2026 Guide to Halloween Events in Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties
Halloween is coming to the 805, and communities throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County are getting ready with family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treating, haunted attractions, costume parties, and spooky seasonal events.
Whether you are looking for Halloween events for kids, haunted houses for adults, pumpkin patches, costume contests, or Halloween parties, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in the 805 region of California in 2026.
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Halloween Events in Ventura County
Victorian Halloween – Ventura
Step back in time for a Victorian-style Halloween at Olivas Adobe Historical Park in Ventura. This unique event features Victorian Halloween customs, ghost stories, fortune-tellers, a parlor séance, and other historical activities.
When: October 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Olivas Adobe Historical Park, Ventura
Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights – Oxnard
Channel Islands Harbor puts a spooky Halloween twist on its popular waterfront festivities. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed activities, scavenger hunts, and entertainment around the harbor.
When: October 24, 2026
Location: Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard
Halloween in the Park – Camarillo
Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun at Community Center Park in Camarillo. The free community event features a costume contest, games, pumpkin painting, food trucks, vendors, and trick-or-treating.
When: October 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Community Center Park, Camarillo
Howl-O-Ween – Camarillo
Bring your four-legged family members to Mission Oaks Dog Park for a Halloween celebration designed especially for dogs and their owners. Activities include a dog costume contest, vendors, food, and Halloween-themed activities.
When: October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Mission Oaks Dog Park, Camarillo
Camarillo Old Town BooFest
Camarillo Old Town transforms into a Halloween destination with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and family entertainment. The free event offers a fun way for families to celebrate Halloween together.
When: October 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Old Town Camarillo
Bloodsuckers Ball – Ventura
For adults looking for a darker Halloween experience, the Bloodsuckers Ball brings a gothic and vampire-themed celebration to Ventura. Guests can enjoy music, costumes, and a Best Dressed Vampire contest.
When: October 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM–Midnight
Location: Majestic Ventura Theatre
Age: 18+
Halloween Parties and Nightlife in Ventura County
Ventura County also offers Halloween parties, costume contests, live music, themed events, and nightlife throughout the Halloween season. Adults can find additional Halloween celebrations in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding communities.
Halloween Events in Santa Barbara County
Boo at the Zoo – Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Zoo celebrates Halloween with safe trick-or-treating, spooky storytelling, games, train rides, and creepy-crawly animal encounters. It is a popular choice for families looking for a Halloween activity that is fun for children.
When: October 2026
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara
SBPAL Trunk-or-Treat – Santa Barbara
Families can enjoy a free and family-friendly Halloween alternative featuring decorated vehicles, treats, and a safe outdoor environment for children.
When: October 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1235 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara
Fields of Funk – Santa Barbara
Fields of Funk brings music, costumes, food, art, and Halloween-season entertainment to Elings Park. The 21-and-over event features multiple music stages, live performances, food trucks, vendors, art installations, a full bar, and a silent disco.
When: October 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Elings Park, Santa Barbara
Age: 21+
Vintage Halloween Rally – Goleta
Vintage trailer enthusiasts and Halloween fans can celebrate the season at this unique camping and Halloween gathering in Goleta. The event combines vintage camping with Halloween decorations, costumes, and seasonal activities.
When: October 23–25, 2026
Location: Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara, Goleta
Halloween in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley
Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley are popular destinations for fall activities, pumpkin patches, seasonal attractions, and Halloween celebrations. Visitors can explore the area's shops, restaurants, wineries, and family attractions while looking for Halloween and fall events throughout October.
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Halloween Events in San Luis Obispo County
Zoo Boo – Atascadero
Zoo Boo offers Halloween fun for families with carnival games, costume contests, decorations, tricks and treats, and spooky attractions. The event also features a haunted maze and barn for visitors looking for a little extra Halloween excitement.
When: October 23–24, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Central Coast Zoo, Atascadero
Nightmare on Main Street – Paso Robles
For those looking for a scarier Halloween experience, Nightmare on Main Street is a popular haunted attraction in downtown Paso Robles. The attraction is scheduled for select dates during October.
Location: 828 14th Street, Paso Robles
Dates: Select October dates in 2026
Witches & Warlocks Paddle – Morro Bay
Morro Bay's Halloween-season paddle brings costumed witches, warlocks, and other paddlers to the waterfront for a unique Halloween tradition. Visitors should check current event information and participation details before attending.
When: October 24, 2026
Location: Coleman Park Embarcadero, Morro Bay
Boos & Brews Halloween Bash – Paso Robles
Celebrate Halloween in Paso Robles with live music, costumes, and a costume contest at this 21-and-over Halloween event. The evening combines Halloween entertainment with a Central Coast nightlife atmosphere.
When: October 31, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM–10:30 PM
Location: The Pour House, Paso Robles
Age: 21+
Halloween Costume Party – Paso Robles
Serial Wines hosts a Halloween costume party on October 31. Guests can dress up for an evening of Halloween fun and participate in the costume contest.
When: October 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Serial Wines, Paso Robles
Halloween at Shale Oak Winery
Enjoy Halloween decorations, live music, treats, and costumes at Shale Oak Winery in Paso Robles. It is another option for enjoying the Halloween season in California's Central Coast wine country.
When: October 31, 2026
Location: Shale Oak Winery, Paso Robles
Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Families looking for kid-friendly Halloween activities will find plenty of options throughout the 805. Community festivals, trunk-or-treat events, costume contests, pumpkin activities, zoo events, and neighborhood celebrations provide alternatives to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.
Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Atascadero, Paso Robles, and other 805 communities offer Halloween activities throughout October.
Haunted Houses and Scary Halloween Attractions
If you prefer your Halloween on the scary side, the 805 has haunted houses and spooky attractions throughout the region. Paso Robles and other Central Coast communities offer seasonal haunted experiences for visitors looking for ghosts, monsters, creepy environments, and other Halloween thrills.
Check individual attraction schedules before visiting, as haunted attractions often operate only on select nights in October.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Activities
Halloween season is also a great time to visit pumpkin patches, farms, harvest festivals, and other fall attractions throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County.
Many pumpkin patches offer additional activities such as hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, seasonal food, photo opportunities, and family entertainment.
Halloween Parties and Nightlife
Adults can find Halloween parties, costume contests, live music, themed events, and nightlife throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Halloween nightlife events often have age restrictions, costume requirements, or advance ticket requirements, so check event information before making plans.
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Plan Your 2026 Halloween in the 805 Region of California
Halloween events and schedules can change, so check with event organizers for the latest dates, times, admission information, parking details, and event requirements before heading out.
From family-friendly trick-or-treating and costume contests to haunted houses, live music, and Halloween parties, the 805 offers plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in 2026.
Keep checking In 805 for additional Halloween events and seasonal activities throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County.
Published September 9,, 2026, In 805 Media (in805.com)