From Paso wine country to the Morro Bay waterfront, SLO County has a laid-back Halloween weekend lined up: a winery costume party that sells out fast, trick-or-treats in nearly every town, Cambria's last scarecrow weekend and Día de los Muertos in Mission Plaza.
Plans change, especially around Halloween, so check the organizer’s link before you head out.
Friday, Oct 30
46 West Hallowine (our pick, 21+)
- When: Fri Oct 30, 6–10 PM
- Where: Midnight Cellars Winery, 2925 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles
- Cost: $61.83 incl. fees; $39.34 designated driver
- Info: www.my805tix.com
Tastings from the 46 West wineries, a DJ, food trucks and costume prizes. Rain or shine, and it always sells out.
SLO Boo Bash
- When: Fri Oct 30, 4–8 PM
- Where: Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo
- Cost: Free (bring canned food for the SLO Food Bank)
- Info: www.first5slo.org
Games, food trucks, a movie and a haunted house with lights-on and sensory-friendly sessions.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (18+)
- When: Fri Oct 30, 6 PM (doors 5) and 9 PM (doors 8)
- Where: Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo
- Cost: Ticketed
- Info: www.fremontslo.com
Shadow-cast screenings with the SLOQueerdos. Official ticket price: confirm on the official site.
Halloween Movie Night: Halloweentown
- When: Fri Oct 30; doors 6:30 PM, movie 7 PM
- Where: Oceanpoint Ranch, Cambria
- Cost: $5 adults (card only); 12 and under free
- Info: www.oceanpointranch.com
An outdoor lawn screening. Bring blankets and layers.
Saturday, Oct 31
Día de los Muertos in Mission Plaza
- When: Sat Oct 31, 11 AM–3 PM
- Where: Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo
- Cost: Free
- Info: latinooutreachcouncil.org
Folklórico, mariachi, altars, food and face painting by the mission.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the Market
- When: Sat Oct 31, 12–3 PM
- Where: SLO Public Market, 3845 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
- Cost: Free
- Info: slopublicmarket.com
Look for pumpkin signs at participating vendors.
Safe & Fun Halloween Downtown
- When: Sat Oct 31, 4–7 PM
- Where: Downtown City Park (12th and Spring), Paso Robles
- Cost: Free
- Info: pasoroblesdowntown.org
Merchant trick-or-treat plus trunk-or-treat around the park.
Morro Bay Downtown Trick-or-Treat
- When: Sat Oct 31, 2:30–5:30 PM
- Where: Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St., Morro Bay
- Cost: Free
- Info: www.first5slo.org
Grab the map at the City Recreation booth, then enjoy face painting, a haunted trolley and live music.
Spooky Soirée
- When: Sat Oct 31, 6–10 PM
- Where: Lumin Earth Apothecary, 875 Main St., Suite C, Morro Bay
- Cost: $15 (includes one kava shell)
- Info: www.morrobay.org
An alcohol-free Halloween party with tarot, games and an 8 PM costume contest.
Molly Ringwald Project 80s Halloween Party (21+)
- When: Sat Oct 31, 8:30–11:30 PM (doors 8)
- Where: The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay
- Cost: $25–$30
- Info: thesirenmorrobay.com
An ’80s cover band on Halloween night.
Cambria Scarecrow Festival (final days)
- When: Through Sat Oct 31 (Fantastical Cove through Sun Nov 1)
- Where: Cambria and San Simeon
- Cost: Free
- Info: cambriascarecrows.com
Last chance to see the handmade scarecrows around town.
Ghosts of Cambria's Past Cemetery Walking Tour
- When: Sat Oct 31, 11 AM–12:30 PM
- Where: Cambria Cemetery, 6005 Bridge St.
- Cost: $20
- Info: www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com
A guided walk through local history. Ticket availability (shows as unavailable, may be sold out): confirm on the official site.
Sunday, Nov 1
Art in the Park Shell Beach
- When: Sun Nov 1, 10 AM–3 PM
- Where: Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St., Pismo Beach
- Cost: Free
- Info: experiencepismobeach.com
Local artisans, food and live music on the bluffs. Dog friendly.
All weekend
Tobin James Halloween Weekend
- When: Fri–Sun Oct 30–Nov 1, 10 AM–6 PM
- Where: Tobin James Cellars, 8950 Union Rd., Paso Robles
- Cost: Tasting fees apply; reservations encouraged
- Info: pasowine.com
Costume prize-wheel spins, chocolate pairings and barrel samples.
More Paso wine country events
- When: All weekend
- Where: Paso Robles
- Cost: Varies
- Info: pasowine.com
More winery happenings on the Paso Robles Wine Country calendar.
Have a SLO event we should know about? Send it our way, and have a happy (and safe) Halloween.