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Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2025

Join a giant Halloween Pub Crawl, a roving dance party, a ghostly block party, BART’s Halloween Train, insane haunted houses + more!
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Check out Halloween events around Bay Area for 2025 including a Halloween pub crawls, a roving DJ dance party through the Mission, BART’s Halloween Train, outdoor movies, art shows, haunted tours, insane block parties, family-friendly fun, haunted houses and more.

We’ll update this with many more events for 2025 as we get closer to Halloween!


Friday, October 2

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 2 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 1-Nov. 1)
Friday, October 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 1-Nov. 1)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

Workshop SF First Fridays: Pumpkin Painting & Macrame
Friday, October 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pupmkin Painting $10 Macrame Free
| WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Pumpkin Painting & Macrame
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
SF Bike Party’s “Bats vs. Cats” Goth Bike Ride 2026 (Panhandle to Waterfront)
Friday, October 2 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Decorative bat wings and cat ears are available for a suggested $5 donation. Proceeds benefit @sanfranciscospca and @norcalbats.
| William McKinley Statue in the Panhandle
SF Bike Party's "Bats vs. Cats" Goth Bike Ride 2026 (Panhandle to Waterfront)
San Francisco Bike Party hosts a goth-themed Bats vs. Cats group ride along the city’s eastern waterfront. Meet at the William McKinley Statue in the Panhandle at 7:30 PM for an 8 PM rollout, with stops at Warm Water Cove Park and Exploratorium Pier 15 ...

Saturday, October 3

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt Opening Weekend (Oct. 1-Nov. 1)
Saturday, October 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt Opening Weekend (Oct. 1-Nov. 1)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 3)
Saturday, October 3 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*Tickets start at $23.18 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 3)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF ...
“The Tiny Monster Show” Free Art Exhibit + Halloween Costume Contest (Oakland)
Saturday, October 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Grand Gallery Oakland
"The Tiny Monster Show" Free Art Exhibit + Halloween Costume Contest (Oakland)
Whether or not you like monsters, one has to admit, most of us like a good scare now and then. Curiously, the word Monster derives from the Latin “monstrum”, (divine omen, object of dread). In turn, “monstrum” is the derivative of “monere”, (to remind, warn, ...
Halloween Kick-Off: Dark Techno + Witch House (DNA Lounge)
Saturday, October 3 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $10*
*$10 Advance, 18+
| DNA Lounge
Halloween Kick-Off: Dark Techno + Witch House (DNA Lounge)
After Life Presents: HOWL! A Halloween Kick-Off – bring your primal self to the dance floor, all monsters are welcome. Treats for those in costume! Dark Techno + Darkwave + Industrial Bass + Witch HouseSAT, OCT 3RD / 2 ROOMS / 5 DJSNO PHONES ON THE ...

Tuesday, October 6

“Last Ritual” The Relic w/ 6 New Halloween Cocktails (Oct. 6-Nov. 1)
Tuesday, October 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*no cover or reservations needed.
| Last Rites
"Last Ritual" The Relic w/ 6 New Halloween Cocktails (Oct. 6-Nov. 1)
Step back into the shadows for the return of LAST RITUAL, an immersive, cocktail experience where every dark corner holds a clue! Halloween @ Last Rites – A twist around every corner! This October, Last Rites invites guests to step back into the shadows for the return ...

Friday, October 9

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 9 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

Saturday, October 10

SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 10)
Saturday, October 10 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*Tickets start at $23.18 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 10)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF ...
5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission & On-site Parking
| Crockett Scout Hall
5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Join us for the 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market on Saturday, October 10, from 11 am–4 pm at the Crockett Scout Hall! Shop 30+ Bay Area makers for spooky finds, handmade goods, art, treats, and oddities. Enjoy music, face painting, trick-or-treating, and Boo ...
Halloween Trunk Or Treat 2026: Lowriders + Candy (San Jose)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | | Alum Rock Branch Library
Halloween Trunk Or Treat 2026: Lowriders + Candy (San Jose)
Alum Rock Branch Library hosts a family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat event with lowriders, costumes, trick-or-treating, games, book giveaways, candy, and more. The event is open to all, and vehicle move-in begins at 11:00 AM. Original Event Description: _🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT at Alum Rock Branch Library! 👻🍬 Join us ...
Thriller: Michael Jackson Dance Party + Lookalike Contest (QBar SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $7.18*
*Limited early bird GA. See ticket page for additional pricing tiers.
| QBar
Thriller: Michael Jackson Dance Party + Lookalike Contest (QBar SF)
Celebrate Michael Jackson with an all-night dance party at QBar in the Castro, featuring nonstop MJ tracks, music videos, and a midnight Michael lookalike contest hosted by Mia Munro. The event includes Halloween décor, photo ops, and surprises. DJ Mr. Washington spins from 10:30 PM ...

Monday, October 12

53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)
Monday, October 12 – 7:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch online; open to growers of giant competition-sized pumpkins only
| I.D.E.S. Grounds (Half Moon Bay)
53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)
Will the impressive world heavyweight record of 2,749 pounds set at our 2023 event get squashed by a Volkswagen-sized pumpkin in 2026 in Half Moon Bay? No weigh? Weigh! Bring it on beefy, brawny, burly behemoths! The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd ...

Tuesday, October 13

Franks Cabaret: A Good Ships Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Sliding scale of $10-20
| Irelands
Franks Cabaret: A Good Ships Fundraiser
Calling all unconventional conventionalists, Frank n Furter cordially invites you to his cabaret! Frank has decided to dabble in directing so what better chance to throw a party in his honor. Join us as for a night of spooky performances, including drag and live singing, ...

Wednesday, October 14

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

Thursday, October 15

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all
| Fifty Vara
"Haunted Halloween Hoopla" Artisan Night Market (SF)
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...

Friday, October 16

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 16 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

“Lit Laugh Lyric” Haunted Spoken Word + Eerie Comedy (North Beach)
Friday, October 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation: $30
| Mabuhay Gardens
"Lit Laugh Lyric" Haunted Spoken Word + Eerie Comedy (North Beach)
This autumn’s Lit Laugh Lyric comes to Mabuhay Gardens for a night of haunting spoken words, eerie comedy and frightening melodies. Lit Laugh Lyric is a quarterly variety show that brings together three art forms in one night bringing you groundbreaking emerging Bay Area artists in ...
Now That’s What I Call Italo-Disco
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event
| Paris 75
Now That's What I Call Italo-Disco
The 25th volume of the Italo Disco series featuring a family affair lineup! Now That’s What I Call Italo-Disco is a local Bay-Area party created by DJ PlayStation out of his love for Italo-Disco; a playful side of the 80’s Although short lived, Italo-Disco played a ...

Saturday, October 17

SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 17)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*Tickets start at $23.18 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 17)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF ...
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

Jack O’ London Square’s 2026 “Pup Crawl”: Halloween Bar Crawl (Oakland)
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required. Donations to Oakland Animal Services appreciated.
| Jack London District
Jack O’ London Square's 2026 "Pup Crawl": Halloween Bar Crawl (Oakland)
The Jack O’ London Pup Crawl is a Halloween-themed, dog-friendly bar and restaurant crawl in Oakland’s Jack London District. The free RSVP event includes Halloween decorations, food and drink specials, participating dog-friendly businesses, and costumes for people and pets; donations to Oakland Animal Services are ...
2026 “Peculiarities” Market: Oddities + Free Treats for First 30 People (San Jose)
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rumble City Boxing
2026 "Peculiarities" Market: Oddities + Free Treats for First 30 People (San Jose)
SJ.Makers and Rumble City Boxing host a free, family-friendly Halloween market featuring peculiarities, local art, tooth gems, vendors, treats, trinkets, and oddities. The event includes a Trunk or Treat Decorating Contest with cash prizes, candy and freebies, and costumes are encouraged. The first 30 customers ...
Free Spooky Jeopardy-Style Trivia Night (Palo Alto)
Saturday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter
Free Spooky Jeopardy-Style Trivia Night (Palo Alto)
Grab some friends and test your spooky knowledge at our Jeopardy-themed trivia night in the Baylands! Join us for a fun afternoon of trivia featuring categories about Halloween, spooky nature facts, ghost stories, and more! Bring your friends and form a team, or come solo and ...
Hayward’s Halloween-Themed 2026 Night Market
Saturday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
Hayward's Halloween-Themed 2026 Night Market
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital for a free Halloween-themed market featuring food and goods from local vendors, live music, giveaways, and family activities. Original Event Description: _The Hayward Night Market is back this year for another Halloween-themed event! This year’s market is taking ...
Mission Bay Harvest Festival (Spark Social SF)
Saturday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| SPARK Social SF
Mission Bay Harvest Festival (Spark Social SF)
Mission Bay Harvest Festival Returns! Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 4PM–7PM Outdoor Movie Begins at 7PM SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA Free Admission | Everyone Welcome Calling all Mission Bay residents! The Mission Bay Harvest Festival is back at SPARK Social for an ...
Twilight Nature Walk at the Baylands (Palo Alto)
Saturday, October 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter
Twilight Nature Walk at the Baylands (Palo Alto)
Bats, birds, and other spooky critters! A twilight exploration of this unique habitat is not to be missed! What’s happening Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join our Twilight Nature Walk led by one of our friendly and knowledgable docents. An expert naturalist will lead ...

Sunday, October 18

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Sunday, October 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

Wednesday, October 21

Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Space limited
| Koret Auditorium
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
The Bawdy Caste performs a full shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, acting out the movie in front of the screen while it plays with audience participation. Expect singing, dancing, costumes, callbacks and a room full of people ready to celebrate. Callbacks are ...

Thursday, October 22

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

Friday, October 23

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 23 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

From The E: Fall Festival Night Market (Excelsior)
Friday, October 23 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, All Ages; RSVP to enter raffle
| Ocean Ave & Mission St.
From The E: Fall Festival Night Market (Excelsior)
FREE COMMUNITY FUN! From The E: Excelsior Night Market Celebrate fall in the Excelsior! Local craft vendors, food, and music for everyone to enjoy! Details at https://www.fromtheesf.com ...
“Stranger Things” Laser Show: 80s Hits in the Dome (San Jose)
Friday, October 23 – 4:45 pm - Ends at 5:45 pm | Cost: $16 | The Tech Interactive
"Stranger Things" Laser Show: 80s Hits in the Dome (San Jose)
LASERS! at The Tech: Stranger Things Fans cannot get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the Dome Theater at The Tech Interactive. Experience the 1980s tunes and soundscapes from the show, ...
Halloween Market (Berkeley)
Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
Halloween Market (Berkeley)
The Halloween Market at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley is a free, all-ages community event and fundraiser for Berkeley Humane Society. The market features local artists, makers, tarot readings, live music by Lillian Frances, food vendors, and a table to learn about animal fostering. ...
Peak Ave’s Trunk or Treat (Morgan Hill)
Friday, October 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Peak Ave Montessori
Peak Ave's Trunk or Treat (Morgan Hill)
Come join us for some fun and treats at Peak Ave’s Annual Trunk or Treat. This is a FREE community event open to all.

Saturday, October 24

Costume Party Bus Night: Hay Maze + Beer (SF)
Costume Party Bus Night: Hay Maze + Beer (SF)
What better way to celebrate October than putting on costumes, loading up a party bus, and going to a nighttime Hay Maze on a pumpkin farm? Party Bus to the Hay Maze in Half Moon Bay Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5p – 11p Standard Deviant Brewing, 280 ...
Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular (Downtown Martinez)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Martinez Participating Businesses
Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular (Downtown Martinez)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2026 – 11AM-2PM Downtown Martinez Annual Halloween Spooktacular – A Boo-tiful Celebration for the Whole Family! Downtown Martinez & Co. is thrilled to invite you to our spooktacular Halloween celebration! Join us for an afternoon of ghoulishly delightful activities at the downtown annual Halloween ...
SF’s “BYOP” Pumpkin Carving Party 2026 (Duboce Park)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Attendees must bring their own pumpkin.
| Duboce Park Upper Lawn
SF's "BYOP" Pumpkin Carving Party 2026 (Duboce Park)
Free pumpkin-carving gathering at the Upper Lawn in Duboce Park on October 24. Participants should bring their own pumpkin. Original Event Description: _Join us for pumpkin carving in Duboce Park on Saturday, October 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM on the Upper Lawn. Although the event ...
Thrill-O-Ween: Free Outdoor Halloween Fest w/ Costume Contest (Thrive City)
Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
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 ...
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event (San Jose)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Good Samaritan Hospital Main Parking Lot
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 ...
Children’s Halloween Haunt 2026: Hayrides + Trick-or-Treating (History Park San Jose)
Children's Halloween Haunt 2026: Hayrides + Trick-or-Treating (History Park San Jose)
History San José’s family-friendly Children’s Halloween Haunt takes over History Park with hayrides, carnival games, a mini pumpkin patch, cultural fall crafts, and trick-or-treating at the site’s historic house museums. The program also includes an optional Sugar Skull workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy and concludes ...
Mare Island Halloween Block Party 2026 (Vallejo)
Saturday, October 24 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP suggested
| Officer's Row - Walnut Ave
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 ...
“Tunnel of Terror” San Jose Halloween Makers Market at City Hall (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
"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. Original Event Description: _Tunnel of Terror Tunnel of ...
Hike & Sip
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40, 21+
| Chabot Space & Science Center
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 ...
Haunted USS Hornet Monster Bash w/ Bowie Tribute Band (Alameda)
Saturday, October 24 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: $40*
*Discounts for Membership or Groups of 4 or more
| USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum
Haunted USS Hornet Monster Bash w/ Bowie Tribute Band (Alameda)
Come aboard haunted USS Hornet for and evening of live music, food and drinks, costume contest, and more! Please join the USS Hornet on October 24th for our annual Monster’s Bash! Prepare to rock the night away live music featuring the David Bowie tribute band STARMAN! https://www.starmansf.com/ ...

Sunday, October 25

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Sunday, October 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)
Winchester Mystery House hosts a kids Trick-or-Treat Trail in its gardens with trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, a jump house, face painting, and community booths. Children receive a pumpkin, decorating accessories, and a candy bag with a participant ticket. Happy Donuts will ...
2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed “Witch Paddle” on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay)
2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed "Witch Paddle" on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay)
The San Mateo County Harbor District hosts a free Halloween-themed paddle at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Participants can paddle in swimmable costumes and must wear a life vest or PFD. Spectators are also welcome, and the paddle is followed by a Trunk ...
Bark at Spark: Howl-O-Ween (SF)
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Requested but not Required
| SPARK Social SF
Bark at Spark: Howl-O-Ween (SF)
Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!   Calling all furry friends and spooky souls—it’s time to paw-ty! Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween! is a celebration of pups, people, and community. Come meet fellow dog lovers, make new friends, and let your four-legged bestie make some new friends of their own—all ...
Oakland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt + Scaredy Cat Race (Snow Park)
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $13*
*All proceeds go to nonprofit bike coops + Homelessness aid
| Snow Park
Oakland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt + Scaredy Cat Race (Snow Park)
Come join us at Snow Park for the Scaredy Cat Race. Get your list of clues and be ready to figure out the locations you’ll be traveling to around Oakland in order to solve some puzzle, roll around the town and test yourself on our ...
Rockridge Halloween Parade 2026 w/ 40+ Trick-Or-Treat Stops (Oakland)
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | College Avenue btwn Broadway and Alcatraz
Rockridge Halloween Parade 2026 w/ 40+ Trick-Or-Treat Stops (Oakland)
The 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade is a free district-wide event along College Avenue (about 13 blocks – from Broadway to Alcatraz) in Oakland featuring trick-or-treating at more than 40 businesses, crafts, music, story time, costume contests for kids and pups, and Halloween-themed activities at ...
Halloween Spooktacular 2026: Free Family Fun Fest (Dublin)
Sunday, October 25 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Cotton candy and treat bags are available while supplies last.
| Entertainment Village, Hacienda Crossings
Halloween Spooktacular 2026: Free Family Fun Fest (Dublin)
Hacienda Crossings hosts a free Halloween Spooktacular in the Entertainment Village near Ike’s Love & Sandwiches. The family event includes face painting, balloon art, a photo booth, cotton candy, and treat bags while supplies last. Original Event Description: _🎃 Halloween fun is coming to Hacienda Crossings! Bring ...
2026 “Howl-O-Ween” Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch
Sunday, October 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
2026 "Howl-O-Ween" Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch
Your prized and precious pets will have their moment to shine on October 25 at the City Center Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade. This free event kicks off at 2 PM in Alexander Square, where pets will be strutting their stuff in costume, showing off their ...
Free Halloween “Trunk Or Treat” Party w/ Bounce Houses (SF)
Sunday, October 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | New North Church Parking Lot
Free Halloween "Trunk Or Treat" Party w/ Bounce Houses (SF)
Free Halloween Fun for the Whole Family! Join us for a  family friendly Trunk or Treat in San Francisco! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an evening of candy, decorated car trunks, bounce houses, games, food, and plenty of Halloween fun. Bring your family, invite ...

Wednesday, October 28

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
Wednesday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

Free “Blind” Book Art-Making Challenge (Madrone Art Bar)
Wednesday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Space limited
| Madrone Art Bar
Free "Blind" Book Art-Making Challenge (Madrone Art Bar)
Choose a gift-wrapped mystery, horror, or thriller book and create an original artwork inspired by its first paragraph or page, without knowing anything else about the story. Put your imagination, interpretation, and creative instincts to the test while connecting visual art and literature in an ...

Thursday, October 29

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
Thursday, October 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 29)
Thursday, October 29 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*Tickets start at $23.18 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 29)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF ...
Free “Trick-Or-Treat” Around Historic Aircraft at Hiller Aviation Museum (San Carlos)
Thursday, October 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Trunk or Treat is free to attend and open to the community
| Hiller Aviation Museum
Free "Trick-Or-Treat" Around Historic Aircraft at Hiller Aviation Museum (San Carlos)
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Trunk or Treat, part of our annual Halloween Haunted Hangar celebration! On Thursday, October 29, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, families can stroll through a unique collection of creatively decorated cars and airplanes while collecting treats along ...

Friday, October 30

City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Open House 2PM - 6PM Evening Fundraiser 6PM - 11PM
| Terra Gallery
City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
​Art. Urban wildlife. Guest speakers. Food. Drinks. Music. And a gallery full of strange things to explore. City Creatures is a one-day exhibition at Terra Gallery exploring the hidden ecology of city life through art, science, and the perspective of people who work closely with urban ...
Hayes Valley’s Glowing Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Trail” + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley's Glowing Halloween "Trick-or-Treat Trail" + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)

Friday, October 30th, after school bring the kids in costume all around Hayes Valley for the merchant Trick-or-Treat Trail. Then stroll over to Hayes Promenade for entertainment, glowing sculptures, and a free outdoor movie in Hayes Valley!  ️ EVENT SCHEDULE: 4–6pm | Trick-or-Treat Trail Follow ...

Crescent Montessori’s Trunk or Treat (Milpitas)
Friday, October 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Crescent Montessori
Crescent Montessori's Trunk or Treat (Milpitas)
Crescent Montessori is excited to once again host our Annual Community Trunk or Treat, we hope you will come and join us for fun and treats!
Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies – Coco (China Basin Park)
Friday, October 30 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies - Coco (China Basin Park)
Movie nights are back at China Basin Park! Gather your friends and family and join us Friday nights this October for four cozy evenings of movies under the stars. Bring a blanket to the Great Lawn, grab your favorite movie-night snacks, and settle in for ...

Saturday, October 31

Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
Saturday, October 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*As far as we can tell there is no fee to attend. The landing page simply said "RSVP"
| Cityline Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
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 ...
Halloween Storytime in Francisco Park
Saturday, October 31 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:15 am | Cost: FREE | Francisco Park
Halloween Storytime in Francisco Park
Booooooooooooo! Happy Halloween!!! Calling all parents and caregivers! Francisco Park is thrilled to be hosting a Spooky Storytime in the Park on Saturday, October 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. There will be singing, storytelling, and howling! The Storytime will take place on the ...
Free “Wags & Wheels” Halloween Dog Pawty: Trunk Or Treat + Classic Cars (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free & Paid Tickets Available
| 2860 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA 94133
Free "Wags & Wheels" Halloween Dog Pawty: Trunk Or Treat + Classic Cars (Fisherman's Wharf)
A Trunk or Treat celebration benefitting our furry friends Dogs in Halloween costumes. Trunk or treating with the Bay’s most beautiful classic cars. Free activities for dog lovers, families, and their friends. A pop-up marketplace for every pet lover. That’s what’s in store for the first ...
2026 Marin Country Mart Halloween Spectacular: Costume Contest + Treats (Larkspur)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | | Marin Country Mart
2026 Marin Country Mart Halloween Spectacular: Costume Contest + Treats (Larkspur)
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 ...
SF’s 12th Annual Balboa Street Fright Fest: Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Crawl (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | | Balboa Street
SF's 12th Annual Balboa Street Fright Fest: Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Crawl (2026)
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 ...
SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi’s Plaza)
SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi's Plaza)
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 ...
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Waverly Place
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival (SF)
Join us for CYC 12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 31 from 11am–3pm on Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street). Celebrate Halloween in the heart of Chinatown with a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, games, and more family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. Thank ...
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Waverly Place
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (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. ...
SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
SF "Halloween Hoopla" Kids' Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is ...
Tricks Treats & Trinkets: Halloween Makers Market 2026 (San Jose)
Saturday, October 31 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spark Social San Jose
Tricks Treats & Trinkets: Halloween Makers Market 2026 (San Jose)
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. Original Event Description: _Tricks, Treats & Trinkets Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is ...
Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
1931 | Rated NA | 1 hr 10m | 35 mm Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff Directed By: James Whale Based on Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein tells the tale of Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating human life using body parts from the recently deceased. He succeeds, ...
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)
Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Halloween Night Market + Kids Scream Zone “Fillmore After Dark” 2026 (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1500 Fillmore St
Halloween Night Market + Kids Scream Zone "Fillmore After Dark" 2026 (SF)
Fillmore After Dark transforms San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District into a family-friendly Halloween night market, featuring live stage entertainment, a Kids Scream Zone with spooky bounce houses and trunk-or-treating, costume contests, classic cars, games, prizes, and a food and merchant bazaar. The event is free, ...
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Saturday, October 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

Secret SF Halloween: Roast Comedy Battles, Lucha Libre + DJs (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Secret Location (SF)
Secret SF Halloween: Roast Comedy Battles, Lucha Libre + DJs (2026)
Dead Rabbits presents an immersive 21+ Halloween event at a secret outdoor San Francisco location featuring occult rituals, roast battles, lucha libre wrestling, burlesque contortionist acts, live DJ, and a full bar. Audience members influence the competition’s outcome and may be chosen for psychic readings ...

Sunday, November 1

SF’s First Ever Halloween “Cookie Picnic” (Levi’s Plaza)
SF's First Ever Halloween "Cookie Picnic" (Levi's Plaza)
The sold-out Halloween 2026 Cookie Picnic takes place at Levi’s Plaza on November 1. Attendees bring two dozen homemade cookies to share, sample seasonal and Halloween-inspired bakes, meet fellow bakers, and are encouraged to wear costumes. Original Event Description: San Francisco, COOKIE PICNIC is here! And this ...