Your Guide to Halloween Events in the Inland Empire | October 2026
Grab your costumes and get those candy bags ready! 🎃 Halloween season is here, and communities across the Inland Empire are celebrating with festivals, costume contests, trunk-or-treating, and more. Whether you’re planning an afternoon with the kids or an evening out with friends, here are 12 local events to add to your October calendar.
Eastvale: Eek!Vale Halloween Festival
Saturday, October 17 | 4–10 PM
Location: 13200 Citrus Street, Eastvale
Enjoy an evening of trunk-or-treating, costume fun, live entertainment, food vendors, carnival-style games, and a haunted maze. Admission and parking are free. ##
Riverside: Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Location: Reid Park, Riverside
Bring the family for a festive evening at Reid Park. This free, all-ages celebration is a fun opportunity to dress up and enjoy Halloween close to home.
Murrieta: Dark in the Park
Friday, October 23 | 5:30–8 PM
Location: Town Square Park & Amphitheater, 11 Town Square, Murrieta
Celebrate with live music from the Monster Mash House Band, a laser light show, and food vendors. This family-friendly event is free to attend, and costumes are encouraged!
Upland: Scary-A-Faire
Saturday, October 24 | 4–8 PM
Location: Historic Downtown Upland Downtown
Upland gets into the Halloween spirit with trick-or-treating, community booths, family activities, and themed entertainment. Come in costume and enjoy this free community celebration.
Rancho Cucamonga: Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24 | 5–8 PM
Location: RC Sports Center, 8303 Rochester Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Enjoy free trunk-or-treating, then add even more fun with a paid Fun Zone wristband that includes activities, crafts, and a silent disco.
Redlands: Plane-or-Treat
Sunday, October 25 | 2–5 PM
Location: Redlands Municipal Airport, 1755 Sessums Drive, Redlands
Halloween takes flight with airplane displays, trick-or-treating, games, inflatables, live entertainment, and more. Admission is $5 per person for all ages, and advance registration is encouraged. Public event parking is at the Redlands Sports Park Complex, with a walk to the airport entrance.
Ontario: Costume Contest & Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 29 | 3–8 PM
Location: Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B Street, Ontario
Show off your Halloween creativity at Ontario’s community costume contest, then enjoy trunk-or-treating. This free event welcomes all ages, with costume categories for individuals and families.
Chino Hills: Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 | 3–5 PM
Location: The Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive
Bring your own treat bag for an afternoon of free trick-or-treating, craft stations, and a costume contest. Activities and candy are available while supplies last.
Temecula: Halloween Carnival
Friday, October 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Location: Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula
Gather your little monsters for carnival games, costume contests, and trunk-or-treating with local first responders.
Chino: Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 31 | 3–8 PM
Location: Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue, Fields 11–13, Chino
Celebrate Halloween with candy, games, and carnival fun. Carnival rides require a paid wristband, with presale and event-day options available.
Corona: Halloween Festivities at Dos Lagos
Saturday, October 31 | 4–7 PM
Location: The Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Drive, Corona
Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores, costume contests, face painting, balloon artists, music, and more. Arrive early—trick-or-treating is available while supplies last!
Rialto: Halloween Hi-Jinks
Saturday, October 31 | 5:30–9:30 PM
Location: Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Avenue, Rialto
Finish October with trick-or-treating, costume contests, food vendors, and scare mazes. Event admission is free, with separate paid wristbands for attractions.
Plan Your Halloween Fun
Save this guide, share it with your friends, and make a plan to explore a few local celebrations. Before heading out, check the organizer’s official website for current schedules, registration requirements, admission prices, and parking details.
Happy Halloween from New Harvest Realty! 🎃
Here’s some extras!
- Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch: “Our Pumpkin Patches are designed to be a fun, safe, family experience. Each of our lots has mechanical rides, games, petting zoo, inflatable jump house, giant inflatable slides, and huge inflatable obstacle courses” Located at 11400 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730
- Frosty’s Forest Pumpkin Patch: Don’t be confused by the name, this patch is loaded with fall fun! Carnival games, corn maze, sunflower patch, train rides, slides, ferris wheel and a large variety of pumpkins!
- Its apple picking season! Fresh Oak Glen apples, petting zoo’s, live music, pumpkins, berries, fresh produce, restaurants, bakeries, u-pick apples, gift shops and more!
- The Pumpkin Factory: Snack Bar, Petting Zoo, Pumpkins, Field Trips, Inflatable Rides & Slides, Mechanical Kiddie Rides, Games, Bungee Jump, Bobbles, Pony Rides, Face Painting, And MORE!
- Live Oak Canyon is a mini Disneyland! Go experience the wonder of the various pumpkin patches with their fantastic rides, slides, ponies, petting zoos, games, food and more!
- Cal Poly Pumpkin Festival
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