Foster City’s 2026 “Halloween Spooktacular” + Trick-Or-Treat Trail

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Foster City’s annual Halloween Festival returns to Leo J. Ryan Park with a trick-or-treat trail for ages 2-12, games, entertainment, a costume contest, kids’ fashion show and a magic show. The costume contest includes individual, group, creative and pet costume categories. Pre-registration is required for all attendees, with separate trick-or-treat and adult entrance ticket prices.

🎟️ Tickets:
For kids (ages 2-12): $10 residents, $12 non-resident
For non-trick-or-treaters: $5 resident, $7 non-resident

To register, visit registration.fostercity.org

Day of Schedule

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Trick-or-Treating (Ages 2–12) – Leo J Ryan Meadow
• 12:45 PM: Costume Contest Entry Closes
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Costume Contest & Kids’ Fashion Show – Amphitheater
• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Spooky Magic Show – Amphitheater

Original Event Description:
_🎃 Registration is NOW OPEN for the Halloween Spooktacular! 👻

Join us for a frightfully fun time at our annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24th at Leo J. Ryan Park!

🎟️ Tickets:
For kids (ages 2-12): $10 residents, $12 non-resident
For non-trick-or-treaters: $5 resident, $7 non-resident

To register, visit registration.fostercity.org
and click on “Special Events.”

Don’t miss out on this SPOOKTACULAR event! 👻🎉

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2026 Halloween Festival
Join Us for the 2026 Halloween Festival!

Get ready for a spooktacular time at this year’s Halloween Festival, happening on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled day with games, entertainment, and trick-or-treating for kids ages 2–12.

Registration will open September 28.

Ticket Information:

Trick or Treat (ages 2-12): $10 Residents, $12 Non-Residents
Adults (not trick or treating): $5 Residents, $7 Non-Residents
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult. This event will sell out so don’t forget to register your entire family!

Ticket Pickup:

Starting October 19, you can pick up your wristbands at the Community Center (650 Shell Blvd) Monday–Friday between 2–5pm to skip the check‑in line. On the day of the event, put on your wristband before entering and simply show it to staff—no need to wait in line. Everyone in your party must be wearing a wristband to enter.

If you’re unable to pick up during the designated hours, please check in at the blue FOSTER CITY canopy at the event to receive your wristbands.

Come in costume, bring your treat bags, and get ready for an afternoon full of Halloween fun!

Trick – or – Treat
Trick-or-Treat Trail Information

Trick-or-treating stations will be open from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM during the Halloween Festival.

Local businesses and community organizations will host festive booths and hand out treats along the trail. All candy will be pre-packaged and distributed from sealed bags, which will only be opened at the start of the event to ensure safety and freshness.

Please Note:

Pre-registration is required for all participants.
Each child may walk through the trick-or-treat trail one time only.
Children under the age of 10 with a Trick-or-Treat ticket must be accompanied by an adult who has a valid Entrance ticket.
Costume Contest
Our Annual Costume Contest is Back! All festival attendees are invited to participate—just register on site by 12:45pm (no extra fee required).

Categories include:

Best Individual
Best Group
Most Creative
Best Pet Costume (yes, pets in costume are welcome!)
The contest kicks off in the amphitheater at 1:00pm with a short fashion show so judges can see all the costumes. Winners will be announced shortly after and featured on Foster City Recreation’s social media pages.

Participants must be present in the amphitheater to win.

Magic Show
The fun continues after the Costume Contest—join us in the amphitheater at 1:30pm for an amazing Magic Show full of illusions and entertainment for all ages._

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CITY OF FOSTER CITY
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
INCORPORATED 1971
HALLOWEEN
SPOOKTACULAR
October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leo J Ryan Park
Kids aged 2-12 (trick-or-treating) $10 Residents $12 Non-Residents
Parent or chaperone Not trick-or-treating $5 Residents $7 Non-Residents
All proceeds benefit the Foster City Youth and Teen Foundation
FOSTERCITY.ORG/HALLOWEEN2026

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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.