Oceanside Spooktacular Trunk or Treat

October 25, 2025, 2-5 p.m.

Mance Buchannon Park
425 College Blvd.
Oceanside, CA
Free, ci.oceanside.ca.us

Local organizations, clubs, businesses, individuals, and families host decorated trunks in the parking lot at Mance Buchanon Park, while kids trick-or-treat at each trunk. This event also features a craft booth, inflatables, and kids group games!  Celebrate Oceanside's car culture and Halloween in one day at this Spooktacular event! 

Awards are given to the car participants for:

Best Trunk Overall
Most Creative / Original
Funniest
Spookiest

The event is produced by the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Oceanside, California.

Witches Paddle  

October 19, 2025, 4 p.m. 

Gather at the end of I Dock
1950 Harbor Drive North
Oceanside, CA
Free, oceansideyc.net

Bring SUPs, dinghies and kayaks and join in the the Witches (and Warlocks) Halloween Paddle. The public is invited, no fees to participate in this bewitching, photo opportunity and harbor event presented by Oceanside Yacht Club.

 Also see a tradition around Halloween, Oceanside Day of the Dead

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