SANTA BARBARA

Spooky Zoo, October 11 to 31, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get ready for a fun and festive Halloween spell-ebration at the Santa Barbara Zoo. While visiting the animals, discover frightfully fun decor and photo ops. Tasty treats and booo-zy adult beverages will be available to quench your ravenous hunger and thirst. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, cloth or surgical face coverings that cover your nose and mouth must be worn while in the zoo. Additionally, no costume head or face masks will be permitted. Since this is a kid and family-friendly event, please keep costumes child-friendly and do not include gore or realistic weapons. Learn More

Cost: Free with Zoo admission. Online reservations are required.

Witchy Paddle on Halloween, October 31, 11 a.m.

Enjoy a bewitching paddle tour this Halloween! Glide between boats and explore the Santa Barbara coastline with your spellbinding crew. Arrive in a witch costume and receive 25% off your rental from Paddle Sports Center. Learn More

Cost: $30/hour

Halloween Monster Mash at Paseo Nuevo, October 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join DJ Frank in Paseo Nuevo’s Center Court for a Halloween Monster Mash. Don your best costume for an early evening of family fun, trick-or-treating, and a few additional surprises. Learn More

Monstera Mash: A Boo-tanical Stroll through Lotusland, October 28-30, 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.

Guests are in for a boo-tanical experience as they stroll through a thrilling and chilling garden party at Lotusland. Around every corner, discover mysterious surprises, spooktacular decorations and creepy creatures. Costumes are encouraged for all ages. Space is limited. Call (805) 969- 9990 for reservations. Learn More

Cost: Members: $35/adult, $20/child ages 3-17, free age 2 and under. Non-Members Thursday & Friday: $60/adult, $30/child ages 3-17, free age 2. 

Trick or Treat on State Street, October 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience in downtown Santa Barbara this Halloween. Bring the whole family in costume to the many shops and storefronts of State Street, and collect individually wrapped treats, candy, stickers, prizes and toys.

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Cost: Admission is free.

Ghost Village Road, October 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From spooky and creepy to fun and sweet, dress in your Halloween best for this trick-or-treat. The storefronts along Coast Village Road are eager to welcome you and your little ones with candy, treats, and other goodies this Hallows Eve.

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Cost: Admission is free.

VENTURA

HALLOWEEN AT THE HARBOR:

Witches Paddle
We are excited to brew up our second annual Ride of the Ventura Harbor Witches! We are scheduled to “fly” Friday, October 30th approx 3:30 pm. Getting dressed in your best witch costume and renting your broom to fly across the sea may seem like a bunch of hocus pocus but it is also the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit!

Halloween Seaside Skeletons
On Halloween Day, several skeletons will have escaped the harbor hearse and are on the loose in the Village! Join us on Saturday, October 31 anytime from 10am to 5pm (in your spooky costume + mask) and find the skeletons for a chance to win a spooky prize pack from Ventura Harbor businesses. Use #SeasideSkeletons and tag @venturaharbor when posting photos! Click here for all contest details.

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE COLLECTION

The Collection at RiverPark invites Super Heroes, Witches, Ghosts and Goblins to collect sweet treats!

Princesses, pirates and pumpkins, gather around! All are invited to stop in for a spell and enjoy fang-tastic treats at The Collection at RiverPark’s annual trick-or-treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5 – 7 p.m.

Attendees who complete their passport will be entered for a chance to win a spooktacular Collection grand prize. This wicked event fills up fast so mummies and daddies are strongly encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible. Tickets are reserved for children only; one ticket per trick-or-treater.

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Trick-or-Treat Through Downtown Ventura!

October 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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The Downtown Ventura Halloween Dance Party!

October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us on California & Main for this devilishly delightful outdoor, hi-energy, spectacular good time!

DJ Steve Perez of 103.3 KRUZ will be in the mix playing all the best dance hits of yesterday and today, guaranteed to move your feet!

The stage will be decked out with spooky lighting, decorations, and killer sound to create an amazing experience not to be missed!

Show off your Halloween costumes on Main Street! Bill Michaels of 95.1 KBBY will be awarding prizes around 8pm!

Prizes include: Tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain, San Diego ZOO & Safari Park, Gift Cards and much, much more!

Located at:

California & Main Stage, Downtown Ventura 

Friday, October 29, 2021

6pm-9:30pm

Free Entry, All Ages welcome!

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