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Halloween Night Market + Kids Scream Zone “Fillmore After Dark” 2026 (SF)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
1500 Fillmore St | 1500 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Event Details

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, open to all ages, and encourages costumes for a safe trick-or-treating experience.

Original Event Description:
_Get ready for the ultimate family fright night w/live acts, spooky bounce houses, creepy sweets & treats, costume contest, games & prizes.Fillmore After Dark: “Kids Scream Zone” Halloween Night MarketThe Ultimate Family Fright Night in the Heart of the FillmoreThis Halloween, San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District transforms into an electric, family-friendly street festival. We’re bringing together spooktacular entertainment, classic cars, delicious street eats, local shopping and high-energy Halloween fun for all ages.The Headline HighlightsSafe, Secure & Family-Friendly: A well-lit, fully monitored community corridor dedicated to providing a fun, welcoming and worry-free trick-or-treating experience for kids and parents alike.Live Stage Entertainment: Non-stop music, dynamic performances and youth dance showcases lighting up the corridor all night.Kids Scream Zone & Trunk-or-Treat: A dedicated monster fun zone featuring hands-on activities, spooky mini-houses and vintage classic cars serving as the ultimate trick-or-treat trail for families.Halloween Costume Contest: Bragging rights and prizes for Scariest Monster, Most Creative, Best Duo and Family Group looks.The Fillmore Food & Merchant Bazaar: Street food pop-ups, artisan crafts, local makers and exclusive night market deals.Neighborhood Crawl & Fillmore Bingo: Step inside Brick & Mortar for live bingo rounds, snagging exclusive discounts and gift drops from neighborhood merchants.Shop, Explore & Support the Fillmore: Take the Fillmore Business Tour along the corridor to discover local shops, grab great food and support the neighborhood merchants that make this community thrive.Costumes encouraged. Fun guaranteed.When: Sat. 10.31 | 4–9pmWhere: Historic Fillmore District, SFAdmission: Free & Open to All Ages (Family & Pet Friendly)Come for the treats. Tour the corridor. Trunk-or-treat the classics. Celebrate the Fillmore.Calling all VendorsFood Vendor Applic. Link: https://forms.gle/3Q13Cooi9iCkhe3MARetail Vendor Applic. Link: https://forms.gle/uZ7NpE4Hdxa9vE1Z9The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark Night Markets brings a vibrant cultural experience, celebrating the rich legacy, flavor, and energy of the Fillmore.Brought to San Francisco by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Civic Joy Fund, Livable City, Citizen Film, and Burge LLC, these immersive events blend food, music, art, and community connection into an unforgettable evening experience.The Fillmore Holiday Night Market has been a great success for four years running, and now we’re expanding the fun into a year-round series of events, kicking off with “Bingo & Bites” on May 22. Other 2026 Fillmore After Dark events will take place on August 21, October 31, and December 11.For media inquiries, Sophie Constantinousophie@citizenfilm.org415-206-1880Vendor opportunities,Tamara Walkerinfo.burgesllc@gmail.com415-851-1752Sponsorship information, please contact:Tamara Walkerburgesllc@gmail.comAbout the PartnersThe Office of Economic and Workforce Development supports economic vitality, workforce development, and neighborhood growth throughout San Francisco.The Civic Joy Fund is a San Francisco-based nonprofit re-energizing public spaces across San Francisco by investing in and organizing projects that bring joy to the streets.Livable City works to create vibrant, people-centered public spaces that foster community and connection.Citizen Film is a storytelling nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying community voices through media and film.Burge LLC specializes in producing culturally grounded events and experiences that celebrate community, creativity, and connection._

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FILLMORE AFTER DARK
HALLOWEEN KIDS SCREAM ZONE
FREE EVENT!
SATURDAY OCT 31

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Halloween, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: 1500 Fillmore St
Address: 1500 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 am   Halloween 2026 Trick-or-Treat at the Farmers Market (Palo Alto)  FREE
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   “Cute Ridge” Halloween Market: Free Candy + Y2K Finds (San Jose)  FREE
10:00 am   Free Labyrinth (1986) Screening at SF’s 4 Star Theater  FREE*
*free 10am show only; evening shows regular price
10:00 am   Halloween SF World Naked Bike Ride (Oct. 2026)  FREE*
*A Big Smile & Some Wheels Are Your Ticket To The Fun! A Costume Will Make It More Festive!
10:00 am   Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)  FREE*
*As far as we can tell there is no fee to attend. The landing page simply said "RSVP"
10:30 am   Halloween Storytime in Francisco Park  FREE
11:00 am   Free “Wags & Wheels” Halloween Dog Pawty: Trunk Or Treat + Classic Cars (Fisherman’s Wharf)  FREE*
*Free & Paid Tickets Available
11:00 am   2026 Marin Country Mart Halloween Spectacular: Costume Contest + Treats (Larkspur)  
11:00 am   SF’s 12th Annual Balboa Street Fright Fest: Trick-Or-Treat Halloween Crawl (2026)  
11:00 am   SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi’s Plaza)  $57.50*
*General admission is $55 plus a $2.50 booking fee. General admission tickets become available September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST. A $152.99 CAKE PICNIC CLUB ticket includes early ticket access, a world tour shirt, a signed cookbook or tote, a dedicated registration line, and first-group access to cake slices.
11:00 am   12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival (SF)  FREE
11:00 am   12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Halloween Block Party  FREE
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pm   Free Halloween Spooktacular: Trick-Or-Treat Trail + Goodie Bags (Pleasant Hill)  FREE
12:00 pm   SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)  
1:00 pm   Tricks Treats & Trinkets: Halloween Makers Market 2026 (San Jose)  FREE
1:00 pm   SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)  $29*
*Kids 12 and under wearing a costume receive free general admission October 31-November 1; limitations apply. Bay Area residents in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties receive 15% off with valid ID when purchasing in person. The locals discount is not available online.
2:00 pm   Free 20th Annual Scraper Bike Day Halloween Ride + Trunk-or-Treat (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free Event-Free Parking- Family Friendly Event
2:00 pm   SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)  FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
2:00 pm   The Red Shoes  $15*
*Senior and student discounts available
2:00 pm   SF’s Epic 25,000+ Halloween Pub Crawl is Back (Crawloween 2026)  $15*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for 25% off tickets to Saturday (10/24) and Halloween Night (11/1) - prices rise as we get closer to the event. Includes entry to the event, Free Cover at all bars and drink specials
2:00 pm   2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Maxita + Panel Discussion  *
*FREE - RSVP
2:30 pm   Halloween Roller Disco 2026 in 127-Year-Old Church: “Thriller Skate” Party (SF)  $20*
*$5 skate rentals.
3:00 pm   Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)  $10*
*All Movie Classics tickets are $10.00 per person, includes $4.00 restoration fee. All ages require a ticket, no children under 2 years.
3:00 pm   Halloween 2026: Trick-or-Treat Trail w/ Full-Size Candy Bars (SF’s Portola)  FREE*
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3:00 pm   Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)  FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
3:00 pm   Petaluma’s Trick or Treat Trail  FREE
4:00 pm   Alameda Landing Shopping Center: 2026 Free Halloween Spooktacular Event  FREE
4:00 pm   Nob Hill Halloween In The Park + Dog Costume Contest 2026 (SF)  FREE*
*Open to everyone. No sign-up is needed for the Dog Costume Contest.
4:00 pm   Halloween Night “Goth Yoga” 2026 w/ Dark Wave Music (North Beach)  $23.18*
*In-person cash and card payments are available to save on ticket fees. Some mats and blocks will be available; attendees may bring their own.
4:30 pm   Pink Flamingo (Drag & Burlesque) Bingo Halloween Edition  FREE*
*No Cover/ Free to Play
5:00 pm   Glow in the Streets 2026: Outdoor Dayglow / Neon Halloween Dance Party (Castro)  FREE*
*RSVP or donation requested to support the event.
5:00 pm   Castro Halloween 2026 Block Party & Night Market: 4 Blocks + 3 Stages (SF)  FREE
5:00 pm   Free Halloween Night at the Museum + Flashlight Ghost Hunt (Palo Alto)  FREE*
*RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_JsO_JaxkzQJKe5lZIDWiCR-XxpNJMvsxx6QYdbhPFSXB8Q/viewform?usp=header
5:09 pm   2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market  FREE
5:30 pm   Ocular Oddities: 21+ After Hours at the Museum of the Eye (SF)  $20.72*
*$20.72 General Admission + fees and a hosted beer and wine bar
6:00 pm   Free “Spooky Garden Reverie” All Ages Halloween Festival in the Portola (SF)  FREE*
*Free Admission, Donations Encouraged
6:00 pm   “Hot Art” Halloween Iron Pour: Molten Metal + Fire Arts at The Crucible (Oakland)  $12*
*Ticket includes entry to the event, live demonstrations, and guided studio tours. Additional cost for optional hands-on activities and food/drinks.
6:30 pm   “Sqream” Oasis’ Wild + Immersive ’90s Drag Horror Musical (Halloween 2026)  $50
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm   Free Halloween Horror Screening: “Ththng” at Live Worms (SF)  FREE*
*This film screening is free, but space is limited. RSVPs are requested.
7:00 pm   Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street  FREE
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   Wanted: 100+ Adult Minions Needed for Epic Halloween Bar Crawl (SF)  FREE
7:30 pm   “Dance-O-Ween” SF’s Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party 2026  FREE
7:30 pm   2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)  $45*
*Tickets start at $45, with orchestra seats from just $59. Secure your seats!
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm   Halloween Carnaval at Peña Pachamama (North Beach)  $18
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   4th Annual Lord of the Rings Square Dance (Berkeley)  $20*
*$15 students. $20 advance tickets. $25 at the door
8:00 pm   Eric Prydz on Halloween at SF’s Pier 48  $101.91
8:00 pm   Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (A Ghostly, Ghastly Get It?! Gameshow)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
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*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm   Emporium’s 8th Annual Halloween Costume Contest Party (SF)  FREE*
*Free to Enter Venue and Free to Enter the Contest, RSVP for 10 Free Tokens
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:30 pm   Secret SF Halloween: Roast Comedy Battles, Lucha Libre + DJs (2026)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
10:00 pm   2026 Latin Halloween Party: DJs Until 3a (1015 Folsom)  $49*
*Tickets vary by tier and availability. Advance purchase is recommended, as prices may increase closer to the event. VIP and table reservations are also available. 21+ only.
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