October is generally a slow month here in Puerto Rico. We’re at the lowest point of our “low season” for tourists, and we are still in hurricane season. So many businesses that depend on tourism cut back their hours either to take their own vacations, or to do their “annual maintenance” that they can’t get accomplished during the busy times of year. There are still plenty of things to do this month, including town festivals, Halloween Hauntings, and Oktoberfest fun. But maybe the best thing of all is to enjoy some quiet time on one of our many beautiful beaches.

While there is always something fun happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are some highlights for October 2025.

Fridays and Saturdays through October 31: Haunted House – Nightmares Reborn

Note that this event will not be held during the Federal Government Shutdown. Enter the terrifying haunted house, filled with scares, where the live performers bring your nightmares to life! Open to the public (with ID) at Fort Buchanan, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Ages 12 and up. More info and ticket sales on their event page.

October 10 to November 8: House of Phobia

This annual Halloween haunted house attraction will be at Plaza Las Americas, full of horror and scares! Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, plus Halloween night. Ages 11 and up. More info on their Facebook page. Tickets at PRTicket.

Other Haunted Events

If you are into getting scared, some other ideas are

• Soul Screams Haunted House at the Jardin Botanico in Caguas. Thurs- Sundays. More info on their Facebook page. Tickets on sale Ticketera.com.
• The Haunted Mansion at Castillo Serralles in Ponce. weekends and a few other dates in October. You can get more information on their Facebook Event page. Tickets available at Ticketera.com.

Weekends in October 3 to 26: Casa Bavaria Oktoberfest

Annual Oktoberfest celebration, with live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. At the German restaurant Casa Bavaria in Morovis. Free admission. Come eat and drink with the live music, polkas, and costumed servers! More info on their Facebook page.

October 4 to 5: Festival Nacional del Cabro in Cataño

Three days of celebrating goats in Cataño waterfront, on the Malecón Edwin Rivera Sierra. Featuring goat products (goat milk cheese, candy, cheeses) and other products made from goat’s milk (soaps, creams, etc). And of course education about goats, and music, food, and artisans. Even a goat parade on Sunday, featuring many varieties and costumed goats. A petting zoo, too! Check their Facebook page for more info.

October 3 to 5: Fiestas de Pueblo in Vega Baja

A weekend town celebration, with live music, food, artisans and other fun family events. More info on their Facebook page.

October 5: Día Nacional de la Zalsa 2025

A big salsa dance party where you can enjoy loads of live music and meet new and interesting dance people! Held at Stadium Hiram Bithron in San Juan. Music starts at 9am! For more information and tickets, check PRticket.com

October 10 to 12: Festival La Loma del Tamarindo in Comerio

Enjoy a town festival with all sorts of fun for the whole family. There will be food and drinks, many tamarind-related. Browse the works of local artisans, and enjoy the live music. The fun starts at 4:30pm on Friday and continues each day with games and races, and live music in the evenings. In Comerio at the Complejo Deportivo Bario Dona Elena. More info on their Facebook page.

October 10 to 12: Festival De la Pollo in Aibonito

Enjoy a town festival with all sorts of fun for the whole family. There will be food , many chicken-related and drinks. Browse the works of local artisans, and enjoy the live music. The fun starts at on Friday and continues each day with games and races, and live music in the evenings. In Aibonito at the Plaza Publica. More info on their Facebook page.

October 17 to 19: 39th Corona Pro-Surf Circuit in Isabela

Big surf competition at Playa Middles (Middles Beach). Come see the best of the best, competing for the title. Check their Facebook page for more info.

October 18 and 19: Festival de La Yuca in Isabela

Enjoy a celebration of the yucca with lots of music, food (all types), and drinks. Browse the works of local artisans, and enjoy the live music. In Plaza Recreo De Isabela. Admission is free. For more info and entertainment schedule check their Facebook page

Other Events

This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our Facebook page, or Twitter feed for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.

Puerto Rico Day Trips LLC assumes no responsibility regarding your safety when participating in the activities described in this article. Please use common sense! If your mother or that little voice in your head tells you that you are about to do something stupid … then don't do it! Read more about Safety →