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13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
October 19th - 31st
- Date: -
- Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Spooky season is back at the Wharf! Join us for 13 Days of spooktacular fun at the Wharf!
Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31!
It all kicks off on Wednesday, October 19th!
The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt• Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of Halloween or pick on up at a Wharf Establishment.
Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6, Option 7, Option 8, Option 9, Option 10
Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage• Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.
🧟♀️🧟🧟♂️ Thrill the World Performance (Saturday, Oct. 29th)
• Thrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller Dance
• Time 5:30PM
•Location: Wharf Stage/ Commons
Wharf Specials
• Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted. (Displayed below or click the link!)
• Click Here for the Specials Poster
• Click Here for the Event Poster
Trick- or- Treating on Halloween Day (Monday, Oct. 31st)
•Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf from 3PM to 6PM
2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!
Best Boston Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter
Best Manhattan Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen
People’s Choice Winners
Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes
Most Tasted
🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder
Best Booth Theming
🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam
Best Boston Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill
Best Manhattan Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite
People’s Choice Winners
Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes
Most Tasted
🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Best Booth Theming
🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers