San Luis Obispo Downtown Trick or Treat Trail

October 26, 2023, 5-8 p.m.

Farmer's Market
Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA

Free, downtownslo.com

Held during Farmer's Market, participating merchants and vendors hand out treats to market-goers throughout the night. The trail map will be available. Merchants are advised to be prepared to distribute candy to approx. 1,000 trick or treaters.

Halloween Costume Contest 6:30-8 p.m. in Mission Plaza
Registration opens at 5 p.m.
The contest is free to enter!
Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in

• ages 0-2 years
• ages 3-4 years
• ages 5-8 years
• ages 9-12 years
• groups, couples, etc., including parents, pets, and older children (pets are only allowed at the Costume Contest but not at the Market)

Scary-oke contest takes place  6-8 p.m. with Coast 104.5 officiating on Charro Street at Higuera

Boo Bash

October 27, 2023, 5-9 p.m.

Meadow Park
2333 Meadow
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Free. slocity.org - Please bring canned food donation

Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a family friendly costume party and haunted house. Youngsters (and their families) will enjoy food, games and activities, as well as partake in a spooky haunted park. All Boo Bash attendees are asked to bring a canned food to be donated to the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County. 

Other holiday traditions include the annual Christmas Parade, Santa's Workshop and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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