Next date: Monday, October 19, 2026 | 12:00 AM
to Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:59 PM
Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st!
It all kicks off on Monday, October 19th!
The Great Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
• Bring your scavenger hunt card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of Halloween or pick one up at a Wharf Establishment.
• Find the hidden pumpkins on the Wharf. Match their ghoulish image on your scavenger card and stamp your card.
• Get 5 (five) in a row and turn your card into one of our prize centers for a Halloween theme prize! (Prize Centers are Bonnie's Gifts, Surf City Surf Shop. Noland's and Marini's Candies)
•Click Here for PRINTABLE SCAVENGER CARDS (10 to pick from!) (Coming Soon!)
Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage
• Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.
• Share and Tag us! @SantaCruzWharf & #HalloweenOnTheWharf
Movie Night at Wharf Commons (Date TBD)
Thrill the World Santa Cruz Performances (TBD)
Thrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform!
• Location: Wharf Stage/ Commons (Between Marini's Candies and Makai Island Kitchen)
• Calling all Zombies! Want to be a part of the show, click the link for more information on FREE Thriller Dance Classes!
Wharf Specials
• Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted. (Coming Soon!)
Trick-or-Treating on Halloween Day (Friday, Oct. 31st)
• Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf from 3PM to 6PM!