San Joaquin County has multiple confirmed events for October 2026, including a free Hocus Pocus movie night in Manteca, merchant trick-or-treating in Stockton and a Halloween morning family event. One large Lodi festival was already sold out, so check ticket status carefully.

Updated October 11, 2026. Dates come from organizer, city and regional tourism calendars; admission and schedules are subject to change.

7 Halloween 2026 family outings in San Joaquin County

1. Halloween Night Market and Hocus Pocus movie double feature

Location: Library Park, 320 W. Center Street, Manteca
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 4–10 p.m.

Free city-sponsored event, with Hocus Pocus beginning at 7 p.m. and its sequel at 8:45 p.m. Plan for the late second screening. Check the listing.

2. Trick or Treat on the Miracle Mile

Location: Miracle Mile, Stockton
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: Confirm merchant hours

Participating businesses open their doors to costumed children; Visit Stockton confirms the October 24 date. Check the listing.

3. Downtown Manteca Trunk or Treat

Location: Downtown Manteca near Yosemite, Maple and Sycamore avenues
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–noon

Daytime candy collection organized through Manteca city recreation. Bring a treat bucket and use marked crossings. Check the listing.

4. Howl-oween: Support Paws for a Cause

Location: Library Park, Manteca
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 4–6 p.m.

Pet-themed Halloween activity supporting the Manteca Animal Shelter; verify rules for bringing animals. Check the listing.

5. Spooky Skate

Location: Manteca city recreation event
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 6–9 p.m.

A Halloween-themed skating evening scheduled after the pet-centered activity. Contact city recreation for fees and safety requirements. Check the listing.

6. Dell’Osso Family Farm pumpkin maze

Location: Lathrop area
Date: October 2–31, 2026
Time: Farm schedule varies

Pumpkin and corn-maze attraction with multiple family activities. Admission or extras may be paid. Check the listing.

7. Micke Grove Trunk O’ Treat — sold out

Location: Micke Grove Regional Park, Lodi
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 4–7 p.m.; past event

The county reported that registration was full and no entry tickets would be sold at the gate. Listed for historical reference, not as an available outing. Check the listing.

What to know before visiting

Families who want an October 31 activity may prefer Manteca’s morning trunk-or-treat. For October 24, choose between the Stockton Miracle Mile and Manteca’s film night; the second Hocus Pocus screening runs late. Avoid making plans for the sold-out Micke Grove event.

Always check whether registration, an admission fee or specific age restrictions apply. Carry layers for October evenings and help children cross streets at marked crossings.

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Explore San Joaquin County beyond Halloween

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

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