Halloween

Upcoming Events

Halloween at Oystertown

 
10/31/25
 
 
Oystertown

Oystertown invites you to join us on Halloween for some delicious pre-haunt treats! On October 31, beginning at 4:30pm, we'll offer $1 oysters with a wicked good mignonette, drink specials, and delicious seasonal treats such as our Burrata Harvest Salad.

Halloween Candle Making Workshop at Johnny Wicks Studio

 
10/31/25
 
$65
 
Johnny Wicks Candle Studio

Johnny Wicks Candle Company invites you to our annual Halloween-themed candle making experience at our new studio on Franklin Street above Crown and Anchor Pub!

Guests will hand-pour a custom candle with Halloween-inspired scents, enjoy treats and seasonal snacks, get crafty with themed activities, and carve pumpkins to take home. Come in costume! Learn more.

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.

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

On Halloween, come to historic Cooper-Molera Adobe for an evening of mystery and celebration hosted by Cella Restaurant and Alta Bakery.

Enjoy imaginative cocktails, local beer and wine, seasonal bites, dancing, a costume contest, live music by Rachel Spung and The Soul Service, and a burlesque performance by Carmel Delights Dance Company. Learn more.

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.

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, 8pm-2am. Enjoy music by Paul Wylde, Loloh, Ed. E, J. Gill, and Monkeyman. Tickets are $18 each, available here . Ages 21+ only.

Halloween Spookery - Party at Cibo 2025

 
10/31/25
 
$10 cover
 
Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Cibo invites you to join our Halloween party, 10pm-1:30am. Enjoy spooky cocktails, dancing, a photo backdrop, music by DJ Parris , and a costume contest . $10 cover. Ages 21+ only.

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2025

 
11/16/25
 
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.

2pm-6pm, browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and light refreshments. All art work is for sale.

Past Events

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!

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.

Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat

 
10/29/23
 
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 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.

Tricks for Treats

 
10/26/25
 
FREE!
 
Woofboard

Pre-game before Downtown Campbell's annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treating by socializing with local pups & enjoying some spooky pup cups! Dogs in costume will receive 10% off in-store purchases!

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.

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.

Spooktacular Soiree Luncheon at Scholze Park Center

 
10/29/25
 
Free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Center presents a Spooktacular Soiree Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11am-3pm. Costumes are encouraged - we'll have a contest beginning at 11am.

This event is free - tickets available in person at Scholze Park Center. Space is limited.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/26/25
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This afternoon, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required . All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

5th Annual Cloud City Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest

 
10/25/25
 
Free
 
Cloud City Supply

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 doing it virtual!

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.

Gather with current owners Kellen and Bree and honor the shop's colorful history and bright future.

Halloween Costume Contest at Second Chance Thrift Store 2025

 
10/25/25
 
 
Second Chance Thrift Store

Second Chance Thrift Store is holding a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages on Saturday, October 25 at 3:30pm. This is a great chance to show off your unique Halloween costume and have lots of fun!

Trunk-or-Treat at Veloce Valuations 2025

 
10/25/25
 
Free
 
Veloce Valuations & Veloce Media

Veloce Valuations will host a Trunk-or-Treat during the Lighthouse Children's Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct 25, 2pm-5pm.

Bring the whole family to see around a dozen beautiful motor vehicles on display in the parking lot and collect Halloween candy. Owner Steve Kittrell and his team specialize in amazing cars, so this is going to be fun!

Trick-or-Treat Activity at Play Full Ground

 
10/25/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Artist Mai Ryuno invites you to join her at Play Full Ground for a free, fun art activity for all ages during the Children's Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, 2pm-5pm.

Visit Play Full Ground, collect a little bag of Japanese and Asian treats, pop one in your mouth, and spend a few moments drawing and reflecting on the experience.

Halloween Flash Day at Red Rabbit Tattoo

 
10/25/25
 
 
Red Rabbit Tattoo

Downtown Old Monterey's newest tattoo parlor, Red Rabbit Tattoo, featuring artists Angie Deveaux and Krista Nevares , are holding a Halloween Flash Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 12pm - closing.

Designs will be 3-4 inches, black and gray or color, arms and legs only. $100 each. Designs will be released on the day of the event. DM on Instagram to book, or walk in.