Halloween Happenings & Events at the YMCA
Get ready for a spooktacular season at the Y! YMCAs across San Diego County are brewing up a variety of Halloween events and activities for all ages. From costume contests and pumpkin decorating to haunted trails and festive games, there’s something for every ghost and ghoul in the family. Check out the events below and join the fun today!
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Copley-Price Family YMCA | Trunk-orTreat, October 31
جذع أم حلوى
Saturday, October 31 | 3:00-5:00pm
Join us for an evening of fall fun and excitement! Enjoy Halloween crafts, a bounce house, delicious food and plenty of activities! Don’t miss out on the festive fun — bring the family and celebrate with us at Copley-Price Family YMCA!
Optional participation: We encourage families to decorate their cars in any style for Trunk or Treat!
This is a FREE event open to the community.
McGrath Family YMCA | Floating Pumpkin Patch, October 10
رقعة اليقطين العائمة
الجمعة، 10 أكتوبر | 4:30-5:30 مساءً
Get ready for a splash- tastic Halloween at our Floating Pumpkin Patch. Bring your family, friends and ghouls to our covered pool where pumpkins will be floating and bobbing and waiting for some spooky fun. Let your imagination run wild and decorate your pumpkin and take home a one-of-a-kind creation. It’s fun time for the whole family so don’t let this unique, spooky adventure float away! Located at the covered pool.
Cost: $8 | Up to 25% off with select Y memberships
يُرجى الملاحظة: Registration is required before the event date. Children of any age can sign up! Parents/guardians must be present for the event. Children under 7 years old will need a parent in the water with them.
For more information, contact Sarah Adams at shunteradams@ymcasd.org or 619-462-9622.
Cameron Family YMCA | Monster Mash, October 17
Monster Mash Family Event
الجمعة، 17 أكتوبر | 4:40-6:30 مساءً
Toby Wells YMCA | Pumpkin Decorating, October 15 | Group Exercise & Dracula Spectacula, October 18 | Halloween Carnival, October 24
Pumpkin Decorating Party
الأربعاء، 15 أكتوبر | 10:00-11:00 صباحًا
Under the sea Group Exercise
Saturday, October 18 | 10:00-11:00am
Make a splash this Halloween at Toby Wells YMCA! Join us for تحت البحر-themed group exercise classes filled with festive fun and ocean vibes. This event is FREE, and costumes are encouraged—so dress to impress and dive into the Halloween spirit!
جدول الحصص:
- 8:15am Body Pump with Jessica, Karen & Megan
- 9:30am Total Body Conditioning with Karen & Emily
- 10:30am Full Body Strength with Emily & Bonnie
- 11:30am (Sponge Bob Theme, 90-minutes) Cardio Dance Party Multiple Instructors
3rd Annual Halloween Carnival
الجمعة، 24 أكتوبر | 4:30-6:30 مساءً
Celebrate the spooky season with us at this FREE community event! Zombie walk on over to the Toby Wells YMCA Halloween Carnival for a fang-tastic time! We’ll have a spook-tacular bounce house, a hair-raising haunted experience, ghoulishly fun carnival games, a sweet-as-pie cake walk, trunk-or-treat and so much more to lift your spirits!
Dracula Spectacula – Gymnastics Halloween Parties
السبت، أكتوبر شنومكس
Preschool & Family Open Gym Party
- 3:00 - 4:00 مساءً
- الأعمار 5 وما دون
- يجب أن يكون برفقة شخص بالغ
- Includes gymnastics, carnival games, trick-or-treating, mazes and more!
Recreational & Team Party
- 5:00–7:00pm*
- الأعمار 5 وما فوق
- Haunted house, costume contest (with prizes), open gym time, games and pizza to end the night!
*Drop off/pick up.
Rancho Family YMCA | Movie Night, October 24
Movie in the Pool Night
الجمعة، 24 أكتوبر | 6:00-7:30 مساءً
Dive into a night of spooktacular fun at Rancho’s Movie in the Pool! Enjoy a unique Halloween experience featuring festive crafts, a family-friendly movie you can watch while floating in the pool and popcorn to top it all off. Come in costume or swim gear and celebrate the season with this splash of Halloween magic!
Mission Valley YMCA | Fall Carnival, October 24
كرنفال الخريف
Friday, October 24 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Get ready for an evening full of fall fun and family-friendly thrills at the Mission Valley YMCA Fall Carnival! سجل قبل 21 أكتوبر to save up to $5. يشمل تسجيلك:
- الجذع أو علاج
- ألعاب كشك الكرنفال
- Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos
- Photo Booth Memories
- Soccer Challenges
Cost: $12 | Up to 25% off with select Y memberships
Additional tickets* will be available for:
- منزل مسكون
- Obstacle Course Bounce House
- محطات الغذاء
*Tickets are $10 for 10 and are required for these extra attractions. Members save up to 25% with select memberships.
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA | Boo Bash, October 24
بو باش
Friday, October 24 | 4:00–6:00PM
Bring the whole family for an evening full of festive fun! Enjoy Trunk-or-Treating, explore our not-too-spooky Haunted Bus, and catch a live performance by our talented YMCA Dance Team. We’ll also have a special Día de los Muertos story time for the little ones.
Featured Activities:
- غاغا بول
- ثقب الذرة
- الهولا هوب
- A giant bounce house
- And of course… Miss Carrie’s Spooky Dance Party!
We’ll be serving dinner, drinks and handing out plenty of trick-or-treat loot — so come hungry and ready to celebrate!
Volunteer details
If you are interested in decorating your car’s trunk for our Trunk or Treat, please email to bwagner@ymcasd.org
Dan Mckinney Family YMCA | Halloween Carnival, October 25
كرنفال هالوين
Saturday, October 25 | 11:00am-1:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun and excitement at our Halloween Carnival! Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive lineup of activities, including face painting, spooky games, web marble painting, cornhole, tin foil hat making, ring toss, a bouncy house and more. Plus, enjoy FREE hamburgers and hot dogs while supplies last. Don’t miss out on the festive fun!
This is a FREE event open to the community.
تفاصيل التبرع
We are taking candy donations for our annual Halloween Carnival from now until أكتوبر ٢٠٢٠. Candy must be unopened, please drop them off at the Front Desk Membership Office!
Ryan Family YMCA | Trunk-or-Treat, October 30
جذع أم حلوى
الأربعاء، 30 أكتوبر | 5:00-7:00 مساءً
Bring the whole family for a night of Halloween excitement at our Trunk-or-Treat! Children are invited to come dressed in their favorite costumes and “Trunk-or-Treat” around the decorated parking lot. Plus, enjoy FREE pizza, enter our festive bake-off contest and stick around for a fun Halloween movie! Don’t miss this spooky, family-friendly night full of fun!
For more information, contact Debra Patton at dpatton@ymcasd.org.
JOE & MARY MOTTINO Family YMCA | Trunk-or-Treat, October 30 | Drums Spooktacular, October 31
جذع أم حلوى
Thursday, October 30 | 5:00-7:00pm
تفاصيل التطوع
DRUMS ALIVE SPOOKTACULAR
Friday, October 31 | 11:00am | Studio B
Get ready for a fun, high-energy workout that’s perfect for all fitness levels! We’ll provide the drums and drumsticks—you just bring your spirit and get ready to move. This cardio-based class blends strength, mobility, and coordination in a super fun and easy-to-follow format. Wear orange and black for a chance to win a raffle prize!
This special class will take the place of Balance on this day.
Suggested donation: $20 per person.
All proceeds support the Mottino YMCA Annual Support Campaign.
For questions or more information, please contact Alexis Kramer, YAA Coordinator akramer@ymcasd.org.
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA | Halloween Festival, October 31
25th Annual Halloween Festival
الجمعة، 31 أكتوبر | 5:00-8:00 مساءً
Copley-Price Family YMCA | Trunk-orTreat, October 31
جذع أم حلوى
الجمعة، 31 أكتوبر | 5:00-6:00 مساءً
Copley-Price Family YMCA invites you to our spooky Trunk-or-Treat! Wander through a trail of decked-out trunks, pick up sweet treats and enjoy Halloween fun in a safe and festive setting.
This is a FREE event open to the community.
Donations & Volunteer Details
We will be taking unopened candy donations from now until أكتوبر ٢٠٢٠. Please drop off at the member services desk.
To volunteer to decorate your trunk, please email Bree Tepexpa at btepexpa@ymcasd.org by أكتوبر ٢٠٢٠.
YMCA Camp Surf | Halloween Carnival, October 31
26th Annual Halloween Carnival
الجمعة، 31 أكتوبر | 4:00-7:00 مساءً
Join us for a free spooky season celebration at the Camp Surf Halloween Carnival! Enjoy a variety of festive booths, a haunted trail, carnival games, raffles, food and — of course — plenty of candy. Don’t forget to wear your best costume for fun photo ops and Halloween memories you won’t want to miss!
This event is FREE and for all ages.
تفاصيل التطوع
For questions or more information on volunteering, please reach out to camp@ymcasd.org.
YMCA CAMP MARSTON | Halloween Family Camp, October 31-November 2
Halloween FAMILY CAMP
Thursday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2
Get into the Halloween spirit and spend quality time with your friends and family! Participate in classic fall activities like pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, trivia night and so much more!
