Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest

 
10/25/25
 
Free
 
Cloud City Supply

Dates: October 1 st – 25 th

Get ready for the spookiest and most fun-filled pet costume contest of the year! Cloud City is thrilled to host our 5 th Annual Pet Howl-oween Costume Contest, and we’re...

Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat

 
10/26/25
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Creepy Crawly Halloween in Downtown Campbell is our annual street party costume extravaganza. Bring your two and four legged little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes to our haunted district for some scary good fun and Trick or Treating!

Halloween Candle Making Workshop at Johnny Wicks Studio

 
10/30/25
 
$65
 
Johnny Wicks Candle Studio

This Halloween, Johnny Wicks Candle Studio invites you to celebrate the spooky season with Wicks-N-Treats - our annual Halloween-themed candle making experience - now at our new location on Franklin Street above Crown and Anchor Pub in Downtown Old Monterey!...

Halloween Masquerade at Cooper-Molera Adobe 2025

 
10/31/25
 
$40 cover
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Do you know where you’re going to be for Halloween? On Friday, October 31, come to the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe for an evening of mystery and celebration hosted by Cella Restaurant and Alta Bakery, 6pm-10pm.

About the Event

Enjoy...

Landing Trio at Albatross Ridge

 
10/31/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and Rick Chelew. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Le Freq: Halloween Party at Compact Disco

 
10/31/25
 
TBA
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco presents Le Freq: a Halloween party where the masks come off by going on. Friday, October 31. Tonight, we'll have music by Paul Wylde, Loloh, Ed. E, J. Gill, Monkeyman, and guests.

Early bird tickets will go...

Halloween Burlesque Show at Pearl Hour

 
10/31/25
 
$35/$20
 
Pearl Hour

The Carmel Delights and a star-studded cast present Pearl Hour Halloween, 9pm-11pm. We'll have a costume party with costume contest plus Carmel Delights burlesque and Mstryss pole dancing performances. Ages 21+ only. Tickets $35/$20.

Past Events

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2024

 
11/3/24
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass. We'll also have a live mural painting by Avelino Sanher during the show, 3pm-7pm!

Enjoy Uncle Nearest whiskey drinks and quesabirria tacos while we celebrate life, art, and community. All art work is for sale.

Night Magick at Pearl Hour

 
11/2/24
 
$30
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Night Magick, a Masquerade Ball, on Saturday, November 2, 6pm-1am. Enjoy live music by Wrockinfoose, a special New Orleans style cocktail menu, an herbal potion bar, and a late night snack. Tickets are $30.

Halloween Bash at Compact Disco 2024

 
10/31/24
 
No cover
 
Compact Disco

Join Compact Disco on Halloween Night, 10pm until late, for our annual Halloween Bash. Costumes are optional. Admission is free. Ages 21 and up only.

Halloween Party at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
10/31/24
 
$5
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Flex Party presents a Halloween Party with DJ Atmos on Thursday, October 31 at 9pm at Bulldog Sports Pub. Admission is $5 at the door. Ages 21 and over only. Prepare for a spooktacular night of dancing, music, and costume madness.

Halloween Party 2024 at Esteban Restaurant

 
10/31/24
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

Celebrate a howling good time this Halloween at Esteban Restaurant on Thursday, October 31, 4:30pm-8:30pm. Dogs are welcome! Festivities will be held out on the patio and inside the dining room.

Costumes are encouraged for pets and their people,...

Haunted Halloween Luncheon at Scholze Park Center

 
10/30/24
 
Free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center is hosting a Haunted Halloween Luncheon for adults! Costumes are encouraged. The costume contest will begin at 11am, then you'll enjoy a free catered luncheon and live music by Mike Noonan. Tickets available at Scholze Park Center.

4th Annual Cloud City Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest

 
10/17/24
 
Free
 
Cloud City Supply

Get ready for the spookiest and most fun-filled pet costume event of the year! Cloud City is thrilled to host our 4th Annual Pet Howl-oween Costume Contest and this year, it’s going virtual once again

Creatives Ball at Compact Disco

 
10/27/24
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco is teaming up with New Canon Theatre to present a Creatives Ball on Sunday, October 27 for ages 21 and over.

The Monterey Peninsula is packed with creative individuals of all walks of life: from fine artists to stylists, musicians, designers, architects, actors, playwrights, and photographers. This is a fun-focused, free event where creatives can mix and mingle with like-minded folks from the community.

Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat

 
10/27/24
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Creepy Crawly Halloween in Downtown Campbell is our annual street party costume extravaganza. Bring your two and four legged little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes to our haunted district for some scary good fun and Trick or Treating!

Bamboo Reef Fun Dive: Halloween-Themed Beach Dive

 
10/27/24
 
$35
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop for a Halloween-themed daytime beach dive in Monterey Bay. Fee is $35. All fun dives are two tank dives. Divers must provide their own equipment (available for rent), c-card, and a sense of adventure. Space is limited so register online to reserve your spot.

Thrill the World Zombie Crawl

 
10/26/24
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

Every Halloween, an undead curse falls upon Downtown Campbell and a horde of dancing zombies shuffle their way from one end of downtown to the other while performing the "Thriller" dance every time they stop.

Halloween Costume Contest at Second Chance Thrift Store

 
10/26/24
 
 
Second Chance Thrift Store

Second Chance Thrift Store is holding a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages on Saturday, October 26 at 3:30pm. This is the perfect chance to show off your most unique Halloween costume and compete for prizes while enjoying our haystack photo area and having lots of fun!

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2024

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 26, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Halloween ComicFest 2024 at Current Comics

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 26, 11am-7pm, featuring a big bowl of candy and free comics to give to kids and parents.

We'll also have a sidewalk sale, 11am-5pm, with Pokemon cards, LEGO mini figures, bargain plush toys, framed Disney lithographs, and 50% off select comics.

Recycled Records: Spooky Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

 
10/26/24
 
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records is holding a Spooky Saturday Sidewalk Sale on October 26, 11am-5pm. Stop by for great deals on used vinyl, cassettes, movies, merchandise, and music accessories!

Bamboo Reef Fun Dive: Halloween-Themed Night Dive

 
10/26/24
 
$35
 
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop

Join Bamboo Reef Dive Shop for a Halloween-themed night dive from the beach! Fee is $35. All fun dives are two tank dives. Divers must provide their own equipment (available for rent), c-card, and a sense of adventure. Space is limited so register online to reserve your spot.