El Cajon Haunted Amusement Park

September 25-November 1, 2026, Thursdays-Sundays

Haunted Amusement Park
14039 Ridge Hill Road
El Cajon, CA
$25-40, scaretrail.com

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The Scare Trail at the Haunted Amusement Park is a One-Mile-Long Halloween Haunted walk through attraction located on the Grounds of an old Amusement park where Scare Actors and Spooky Scenes will give you a Fun Fright!
 
1 Mile Long Scare Trail includes:
CarnEvil
3D Black Light Bumper Cars
Spinning Vortex Tunnel
Devil's Tunnel
Freak Show Maze
House of Curiosities
The Haunted Manor
Mausoleum
Graveyard
The Witch's Cottage
Spider Cave
The Rollercoaster Creepers
Pumpkin House
Slider Hideout
Zombie Land
The Slaughter House
Farm Yard Massacre
Spooky Photo Ops

El Cajon Haunt on Main Street

Cancelled in 2026 - boo hoo

 City of El Cajon August 20, 2026: After careful consideration, the City has made the difficult decision to cancel HauntFest in 2026 due to budget constraints. We recognize that HauntFest has become a cherished tradition for many and we understand this news will be disappointing. We are sincerely grateful to the many residents, sponsors, volunteers, and City employees who have made the event such a success over the years. Like families and businesses, cities sometimes must make difficult financial decisions and live within their means. While this was not an easy choice, it reflects our commitment to responsible stewardship of public funds and ensures that funding is focused on maintaining essential City services and long-term financial stability.

Downtown El Cajon
201 E. Main St.
El Cajon, CA
Free,  elcajon.gov

As the sun goes down Main Street transform into a ghostly site with 2 stages of music, costumes to blow your mind (in our own words, not theirs,) and a street fair like you won't see for the rest of the year. It's a hauntingly-good time!

 Attractions

• Carnival Rides (a small fee will be charged for some rides) + Carnival Games
• Candy Trail -Trick or Treat: Kids can collect sweet treats at our game booths, from many of our vendors, and during the always-popular Trunk or Treat, brought to you by the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners. 
• Kids Zone - includes FREE inflatable bounce houses, haunted maze, photo opportunities, and a rock wall
• Reptile Petting Zoo
• Amazing bands perform
• Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoos free
• Vendors give out stuff or sell crafts and other items

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.