Best Halloween Events in Santa Barbara County in 2026 for Family Fun

October is approaching, and that means pumpkin patches and Halloween activities. With Halloween-related celebrations starting as early as September, our guide will help you choose from the best Halloween events in Santa Barbara County. This year, we have a monster-sized list for you. If you’re looking for activities with the kids and family or scary adventures for the grown-ups, there are lots of options from which to choose.

With fall in the air, you’ll find many special Halloween-themed events. And certainly don’t forget to get a pumpkin or a few for your home. It’s indeed an excellent time for family fun.

The Places Where We Go brings together a specially curated list of top-rated events you can schedule. The following list is in alphabetical order by city name throughout Santa Barbara County.

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Halloween Events Lompoc

Lompoc – Small Business Treat Trail

This exciting community event invites families to explore local businesses along South H Street as they hand out treats from their storefronts, while Centennial Park at the corner of South H Street and Cypress Avenue will host free kids’ activities. All activities are complimentary, though children must be accompanied by an adult for this fun-filled afternoon of trick-or-treating and community celebration.

Date: October 25, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Old Town Lompoc, South H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436

Lompoc – Queen of Angels Catholic Church Annual Harvest Festival

Celebrate harvest and the fall with a fun day for the whole family. Enjoy tons of activities for the kids—including pony rides, a bounce house, face painting and more! Plus, live entertainment from local musicians, singers, and dancers. Make sure to arrive hungry—there are so many food options, including Mexican, Filipino, BBQ, and your favorite fair foods, you won’t want to choose!

Date: Sunday October 5, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Time: 9 AM – 6 PM
Location: Queen of Angels Catholic Church – 3495 Rucker Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Website: Queen of Angels Harvest Festival

Lompoc – Zellers Farms Pumpkin Patch

From traditional pumpkins to unique heirloom varieties, the pumpkin patch at Zellers Farms is sure to have the perfect pumpkin for you! While you’re there, wind your way through the corn maze, meet the menagerie of farm animals, and enter the Pumpkin Guess the Weight contest.

Dates: October 3 – November 6, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Times: Monday – Friday 2 pm – 6 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
Location: 2050 Sweeney Rd., Lompoc, CA 93436
Website: Zellers Farms Pumpkin Patch

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Halloween Events Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Zoo – Boo at the Zoo

With six nights of “spell-a-bration,” there’s plenty of time to get into the Halloween spirit as the Zoo offers safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” thrills and chills. The zoo closes at 4 PM.

Dates: October 22-25, 2026 (select dates)
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo – 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
https://www.sbzoo.org/event-calendar/

Halloween Events Solvang

Solvang – Solvang Farmers Pumpkin Patch

Get lost in the 14-acre corn maze and find your perfect pumpkin. The squash, gourds, and pumpkins range from tiny specimens to super large. Moreover, this year’s event is bigger than ever, so consider a visit if you’ll be in Santa Barbara County.

Dates: September 26 – November 2, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Time: Open daily 10 am – 6 pm
Location: 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
https://www.facebook.com/SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch/

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Solvang – The Haunt Ghost Hunting Tour

The Haunt is Solvang’s ghost tour that whisks you away into the haunted past of this unique Danish village. Embark on a thrilling adventure through the town’s haunted architecture, steeped in eerie tales of their phantom residents.

Accompanied by an experienced storyteller and ghost hunter, as featured on Ghost Adventures with Zak Bagans, experience a real interactive paranormal investigation that reveals different types of hauntings.

Perfect for families, couples, and children, The Haunt combines authentic ghost hunting with engrossing storytelling, making it an unforgettable journey into Solvang’s haunted past. Spots fill up fast, so book online now to secure your place in this otherworldly experience.

Dates: This experience is available on many Fridays throughout the year. Check the website for open dates.
Location: The meeting point is in central Solvang
Price: Starting at $49
https://thehauntghosttours.com/tours/solvang/

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Santa Barbara County offers many things to do between September and October to keep you in the Halloween spirit. We hope you’ve found this Santa Barbara County Halloween Events directory helpful and wish you a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for visiting our website.

We hope to see you at the places where we go.

Julie & Art