Merced County Halloween 2026: 3 Family Trunk-or-Treat Events in Los Banos and Atwater

Merced County’s current Halloween 2026 calendar offers smaller, community-based gatherings rather than a single countywide festival. These three published trunk-or-treat options are worth checking, especially for families looking for simple after-school candy events.

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

3 Halloween 2026 family outings in Merced County

1. Los Banos Chamber Halloween Event and Trunk or Treat

Location: 932 Sixth Street, Los Banos
When: October 25, 2026, 5–9 p.m.

A Chamber of Commerce community event with costumed families and trunk-decorating competitions. Confirm the downtown event route and admission. Organizer or local tourism listing.

2. Trunk or Treat at The Tarmac

Location: 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater
When: October 23, 2026, 5–8 p.m.

A Halloween candy event listed by the venue. The Tarmac is associated with a brewery; check whether and how children may attend, and use a designated driver if any adults choose to drink. Organizer or local tourism listing.

3. Atwater Community Trunk or Treat

Location: Atwater Community Center, 760 East Bellevue Road
When: October 24, 2026, 7–9 p.m.

Community event advertised with games, prizes and trick-or-treating. Confirm it with the community center or city organizer before attending. Organizer or local tourism listing.

Plan your visit

Los Banos is about an hour’s drive from central Merced, depending on traffic. Atwater is closer to Merced and offers two different dates. These are event listings rather than a guarantee of admission: contact the organizers and check last-minute changes.

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

California58 editorial selection. OptionTrip is a related travel-planning service.

Explore Merced County beyond Halloween

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

For county-specific communities, public services and local knowledge, visit the Merced 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.