It’s spooky season again, and SLO county has events ranging from the truly terrifying to the not-so-scary family friendly! Here are just a few of the Halloween events you’ll find around town:
1. Cambria Scarecrow Festival
📅 October 1 – October 31, 2025
👻 Wander through Cambria to discover quirky, creative scarecrows that celebrate the autumn season in a unique way. Perfect for a leisurely stroll and photo ops throughout the month of October.
📍 Various locations, Cambria
💲 Free Event
2. SLO Ranch Farms Fall Fest
📅 October 4 – October 5, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕛 11 AM – 4 PM
🎨 Enjoy pumpkin painting, U-pick flowers, live music, and more! The SLO Ranch Farms Harvest Festival is packed with family-friendly activities to get you in the Halloween spirit.
📍 871 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo
💲 Free Event
3. The Haunt: Frankenstein’s Monsters Re-Stitched
📅 September 26 – November 1, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays)
🕛 2 PM – 10 PM
🔬 Step into Dr. Frankenstein’s eerie laboratory at The Haunt in Atascadero. Explore the spooky creations of the famous scientist in this chilling haunted house experience.
📍 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero
💲 $20 Tickets
4. Nightmare From Main St – Haunted House
📅 October 3 – November 1, 2025 (Fridays & Saturdays)
🕛 7 PM – 10 PM
🎃 Celebrating 15 years of scares! Brace yourself for a terrifying night at Nightmare on Main Street. Get up close with Michael Myers, creepy clowns, and the Vortex of Doom!
📍 828 14th Street, Paso Robles
💲 $20 Tickets
5. Zoo Boo at Central Coast Zoo
📅 October 24-25, 2025 (Friday & Saturday)
🕛 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🐾 A not-too-scary Halloween event for kids and families! Enjoy carnival games, costume contests, and spooky zoo fun at the Central Coast Zoo.
📍 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero
💲 $15 Regular Admission, $10 Children 3-12, Free for Kids 2 and Under
6. Trunk or Treat at 16th Street Park, Grover Beach
📅 October 24, 2025 (Friday)
🕛 5 PM – 8 PM
🚗 Grab the family and head to 16th Street Park for a Trunk or Treat extravaganza! Cars will be decked out with spooky decorations, and candy will be handed out to all the little ghosts and goblins.
📍 16th Street Park, Grover Beach
💲 Free Event
7. Witches Paddle Board in Morro Bay
📅 October 25, 2025 (Saturday)
🕛 12 PM
🧙♀️ Watch as witches take over the waters of Morro Bay on their paddleboards! This fun, themed event brings the magic of Halloween to the bay, with participants encouraged to dress in witchy attire. A sight to behold!
📍 101 Coleman Dr, Morro Bay
💲 Free Event
8. Safe & Fun Halloween in Downtown Paso Robles
📅 October 31, 2025 (Friday)
🕛 4 PM – 7 PM
👻 A family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating, photo ops with witches, and costume contests in downtown Paso Robles.
📍 Spring & 12th St., Paso Robles
💲 Free Event
9. Oceano Plaza Trunk or Treat
📅 October 31, 2025 (Friday)
🕛 5 PM – 8 PM
🎃 Check out classic cars, play games, and enjoy churros, popcorn, and candy at this fun-filled trunk or treat event.
📍 17th & Beach St., Oceano
💲 Free Event
10. Halloween at the Farmers’ Market
📅 October 30, 2025 (Thursday)
🕛 5 PM – 8 PM
🎃 Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, and karaoke! The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market transforms into a fun-filled evening for kids and adults alike, featuring the Trick-or-Treat Trail and a costume contest.
📍 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
💲 Free Event
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!