Where are the 21+ Halloween parties in San Diego on Halloween 2027 (Sunday, Oct 31)?
Halloween 2027 is Sunday, Oct 31; no 2027 parties are announced yet. In 2026 the Gaslamp Zombie Crawl ran two weekends (21+, $39–$49) and Hard Rock partied 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Gaslamp rideshare pickups are banned Fri–Sat, 10 p.m.–3 a.m.
- Halloween 2027
- Sun, Oct 31
- Zombie Crawl (2026)
- $39–$49
- Gaslamp rideshare ban
- 10 p.m.–3 a.m.
- Age
- 21+
Fri Oct 29 and Sat Oct 30 come right before; clocks fall back Nov 7
Ran Oct 23–24 and 30–31, 6 p.m.–2 a.m.; 2027 not announced
Fri and Sat nights, 5th Ave, Market to E St
Valid ID at every event listed
The short version
- Halloween 2027 is Sunday, Oct 31; no 2027 adult parties announced as of Nov 2, 2026
- In 2026 the Gaslamp Zombie Crawl ran two weekends (Oct 23–24 and 30–31), 6 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+, no refunds
- Hard Rock Hotel's Haunted Manor ran Oct 31, 2026, 9 p.m.–2 a.m., at 207 5th Ave, 21+
- Uber and Lyft pickups are banned on 5th Ave between Market and E St, Fri and Sat 10 p.m.–3 a.m.; 14 pickup spots sit a few blocks away
- MTS announced no Halloween late-night trolley for 2026, and SDPD's Operation Last Call adds Gaslamp officers on weekend nights
Halloween 2027 falls on Sunday, Oct 31, with Friday, Oct 29 and Saturday, Oct 30 right before it. As of Nov 2, 2026, no 2027 adult Halloween events have been announced; we'll add dates as organizers post them. Until then, here is how Halloween 2026 played out in the Gaslamp, which is the best guide to what to expect. Kid and family plans are on the Halloween events and trick-or-treat pages.
Last year's pattern: the 21+ events of Halloween 2026
Adult Halloween events in 2026 (for reference, not 2027 dates)
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Price (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Zombie Crawl | Two weekends: Fri–Sat Oct 23–24 and Oct 30–31, 6 p.m.–2 a.m. | 30 Gaslamp bars and restaurants; pass pickup at American Junkie, 628 Fifth Ave | $39 (tourism board listing); Eventbrite said 'from $49' | 21+, ID required, no refunds. Organizer advised arriving between 6 and 8 p.m.; some free-entry offers ended at 10 p.m. |
| The Halloween Bar Crawl – San Diego | Sat Oct 31. Check-in 4–6 p.m., bars 4–10 p.m., mid party 7–9 p.m., after party 10 p.m.–midnight | Started at Fat Tuesday, 618 Fifth Ave | $18.41 | 21+, government ID. Included 2–3 drinks or shots. |
| Hard Rock Halloween: Haunted Manor | Sat Oct 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. | Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 5th Ave | Not listed; tickets went through Posh | 21+. Three floors, four stages, 15+ DJs, a rooftop and a pool deck. |
| Secret Society of Adultologists | Fri Oct 30, 6–11 p.m. | San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park | $55; $45 members | 21+. DJ, hands-on science, bars on every floor. Food and drink cost extra. |
San Diego Zombie Crawl
- When (2026)
- Two weekends: Fri–Sat Oct 23–24 and Oct 30–31, 6 p.m.–2 a.m.
- Where
- 30 Gaslamp bars and restaurants; pass pickup at American Junkie, 628 Fifth Ave
- Price (2026)
- $39 (tourism board listing); Eventbrite said 'from $49'
- Notes
- 21+, ID required, no refunds. Organizer advised arriving between 6 and 8 p.m.; some free-entry offers ended at 10 p.m.
The Halloween Bar Crawl – San Diego
- When (2026)
- Sat Oct 31. Check-in 4–6 p.m., bars 4–10 p.m., mid party 7–9 p.m., after party 10 p.m.–midnight
- Where
- Started at Fat Tuesday, 618 Fifth Ave
- Price (2026)
- $18.41
- Notes
- 21+, government ID. Included 2–3 drinks or shots.
Hard Rock Halloween: Haunted Manor
- When (2026)
- Sat Oct 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
- Where
- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 5th Ave
- Price (2026)
- Not listed; tickets went through Posh
- Notes
- 21+. Three floors, four stages, 15+ DJs, a rooftop and a pool deck.
Secret Society of Adultologists
- When (2026)
- Fri Oct 30, 6–11 p.m.
- Where
- San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park
- Price (2026)
- $55; $45 members
- Notes
- 21+. DJ, hands-on science, bars on every floor. Food and drink cost extra.
San Diego Tourism Authority (sandiego.org), KPBS event listings and Eventbrite. Checked October 28 and November 2, 2026. 2027 dates, prices and venues are not announced.
The tourism board also listed a Nightmare on Normal Street party and the Black Pearl Halloween Party Cruise aboard the California Spirit for Oct 31, 2026. Costumes: none of the 2026 event pages we read listed a costume or mask policy, they only encouraged dressing up. Venues set their own door rules, so if your costume includes a prop weapon, a full face mask or something bulky, check with the venue or crawl organizer first.
Getting home
Three ways home from the Gaslamp
| MTS trolley and bus | Uber or Lyft | Driving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What we know | No Halloween 2027 service announced. For 2026, MTS posted no Halloween late-night notice (its news page had nothing after Oct 22) | Pickup ban on 5th Ave, Fri and Sat 10 p.m.–3 a.m.; 14 designated pickup spots nearby | In 2026 the Zombie Crawl listed $12 parking with a free overnight option |
| Best for | Home along a trolley line, leaving earlier in the night | Any address, late | Only if you are not drinking |
| Do this first | Check the last train time in the MTS trip planner or call (619) 557-4555 | Walk to a marked pickup spot before ordering | Park, then leave the car overnight; do not drive after crawling |
| Catch | MTS has run extra late-night trolleys on past Halloweens (2015, for example), but did not announce any for 2026 | Expect long waits late; we could not find fares or surge data | Overnight spot may be the only one you can pay for |
MTS trolley and bus
- What we know
- No Halloween 2027 service announced. For 2026, MTS posted no Halloween late-night notice (its news page had nothing after Oct 22)
- Best for
- Home along a trolley line, leaving earlier in the night
- Do this first
- Check the last train time in the MTS trip planner or call (619) 557-4555
- Catch
- MTS has run extra late-night trolleys on past Halloweens (2015, for example), but did not announce any for 2026
Uber or Lyft
- What we know
- Pickup ban on 5th Ave, Fri and Sat 10 p.m.–3 a.m.; 14 designated pickup spots nearby
- Best for
- Any address, late
- Do this first
- Walk to a marked pickup spot before ordering
- Catch
- Expect long waits late; we could not find fares or surge data
Driving
- What we know
- In 2026 the Zombie Crawl listed $12 parking with a free overnight option
- Best for
- Only if you are not drinking
- Do this first
- Park, then leave the car overnight; do not drive after crawling
- Catch
- Overnight spot may be the only one you can pay for
A plan that works
- 01
Buy tickets ahead
The Zombie Crawl page says it sells out every year, and refunds are not offered.
- 02
Eat first, arrive early
Crawl organizers said to start between 6 and 8 p.m.; ID lines build up and some free entry ended at 10 p.m.
- 03
Pick your ride home before the first drink
Trolley before the late rush, or a rideshare from a marked pickup spot. Save that spot's address.
- 04
Keep your keys for the morning
Leave the car in a garage overnight rather than gambling on being sober enough to drive.
More around Halloween: Día de los Muertos events, haunted places and their history, and things to do in November.
Is this still right?
We last checked this tip against its sources on November 2, 2026, and we re-research every tip on a schedule. Things in San Diego change, sometimes overnight.
Event dates, times and prices are set by the organizers and can change or sell out. Confirm with the organizer's own page before you plan around them.
This is general information, not legal, financial, tax, medical or safety advice.
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SOURCES
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- PrimaryHalloween Parties
San Diego Tourism Authority · Checked November 2, 2026
2026 lineup: Zombie Crawl Oct 23–31, Adultologists Oct 30, Hard Rock Haunted Manor, Nightmare on Normal Street, Black Pearl cruise; no 2027 events listed
Eventbrite (Gaslamp Event Management) · Checked November 2, 2026
2026 dates (Oct 23, 30, 31), 6 p.m.–2 a.m., no refunds, $12 parking; 'from $49' seen Oct 28
San Diego Tourism Authority · Checked October 28, 2026
$39 price, 21+, check-in at American Junkie, 30 venues. Listing removed after the event (Nov 2 check)
City of San Diego · July 16, 2026
Pickup ban area, Fri–Sat 10 p.m.–3 a.m., start date July 17, 2026; no end date
NBC 7 San Diego · July 17, 2026
List of the 14 pickup spots
City of San Diego · August 28, 2026
Operation Last Call start, 5th Ave and F St focus, zero-tolerance, no end date
Times of San Diego · September 2, 2026
Up to 25 officers, Fri and Sat 8 p.m.–4 a.m.
San Diego Tourism Authority · Checked October 28, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 event details and prices
KPBS Events · Checked November 2, 2026
Oct 31, 2026, 9 p.m.–2 a.m., 21+, address, tickets via Posh
- BackgroundThe Halloween Bar Crawl – San Diego
KPBS Events · Checked November 2, 2026
Oct 31, 2026 schedule, $18.41, 21+
- PrimaryMTS news releases
San Diego MTS · Checked November 2, 2026
No Halloween 2026 service notice; latest release Oct 22, 2026
San Diego MTS · October 29, 2015
Example of past Halloween late-night trolley service
California Highway Patrol · October 28, 2025
2025 12-hour enforcement period; nearly 120 DUI arrests in the 2024 period
NBC 7 San Diego · October 31, 2025
San Diego County deployment for the 2025 enforcement period