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Haunted Halloween Happenings in Temecula

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Temecula celebrates Halloween all month long with everything from masquerade balls and eerie horse rides in Temecula wine country, to family friendly activities, local haunted houses, and movie nights.

The Temecula Carriage Company is turning their grounds into a dramatic setting for their annual Headless Horseman Rides on select dates in October and Old Town restaurant and bar, 1909, will have a special spooky cocktail menu from October 5th through November 1st.

We’re tracking all of the Halloween happenings around the valley as they are announced. See below for the full list.


Halloween Events in Temecula 2026

Jack-o-lanterns and candles

Pumpkin Decorating at Maurice Car’rie Winery

Join us 2–4 PM for an afternoon of creativity, fall fun, and festive vibes. Bring your imagination and get ready to decorate your very own pumpkin! Includes pumpkin, all supplies, and one glass of wine.

Carnevil – Noche De Los Muertos at Europa Village

Step into a breathtaking celebration where tradition meets luxury. Follow glowing pathways lined with marigolds and vibrant floral installations as C’est la Vie transforms into a world of candlelight, color, music, and celebration.

Enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail or glass of wine with your ticket, then explore an evening filled with live Latin music, elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, captivating entertainment, and more.

The interior of Haven Haus restaurant

Social Haus Halloween Party at Haven Haus

Your Halloween plans just got a little more interesting. Grab your single friends, throw on a costume and come party with 100+ local singles for a Halloween night made for meeting someone new.

The exterior of a two story barn-style building.

Halloween Extravaganza at Longshadow Ranch Winery

Annual Halloween Extravaganza event on Bonfire Saturday Night! 5:30-8:30pm featuring live music, dancing, haunted maze, costume contest, petting zoo, dinner, drinks, candy toss and a performance by And All That Jazz Performing Arts Center. This event is family-friendly. Costumes encouraged!

Spooktactular Paws on the Promenade

Join us at the Promendade Temecula for a pet costume contest, local vendors, giveaways, music, raffle prices, trick-or-treating and more.

Halloween Movie Night at Altisima: Hocus Pocus

Bring your besties, a cozy blanket, and get ready for a night of cinematic magic paired with your favorite Altisima wines. The restaurant will be open until 7pm and there will be popcorn available, plus your favorite wines, froze, and sangria!

A long table set with candelabras, chargers, and roses.

Once Upon a Nightmare — The Last Bloom Ball at Briar Rose Winery

The Last Bloom Ball is Briar Rose Winery’s annual Halloween costume party. Dress in your most enchanting attire and enjoy an elegant evening filled with exceptional wine, delicious food, dancing, and festive entertainment in one of Temecula’s most enchanting winery settings.

Halloween Sunday Funday at Miramonte Winery

Featuring a host of great local vendors, lots of fun for the kiddos, DJ Mikie Dellinger from 3-6 pm. Tarot card reader, bounce house, trick or treat stations, face paint & balloon artist, and petting zoo. Costumes encouraged.

A courtyard with a giant wine bottle in front of a tasting room.

Barrel (Trick or) Treating at Wilson Creek Winery

Grab your costumes and join us for a frightfully fun afternoon at Wilson Creek! Little ghosts and goblins can trick-or-treat their way around the property with six candy stations, while grown-ups sip and savor their way through six wine tastings along the way. $30/pp

Paws & Crossbones Murder Mystery Dinner at The Mexico Cafe

Join us for our 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet in a Real Life “Pirates Cove.” Be a part of a great cause that benefits police K9’s. There will be a best pirate outfit costume contest and raffles to boot. $70/pp

A large, barn-style tasting room with umbrellas and picnic tables outside.

Movie Night at Peltzer Winery: Practical Magic

Free event,  showtime is at 7pm (or after sun down). Seating is first come first serve, BYO blankets or low chairs. Please no outside food, drink, frisbees, sports balls, etc. The Crush House is open for usual service!

Jack-o-lanterns and candles

Halloween Party at Lorimar Winery

Spooky sangria, costume contest, food, two live bands, live DJ and dancing.

A pathway lined with oversized barrels and statues.

Halloween Party at Mount Palomar Winery

A Halloween night with two parties, one winery!

COURTYARD | 7–10 PM Classic Journey – A Journey Tribute + DJ

BARREL ROOM | 7–10 PM Salsa Fama Salsa • Bachata • Latin Dancin

COSTUME CONTEST Come dressed to impress for your chance to win prizes! Tickets: $15

City of Temecula Halloween Carnival

Bring your family and friends to the annual Halloween Carnival for an evening of spooktacular fun! Children of all ages can enjoy thrilling games, costume contests, and trunk-or-treating with our local first responders—a frightfully good time you won’t want to miss! 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Temecula Civic Center in Old Town on Main Street.

Photo of the resort at sunset.

Halloween Carvinal Party at Guenther’s Lounge at Murrieta Hot Springs

The circus is coming to town… and things are getting a little spooky. Join us at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort for our first-ever Halloween party, transformed into a vintage-inspired carnival for one unforgettable night: A vintage Halloween carnival with DJs, tarot, photo booth, carnival games, cocktails, spooky snacks, entertainment and prizes. $50/pp

A Spanish style building strung with lights.

Halloween Costume Club Night at Oak Mountain Winery

The Cave after dark — a party with salsa, cambia, reggaeton, merengue, and bachata music from DJ ZeZe. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and get ready to dance, party, and enjoy a night of spooky vibes! 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, inside The Cave. Free, 21+, two-drink minimum.

HalloWine Party at Peltzer Winery

Our annual Halloween Party is back and IT’S GONNA BE A SCREAMER!

Grab your ghoul gang and meet us in the Crush House for a ragin’ night of dancin’, drinkin’, and all around tom foolery. $30/pp

MJ Thriller & Halloween Bash at Miramonte Winery

The Halloween Bash to end all Halloween Bashes! Come prepared for an absolutely unforgettable musical performance the best Michael Jackson in So Cal. Plus, a great Thriller Halloween party! This one is going to be epic. There will be raffles. There will be prizes. $50/pp

80’s Halloween Bash with Classic Journey at Bella Vista Winery

Join us at Bella Vista Winery in Temecula this Halloween, October 31st, for an epic 80’s Halloween Bash featuring live DJ beats, a costume contest and an unbeatable concert by Classic Journey, a Journey tribute band. From $25/pp

Halloween Masquerade Ball at Fazeli Cellars

Guests can slip on a masquerade mask, dress to impress in cocktail attire, or go all out with a Halloween costume for a night of dancing, dining, and delightfully spooky fun. Members $40 | Non-members $50

Rockstallion Halloween Party at The Vibe in Old town

Live music, party, costume contest, 21+

A woman sitting on a bale of hay in a pumpkin patch.

Live Music and Halloween on the Peltzer Pumpkin Farm

Crush House | 11-10pm | 21+ after 6pm
Wine Tasting | 11-5:30pm
Wine | Beer | Sangria | Cocktails served form 11-9:30pm

Halloween Crafting for the Kiddos
Oside Handmade | 11-4pm

Live Music at the Crush House
Cari Fontaine | 6:30-9:30pm (21+ after 6pm)

Haunted Houses Around Temecula

Jack-o-lanterns and candles

The Ellison Pirate House
@pirates_and_winter_wonderland
38165 Sevilla Ave., Murrieta
Dusk – 9 PM daily, Opens Oct 2nd- 31st
Pyrotechnics, animatronics and bubble foggers
Donations welcome

Wolf Creek Island
@wolfcreekisland
Whitetail Ln., Temecula
Light show with volcano Fridays & Saturdays – Opens October 16th
Light Show: Sunday-Thursdays 6:30pm-10PM
Free

Black Spot Hauntings
@black.spot.hauntings
24714 Satinwood Way, Wildomar 
Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 
Free

Anton Haunt
@antonhaunt
42330 Wyandotte St., Temecula
Open October 9th – 31st, 7 to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Actors on Saturday
Free

Nightmare on Cottonwood
@nightmareatcottonwood
36143 Stable Lanes Way, Wildomar
Check out the haunted hike, maze, projections and animatronics
Opens October 16 Friday, Saturday, Sundays

McGrew Haunted House
@mcgrewmanorhauntedhouse
32559 Angelo Dr., Temecula. 
$5 cash per person. 
Open Fridays & Saturdays in October from 6-9 PM
Proceeds benefit Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital