EVENTS
in Newport Beach

Mariner's Mile/Westcliff

9th Annual: Halloween Spooktacular

Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/24/2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location
Mariners Park & VJ Community Center
1300 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Come out for the 9th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event includes music, trunk-or-treat area, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Pumpkin decorating will also be returning thanks to our friends in the City Arts Commission (while supplies last). Food will be available for purchase from local favorites.Mariners Park & VJ Community Center is located at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Parking is limited. Walking and biking are encouraged.For questions, contact the Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department at 949-644-3151 or [email protected].

2026 EVENT TIMELINE

3:00 p.m. – Event starts (Trunk-or-Treat, DJ + Music, Bounce Houses, Carnival games, Pumpkin Decorating, Food Trucks, Haunted Walkthrough, and Spooky Seek-n-Find at Mariners Library)
4:45 p.m. – MC and Costume Contest (Categories: Best Superhero, Most Original, Best Duo, Best Group, and Mini Monster)
5:45 p.m. – Haunted Walkthrough line closes
6:00 p.m. – Event ends

Costume Contest

Enjoy a little family-friendly competition to receive an award and recognition on the stage!Sign-up at the City booth between 3-4:30 p.m.
Contest presentations start at 4:45 p.m.