Halloween at the Boardwalk
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooktacular Boardwalk fun!
Thank you to those who came to celebrate Halloween and trick-or-treat with us!
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Costume Contest!
Wicked Witch
- Wild Kratt with Cheetah Power! Homemade!
- Ghost Spider
- Hot Dog
- Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy
- Anime Bunny Girl
- Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime
- Lucifer from Hazbin Hotel
- A Sniper Suit
- Cheshire Cat
- Unhinged Oddball
- Grandma
- Astronomer CEO Mime
Karate Kid 1984
Alastor and Vox from Hazbin Hotel
Toy Story 3
FAQs
What will be open on the Boardwalk for Halloween?
Does everyone attending need to purchase a trick-or-treat package?
No, only the people who plan to trick-or-treat. They will be given a collectible Boardwalk bag with a punchcard for trick-or-treating.
Are there a limited number of trick-or-treat packages available?
There is not a limited on the number of packages we are selling in advance. However, day-of sales may be limited due to candy availability.
Can you purchase trick-or-treat packages at the gate?
Yes! Purchases can be made on October 26 at the Main Ticket Booth, however day-of sales may be limited due to candy availability.
Is there a benefit to pre-purchasing?
Pre-purchasing ensures package availability; day-of sales may be limited due to candy availability. Pre-purchases still must go to the ticket booth to pick-up a trick-or-treat bag and MyBoardwalk card on the event date.
How will the costume contest work?
From 12-7pm on October 26, you may visit the Main Entrance photo op banner to take a costume photo to submit. There will be a link to enter the contest and upload your photo. Photos submitted from other locations will not be accepted.
Winners will be contacted, mailed their prize, and first place winner photos will be posted on the Boardwalk Facebook page.
What are the costume contest prizes?
- Age 0-5
- Age 6-10
- Age 11-15
- Age 16+
- Group Costume
- 1st – $30 MyBoardwalk Card
- 2nd – $20 MyBoardwalk Card
- 3rd – $10 MyBoardwalk Card
- Grand Prize – $50 MyBoardwalk Card
Questions?
Please email groupsales@beachboardwalk.com.