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Haunted USS Hornet Monster Bash w/ Bowie Tribute Band (Alameda)

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Cost: $40*
*Discounts for Membership or Groups of 4 or more
USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum | 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda

Event Details

USS Hornet

Come aboard haunted USS Hornet for and evening of live music, food and drinks, costume contest, and more!

Please join the USS Hornet on October 24th for our annual Monster’s Bash!

Prepare to rock the night away live music featuring the David Bowie tribute band STARMAN! https://www.starmansf.com/

We will have a huge dance floor, great food options and several no host bars! Put on your best costume and get ready for a ghoulish good time! We will have a costume contest with a $300 cash prize! Doors open at 8:00 PM and the fun lasts until 1:00 AM!

$40 per person (discounted Group Rate for groups of 4 or more people!), Membership price is $30-please email membership@uss-hornet.org for your discount code.

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: $40*
*Discounts for Membership or Groups of 4 or more
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Halloween, Haunted House, In Person, Live Music
Venue: USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum
Address: 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda

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