Halloween

Past Events

Halloween Bash at Compact Disco 2024

 
10/31/24
 
No cover
 
Compact Disco

Join Compact Disco on Halloween Night, 10pm until late, for our annual Halloween Bash. Costumes are optional. Admission is free. Ages 21 and up only.

Halloween Party 2024 at Esteban Restaurant

 
10/31/24
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

Celebrate a howling good time this Halloween at Esteban Restaurant on Thursday, October 31, 4:30pm-8:30pm. Dogs are welcome! Festivities will be held out on the patio and inside the dining room.

Costumes are encouraged for pets and their people,...

Creatives Ball at Compact Disco

 
10/27/24
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco is teaming up with New Canon Theatre to present a Creatives Ball on Sunday, October 27 for ages 21 and over.

The Monterey Peninsula is packed with creative individuals of all walks of life: from fine artists to stylists, musicians, designers, architects, actors, playwrights, and photographers. This is a fun-focused, free event where creatives can mix and mingle with like-minded folks from the community.

Wicks and Wax Candle Workshop at Johnny Wicks

 
10/23/24
 
$60
 
Johnny Wicks Candle Studio

Enjoy a night of candle making and a Halloween-themed movie with popcorn and snacks at Johnny Wicks Candle Studio! Our Wicks and Wax Candle Workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 5pm-8pm. Fee is $60. Register here - space is limited.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park 2024

 
10/19/24
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

In honor of Halloween, the City of Monterey presents a free Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on the lawn of Colton Hall.

The walk-through trunk-or-treat will be held 5pm-6:30pm. Our feature film, Hotel Transylvania (2012), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume.

Halloween Costume Contest for Dogs & Owners at Comanche Cellars

 
10/31/23
 
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

Comanche Cellars Wine Room hosts a Halloween costume contest for dogs and their owners, 4pm-8pm. Enjoy free snacks and a splash of wine if you're in costume. Costume contest at 6pm - prizes for the three best costumes!

Halloween Costume Gala at Melville Tavern

 
10/29/23
 
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern invites you to join us on Sunday, October 29 for some Halloween fun and good food at our Halloween Costume Gala! Don’t forget to wear a costume and get a free appetizer with 2 entrees.

Happy Hour...

Doggoween Costume Contest at Fieldwork Brewing

 
10/29/23
 
free
 
Fieldwork Brewing Company

Fieldwork Brewing Co presents the Doggoween Costume Contest! Bring your dog to Fieldwork taproom on October 29 for the cutest and spookiest costume contest of the season.

Sign-ups will begin at 12pm, the parade will begin at 12:30pm; judges...

Boolesque for Boobies!

 
10/28/23
 
$20
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center hosts the Carmel Delights ' annual Boolesque. This year a portion of the proceeds will go towards our local Breast Cancer Assistance Group . Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $20 - purchase here .

Doors open at 7:30pm. Burlesque performance at 8pm features guest artists Lillian Du Jour and Kiva Siani of Los Angeles followed by DJ Alejandro with PBear Entertainment. Costume contest at 10pm.

Halloween BBQ at Brick Alley Tattoo

 
10/28/23
 
 
Brick Alley Tattoo

Brick Alley Tattoo is hosting a Halloween BBQ on Saturday, October 28, 2pm until closing. We'll have deals on flash (specific to tattoo artist), a costume contest, a $100-$150 Get What You Get Machine, food, candy, shirts, and stickers.

Halloween Party at Britannia Arms

 
10/27/23
 
no cover
 
Britannia Arms of Monterey - CLOSED

Britannia Arms is hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, October 27, from 9:30pm until closing. Wear your best (or worst!) Halloween costumes and come have some fun with DJ Joey Camacho.

Halloween Storytime and Parade for Kids

 
10/26/23
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Join Monterey Public Library staff for a special spooky Halloween Storytime and Parade for children on the lawn of Colton Hall, 10:15am-11:15am. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes.

Fright Fest Monterey: a Classic Horror Film Festival

 
10/25/23
 
$5/$40
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Experience timeless classic horror films on the big screen! Get ready for spine-tingling thrills and chills with five nights of frights, October 25-29. Come watch some of the greatest horror films ever made.

Halloween Costume Party for Pets and Their People at Esteban Restaurant

 
10/31/22
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

Something's brewing and it'll be ghoulishly fun! Dress up with your 4-legged friends and join us to celebrate a howling good time this Halloween at Esteban Restaurant's Costume Party Event, 4:30pm-9pm on the restaurant's patio, weather permitting. Phone for reservations, 831-375-0176.

Dia de los Muertos: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/29/22
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day celebrating Dia de los Muertos with Artist in Residence Victor-Mario Zaballa, 11am-1pm.

Participants of all ages will be invited to create engraved images of calaveras (skulls), corazones ardientes (burning hearts) and more. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and view Victor-Mario Zaballa’s lantern installation, NECAUHCAYOTL, Gratitude Memento, Recuerdo de Gratitud .

Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Monterey Public Library

 
10/27/22
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library invites children and their caregivers to join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime in our Community Room. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes as we will be parading around the library after we read the...

Spooky Kahoot! Trivia Night at Nacho Bizness

 
10/26/22
 
 
Nacho Bizness

Nacho Bizness presents a Spooky Kahoot! Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 26, 7pm-9pm. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes with trivia about all things spooky. Come join us for a spooktacular good time. If you want to wear a costume,...

Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest at Turn 12

 
10/24/22
 
free
 
Turn 12 Bar & Grill

Ready, Set, CARVE! Turn 12 Bar and Grill presents our eighth annual Pumpkin Carving Contest beginning at 9:30pm. Free contest entry - pumpkins will be provided. We'll have food and drink specials all night. Judging will take place at midnight, with prizes for best and worst pumpkins.

Monterey Trunk-or-Treat & Outdoor Screening of "Hocus Pocus"

 
10/22/22
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Monterey Recreation and Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation present a Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on Saturday, October 22 on the lawn of Colton Hall. This family-friendly event is free.

Come dressed in costume to trunk-or-treat, 5pm-6:30pm, when we'll have fire engines and activities for kids. The screening of the Disney film Hocus Pocus will begin at 7pm. Free popcorn and cotton candy available.

Halloween Monster Bash at Puma Road

 
10/31/21
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

The Halloween Monster Bash returns to Puma Road at Portola Plaza, 5pm-8pm. We'll have spooky tunes by local duo Magenta Spreen, a costume contest, and wine specials.