Top 7 San Bernardino County Halloween 2026 Events for Families

Top 7 San Bernardino County Halloween 2026 Events for Families — Desert to Mountains. The biggest county in the contiguous United States is also one of California’s most varied Halloween destinations. San Bernardino County lets families ride haunted hayrides in the High Desert, trick-or-treat along a pine-framed Big Bear mountain village, visit a historic ghost town near Yermo or attend free Inland Empire community celebrations. It makes little sense to drive to all seven in a day: this is a location-based guide to help you choose the right event for your side of the county.

Last editorial review: October 10, 2026. Event schedules, admission, availability and weather policies can change. These are editorial picks, not a reader-voted ranking or a guarantee that tickets are available.

San Bernardino County Halloween 2026: the dates at a glance

Event	Location	When
Calico Ghost Haunt: Miners vs. Outlaws	Calico Ghost Town, Yermo	October 23–25 and October 30–November 1, 2026
Halloween in The Village	Big Bear Lake — Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive	Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4–7:30 p.m.
Mojave Narrows Harvest Festival & Haunted Hayrides	Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville	Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3–9 p.m.
City of Victorville Hallow-Boo Drive Thru	Victorville City Hall — 14343 Civic Drive	Friday, October 23, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Rancho Cucamonga Spooktacular	RC Sports Center — 8303 Rochester Avenue	Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5–8 p.m.
Starlight Equestrian Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival	Big Bear City — 1635 Shay Road	October 3–November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Feldheym Central Library Trick or Treat	San Bernardino — 555 West 6th Street	Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

7 Halloween and fall activities worth planning around

1. Calico Ghost Haunt: Miners vs. Outlaws

Where: Calico Ghost Town, Yermo.

2026 schedule: October 23–25 and October 30–November 1, 2026.

San Bernardino County’s signature destination Halloween event transforms the Old West ghost town with trick-or-treating, costume contests, gunfighter shows and themed entertainment. During designated nighttime hours, actors bring the scares into the streets, so consider a daytime visit with young children. The county publishes admission information and a detailed calendar.

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2. Halloween in The Village

Where: Big Bear Lake — Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive.

2026 schedule: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4–7:30 p.m..

The City of Big Bear Lake confirms free trick-or-treating from 4–7 p.m. and a free 1980s tribute concert starting at 6 p.m. Mountain air and walkable shops make it an especially atmospheric family night. Public parking is limited and some roads close; Mountain Transit is an alternative. This offers a completely different experience from the desert’s haunted hayrides.

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3. Mojave Narrows Harvest Festival & Haunted Hayrides

Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville.

2026 schedule: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3–9 p.m..

For High Desert families looking to celebrate early, the county regional park offers harvest games, a pumpkin patch, animal presentations and haunted hayrides. The county lists pumpkins for $5 and describes a value-focused outing for all ages; hayrides are a separate purchase. Check the weather, parking fees, event hours and whether your young child would enjoy a haunted ride.

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4. City of Victorville Hallow-Boo Drive Thru

Where: Victorville City Hall — 14343 Civic Drive.

2026 schedule: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6–8 p.m..

The free city-run drive-through trunk-or-treat is designed to be simple for parents: stay in the vehicle and collect treats along the designated route. This is ideal for a short evening outing and families that want to avoid walking through a crowded venue. Follow traffic marshals; do not assume you can park and enter on foot.

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5. Rancho Cucamonga Spooktacular

Where: RC Sports Center — 8303 Rochester Avenue.

2026 schedule: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5–8 p.m..

The city’s Spooktacular combines a free trunk-or-treat with a ticketed Fun Zone. A $10 wristband adds access to activities including crafts and a silent disco, according to the city’s event listing. This is one of the best clearly priced choices for Inland Empire families who want a casual costume party instead of an expensive admission-only attraction.

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6. Starlight Equestrian Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Where: Big Bear City — 1635 Shay Road.

2026 schedule: October 3–November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m..

For a daytime mountain harvest, this ranch offers pumpkin painting, hay maze, animals, vendors, photo areas and horseback or pony experiences. Local tourism lists its 2026 season dates. Check which ranch activities carry extra fees, and allow for colder weather at this higher elevation than the desert.

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7. Feldheym Central Library Trick or Treat

Where: San Bernardino — 555 West 6th Street.

2026 schedule: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:30–5:30 p.m..

A more intimate city-library celebration in San Bernardino provides a short daytime-to-early-evening Halloween option. The city calendar confirms both the date and address. This works well when you want a local activity rather than a distant theme park; verify age participation and any supply limits directly with the library.

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Local tips before you head out

Mojave Narrows’ festival is October 10 and much earlier than the October 30–31 celebrations. Calico’s evening scare zones may be intense for little children, although daytime programming is more approachable. Big Bear mountain conditions can differ substantially from Victorville or Rancho Cucamonga; plan accordingly.

Carry water, review outdoor temperatures, account for traffic, and check ages and accessibility before purchasing tickets. Candy, parking and activities may have separate fees even if admission to the main event is free.

Explore California Halloween 2026 by county: See California58’s statewide Halloween events and family travel directory for the growing collection of published county guides.

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Official sources and 2026 event schedules

Published by California58 Editorial Desk. All event descriptions are location-specific to San Bernardino County. Photo credit: David Trinks / Unsplash, illustrative fall stock photograph, not a photograph of an event in 2026. OptionTrip placement is clearly identified as promotional travel planning content.

Explore San Bernardino County beyond Halloween

For county-specific communities, public services and local knowledge, visit the San Bernardino 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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