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Coronado hosts free Halloween Happening at Spreckels Park Oct. 30

By Coronado Beacon staff · October 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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Coronado families can trick-or-treat, play games and walk through a life-size Candyland board for free when the city's annual Halloween Happening returns to Spreckels Park on Friday, Oct. 30.

The event, hosted by Coronado Recreation and Golf Services, runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the park, 601 Orange Ave. Costumes are encouraged.

Activities include music, live entertainment, crafts, prizes, candy and inflatable bounce houses, according to the city's announcement. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The fun moves indoors after the park event wraps up. The Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., picks up at 6 p.m. with Halloween programming.

Residents with questions can call Coronado Recreation and Golf Services at (619) 522-7342.

Coming up in Coronado

Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween Happening, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. Free.
Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween activities at Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., 6 p.m.

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