Plan a spooktacular Halloween in Monterey County with events suited for ghouls and goblins of all ages! Enjoy family-friendly pumpkin patches and fall events, trick or treating, haunted houses and costume contests. If you dare, discover must-see haunted places in Monterey County.
Halloween Events
Ghost Tours Cannery Row Haunted Walking Tour
Daily through Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.
Reservations are required for this walking tour through the eerie streets of historic Cannery Row.
Front Street SpookFest (Free)
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
A safe and family-friendly event that includes a Trunk-or-Treat, costume contest, local DJ Audrix, plus activities like pumpkin painting and children's games.
Halloween on the Wharf & Costume Contest (Free)
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Come in costume and enjoy this free family-friendly event on Halloween. Trick or Treat at participating merchants on the Wharf. Candy World will feature a Witch for fun photo ops and give away special Halloween candy. There will be a Halloween DJ with Spooky Halloween Music Favorites and a Costume Contest at 5:00 p.m. with cash prizes!
The Spooky Hot Spot at Estéban Restaurant
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sink your teeth into the Halloween spirit with new Autumn menu items and spooky cocktails, plus live entertainment from guitarist Richard DeVinck playing classic Halloween to all-time favorite rock'n'roll songs. Dress up with your 4-legged friends or just your pets and your pet will receive a welcome treat. The Tasty Treats pup menu will be available at 50% off.
Día de los Muertos Events
City of Soledad Día de los Muertos (Free)
Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The City of Soledad Día de los Muertos event will celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos with cultural performances by local Aztec and Folklorico dancers, Catrina/o costume contest, delicious foods and craft vendors.
Baroque & Unknown: Night Three Featuring Stephanie Valadez & The Mecate Ensemble for Día de los Muertos
Friday, November 1, 2024 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Come celebrate Día de los Muertos as we travel from Italy to England to Mexico to Monterey, highlighting Isabella Leonarda (1620-1704), Lady Mary Dering (1629-1704), Sor La Juana Inez De La Cruz (1651-1695) and local living composer, Stephanie Valadez.