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, 2026
👻 Wander through Cambria to discover over 200 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 17 – October 18, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕛 11 AM – 4 PM
🎨 Enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrides, live music, seasonal snacks, 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: The Curse of the Crimson Tide
📅 September 25 – November 1, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays)
🕛 2 PM – 10 PM
🔬 Step under the waves into a pirate shipwreck at The Haunt in Atascadero. Explore the boundary between life and the sea in this chilling haunted house experience.
📍 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero
💲 $22 Tickets
4. Nightmare From Main St – Haunted House
📅 October 2 – October 31, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
🕛 7 PM – 10 PM
🎃 Celebrating 16 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 23-24, 2026 (Friday & Saturday)
🕛 4:00 PM – 7:00 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
💲 $15.50 Regular Admission, $10.50 Children 3-12, Free for Kids 2 and Under
6. Trunk or Treat at 16th Street Park, Grover Beach
📅 October 30, 2026 (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 24, 2026 (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, 2026 (Saturday)
🕛 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, 2026 (Saturday)
🕛 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
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!