SF Bay Area Halloween Haunts; Corn Mazes & More: 2018 Guide

BAY AREA, CA – Welcome to autumn 2018! To usher in the season, Patch presents its annual, town-by-t0wn event guide to all things fall -- Halloween happenings, trick-or-treat extravaganzas, scary haunts and attractions, Día de los Muertos celebrations, autumn festivals, carnivals and more spooktacular fun, plus the best Oktoberfests, throughout the San Francisco Bay area.

Bookmark this page to use as your reference guide, as it will be updated over coming weeks. Enjoy the season!

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ALAMEDA:

OCT. 12-NOV. 9: Blacklight Art Show Light. A one-of-a-kind event!

OCT. 20: Final Zombie Bar Crawl 2018: Downtown. "Last dance" for this event after nearly a decade. 21+.

OCT. 26-28: 15th Annual Teen Haunted House . Be brave!

OCT. 26-28: Free Annual Halloween Festival at Alameda South Shore Center. Don't miss the pumpkin night walk.

OCT. 27: Halloween 'Monsters Bash' 2018: USS Hornet. "The East Bay’s Premier Party and Zombie Attraction."

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treating 2018: Downtown. Bring your little ones in costumes!

NOV. 3-4: Annual Holiday Boutique. Admission is free.

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ALAMO:

OCT. 31: Alamo Plaza Halloween Spooktacular. Jugglers, model trains & more free fun for the family.

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ALBANY:

OCT. 14: Oktoberfest: Ocean View Brew Works. Music, beer, traditional fare & commemorative steins!

OCT. 26: Halloween Carnival 2018: Free. A scary good time for all!

OCT. 31: Halloween On Solano & Costume Contest. Community fun.

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ATHERTON:

OCT. 26: Halloween Town Event & Haunted House 2018: Library. Jumpy house & costume contest, too.

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BELMONT:

OCT. 31: Halloween Costume Parade & Trick-Or-Treat. Fun time at Carlmont Village Shopping Center

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BENICIA:

OCT. 13: Zombie Brew Crawl. "Sample craft beers and tasty bites."

OCT. 19-21, 26-28 & 31: Haunted Depot - Halloween 2018. "A frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits luring you inside for a scare."

OCT. 27: Halloween Costume Contest & Trick-Or-Treat Stroll. "Awards and treats & noontime Canine & Critter Costume Contest."

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BERKELEY:

OCT. 13: Harvest Festival - Kid Zone, Pumpkins & Scarecrows. Family fun with face painting, bounce house, balloon art & music.

OCT. 31: Halloween On Solano & Costume Contest. A local tradition.

NOV. 2: Day Of The Dead - Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. Community altar & candlelight procession.

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BOULDER CREEK:

OCT. 20: 'THE MISSING ARM' Spooky Walk: Big Basin Redwoods. "Ranger apples cooked around the campfire and storytellers round out this festive family event."

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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 19-20: Harvest Fest & Haunted House 2018: McKinley Elementary . "The scariest, most memorable haunted house on the peninsula," with other fun activities, too.

OCT. 27: 'Hawktoberfest' Oktoberfest: Masonic Lodge. Grown-ups only. Book a baby sitter!

OCT. 27-28: Fall Fest 2018 - Live Music & Kids' Zone: Downtown . Enjoy food trucks & beer garden.

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CAMPBELL:

OCT. 20: Campbell Con 2018. At West Valley college with trick-or-treating for the kids!

OCT. 20: 2018 Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk & Kids' Dash. "Come out laden in lederhosen with your family and friends, and enjoy the beautiful courses along the popular Los Gatos Creek Trail."

OCT. 20-21: Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. A community tradition that features German food, beer and wine, live music, and arts and crafts.

OCT. 26: Zombie Crawl 'Thriller' Dance Mob: Downtown. Free weekly workshops can turn you into a participating zombie!

OCT. 28: Creepy Crawly Halloween . A spooktacular & popular event downtown.
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CAPITOLA:

OCT. 28: Capitola Village Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat. Parade kicks off at 2 p.m.

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CASTRO VALLEY:

OCT. 27: Castro Valley Farmers’ Market Halloween Photo Contest. 100 free mini-pumpkins to "kids" in costume.

OCT. 30: 2018 Barks and Boos -Food Trucks & Costume Contest. Great time for you & your four-legged family members.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat & Concert At Castro Village. Children's concert stage will be near Lime Leaf Thai.

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CONCORD:

OCT. 12-13: Oktoberfest 2018: Todos Santos Plaza. "Beer tent, live music, singing and dancing, strongman contests, food truck fare, a kid’s area and more."

OCT. 19: Silverwood Elementary Annual Fall Festival. Pumpkin decorating, carnival games & more.

OCT. 26, 27, 31: 'Cursi House Of Screams' 20th & Final Year. A haunted house run by family and friends.

OCT. 28: Halloween Spooktacular 2018: Pixieland. Little ones can ride the Ghost Train & trick-or-treat.

OCT. 31: Halloween Crafternoon at the Concord Library. "Costumes highly, highly encouraged!"

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 13: Annual Oktoberfest. A community tradition with lots of activities for the little ones.

OCT. 26: Spooky Spaghetti Bingo 2018: Rec Center. A howling good time!
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COTATI:

OCT. 13: Chamber's Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. With yodeling contests, wiener dog race and food, music & dancing. Admission is free.

OCT. 31: City Hall-oween: City Hall. "Visit the different departments for a special treat and to show off your costumes."

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CUPERTINO:

OCT. 20: Wildlife & Harvest Day. Celebrate the season at Blackberry Farm.

OCT. 26: Monster Mash: Halloween 2018. Dance party & more for the family.

OCT. 27: A Festival of Trunks & Treats. "Decorated car trunks with free candy and free giveaways."

OCT. 27: Deer Hollow Farm’s Spooky Times. Admission only $5 if you come in costume.

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DANVILLE:

OCT. 20-21: Fallfest 2018 - Food, Fun, Art & Entertainment. A festive afternoon for the entire family.

OCT. 25: Spooktacular Celebration -- Halloween 2018 For Ages 1-9. Registration open online.

OCT. 27: Trunk or Treat. "Enjoy a family fun evening at Rolling Hills with dozens of theme decorated cars in a uplifting & safe environment."

OCT. 27: Pumpkin Jubilee At The Danville Livery. Live music, pumpkin carving, horse-drawn carriage rides, trick-or-treating & more.

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DAVIS:

OCT. 19-20: Spooky Science Scout Preview Night. Solve the mystery & win a prize!

OCT. 26-27: Spooky Science Night. "Travel back in time to Explorit's wild west, ghost town past to solve a gold rush mystery."

OCT. 31: Halloween Treat Trail 2018: Downtown. Free, popular community tradition.

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DIXON:

OCT. 12: Paint Night: Pumpkin Mini Palette Painting. All supplies included in this fun class!

Through OCT. 31: Cool Patch Pumpkins & Corn Maze 2018. "Home of the World-Record corn maze."

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DUBLIN:

OCT. 13: Harvest Fair With Wagon Rides, Fun, Food & Music. Great family fun where the children can churn butter, press apples and pan for gold.

OCT. 19 & 26: 'Ghosts Of Dublin' Flashlight Tour 2018: Pioneer Cemetery. Always a sell-out, so get your tickets soon.

OCT. 27: Floating Pumpkin Patch 2018: The Wave. Cool way to select your pumpkin!

OCT. 31: Sweet Halloween Trick or Treat Party: Hacienda Crossings. "Enjoy free trick-or-treating, music, street entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and more at the shopping center."

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EL CERRITO:

OCT. 27: Halloween Carnival & Haunted House. Includes a “Lights On” haunted experience for little ones.

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EMERYVILLE:

OCT. 28: Oktoberfest Cooking Class 2018: ITK Culinary. Amazing menu led by Chef Carl Peschlow, who hails from Germany.
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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 13: Biketoberfest Marin. Bike show, group ride, food & beer.

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade & Costume Contest. An annual tradition.
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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 12-13, 19-20, 25-27 & 30-31: FEARfilled Haunted Hotel . "Fiendish staff ... all dying to make your visit truly horrifying."

OCT. 27: Mr. Jelly Belly Halloween Breakfast & Masquerade. Seating is limited, so save your seats!

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FELTON:

OCT. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party™- Roaring Camp Railroads. Event offers storytelling, crafts & pumpkin patch.

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FORESTVILLE:

OCT. 13: SRJC's Shone Farm Fall Festival. U-pick pumpkins, kids' activities, cornhole, apple-pressing, olive oil tasting & more.

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FOSTER CITY:

OCT. 27: The VIBE Halloween Festival . "A SPOOKtacular day of food, arts and crafts, a costume contest, games and a haunted house!"

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FREMONT:

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest at Town Fair Plaza. To be held at downtown's outdoor community space.

OCT. 13-30: Candle Lighters Ghost House. In its 50th year and longest running haunted attraction in NorCal, the attraction offers fun, thrills, games & food, plus special events.

OCT. 19: Trick-Or-Treat On Downtown Safety Street. Don't forget your costumes, food trucks, too.

OCT. 19- 21, 26-28: Haunted Railroad - 'Spooky' Halloween Family Fun. "A nighttime train ride through Ardenwood’s haunted forest."

OCT. 20: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Harvest Festival. "From dangling donuts to a Cake Walk, Field Events, Food Booths, Games, Prizes, Face Painting, Kids Crafts, a Talent Show, Music and more!"

OCT. 26: Halloween Twilight Hike & Campfire Stories: Coyote Hills. Come in costume!

OCT. 27: Pacific Commons Hosts Spooktacular Halloween Trick-Or-Treating. Face painters and balloon twisters, too!

OCT. 27: FFR Dog Howl-O-Ween at the Plaza. Dog parade & costume contest.

OCT. 28: Harvest Festival & Carnival 2018: Harborlight Church. "Obstacle course, raffle prizes, carnival games, jump houses, festival-style food, and tons of candy."

OCT. 31: Free Trick-Or-Treating 2018: The Hub. Enjoy!

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GEYSERVILLE:

OCT. 28: Harvest & Halloween Carnival: Coppola Winery. "So much family fun it's scary! Reservations required."

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GILROY:

Through OCT. 28: Halloween Gilroy Gardens@Night & 'Big Boo'. Don't miss Spider’s Lair & Ghost Train.

OCT. 20: Halloween Beer Crawl 2018: Downtown. Come in costume!

OCT. 20: Miller Red Barn Family Fun Fall Festival. "Free pumpkin to each child to paint."

OCT. 27: Great Garlic 5K FUNdraiser & Costume Contest. Halloween costume contest for Best Individual & Group.

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HALF MOON BAY:

OCT. 13-14: 48th Annual Art & Pumpkin Festival 2018. A not-to-be-missed Bay Area tradition.

OCT. 26: Elkus Ranch Halloween Fest. "Come feed treats to the farm animals in a reverse trick-or-treat!" Dress in costume!

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HAYWARD:

OCT. 19-20: Unhaunted House & Halloween Carnival: Sulphur Creek. Fun at the nature center, including games, hikes and marshmallow-roasting.

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HEALDSBURG:

OCT. 24: Fall Vineyard Hike. "Your guided journey begins with a continental breakfast."

OCT. 27: Roth Estate Halloween Spook-tacular. DJ, spirits, food & a fortune teller!

OCT. 27: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade. Organized by Humane Society of Sonoma County.

NOV. 2: Olive Harvest Celebration & Lunch. "Sumptuous three-course lunch served al fresco, showcasing olive-centric recipes.

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HERCULES:

OCT. 26: Halloween Trunk or Treat & Movie . Come in costume!

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HOLLISTER:

Through OCT. 31: Fall Fest, Corn Maze & 'Gorechard' 2018: Swank Farms. Love a scare, then you'll love the cherry orchard turned "Gorechard." Daytime events not so scary!

OCT. 1-31: Pumpkin Junction, Train & Carousel 2018: Casa de Fruta. Old-fashioned fun for the family with the Case de Choo-Choo & Casa De Carousel & more.

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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 27-28: Halloween Haunted House 2018 by Youth Commission. Great for all ages with Super Scary & Not So Scary options.

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LARKSPUR:

OCT. 26: 'Hocus Pocus' Family Movie Night. Pizza & popcorn provided!

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LIVERMORE:

OCT. 1-31: G&M Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 2018. A six-acre corn maze, plus pony rides & barnyard fun.

OCT. 13-14: Fall Festival & Scarecrow Making: Alden Lane Nursery. Two days of apple-tasting, apple fishing, hay maze, music & more.

OCT. 14: Dogtoberfest & 'Most Dogs Wearing Bandanas' - Pet costume contest, too.

OCT. 20: Pool Pumpkin Patch 2018: Aquatic Center. Dive in!

OCT. 26: Trick or Treatment Open House: Water Reclamation Plant. A haunting perspective of how wastewater is treated, plus fun science experiments, zombie plant scavenger hunt & Halloween games.

OCT. 27: Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day & Trick-Or-Treating 2018. Costume contest & Halloween-themed fun downtown.

OCT. 27: Mom's Haunted Dollhouse. Admission is free!

OCT. 30: Trick-or-Treat Trail Halloween 2018: Police Department. Free hot dogs, chips & water, too, courtesy of firefighters.

OCT. 31: Costume Run with Sunrise Mountain Sports. Dress up & go for a run!

NOV. 2-3: 45th Annual Holiday Bazaar. Jump start your holiday shopping.

NOV. 3: Livermore Lion's Xmas Boutique. At the Bothwell Arts Center.

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LOS ALTOS:

OCT. 20: 'Twas A Week Before Halloween Movie Night. Free, outdoor double-feature!

OCT. 26: 58th Annual Witches' Delight Carnival. A community favorite!

OCT. 27: Pumpkin Carving With A Cop. Carving tools & refreshments provided.

OCT. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 2018: Downtown. Fun and free. Bring your own treat bag.

Through NOV. 4: A Mix of Paranormal Fun and History at Los Altos History Museum. Special night-time tours, too!

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LOS GATOS:

Trough OCT. 28: Pumpkin Patch & Train: Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. Carousel & BBQ, too.

OCT. 13: Fall Family Art Day. A celebration for the fall season.

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest: Jack Rose Libation House. Kids 12 and younger get in free.

OCT. 20: MakerSpace Open Studio | Floating Phantoms. At NUMU.

OCT. 27: MakerSpace Open Studio: Dia de los Muertos. Decorae sugar skulls with royal icing, beads, and colored foil.

OCT. 27: Flight's Hallow's Ball Los Gatos Halloween Party. Costume contest, too!

NOV. 3: MakerSpace Open Studio | Dancing Skeletons. Keep the holiday fun going!

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MARTINEZ:

OCT. 20: Zombie Brew Crawl 2018: Downtown. Cash prizes for best costumes.

OCT. 24 & 31: Alhambra Cemetery Halloween & Full Moon Tour. Bring your flashlights!

OCT. 27: Creatures Of The Night Campfire: John Muir Historic Site . Rangers will lead songs, stories & activities about nocturnal creatures.

OCT. 28: Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular 2018: Downtown. "Visit creatively themed and decorated car trunks and shops along Main Street."

NOV. 3: Dia de los Muertos festival. Free event with dancing, altars & more on Main Street.

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MENLO PARK:

OCT. 27: 'Halloween Hoopla' Parade & Trick-or-Treat. Fun day includes carnival games, crafts and magic show.

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MILL VALLEY:

OCT. 26: Trunk-Or-Treat, Magic Show & Dia De Los Muertos. Includes showing of movie "Coco."

OCT. 26: Marin Singles Halloween Party. "Includes a fun Costume Contest (costumes are optional) and dancing to your favorite hits."

OCT. 28: Halloween Faire 2018: Strawberry Recreation District. Carnival game & Happy Halloween House.
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MILLBRAE:

OCT. 19: Halloween Boozy Bingo Night. Fun for a great cause.

OCT. 19: 'Hocus Pocus' - Free, Outdoor Movie. Movie begins at dark.

NOV. 4: Fall Carnival 2018: Meadows Elementary School. Chili cook-off, petting zoo, inflatables, games & more family fun.
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MILPITAS:

OCT. 27: Pumpkins In The Park - Petting Zoo & Crafts. Wear your costumes!

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MORAGA:

OCT. 23: Mini-Pumpkin Decorating 2018: Free At Library. Supplies provided.

OCT. 28: Harvest Festival & Costume Parade 2018: Farmers’ Market. A great time with apple tastings, goody bags & pumpkin decorating!

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

OCT. 13-31: Annual Shoreline Pumpkin Splash. Enjoy pumpkin painting, carving, cookie decorating & more.

OCT. 27: Monster Bash 2018: Pioneer Park. Free, family fun.

OCT. 27: Downtown Trick-or-Treat . Spirited time along Castro Street.

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MUIR BEACH:

OCT. 27: Halloween Family Farm Day 2018: Slide Ranch. Feathered, furry and wooly friends help make the day.

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NAPA:

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest At CIA Copia. Live oom-pah band, delicious food & cold beer!

OCT. 14: Artisan Market. Local artisans, sample specialties, live music and picnic-style lunches.

OCT. 16: Halloween Costume Exchange & Donation: Oxbow Market. Stop & say hi to the police and fire crews.

OCT. 19 & NOV. 17: Wine Train 2018 Murder Mystery. Great time with gourmet meal, theater on a vintage train.

OCT. 20: Harvest Festival. Help support New Tech HS!

OCT. 20 & NOV. 4: Olive Harvest Celebration and Seminar. "Delve into the world of olive oil!"

OCT. 20: Fire Safety Day & Halloween Costume Exchange: Fire Station. "Respook. Rewear. Rescare."

OCT. 27: Village Harvest Festival. Wine & culinary tasting planned.

OCT. 27: OxBOO Fall Festival - Coffin & Pumpkin Races. You won't want to miss this!

OCT. 31: Oentori's 8th Annual Halloween Bash. Dining room will be converted to a dance party.

OCT. 31: Trunk-Or-Treat With Napa Valley Baptist Church. Great time for families.

NOV. 3: Harvest Festival. Free family fun at Connolly Ranch.

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NEWARK:

OCT. 27: Family Halloween Fest & Haunted House. Pool will be open for a swim, as well.

OCT. 31: 16th Annual Trunks of Treats. Games and refreshments for both kids and adults.

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NOVATO:

OCT. 20: The Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show: Free. "A magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages."

OCT. 20: Sunrise Rotary's Oktoberfest. Live music, German food & chicken dance lessons and contest.

OCT. 26: Teen Halloween Party at the Novato Library. Costume contest & spooky treats.

OCT. 26-27: Scream On The Green & Haunted House . Carnival games & costumes contests, too!
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OAKLAND:

OCT. 18-20: 7th Annual Autumn Lights Festival 2018: Lake Merritt. "Festive evenings blend live music, illuminated art, fire dancers, food and libations."

OCT. 20: A Morbid Tea: Camron-Stanford House. Along with delicious tea menu, you can try out the toe-pincher coffin!

OCT. 21: Day Of The Dead Celebration 2018: OMCA. Crafts, tasty food, dance, music, colorful ofrendas and ceremonia at Oakland Museum of California.

OCT. 27: Howloween Party & Fire Foundation Benefit: Wag Hotels . Ticket proceeds will be donated to California Fire Foundation.

OCT. 27: Piedmont Ave. Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Festival. A full day with a costume parade, trick-or-treating and free fun at a pumpkin patch.

OCT. 27-28: 'Boo At The Zoo'. "Ride the spooky boo train and join the dance party."

OCT. 27-28: Jack O’Lantern Jamboree 2018: Children's Fairyland. "Come in costume and enjoy a spooktacular extravaganza."

OCT. 31: Nightmare on Halloween Dance Party at Eve’s Waterfront. Costumes are mandatory!

Sundays through NOV. 4: 'Morbid Desire' Exhibit: Camron-Stanford House, Oakland. Victorian funeral parlor on the agenda!

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ORINDA:

OCT. 25: Halloween Parade For Tots. Enjoy sweet stroll around the park. Free.

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PACIFICA:

OCT. 27-28: Spooktacular Haunted House & Carnival. Sunday will be less scary for the little ones.

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PALO ALTO:

OCT. 13: Fun for Families: Nature Hunt and Crafts. Mini-pumpkin art projects, too, at Gamble Garden.

OCT. 14: Halloween Magic at Gamble Garden. "Come in costume and enjoy a frightfully fun morning!"

OCT. 28: California Ave. Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Carnival. The 24th year for this community tradition.

NOV. 2: Beauty of the Autumn Garden in Arrangements. "Let Gamble's autumn garden inspire you to create a colorful seasonal arrangement in a rustic urn."

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PETALUMA:

Through NOV. 1: Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze. There's a daytime corn maze, and a nighttime NIGHT MAZE on weekends!

Through OCT. 28: McClelland’s Organic Pumpkin Patch & Farm. Ppetting farm, haunted house, hay maze, corn pit, bounce houses & more.

OCT. 13-14, 20-21: Tolay Fall Festival 2018 - Pumpkin Patch & More. How to resist the 'Nighttime Creatures Barn' or the 'Creepy Crawly Room'?

OCT. 20: Sagra D'Autunno: River Heritage Days Swing Barn Dance and Dinner. A locally sourced feast & swing band.

OCT. 20: Annual Cemetery Walk - Halloween: Cypress Hill. the "spooky" tradition continues!

OCT. 20 & 27: Pumpkins On Pikes 2018: Tara Firma Farms. A must-see, magical event for all ages.

OCT. 27: Candle Procession for El Día de los Muertos. Event includes giant puppets & more.

OCT. 27: Halloween Trick or Treating. At Plaza North Shopping Center.

OCT. 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail . Follow the orange and black balloons around downtown!

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PIEDMONT:

OCT. 20: Pool Pumpkin Patch . Lots of fun planned!

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PINOLE:

OCT. 18: Halloween Luncheon 2018: Senior Center. Costumes welcomed!

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PLEASANT HILL:

OCT. 14: Pumpkin Splash 2018: Aquatic Center. Carnival games, too!

OCT. 26: Halloween 'Trunk-Or-Treat' - Decorate your vehicle for this fun, spooktacular event.

OCT. 27: Carnoween: Pleasant Hill Elementary's Annual Halloween Festival. Music, inflatables, games, a petting zoo, a spooky haunted house, prizes & bake sale!

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PLEASANTON:

Through OCT. 31: 'Pirates Of Emerson' 2018: Alameda Co. Fairgrounds. An East Bay Halloween tradition!

OCT. 16: An Afternoon or Evening with Houdini. At Firehouse Arts Center.

OCT. 20: Floating Pumpkin Patch 2018: Aquatic Center. Games, and costumes encouraged!

OCT. 20: Halloween Scavenger Hunt For Ages 10 & Younger . "Children have to solve the clue in order to find the next downtown location, where they will be given a small goodie or treat."

OCT. 25: Ghoulish Good Time & Trick-Or-Treating: Gateway. "Live music, balloon artistry as well as safe and fun trick-or-treating."

OCT. 26-28: Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show 2018: Fairgrounds. A seasonal shopping bonanza.

OCT. 27: Halloween Brew Crawl. the grown-up version of trick-or-treating!

OCT. 27-28: Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration. Kids crafts, music programs and exhibit viewing planned at the library.

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POINT REYES:

OCT. 28: 'Ghost Tour: Shipwrecks of Point Reyes' Outdoor Class. Spooky fun with historical twist!

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REDWOOD CITY:

OCT. 14: Requiem :: Honoring Death Through Circus Arts. "A beautiful and macabre night."

OCT. 20: Halloween Spooktakular & Carnival. Fun for the family and includes costume parade, too.

OCT. 26: Kids Night Out- Chills and Thrills Night. Pre-registration required.

OCT. 28: RC.OktobeRun Half-Marathon & 5K. Beautiful course & great for families.

NOV. 4: Dia De Los Muertos - Day Of Dead: Courthouse Square. Food, music, dancing and lots of activities for youngsters.

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ROCKRIDGE:

OCT. 23: Pumpkin-Centerpiece Workshop: Cole Hardware. "Create a masterpiece with a pumpkin and succulents."

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 12-31: Blind Scream Haunted House . Two haunted houses & 20,000 square feet in terror!

OCT. 12-28: The Addams Family. "Creepy? Kooky? But of course!"

OCT. 20: Pumpkin Spash 2018: Honeybee Pool. Decoration station included.

OCT. 27: Halloween Carnival. Magician & costume contest!

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SAINT HELENA:

OCT. 21. Pumpkin Carving & Apple Cider 2018: Long Meadow Ranch. Great day for families.

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SAN ANSELMO:

OCT. 30: Goblins Spooktacular 2018: Downtown . A small town tradition!

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SAN BRUNO:

OCT. 25: Goblin Grotto For Ages 10 & Younger. Pre-registration required.

OCT. 29: Día de los Muertos. Stories & sugar-skull decorating at the library.

OCT. 30: Sugar Skull Decorating for Adults. Fun for grown-ups!

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 13: Peninsula Oktoberfest 2018: Hiller Aviation Museum. Fine fare, beer & traditional Bavarian music.

OCT. 26: Goblin Walk - Halloween 2018: Downtown. Little trick-or-treaters can stop at businesses displaying goblin signs.

OCT. 26: Fright Night 2018: Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest. An annual bash at Domenico Winery.

OCT. 27: Haunted Hangar Party: Hiller Aviation Museum. "Grab a drink, eat some Bone Yard BBQ, dance to Q102.1's DJ Billy Vidal and wonder the creepy museum gallery."
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SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28: SF Zoo's ZOOtoberfest 2018 - Hay Maze & Brew Haus. "Go on an adventure in 'Harvest Hallow.'”

OCT. 10-NOV. 3: Haunted 'Terror Vault' 2018: The San Francisco Mint. "An imaginative historical horror come-to-life."

OCT. 12-27: 'TERROR-RAMA - Dead The Whole Time' Theater. Amp up the terror.

OCT. 13: Oktoberfest 2018: Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden. "Enjoy live music, delicious German fare, specially brewed Oktoberfest beer, costume contest and more!"

OCT. 19: Oktoberfest 2018: Gallery 308 Fort Mason. "Get ready for the Bay Area's most authentic Oktoberfest!"

OCT. 25: Halloween Chocolate + Cheese: The Cheese School of San Francisco. "Perfect pairings for your favorite Halloween treats."

OCT. 26-31: Spookville: Halloween Theme Park: Westfield Centre. "Iconic Halloween themed areas filled with Instagram-friendly, interactive installations screaming for selfies."

OCT. 28: Halloween Hoopla 2018: Yerba Buena Gardens. "Compete in the annual Mummy Wrap and other fun games."

OCT. 31: Celebrate Halloween at Dirty Habit Restaurant & Bar. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 31: Life Night 2018. Family fun with food, jumpers, games & candy!

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SAN JOSE:

Through OCT. 31: Winchester Mystery House Hallowe’en Candlelight Tour. "This year guests are taken on journey through 13 Doors whose purpose and secrets the Winchester widow took to her grave."

OCT. 19: 'Unruly Oktoberfest' at Hotel Valencia Santana Row. Unruly tapas paired with great brews. For ages 21+

OCT. 20: Día de los Muertes Festival 2018: Cesar Chavez Park. Art, music, food, kid activities at South Bay's largest Day of Dead event.

OCT. 21: Hammer Theatre Center Presents "Frankenstein" Live Screening. Two screenings with roles reversed!

OCT. 27: Dia de Los Muertos 2018: Calvary Cemetery. Free & open to public with rituals, dance, music & children's crafts.

OCT. 30: Halloween Family Fun Fest 2018: Santana Row. All free!

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SAN LEANDRO:

Through NOV. 3: Fear Overload Scream Park. "It's time to scream."

OCT. 13: All Saints Oktoberfest. German food, Music, singing, dancing and beer. Perfect for families.

OCT. 26: Halloween Pumpkin Splash 2018: Aquatic Center. Pick your perfect pumpkin from the pool!

OCT. 26: Halloween SOUL Show Niecey Robinson & Friends: BAL. Wear your costume!

OCT. 27: A Haunting In The History Room: Library. Cobwebs, bats & a treat bag!

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SAN MATEO:

OCT. 14: Harvest Festival at Farmers Market Bay Meadows. "Think pumpkins, corn, apples, spices, music and more!"

OCT. 20: Fall Festival 2018 - Music, Food, Art & Games. Enjoy at King Park.

OCT. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 2018: Hillsdale Shopping Center. Free event with trick-or-treating, face-painting, cookies & "slime" making.

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SAN PABLO:

OCT. 28: Haunted Kitchen Halloween Brunch: Contra Costa College. Costume party for the whole family.

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SAN RAFAEL:

OCT. 17: “Kids Caring About Costumes” Costume Shop Days! It's free!

OCT. 27: Halloween Activities & Graveyard Stroll. Face-painting, crafts, scary & less scary graveyard walks.

OCT. 27: Pirate Halloween Party & Feast 2018: Falkirk Center. Y'ur crew for the treasure hunt!

OCT. 27: Trick-Or-Treat On 4th Street. A city tradition!

OCT. 27: Rock of Ages: A Costume Party Extravaganza at the Marin JCC. Dancing & cocktails.

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest: Polka, Food & Brews: Forest Home Farms. Dachshund races, too!

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest at Canyon Lakes Brewery. Family friendly with live music, face-painting & German menu.

OCT. 27: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat On The Farm. Activities, treats, puppet show and free refreshments.

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SANTA CLARA:

OCT. 12-14, 19-20, 26-28. Halloween Haunt 2018: Great America. Haunted mazes, scare zones, monsters & more.

OCT. 14: Fall Festival: Homesteaders 4-H Open House. Barn tour, arts & crafts and pumpkin patch!

OCT. 26: Santa Clara Singles Halloween Party. Includes a fun Costume Contest (costumes are optional), with prizes; and dancing to your favorite hits."

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SANTA CRUZ:

OCT. 14: 2018 Floating Pumpkin Patch: Simpkins Pool. Take the plunge!

OCT. 19: '13 Days Of Halloween On The Wharf' Kick-Off. Free hot apple cider and games.

OCT. 27: Gault Elementary School Halloween Parade & Carnival. Awards given for best HOMEMADE costumes.

OCT. 27: Zombie Night On The Wharf. Thriller dance planned.

OCT. 27: Museum of the Macabre: an Evening of Creatures, Curiosities. Enjoy freakish food & cauldron cocktails.

OCT. 27-28: Halloween High Tea Time: Buttercup Cakes. "Spooky" desserts on menu.

OCT. 28: Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Santa Cruz Noir. "A live action version for a thrilling and riddle-packed Murder Mystery Game Day."

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treating On the Wharf. Treats, bingo & more fun!

NOV. 3: Día de los Muertos Community Festival. An all-day affair and not to be missed.
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SANTA ROSA:

OCT. 25: 5th Mystery Writers in the Mausoleum. "The perfect setting for spine-tingling suspense."

OCT. 27: Halloween at Howarth Memorial Park . Don't delay as tickets often sell out.

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SARATOGA:

OCT. 20: Campbell Con 2018. At West Valley College with trick-or-treating for the kids!

NOV. 2: Día De Los Muertos 2018: Mountain Winery. "Come dressed up or down to rock the dead, rattle your bones and shake the soul."

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 20-21: Goblin Jamboree 2018: Bay Area Discovery Museum. This year's annual two-day Halloween family festival was inspired by the Wild West.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

OCT. 11: 'Alfred Hitchcock In Scotts Valley' Lecture. UCSC professor shares photos and speaks on famed director's time as Scotts Valley resident.

OCT. 26: Food Trucks + Movie In The Park + Halloween. Dress in your costume & get a treat!

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SEBASTOPOL:

OCT. 12-13: Annual Cemetery Walk. Always a sell-out. Includes dinner, entertaining tour & dessert.

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SONOMA:

OCT. 31: 8th Annual Sonoma Lighthouse Halloween Costume Carnival. Great time & it's free!

NOV. 1-2: Bouquets Of The Dead 2018: Mountain Cemetery. "An honoring of our ancestors by local artists and community members."

NOV. 3-4, 10-11: Holiday Boutique Craft Fair. Different artisans each weekend.

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SOQUEL:

OCT. 20: Water Harvest Festival. Costume contest & Banana Slug String Band Duet.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 19: SSFHS Haunted House. Be brave!

OCT. 27: Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Party: Main Library. Candy, music & fun.

OCT. 27: Halloween Extravaganza 2018: South San Francisco. Lots of "spooky" activities. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
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SUISUN CITY:

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat. A community tradition.

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TIBURON:

OCT. 27: Jeepers Jack-O-Lantern Fun: Paradise Beach Park. "Limited amount of pumpkins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis."

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UNION CITY:

OCT. 13: Fall Vegetarian Supper: Niles Pie Co. "An evening of great food, music, and friends around our communal tables."

OCT. 28: Halloween Family Fright 5K Fun Run & Carnival. And don't miss the Zombie Challenge!

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VACAVILLE:

OCT. 31: Halloween Stroll 2018: Downtown. "Lots of great treats!"

OCT. 31: Vacaville Commons Gathering of Ghosts & Goblins. Free trick-or-treating & entertainment.

NOV. 3: Annual Holly Days Craft & Gift Faire 2018: Downtown . Live music, too.

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VALLEJO:

Through OCT. 31: Fright Fest Halloween 2018: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Be brave!

OCT. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 & 31: NightMARE Island 2018: Mare Island. "Costumes encouraged, flashlights too."

OCT. 31: Halloween Night 'Hallelujah Festival'. A safe alternative to trick-or-treating.

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 20: Annual Oktoberfest 2018: Downtown. Admission is free.

OCT. 26: Trick-or-Treat 2018: Downtown. Wear your costume!

OCT. 26-27: The Elks Lodge Haunted House. Be brave!

OCT. 27: East Bay Singles Halloween Costume Party & Dance. "Includes a fun Costume Contest (costumes are optional), with prizes; and dancing to your favorite hits."

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WATSONVILLE:

OCT. 13: Pumpkin Fest: Crystal Bay Farm. Admission is free.

OCT. 27: Halloween Fall Festival & Movie: Callaghan Park. Free fun that ends with a movie!

OCT. 28: PAL 5K & 1K Halloween Run: Pinto Lake Co. Park. Grab your costume and your running shoes.

OCT. 30-31: Halloween Maze Of Horror 2018: Youth Center. Be brave, and it's free!

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WINDSOR:

OCT. 27: Little Monsters Halloween Culinary Class.

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WOODSIDE:

OCT. 10: Witches & Warlocks’ Tea 2018: Filoli. "Includes savory and sweet 'finger' sandwiches and pumpkin scones with Filoli fruit butter."

OCT. 13: Woodside Day of the Horse - 'CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH' "Enjoy a glimpse of rural America right here in Silicon Valley!"

OCT. 20: CHC Rocktoberfest. A great fundraiser in a rustic setting.

OCT. 21: 'Halloween Unmasked' Fun At Filoli. Kids will adore this day creepy crawly creatures , pumpkin carving & more.

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If we missed your city's or organization's events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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TAKING A ROAD TRIP FOR HALLOWEEN?:

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Collage photos via: Clive Rose, Getty Images; Shutterstock; Joe Raedle Newsmakers, Getty Images; Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

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