Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2026
From giant pub crawls and wild costume contests to goth yoga, secret parties and weirdly wonderful themed nights.
By Becca Bandit - posted 10/20/2026
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Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, which means a full weekend of excuses to dress up, dance, drink and get a little weird.
From San Francisco’s massive Crawloween pub crawl and over-the-top costume contests to immersive secret parties and wonderfully offbeat nights like Goth Yoga and a Lord of the Rings square dance, here are the Halloween parties worth putting on your calendar across the Bay Area. We’ll keep adding more events as Halloween 2026 approaches.
Wednesday, October 21
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 ...
Profs & Pints Alameda: Faith and Frights
Profs and Pints Alameda presents: “Faith and Frights,” a Jesuit priest’s take on religious themes in notoriously terrifying movies, with the Rev. Dennis Recio, S.J., lecturer in English and teacher of a seminar on horror films at the University of San Francisco.
Many have been left ...
Glue Stick Social: Junk Journaling by the Glow of a Creepy Picture Show (Oakland)
A free weekly junk journaling night inside a century-old church in West Oakland, where Spiritualists once gathered two doors down. Supplies are provided, and each week a different public domain cult film plays in the background. Opening night is Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer ...
SF’s Haunted Masterpieces Halloween Paint & Sip Party
What if the world’s most famous paintings got a Halloween makeover? Grab a glass of wine and find out, brush in hand. What would the Mona Lisa look like as a vampire, or Van Gogh’s Starry Night over a haunted house? At this one-night Halloween ...
Urban Compassion Funraiser: Celestial Hotties, a Live Band Revue
Celestial Hotties Art Collective presents Urban Compassion Funraiser at Thee Stork Club. The Celestial Hotties are the house band all night, backing every performer live. Drag from Beef Cakes, Mama Ganuush and Iman. Hip hop from Chosen Fam, Will Believe and FREEEZE. New music from ...
Thursday, October 22
$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 ...
Free West Oakland “Heavy Metal” Market + Industrial Artisan Fair (The Crucible”
Step into The Crucible’s West Oakland warehouse for the Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan Fair, an exploration of raw material and refined craft, hosted in a space built for both. This curated event features local artists and makers selling interesting forged finds and unique industrial creations ...
Tricky FM’s Twin Star Fantasy Record Release w/ EDGAR and Tugboyz
Tricky FM is the music project and “electronica star” alter ego of Hana Freed. Based out of San Francisco, she self produces all her own music, while being a staple in clubs, venues and punk bars throughout the Bay Area and beyond. On stage, Tricky ...
Friday, October 23
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)
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
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“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)
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. ...
Free Halloween Game Night + Marina Candy Crawl (East Bay)
Join us for a spooky night of games and candy fun at the Waterfront Halloween Game Night & Marina Candy Crawl!
Waterfront Halloween Game Night
Join us in person for a spooktacular evening at the Waterfront Halloween Game Night featuring the Marina Candy Crawl! Get ready for ...
Cabrillo’s Trunk or Treat (Santa Clara)
Come enjoy some decorated trunks and delicious treats at Cabrillo Montessori’s annual Trunk or Treat.
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.
The Night the Witches Were Invited In
Friday, October 23 | Pelican Inn
Since opening, the Pelican Inn has had its ways of keeping witches out, from glass worked into the fireplace mortar to a horse’s head buried beneath the hearth. But on this night, we’re turning tradition on its head and inviting ...
Free Halloween “Carnival of Curiosities” w/ Circus Fun (SF’s Ocean Avenue)
Step right up for a FREE night of carnival games, circus performers, face painting, magic & more on Ocean Avenue!
Step right up for Carnival of Curiosities on Ocean Avenue; a free, family-friendly evening of carnival games, circus-inspired entertainment, treats, and a little bit of Halloween ...
“Midnight at the Masquerade” Murder Mystery Dinner (Westin St. Francis)
For one night only, The Westin St. Francis will host an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner for up to 80 people in the opulent St. Francis Suite. The evening unfolds as a thrilling “whodunit” complete with suspects, motives, and unexpected twists, paired with a decadent three-course ...
Slash & Sip Adult Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkins beware – we’re hosting an adult pumpkin carving party! Unless it is raining, the carving will take place under the stars near the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe in the center of the market.
Join us at the heart of downtown for a fall night out with friends, ...
Free “Beats & Crafts” Night After Party w/ Live Music + DJs at The Faight (SF)
Summon the crafting spirit with some groovy beats. Join Interrobang at the Faight Collective on 10/23 for an arts crafting night with some live music and DJs as a fun after party to ArtSpan. Some art supplies are available but please feel free to bring ...
“Zombie Prom” Costume Ball w/ Free Prom Photos + Free Pizza (SF’s Great Northern)
A HORRIFYING SPELL PLAGUES THE CITY… and you’re invited!
MalLabel Music and Sparklpieces present the return of the event San Francisco has been dying for…
ZOMBIE PROM! The Bass Dripping Costume Ball!!
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Saturday, October 24
Oakland Halloween + Día de los Muertos: Tricks, Treats & Traditions in the Laurel (2026)
Join in free community Dia De Los Muertos activities and Trick-or-Treating for the kiddos in The Laurel District!
Families are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween in Oakland’s Laurel District on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Laurel ...
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Oct. 24-Nov. 1)
The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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)
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 ...
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 Halloween Spooktacular at Rivermark Village (Santa Clara)
What: As Halloween approaches, anticipation mounts not only for trick or treating, but also for Rivermark Village shopping center’s annual Halloween Spooktacular celebration, which will include a face painter, balloon artist, and free goodie bags, while supplies last.
When: Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 am – ...
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!
...
Spooky Fall Vintage Market w/ Raccoon Costumes (Berkeley)
Berkeley Vintage Market returns to Strawberry Creek Park for a Spooky Special featuring curated vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, and local coffee. Attendees are invited to wear raccoon costumes.
Original Event Description:
_Berkeley Vintage Market is back! With our Spooky Special! 🎃 Stop by Strawberry Creek Park ...
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 ...
Tricks, Treats, & Traditions in The Laurel
Tricks, Treats & Traditions in The Laurel
Saturday, October 24 (12pm-3pm)
The Laurel District Association invites families to Trick-or-Treat at MacArthur Boulevard businesses between 35th Avenue and High Street.
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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
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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 🧡). ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Original Event Description:
_Tunnel of Terror
Tunnel of ...
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.
Original Event Description:
_🎃 Bring your costumes ...
ZombieCon 2026: Free Halloween DJ Benefit for Animal Shelter (Hayward)
ZombieCon is a free Halloween-themed benefit for the Hayward Animal Shelter in Hayward. DJs @realdjboywonder and @djpleez will spin throughout the night, and attendees are invited to wear zombie costumes.
Original Event Description:
_Saturday, October 24th, is ZombieCon to benefit the @haywardanimalshelter @realdjboywonder and @djpleez will be ...
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/
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Sunday, October 25
Free Halloween Fun: Trick-Or-Treating + Haunted Hunt (Oakland)
Halloween Fun in Montclair Village!
Join us for a bounty of treats for all ages to enjoy! The Montclair Village Association invites families for trick-or-treating the spooky Farmers’ Market and Village shops and to enjoy live music and entertainment, crafts stations, face painting by Lily’s Arte, ...
34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland)
Celebrate Halloween at the 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade, a free, family-friendly tradition featuring trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, costume contests for kids and pups, and festive activities at more than 40 participating locations along College Avenue, from Broadway to Alcatraz Avenue.
Start at Halloween Hub #1 ...
$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 ...
SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25)
Step right up, if you dare, for an evening of wildly wicked entertainment. We’ve summoned an elite cast of acrobats, ghouls, drag royalty, and deadly dancers who are ready to serve nothing but tricks and treats. Normally $30-$45, you can get complimentary tickets to Big ...Every Sunday
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 ...
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 ...
Downtown Burlingam’s Free “Fall Fest” Block Party (2026)
Downtown Burlingame’s Fall Fest takes place on Howard Avenue with family activities, a Kids Zone, a costume contest, and a community-stage schedule. Performances include Pied Piper Players, Jack Paradise, a Burlingame High School preview of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Indian dance and music, hula and ...
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)
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)
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)
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
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 ...
Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch (San Ramon)
The spirit of Halloween arrives at City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon’s premier open-air dining, shopping and entertainment destination, with the return of its free Howl-O-Ween costumed pet parade on Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing an afternoon of festive fun for pups and their owners.
Your prized ...
2026 Bark Bash: Dog Costume Runway + Prizes at Palm House (SF)
Palm House hosts its fourth annual Halloween Bark Bash, a dog brunch and fashion show where costumed dogs take the runway and compete for best dressed and other prizes. Dog attendees can receive swag bags, and aspiring dog owners can access adoption coupons. The event ...
Alamo Scare 2026: Trick-Or-Treat SF’s Iconic Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)
Alamo Scare is a Halloween trick-or-treat event at the Painted Ladies area of Alamo Square, taking place on Steiner Street between Hayes and Grove streets.
ALAMO SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
ALAMO SCARE!
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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 ...
Monday, October 26
Bad Art Mask-querade: Make Your Most Ridiculous Mask at The Faight (SF)
Bad Art Club is where you go to unblock creativity, be in community and play like a kid again. Come be yourself & do your worst with us!
Here’s the thing about masks: You gotta put em’ on to pull em’ off!
Come be totally surprised by ...
Wednesday, October 28
$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)
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 ...
Death By Aria: Haunted Halloween Concert w/ Aerial Spectacle (Grace Cathedral)
This spooky season, we are thrilled to invite you to DEATH BY ARIA, San Francisco’s legendary Halloween concert, taking over Grace Cathedral for the first time!
Presented by Taste of Talent, Red Curtain Addict, and Grace Cathedral, our Halloween tradition returns with extraordinary voices, Aerial spectacle, ...
The “Top Chefs” Potluck: DJ Halloween Party (Madrone Art Bar)
A spooky night of Bay Area music, community, and deep cuts at Madrone.
Join The Top Chefs and Salōn! for a genre-bending showcase featuring live performances, DJ sets, covers, B-sides, original music, and classic favorites.
This is a time to support, connect, and vibe out with the ...
Thursday, October 29
2026 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in North Shattuck District (Berkeley)
It’s the spookiest time of year in Berkeley’s North Shattuck district!
Families are invited to North Shattuck for Halloween fun for all ages. Enjoy the seasonal produce and artisan wares as local farmers embrace the theme and help get you in the Halloween spirit.
Kids can pick ...
$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)
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 ...
Día de los Muertos + Halloween at Mission Community Market (SF)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market on Thursday, October 29. Stock up on fall produce, support local farms and food businesses, and join us in celebrating our Mission community. The market will be extra festive with family activities, live music, ...
SF’s Trick or Treating at the Ferry Building
Visit the Ferry Building for a spooktacular evening of Trick-or-Treating inside the Marketplace! Wander through the Marketplace and stop by shops marked with festive signage, ready to welcome trick-or-treaters in their best costumes. Get creative with Halloween crafts and enjoy spooky music, playful games, and plenty of Halloween spirit for the ...
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 ...
Outdoor Silent Disco: 150 Free Headsets + Costume Prizes (Oakland)
Close out the season with a fan favorite, our Silent Disco, presented by the Uptown Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District. Join us at Lot 2270 (2270 Broadway) for music, dancing, costumes, and The Town energy.
Wireless headphones will be available for the first 150 guests, with ...
The Haunt: Halloween Art Maze w/ Tarot Readings + DJs at SF’s YBCA (Oct. 29-30)
Join us for “The Haunt, a Halloween hangout crafted by artists. Mixing Halloween tradition and San Francisco’s creative undead, “The Haunt” is part labyrinth and part speakeasy.
Come wander through warped installations, sit for tarot readings, and dance and imbibe to the soundtrack of underground radio ...
Friday, October 30
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 ...
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Oct. 24-Nov. 1)
The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...
Oakland Chinatown’s “Trick Or Treat” Trail (2026)
Oakland Chinatown hosts a Halloween trick-or-treat event for costumed attendees, who can follow participating-business signs throughout the neighborhood. Check in at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center Lobby for activities and games, followed by a family-friendly costume contest at 3:30 PM. The top three costume-contest winners ...
Trick or Treat in Oakland Chinatown
Calling all little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and Halloween characters! Dress up in your favorite costume and join our family-friendly costume contest in Oakland Chinatown. Kids are invited to show off their Halloween spirit, creativity, and spooktacular looks!
Prizes: Top 3 winners will receive surprise gift cards, ...
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)
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!
Late Night Editions: “Halloween Eve” DJ Costume Party at SF’s de Young Museum
Halloween Eve on Friday, October 30th, rises from the shadows and takes over the de Young for a wickedly unforgettable night where art, music, and mystery collide. Stroll the glowing galleries while live DJ sets from In Session pulse through the halls. Delight in bites ...
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 ...
2026 Halloween Laser Spooktacular in Giant IMAX Dome (San Jose)
LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween Spooktacular
Ready for a Halloween experience that glows in the dark?
LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween transforms The Tech Interactive’s IMAX® Dome Theater into a swirling spectacle of light, color, and sound. Settle in as state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness, casting ...
$5 Night Photo Hike to One of SF’s Best Halloween Neighborhoods (2026)
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 ...
Free Halloween Queer Horror Short Films “Queer Monstrocities” at KALW (SF)
Celebrate Halloween at this screening & fundraiser supporting mutual aid for trans people and local public media
Join KALW on Friday, October 30 for a special Halloween edition of Solidarity Cinema, with screenings at 8:00 and 9:30 PM.
This month, we’ll be screening four short horror short ...
Saturday, October 31
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 ...
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...
SF’s Epic 25,000+ Halloween Pub Crawl is Back (Crawloween 2026)
The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...
Ocular Oddities: 21+ After Hours at the Museum of the Eye (SF)
Get into the Halloween spirit at this 21+ after-hours event at the Museum of the Eye.
Explore rarely seen artifacts, from 19th-century glass eyeballs to articulated skulls, and hear strange stories from ophthalmology’s past + enjoy a hosted beer & wine bar.
Ocular Oddities: After Hours
Saturday, October ...
Halloween 2026 Trick-or-Treat at the Farmers Market (Palo Alto)
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 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 ...
“Cute Ridge” Halloween Market: Free Candy + Y2K Finds (San Jose)
Cute🎃ridge Halloween Edition is a free Halloween market at Eastridge Mall featuring Y2K fashion, vintage finds, local makers, sweet treats, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Free candy will be distributed throughout the event, and families are invited to attend in costume.
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_🎃💕 BOO! CUTE🎃RIDGE IS BACK! ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 “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 ...
2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Halloween Block Party
️ **THE SPELL FOR 2026 IS CAST…** ️
For one enchanted afternoon, Ocean Avenue will transform into a realm of magic, mischief, and monstrous fun. The costumes will be extraordinary, the laughter will echo throughout Unity Plaza, and every witch, wizard, ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin-loving soul ...
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.
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_Tricks, Treats & Trinkets
Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is ...
SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
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 ...
Free 20th Annual Scraper Bike Day Halloween Ride + Trunk-or-Treat (Oakland)
FREE! EVENT! Celebrate Halloween with the Scraper Bike Team. Trunk or Treat, Free Shirts and more. Spread the Word, all are welcome.
It’s the 20th Annual Scraper Bike Day!
Halloween is the day we ride! Pull up with the whole family, bring your bikes, and celebrate 20 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Halloween 2026: Trick-or-Treat Trail w/ Full-Size Candy Bars (SF’s Portola)
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 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, ...
Alameda Landing Shopping Center: 2026 Free Halloween Spooktacular Event
Get ready for thrills, treats, and a whole lot of fun! Alameda Landing Shopping Center is excited to announce its highly anticipated Annual Halloween Spooktacular, a free community celebration that promises festive fun for families, kids, and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages.
What: An afternoon filled ...
Nob Hill Halloween In The Park + Dog Costume Contest 2026 (SF)
The Nob Hill Association hosts Halloween in the Park at Huntington Park, with free candy for trick-or-treaters and a dog costume contest at 5:00 PM. Dogs may participate without advance registration, and pet prizes will be awarded to contest winners.
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Calling all little ghosts, ...
Halloween Night “Goth Yoga” 2026 w/ Dark Wave Music (North Beach)
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 ...
Pink Flamingo (Drag & Burlesque) Bingo Halloween Edition
Start your Halloween early with a special Halloween edition of Pink Flamingo Bingo — a drag and burlesque bingo show with filth, glamour, prizes and plenty of camp.
No cover. Free bingo. Costume contest. Drink specials.Doors 4:30 PM/Show 5:00 PM21+
Sponsored by Original Pattern Brewing Company & ...
Free Halloween Night at the Museum + Flashlight Ghost Hunt (Palo Alto)
The ghosts are out at MOAH this Halloween! Grab your costumes for a night of eerie vibes and spine-tingling fun.
Come enjoy Halloween candy, a flashlight ghost hunt, weird history & artifacts, a mad scientist demo, tarot readings, & more!
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Castro Halloween 2026 Block Party & Night Market: 4 Blocks + 3 Stages (SF)
Castro Halloween returns on October 31, 2026 with activities across four blocks and three stages, including trick-or-treating, a costume contest, Glow In The Streets, live entertainment, bars, food, local vendors, and other spooky surprises. The event is presented by CG Events, the Castro Merchants Association, ...
Glow in the Streets 2026: Outdoor Dayglow / Neon Halloween Dance Party (Castro)
Glow in the Streets is a Halloween-night outdoor dance party in San Francisco’s Castro District featuring DJ sets by Hil Huerta and Sergio Fedasz, drag, dayglow and neon art, a no-host bar, and costume contests for kids, pets, and adults. The event includes immersive art ...
Free “Spooky Garden Reverie” All Ages Halloween Festival in the Portola (SF)
The Green Between, a neighborhood garden in the Portola’s Garden District, turns spooky for one night each year. Wander glowing paths, dance to music by DJ Antitdope, and grab seasonal treats from local food trucks along the way. Come in costume or come as you ...
“Hot Art” Halloween Iron Pour: Molten Metal + Fire Arts at The Crucible (Oakland)
Experience the heat and creativity of The Crucible’s HOT ART Halloween Iron Pour! Watch molten iron flow in a spectacular outdoor display, explore live studio demonstrations and art installations, try hands-on activities, and feel the energy of our vibrant maker community. It’s a rare opportunity ...
“Sqream” Oasis’ Wild + Immersive ’90s Drag Horror Musical (Halloween 2026)
Do you like scary movie drag parodies??? Get ready for the RETURN of the ’90s slasher sing-along of your teenage dreams! From the production team that brings you the immersive The Rocky Horror Show experience comes SQREAM, a drag horror parody set to all your ...
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 ...
4th Annual Lord of the Rings Square Dance (Berkeley)
Don your Hobbit feet, your Elf ears, a couple of longshank companions and come dance to the Lord of the Ring themed music until the eagles fly home! All dances taught by California’s premier dance callers Robin Fischer and Evie Ladin. No experience needed. Everybody ...
Halloween Carnaval at Peña Pachamama (North Beach)
HALLOWEEN CARNAVAL AT PEÑA PACHAMAMA!
This Halloween, step through our doors and into another world!
Deep in the heart of historic North Beach, a magical evening awaits — exhilarating live world music, irresistible rhythms, dancing, costumes, and surprises!
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Emporium’s 8th Annual Halloween Costume Contest Party (SF)
The best Halloween party in the entire Bay Area is back! Fully decorated massive haunted theater with loads of spooky surprises! Both the party and costume contest are free to enter with cash money prizes- $500 for 1st place, $250 for 2nd place, $150 for ...
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 ...
2026 Latin Halloween Party: DJs Until 3a (1015 Folsom)
PURA Halloween: Latin Halloween Party at 1015 Folsom
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and PURA Saturdays is celebrating with a full night of costumes, dancing, Latin music, and Halloween energy in the heart of San Francisco.
On Saturday, October 31, PURA takes over 1015 Folsom ...
Sunday, November 1
$10 Off: Oceánica Ballet 2026 (San Mateo)
Join Oceánica Ballet for family-friendly story ballets inspired by halloween and Día de los Muertos!
Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling ...
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Dia De Los Muertos)
The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...
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.
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San Francisco, COOKIE PICNIC is here! And this ...
SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
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 ...
Saturday, November 7
Día De Los Muertos Concert w/ the SF Symphony + Half-Price Kids’ Tickets
Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture including lobby installations by local artists.
The dynamic concert program, conducted by José Luis Gómez, features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime ...
