Make plans to join us for the 7th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating event! This FREE community event provides a fun & safe environment for all!
WHEN: Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 4 - 6 pm
WHAT: The La Mesa
Village Association will host its 7th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating event. It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown
Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy.
Dress up in
costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd.
between Grant Ave. - Acacia Ave. and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.).
Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies!
And, yes, the La Mesa Village Farmers Market will be open during the event (3 - 7 pm). They'll be handing out treats at their Info Booth + market vendors will be getting into the spirit by decorating their booths and dressing up!
WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between Grant Ave. - Acacia Ave. (both sides of Spring St.)!
Entertainment
*Halloween-themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking up and down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie - both sides of Spring Street!
*Halloween-themed Organ Concert at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church, located at 4690 Palm Ave./La Mesa Blvd. Their organist will play a "spooky" variety of Halloween tunes you're sure to enjoy beginning at 4:30 pm!
*Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest - check in begins at 5 pm, judging starts at 5:30 pm (see below for more info)
*DJ - playing fun Halloween-themed tunes near the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station from 4 - 5:30 pm.
*Balloon Artist will be set up near the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station from 4 - 6 pm.
Restaurants, shops and the La Mesa Village Farmers Market will be open for business and we encourage participants to explore the variety of stores, eateries and market vendors we have to offer while you are here for the festivities!
Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest
Dress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest!
WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Spookiest", "Cutest", or "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo". There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. We'll have a DJ and Balloon Artist!
WHEN: Check-in begins at 5 pm. Judging begins at 5:30 pm.
WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station in the La Mesa Village Plaza.
NOTE: For everyone's safety, we ask that you keep your dog/pet on a leash/in a carrier/etc. at all times and please clean up after your pet when necessary. Thank you.
Trick-Or-Treat Locations (adding more each week):
Act II - 8360 La Mesa Blvd.
Acru Health - 4690 Nebo Drive - fun-themed decorations
Amethyst Moon - 8329 La Mesa Blvd.
Central Congregational Church La Mesa - a craft for the kids
Corinthian Title - Legacy Branch - 8295 La Mesa Blvd.
drpilates - 8239 La Mesa Blvd.
Farmers Table La Mesa - 8141 La Mesa Blvd. - dinner for 4 giveaway opportunity
Good Look, Babe - 8348 La Mesa Blvd.
Hacienda Cazadores - 8302 La Mesa Blvd. - dinner for 4 giveaway opportunity
Honey & Hive Salon - 8333 La Mesa Blvd.
Johnny B's Burgers - 8393 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa First United Methodist Church - 4690 Palm Ave. - Spooky Organ Concert at 4:30 pm
La Mesa Optometry - 8321 La Mesa Blvd.
Limoncello - 8273 La Mesa Blvd. - dinner for 4 giveaway opportunity
Mattress Makers - 8366 La Mesa Blvd.
Pierre's Jewelers - 8324 La Mesa Blvd.
Small Batch - 8332 La Mesa Blvd. - coloring station for the kids & special discount coupons (10–15% off) for grown-ups to use in-store November 1–15
Team Z Realty - 8310 La Mesa Blvd. - photo op, themed characters & games