El Cajon's

Downtown Dispatch

Ready to unleash your inner ghoul? HauntFest 2024 is right around the corner, and this year we’re turning up the thrills. On Friday, October 18 from 4-9 PM, Downtown El Cajon transforms into the ultimate Halloween playground... and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.

And here’s the kicker... it’s ALL FREE. Yup, no tricks – just a whole lotta treats.

So grab your crew, suit up in your scariest (or weirdest) gear, and meet us downtown for the Halloween event of the year. Don’t ghost us.

Here’s what’s lurking in the shadows:

Get ready to raise the dead on the dance floor! The Verge is headlining HauntFest 2024, and they’re here to crank up the spook-factor with a setlist that'll have you howling at the moon. Whether you want to rock out to AC/DC or get funky with Lizzo, this band’s got the jams to resurrect your Halloween spirit.

They’re taking over Prescott Promenade with enough energy to wake the whole cemetery. If you're not dancing, you might already be a ghost. So suit up, hit the haunted streets, and let The Verge's killer beats be your Halloween soundtrack.

Amusement Rides & Haunted Maze 🎢 – Ride till you scream, then get lost in our haunted maze... if you make it out alive.

Haunted Car Show 🚗🎃 – Think you’ve seen spooky? Not until you’ve checked out these haunted creepy cool rides.

Reptile Petting Zoo 🐍 – Want to get hands-on with some creepy critters? The reptile petting zoo is the place to face your fears.

Join us for the 2nd annual Haunted Circus at the Magnolia in El Cajon! Taking place during the City of El Cajon's HauntFest event. You can RSVP to watch the circus style performances in the Magnolia's historic theater. Family friendly fun, playful Super Hero & Villains Halloween themed circus show!

Jugglers • Contortionists • Stilt Walkers • Hoop Throwers • Stacking Chairs • Crystal Balls • Acrobats

Performances by Twisted Circus Entertainment