Thursday, September 24
USS “Haunted Hornet” Devil’s Sea Alameda Halloween Scare Ship (Sept. 24 – Nov. 1)
THE USS HAUNTED HORNET:
THE DEVIL’S SEA
THIS 2026 HALLOWEEN SEASON
SEPTEMBER 24TH – NOVEMBER 1ST
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Saturday, September 26
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
This is Hallo-Wine: A Nightmare Before Christmas Free Family Market
Step into a world where every day feels like Halloween… and every glass comes with a little magic.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the San Pablo Bay at Four Fools Winery for This Is Hallo-Wine, a spooky and whimsical market inspired by Nightmare Before ...
Sunday, September 27
Falloween 2026: 30+ Local Makers w/ Free Goodie Bags (San Jose)
Falloween is a free San Jose makers market featuring 30+ local vendors selling oddities, jewelry, treats, art, and more. Costumes are encouraged, and the first 30 customers will receive a goodie bag.
Original Event Description:
_Falloween is a chance to shop directly from talented local makers while ...
Friday, October 2
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)
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
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 / ...
Saturday, October 3
$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)
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 ...
Friday, October 9
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)
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 ...
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)
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 ...
Wednesday, October 14
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)
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)
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)
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 17
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)
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)
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 ...
Sunday, October 18
$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)
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)
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)
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)
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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Halloween Market (Berkeley)
Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
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. ...
Saturday, October 24
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
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 ...
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 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 ...
Sunday, October 25
$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 ...
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)
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 ...
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
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 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)
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 ...
Thursday, October 29
$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 ...
Saturday, October 31
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)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
| Balboa Street
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)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
| Marin Country Mart
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 ...
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waverly Place
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
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 ...
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
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
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)
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)
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 ...
