Halloween Guide 2012

We here at funcheap have put together a big ol’ hairy list of free & cheap Halloween events in the Bay Area for 2012 that we think you’ll love.

But if that’s not enough, we have to recommend the best Halloween events website by far serving the Bay Area – hauntedbay.com. This site has over 300 Halloween events listed ranging from parties, haunts, pumpkin patches, festivals and more. Plus they’ve got lots of tips for throwing good halloween parties.

FuncheapSF’s Top Picks for Halloween 2012

Sunday, October 25

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 ...

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Saturday, October 31

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

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 ...

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