Articles by Johnny Funcheap
Johnny is a self-described cheap-aholic who hunts down the free-er side of San Francisco. He loves street fairs, free concerts in the park, and anywhere that offers free food. Johnny has been featured on KQED's Forum, CBS's Eye on the Bay and is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay Guardian, KFOG and KGO 810 AM. Johnny is the founder of FunCheapSF.com
Friday, October 30
Cameras & Carbs hosts a Halloween-themed night photo hike beginning at Richard Gamble Memorial Park. The route travels through Belvedere Street, up to Corona Heights for nighttime city views, and down to the Castro for street photography during Halloween weekend. Costumes are encouraged, and participants …
Saturday, October 31
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market hosts a Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, games, pumpkins for sale, decorations, and a guess-how-many-creepy-crawlies competition. Kids can complete a Halloween scavenger hunt for a prize.
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_Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so our annual Halloween celebration will be …
Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival takes place at Cityline Sunnyvale on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The fall event includes food vendors, local makers and craft vendors, live stage performances, Halloween-themed activities, and a pet costume contest. The festival is scheduled from 10:00 AM to …
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986), starring David Bowie, plays the 4 Star Theater on Halloween weekend, with free 10 AM screenings in the Popcorn Palace on Saturday 10/31 and Sunday 11/1. Evening shows are also scheduled at regular price. More Bay Area Halloween screenings: cinelover.app/halloween?ref=funcheap
The 12th Annual BalBOOa Fright Fest is a neighborhood Halloween event along Balboa Street between 33rd and 41st avenues. Activities include trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting at Creative IQ, hot chocolate at La Promenade, games, and costume-related activities. Completed scavenger-hunt sheets …
Spend Halloween morning with CAKE PICNIC at Levi’s Plaza for a sweet and spooky celebration near the Bay! This is our first-ever Halloween CAKE PICNIC and it’s so special. You won’t want to miss it!
We’re gathering outside among the trees and autumn air to share …
The Mart’s annual Halloween Spectacular in Larkspur includes a costume contest with prizes at 11 AM in the Courtyard, trick-or-treating throughout the shopping village from 11 AM to 2 PM, and a Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin contest. The pumpkin contest begins October …
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. …
Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is a Halloween Day collaboration market at Spark Social San Jose featuring local artists, creatives, and small businesses. The San Jose Makers event includes treats, trinkets, oddities, spooky vibes, and community-focused shopping.
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Aquarium of the Bay hosts its Fish or Treat Halloween program at PIER 39 on October 31 and November 1, featuring underwater pumpkin carving from 1-2 PM, otter pumpkin enrichment at 2 PM, and an all-day arts and crafts table. A trick-or-treat candy station is …
Trick-or-treat event on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View with treats from local businesses and a map of participating stops. Costumed attendees can also register for Monte Carlo’s Haunted House.
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Trick or Treat on Castro Street – Saturday, October 31 from 2-4pm It’s …
Church of 8 Wheels hosts a Halloween roller disco weekend in San Francisco in a 127-year-old former church. Friday’s Goth Night Skate features alternative music including New Wave, Dark Wave, Synthpop, and Post Punk. Saturday includes two kids and family costume-skate sessions, followed by an …
Portola’s Halloween celebration includes a 3-4 pm Haunted Hunt for ages 6-10 at Portola Library, followed by neighborhood trick-or-treating from 5-8 pm along Somerset, Burrows, and Bacon streets. The evening concludes with the free Spooky Garden Reverie at the Green Between from 6-10 pm, featuring …
Halloween edition of an all-levels Goth Yoga class at the Church of Mother Gong in North Beach. The class includes stretching and breathing set to dark wave music, and attendees are invited to wear costumes. Beginners are welcome, and mats, straps, and some blocks will …
