Make plans to join us for the 8th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating event! This FREE community event provides a fun & safe environment for all!
WHEN: Saturday, October 31st, 2026 from 4 - 6 pm
WHAT: Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. (both sides of Spring St.). And, remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! Keep an eye out for fun-themed Halloween stilt walkers for some frightfully good selfies.
WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between Grant Ave. - Acacia Ave. (both sides of Spring St.). We will list as many participating businesses below as we get closer to Halloween.
Restaurants and shops will be open that day/evening so make plans to dine, shop & explore La Mesa Village before, during or after the Halloween festivities!
Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest
WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into
one of the following categories at the event - "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo" or "Most Festive Halloween Pet". There will be
prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.
WHEN: Check-in begins at 3:30 pm. Judging begins by 4 pm followed by the announcement of winners in each category and awards!
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 (watch for businesses added weekly!)
Act II Boutique - 8360 La Mesa Blvd.
Amethyst Moon - 8329 La Mesa Blvd.
Blackbird - 4711 3rd St.
California School of Dance - 8241 La Mesa Blvd., Suite B
Casa Gabriela - 8384 La Mesa Blvd.
Central Congregational Church La Mesa - 8371 La Mesa Blvd., enjoy a craft activity located in front of Whissel Beer Group
Curbside - 8353 La Mesa Blvd.
drpilates - 8239 La Mesa Blvd., pick up a "new client offer"
Farmers Table - 8141 La Mesa Blvd., stop by for a pic at their photo booth
Good Look, Babe - 8348 La Mesa Blvd.
Hacienda Cazadores - 8302 La Mesa Blvd., visit their ALTAR DE MUERTOS for photos (candles provided)
Honey & Hive Salon, 8333 La Mesa Blvd.
Johnny B's Burgers - 8393 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa Councilwoman Laura Lothian - 8301 La Mesa Blvd. (soon to be Social Thyme)
La Mesa Thrift Store - 8340 Lemon Ave., pick up a free children's book
Limoncello - 8273 La Mesa Blvd., stop by for a pic at their photo booth
Mattress Makers - 8366 La Mesa Blvd.
Maycer Dental - 8341 La Mesa Blvd., giveaways + over the top Halloween decor!
Small Batch - 8332 La Mesa Blvd.
Surf Rider Pizza - 8381 La Mesa Blvd..
The Jackalope - 8374 Allison Ave.
Whissel Beer Group - 8371 La Mesa Blvd.