The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) invites the community to take part in their seventh annual Halloween in La Mesa Village event, which features family-friendly trick-or-treating in downtown La Mesa. Dress up in costume and collect goodies from participating businesses that will be handing out treats along La Mesa Boulevard and adjoining streets.
Halloween-themed stilt walkers will cruise up and down La Mesa Blvd. (on both sides of Spring Street) interacting with everyone. There will also be a DJ by the Fountain Courtyard near the La Mesa Boulevard Trolley Stop, as well as a balloon artist.
The La Mesa First United Methodist Church will host a free “spooky” organ concert at 4:30 p.m. The church is located at 4690 Palm Ave. (at the corner of Palm Avenue and Lemon Avenue).
Many businesses will decorate in their spooky best, including some La Mesa Village Farmers Market vendors, who will deck out their booths for the event. The market will take place during the trick-or-treat event.
Additionally, Team Z Realty will feature a free selfie booth. This year, the theme is K-Pop Demon Hunters.
The Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest will take place at the Fountain Courtyard area next to the La Mesa Boulevard Trolley Station. The contest features three categories: scariest, cutest, and best pet/pet parent combo. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places in each category. Participants can start checking in at 5 p.m., and judging will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Shops and restaurants will also be open for business.
WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: La Mesa Boulevard between Acacia Avenue and Grant Avenue, as well as a few adjoining streets.
