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Saturday, October 24
Free Horse Hallow: Costumed Horses + Family Fun (Marin Headlands)
Celebrate fall at Horse Hallow, an annual family-friendly celebration hosted by the Presidio Riding Club at Rodeo Valley Stables in the Marin Headlands. Set against the natural beauty of the Headlands, this seasonal gathering brings the community together for a day of horses, hands-on activities ...
Foster City’s 2026 “Halloween Spooktacular” + Trick-Or-Treat Trail
Foster City’s annual Halloween Festival returns to Leo J. Ryan Park with a trick-or-treat trail for ages 2-12, games, entertainment, a costume contest, kids’ fashion show and a magic show. The costume contest includes individual, group, creative and pet costume categories. Pre-registration is required for ...
Free Día De Los Muertos Street Fiesta 2026 (Stockton)
The Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Community Street Fiesta in Stockton. The free event includes Aztec dancers, folklórico dancing, Grupo Carrillo Band, mariachis, a Catrina Pageant, community altars, low rider cars, street art, face painting, children’s activities, and ...
Alemany Farm Harvest Festival 2026: Free BBQ + Farm Tours (SF)
Alemany Farm’s annual Harvest Festival includes a free community BBQ, eco activities, live music, games, face painting, and farm tours. The free family-oriented event takes place at Alemany Farm in San Francisco.
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_sweet friends, we are having our annual harvest festival celebration on october ...
2026 Kicks Or Treats: Free Halloween Week Dance Classes (October 24-30)
KICKS OR TREATS – DANCE FOR FREE AT CY DANCEWORKS!
October 24–30 | FREE Dance Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults!
Get ready for a spooktacular week of dancing, costumes, friends, and FUN!
CY Danceworks is inviting YOU to join our Kicks or Treats – Free Dance Week! ...
2026 Fright Fest: Free “Ghostbusters” Halloween Fun w/ Rides + Bingo (SF)
️ FREE ADMISSION — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Holy Name School Fright Fest
Get ready for a spooktacular day of family fun! Join us on Saturday, October 24, from 11 AM–9 PM for rides, games, food, music, bingo, raffles, prizes, and plenty of Halloween thrills!
FRIGHT FEST
2026
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
11AM ...
Laurel Hill Nursery School 80th Anniversary Block Party (SF)
Join Laurel Hill Nursery School, a San Francisco parent cooperative since 1946, as they celebrate 80 years with a community block party on Euclid Ave! Come be part of an afternoon of live music and entertainment, games, good food, and a trip down memory lane ...
44th Annual Sandcastle Classic: 100+ Teams Build Giant Sculptures (Ocean Beach)
Join us for the 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic! WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11 AM–3:30 PM WHERE: Ocean Beach, SF (@ Balboa St) | FREE & family-friendly Watch 100+ teams of architects, designers, engineers, and students bring our “Bay Area Vibes” theme to life ...
West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
Thrill-O-Ween: Free Outdoor Halloween Fest w/ Costume Contest (Thrive City)
Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City in San Francisco is a free, outdoor Halloween celebration for all ages featuring a costume contest, live entertainment, trick or treat stations, a mini pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, photo ops, and a special screening of E.T. Food and beverages will ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
18th Annual Halloween / Pumpkin Festival at Mountain View Cemetery (Oakland)
Join us at Mountain View Cemetery for a fun-filled day of Halloween events!***FREE ADMISSION ***
*Free pumpkins(1 per child, while supplies last)
*Craft Area: Treat bags, coloring masks and drawing pages
*FOUR large jumpers for kids of all ages
*Face Painters & Balloon Artists
“Fur, Scales & Tails” Live Animal ...
“Celebrate Shotwell” Block Party + Mural Unveiling (SF)
Presented by Mission Merchants Association, this event includes:
Grand Opening of Rice Lyfe!
Live DJ at Hedge Coffee!
Joey the Cat’s Arcade open with music!
Unveiling of Carlos Flores Jr. Mural
SF Porchfest Stage (mid block) featuring live music by:
Gutter Swan
Third Thursday
Fast Disaster
Friday Night Nutz
Indestructible
Free Howl-O-Ween w/ Dog Runway + Adoptions (Berkeley)
Costumes for the kids, the grown-ups AND the pups. Spend a spooky-fun Saturday afternoon on Fourth Street! Trick-or-treat with local makers, show off your costumes, decorate pumpkins, and meet adoptable pups from Rocket Dog Rescue (warning: you might leave with a new best friend 🧡). ...
Whack Donuts 2-Year Anniversary Jam + Breakin’ Battle (Embarcadero Plaza)
Whack Donuts is celebrating 2 years at its San Francisco storefront with a free outdoor anniversary jam at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, October 24.
The celebration will feature a free 5v5 breakin’ crew battle, DJs, community awards, giveaways and a raffle, bringing together San Francisco’s dance, ...
City of Belmont’s 100th Birthday Centennial Fest + Vintage Car Parade & Drone Show (2026)
The City of Belmont’s Centennial Fest includes a vintage car parade celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. Owners of vintage and classic cars can sign up to participate by contacting Mara at mperez@belmont.gov or 650-754-3352. The parade begins at 1:30 PM on October 24, 2026, in ...
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event (San Jose)
Join Good Samaritan Hospital for a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a jumpy house, face painting, bubbles, robots, spooky snacks, and more, plus special appearances from a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter. Come in costume and trunk or treat to music by ...
SF’s Free Golden Gate Park “Bay Beats Launch Party” Concert (2026)
Bay Beats is rolling out 150 new albums onto our website this fall, and to celebrate we’re throwing our Fourth Annual Launch Party at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Each of the awesome, featured artists is new to Bay Beats in 2026:
2:00 – Spencer ...
When Manilatown Swung: The Manila Serenaders (SF)
WHEN MANILATOWN SWUNG: THE MANILA SERENADERS
What did Manilatown sound like when Kearny Street was alive with music?
Step into the sounds and stories of historic Manilatown for a special Club Mandalay: Music, Memory & Manilatown gathering featuring live jazz, archival photographs, family memories, and community Talk ...
Free Giant Sand Painting: Community Art on the Beach (Ocean Beach)
Join us for a free, drop-in community art event on the beach! Once a month, weather and tides permitting, we come together to create an enormous, temporary sand painting. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm. I’ll provide the tools and you bring the creativity. ...
SF Blackout: Gambits & Ghouls Chess Game Night (Spark Social)
The Black Men’s Chess League & SALŌN! have come together to present The Most Ghoulish Chess Game Night‼️
Please, all guests are encouraged to Dress Up! Wear Your Favorite Costumes! Bring your enthusiastic personalities! Overall…Join us for a fun-filled evening filled with giveaways, prizes, & more‼️
There ...
City of Belmont’s Free 100th Birthday Centennial Fest + Drone Show (2026)
The City of Belmont’s Centennial Fest includes a vintage car parade celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. Owners of vintage and classic cars can sign up to participate by contacting Mara at mperez@belmont.gov or 650-754-3352. The parade begins at 1:30 PM on October 24, 2026, in ...
Mare Island Halloween Block Party 2026 (Vallejo)
Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure along the ghostly charm of Walnut Avenue and Officers Row, with entrances near the mysterious Vino Godfather Mansion and Alden Park — now home to some spooky zombie fun!
This Halloween celebration has thrills and chills for every ...
SF’s “Golden Hour” Filipino Night Market is Back for 2026 (SoMa)
✦ UNDISCOVERED SF
San Francisco’s First Night Market Is Back
Ten years ago, Undiscovered started the trend of night markets. Now, we return during golden hour.
RSVP – FREE
This year marks a special milestone — join us as we celebrate 10 seasons of community, creativity, and cultural pride! ...
Hike & Sip
Halloween Hike!
Adults 21+, $40, Members receive $15 off
Immersive Trek
As the sun dips below the horizon and shadows stretch through the forest, the Halloween Hike begins! Join us for a moderate, 75–90 minute spine-tingling adventure through the darkened trails of the majestic Oakland Redwood forest, where ...
“Tunnel of Terror” San Jose Halloween Makers Market at City Hall (2026)
Tunnel of Terror is a Halloween makers market at San José City Hall, presented as a collaboration between San Jose Makers and Opera San Jose. The evening market features local artists, creatives, and small businesses in a Halloween-themed community gathering.
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Tunnel Of Terror 2026: Free Halloween Fest + Lowriders (San José City Hall)
Opera San José presents Tunnel of Terror, a free Halloween event at San José City Hall featuring live performances, lowriders, a costume contest, music, treats, local makers, an art market, and activities for all ages. Costumes and dogs are welcome.
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_🎃 Bring your costumes ...
Filipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)
Date & Time: October 24th | 5:00 PM – close (21+ after 9:00 PM)
Location: 7th West Oakland – 1255 7th St, Oakland
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Baba’s House at FAHM FEST!
Join us at 7th West Oakland on October 24th for a full-evening celebration of ...
Rhythms of Resilience III
Rhythms of Resilience is Conard House’s signature live fundraising experience. It is an evening of music, performance, and community that turns a night out into meaningful impact. This year’s event is designed as an immersive dinner and show experience with live music, dining, dancing, and ...
Full Moon Trip Temple (North Beach)
The evening begins with time to mingle and make art, tea and light snacks, followed by a psychedelic short film screening. Then there will be a sound healing with a variety of instruments from all over the world, with Nekia Wright and Diamond Vibes percussion. ...
