Halloween in San Francisco

Our hand-picked list of SF’s most awesome Halloween events for 2015

By Johnny Funcheap - posted 10/30/2015 No Comment

We here at Funcheap have put together a big ol’ hairy list of free and cheap Halloween events in the Bay Area for 2015 that we think you’ll love.

In addition to Funcheap’s Outdoor Halloween Dance Party on Halloween night, There’s lots of free fun spooky events like a zombie pub crawl, Halloween blood drive, haunted houses, and more, plus with free cab rides home for anyone who’s drunk too much blood.

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 ...

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Thursday, October 15

“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)

Thursday, October 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Fifty Vara

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 ...

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Saturday, October 17

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Downtown Half Moon Bay

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 ...

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Sunday, October 18

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Downtown Half Moon Bay

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Friday, October 23

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. ...

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Sunday, October 25

Bark at Spark: Howl-O-Ween (SF)

Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | SPARK Social 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 ...

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Saturday, October 31

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)

Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | 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 ...

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)

Saturday, October 31 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Secret Location (SF)

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 ...

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