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12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Waverly Place | Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

Event Details

Community Youth Center of SF

The 12th annual Chinatown Halloween Festival returns to Waverly Place in San Francisco on October 31, 2026. Running from 11 am to 3 pm, the event features a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, games, a costume contest, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Chinatown. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Original Event Description:
_Halloween returns to Waverly Place on Saturday, October 31. From 11 am–3 pm, the 12th annual Chinatown Halloween Festival will once again fill the street with arts and crafts, games, a pumpkin patch, a costume contest, and family activities in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. We hope to see you there. Learn more at the link in our bio. #halloween #sfchinatown #cycsf #spooky_

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CHINATOWN HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2026 華埠哈囉喂同樂日

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Halloween, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: Waverly Place
Address: Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

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