Last year's business trick-or-treat was on Friday, October 31, 2025, 3–4:30 p.m. It was an organized event, not town-wide hours.
Source: TPG Online Daily, Oct. 16, 2025 · checked Sept. 25, 2026
Last year (2025): Aptos Chamber Monster Mash at Aptos Village Green: costume parade and trick-or-treating at local businesses.
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| Town | 2026 | Last year (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | Sat, Oct. 31, 2–5 p.m. (event) | Fri, Oct. 31, 2025, 2–5 p.m. (event) |
| Watsonville | Not posted yet | Sun, Oct. 26, 2025, 2–6 p.m. (event) |
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