Redding offers a free fall festival and downtown trick-or-treating, while Anderson has a multi-week pumpkin and corn-maze destination. These are practical Halloween 2026 outings for Shasta County families, with age suitability and costs flagged where available.

Updated October 11, 2026. Confirm current hours, admission and any changes with the linked organizers. Dates listed are not guarantees.

5 Halloween 2026 family outings in Shasta County

1. Downtown Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat

Location: Downtown Redding, Market Street
When: October 24, 2026, Festival 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; costume contest 2 p.m.; candy walk 3–6 p.m.

A major downtown fall celebration. Visit Redding also lists evening lantern lighting; confirm the program before attending. Organizer or local tourism listing.

2. Advanced Automotive Trunk or Treat

Location: 3110 Railroad Avenue, Redding
When: October 29, 2026, 5–8 p.m.

A candy-and-costume community event in south Redding, useful for families seeking an organized evening destination. Organizer or local tourism listing.

3. Historic Hawes Farms Pumpkin Fest

Location: 6465 Deschutes Road, Anderson
When: October 3–November 1, 2026, Select dates and times

A seasonal farm attraction with pumpkin activities. Visit Redding lists general admission from approximately $19.95; verify current prices and separate attraction fees. Organizer or local tourism listing.

4. Mount Shasta Mall Trunk or Treat

Location: Mount Shasta Mall, Redding
When: October 28, 2026, 5–7 p.m.

A mall parking-lot candy event listed on the regional event calendar. Check with the mall directly for updates and participating organizations. Organizer or local tourism listing.

5. Redding Library Halloween Parade

Location: Redding Library
When: October 31, 2026, 11:15–11:30 a.m.

A short seasonal parade listed on the library’s 2026 calendar; confirm check-in details and the age group before coming. Organizer or local tourism listing.

Plan your visit

Downtown Redding is the easiest October 24 choice for several activities in one neighborhood. For farm games, budget a separate half-day at Hawes Farms in Anderson. Some pumpkin-festival activities are paid and night events may be less suitable for toddlers.

Before you go: costs, road travel and safety

Schedules, parking, tickets and accessibility may change. Follow posted costume guidelines and traffic rules, supervise young children, and bring jackets for evenings. A seasonal pumpkin farm is not automatically a Halloween-night event; check the distinction in each description.

Travel planning: explore more Halloween county guides or organize your route with OptionTrip.

Sources

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Explore Shasta County beyond Halloween

Explore beyond Halloween: read our Shasta County year-round travel guide for attractions, outdoor places and planning ideas.

For county-specific communities, public services and local knowledge, visit the Shasta County reference profile. You can also browse all California58 travel guides. Halloween 2026 events are seasonal and may change; check each organizer’s current calendar before traveling.

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