San Dimas Halloween Spooktacular 2026: Your Downtown Event Guide
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
For the past two Octobers, the San Dimas Halloween Spooktacular was held on the Civic Center grounds at 245 E. Bonita Ave. In 2024 it was at City Hall on October 19. In 2025 it was at Civic Center Plaza on October 18. This year the City's announcement adds a label in capital letters, "NEW LOCATION: Downtown San Dimas," and the event listing gives 121 N. San Dimas Ave. as the address.
That address is the Walker House. The City will use the same building as the North Pole for the 16th Annual Holiday Extravaganza on December 5. For the first time, the city's Halloween night and its biggest holiday night share one historic downtown anchor. That means October 24 doubles as a practice run for planning December 5.
The San Dimas Historical Society describes the Walker House as a railroad hotel built between 1885 and 1887 that was later sold and used as a family home. The Society has its offices on the second floor at 121 North San Dimas Avenue. Vincenzo's Terrazza, an Italian restaurant that takes online reservations, lists the same address.
The City hasn't said why it moved the event, and this post won't guess. The calendar does make one point clear. The Civic Center still had its fall event this year: Runnin' Scared started at Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., on the morning of Saturday, September 26, and race results are already posted. The Halloween evening is now the event that moved, and it moved toward the blocks where the December crowds will gather.
The Spooktacular runs Saturday, October 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and is free. That's 18 days from today. The City lists these parts of the evening:
The farmers market line needs some context for regular shoppers. The state's certified-market roster, current as of July 1, 2026, lists the San Dimas market on Wednesdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at 245 E. Bonita Ave. and Iglesia St., with a season of April 1 through September 16. The weekly season has ended. The Spooktacular appearance is a one-night Saturday booth, so don't expect a full Wednesday market.
The City's materials name Elm Street for the trunk trail and give the Walker House address, but they don't include a street-by-street map. The safest plan is to arrive with the address and follow the event signs.
Registration for trunk-or-treat is open. Households that want to decorate a car and hand out candy can get the application through the City's Spooktacular event page. The City will give a special award for the Best Decorated Trunk. The Parks and Recreation office takes questions at (909) 394-6230.
With an address shared by a restaurant, the evening has a natural dinner stop. Vincenzo's Terrazza lists Saturday dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. That window covers almost all of the Spooktacular. A family could do the trunk trail at 5:30 and sit down before the kitchen closes, or eat first and get to the costume contest later in the evening. Since the restaurant shares a building with a free citywide event that night, booking through its online reservations ahead of time is a sensible move. The posted hours aren't dated, so check them before you go.
West on Bonita, Casa Del Rey at 345 W. Bonita Ave. offers pickup and delivery through its own ordering page. When the research was gathered, that page showed "Open until 8:00 PM." Saturday-specific hours weren't listed, so call before planning a late takeout run.
The afternoon before the event has two good stops on the 100 block of West Bonita. Sweet Savory Cafe & Bakery at 138 W. Bonita Ave. is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Judging by the Cover Bookstore at 152 W. Bonita Ave. is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., which gives you time to browse before the 5:30 start.
The Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 5, runs from 3 to 8 p.m. in Downtown San Dimas, with admission free. The City splits it into four themed "lands." The Walker House is the first one on the map.
| Land | Location | What's there |
|---|---|---|
| North Pole | Walker House | Crafts with Mrs. Claus from 3 p.m., free selfies with Santa, Dueling Snow Slides, games |
| Elf Village | San Dimas Ave. & Bonita Ave. | Free crafts and games run by local nonprofit organizations |
| Winter Wonderland | Monte Vista Ave. & Bonita Ave. | Holiday Vendor Market and the Main Stage with local bands and dance groups |
| Grinch-Ville | Rhoads Park & Bonita Ave. | Grinch photo area, storytime with the Grinch at 7:15 p.m., a 3-lane slide, and a beer garden with local breweries |
The "Let It Snow" Parade starts at 4 p.m., and the tree lighting is at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage. Premium attractions include an obstacle course, a 17-foot high striker, Basketball Blow-Up, and the 3-lane slide. They cost $15 for an unlimited wristband or $5 for a single ride or attempt. The ticket booths at Winter Wonderland and the North Pole take cash only and don't accept bills over $20. Grinch-Ville will have an E-Ticket booth.
So a family that finds parking, a dinner table, and a quick route home near 121 N. San Dimas Ave. on October 24 has already worked out the North Pole end of December 5. Elf Village sits at the corner where San Dimas Avenue meets Bonita, so on December 5 the walk from the Walker House toward Winter Wonderland and Grinch-Ville heads east along Bonita. October's event fits in a smaller area, which makes it an easy, low-stakes evening to learn the downtown layout before the bigger night. One difference matters: the Santa selfie hours are printed as 6:30 to 9 p.m., which runs later than the event's posted 8 p.m. end. Check with Parks and Recreation before you build an evening around a late Santa photo.
The San Dimas Chamber's 10th Annual Beer & Wine Walk took place downtown on Saturday, October 3, and invited local merchants, restaurants, and food and beverage vendors. That leaves the Spooktacular as the next downtown gathering on the calendar.
Here are the two dates to hold:
Both dates now run through the same historic hotel on San Dimas Avenue. For the Spooktacular, that means three things to plan: a costume, a decorated trunk if you're entering one, and a dinner reservation at the Walker House.
Francis Deguzman lives and works in the Inland Valley, and as a Navy veteran he plans a night out the way he plans a closing: confirm the address, check the hours, and bring the right amount of cash. If one of these downtown evenings gets you thinking about the San Dimas streets that lead to it, Francis Deguzman can walk you through what's behind those front doors. Let's Connect.
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