Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!

• Kick Off - October 19, 5:00- 7:00 pm at the Wharf stage
  • Music from Whiskey West
  •  Pumpkin carving demo by Bill Lewis of Santa Cruz Sand
  • FREE hot apple cider and games
  • FREE face painting
  •  The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt begins!
  • Photo booth unveiling
  • Wharf Specials for the Haunting Hours 5:00 - 7:00 pm!

   

• Zombie Night on the Wharf - October 27, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Thriller Zombie Dance -5:30 pm
  • Apocalypse Wharf Specials 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Ghostly fun at the Wharf stage

   

• The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt - All 13 Days: Find hidden pumpkins on the Wharf match their ghoulish image on your bingo card and get a stamp from the business. Submit your completed bingo card to one of the participating businesses below and win a prize!
  • Participating businesses to be announced

   

• Trick-or-Treating - October 31, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Meet and take photos with your favorite characters: Superman, Moana and Chewbacca. Characters will be walking the Wharf 4-6 pm and be scheduled at the photo booth the following:
    • 4:30 pm - Superman 
    • 5:00 pm - Moana
    • 5:30 pm - Chewbacca
  • Treats from Wharf businesses

   

• Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage - All 13 Days: Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop. 

• Wharf Specials - All 13 Days: Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. See our PDF for Wharf Specials.