Riverside Halloween Spooktacular

 October 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Riverside Plaza
3639 Riverside Plaza Dr.
Riverside, CA 92506
Free, shopriversideplaza.com

An unforgettable Halloween celebration for the whole family:

• trick-or-treat
• balloon twisters
• favorite character meet and greets
• themed kids’ crafts station
• wear  costume 
• DJ playing recognizable Halloween favorites.

Participate in the spirit of the event at Riverside Plaza. 

Riverside Halloween Happenings

October  2025

The City of Riverside plans, produces and hosts Halloween festivals and celebrations for the public to enjoy. You can attend all of them if you like, or maybe just one in your local area.

 Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Bobby Bonds, Bryant, Reid, Villegas Parks and more for an evening of Halloween fun! Featuring special trick-or-treat stations, inflatables, snacks, carnival games and Halloween themed activities. These annual events are a fun and spooktacular way to celebrate. The events are free to the public however, some booths may charge a nominal fee.

Fall Festival & Pumpkin Palooza

October 20, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
Hunt Park
4015 Jackson St.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

October 26, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
Orange Terrace Park
20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy.

Halloween Spooktacular

October 21, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Reid Park
701 N. Orange
Riverside, CA
Free, riversideca.gov
co-sponsored by the Reid Park Advisory Team

Free Halloween event includes Costume Contest, Trick or Treat Stations, Ghostly Games, Scary Fun Activities and more!

Ghoul's Night Out

October 31, 2025,  5-8 p.m.
Bryant Park
790 Philbin Ave. 

Eastside Fall Festival

October 14, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bobby Bonds Park
2060 University Ave.
Riverside, CA
Free, riversideca.gov

Fun Zone  to include Fall Art Corner, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops, Toddler Zone

 

Halloween Carnival

October 26, 2025, 5-8 p.m.

Nichols Park
5505 Dewey Ave.
Riverside, CA
Free all ages, riversideca.gov

Free Halloween event includes Costume Contest, Trick or Treat Stations, Ghostly Games, Scary Fun Activities and more!

 

Halloween Carnival

Oct. 26, 2025, 5-8 p.m.

Villegas Park
3091 Esperanza Street
Riverside, CA
All Ages, co-sponsored by the Villegas Park Advisory Committee
Free, riversideca.gov

Join an evening of Halloween fun. All ages welcome! Registration is not required. Activities include:

Trick or Treat stations
Inflatables
Carnival Games
Snacks
Halloween themed activities

Pumpkin Patch

October 10, 2025, 4-8 p.m.

The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Dr
Riverside, CA
Free, thegrove.cc

The Grove Community Church invites you to come on out and enjoy the fall weather at the Pumpkin Patch. Come and go, be a part of the game playing, line dancing, food purchasing, music listening, animal petting, and of course, pumpkin picking!

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