Hayes Valley’s Glowing Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Trail” + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)

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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 the “ghost” window clings to pick up treats from participating merchants! Plus—thanks to a grant from Avenue Greenlight—enjoy giant illuminated sculptures from Astro Botanicals on the Hayes Promenade, face painting by Suzy, live music by Brendan Getzell, and Sterling Bubbles.

6–7pm | Dinner & Shopping Break Stick around to shop local and grab dinner or grab-and-go specials from neighborhood restaurants before the film.

7:30–9pm | Free Film at PROXY Claim your spot starting at 7pm with picnic blankets for a free screening of Minions & Monsters! (Big thanks to sponsors Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, Arbor Café, Arlequin Wine Merchant, PROXY, and Signature Innovation Group!)

4–10pm | Entertainment Zone (21+) Sip and stroll! Check out hayespromenade.org for participating bars and restaurants.

Where: All over Hayes Valley, the Hayes Promenade & PROXY (Hayes Valley, SF)

️ Admission: FREE & open to all

Details + map: explorehayesvalley.org/halloween-trick-or-treat-trail

Produced by the Hayes Valley Merchants Council & the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association

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