Halloween Event Guide 2019: Piedmont, East Bay

EAST BAY, CA — October is here and the "spooky" season is upon us with its accompanying fall festivals, Halloween carnivals, Day of the Dead celebrations, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and more. Scroll through upcoming activities, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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ALAMEDA:

OCT. 6: Mockingbird Lane - Free Halloween Market. "A unique event filled with oddities, unique art, and other macabre makings!"

• Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA, 94501

OCT. 12: Pumpkin-Decorating Fundraiser 2019: South Shore. Open to all with pumpkins at $5 each. Proceeds to Girls Inc. of the Island City.

• Alameda South Shore Center, 523 S Shore Ctr W, Alameda, California 94501

OCT. 19: Blacklight Art Show. Fun for grown-ups, plus glow-in-the-dark chalk, monster coloring sheets and Halloween treats for the kids.

• Studio 23, 2309B Encinal Ave. Alameda, CA

OCT. 25-27: Annual Teen Haunted House. Spookily presented each year by the teens of Alameda.

• Haunted House, South Shore Center, Park Street & Otis Drive, Alameda 94501

OCT. 26: Monsters Bash - Halloween: USS Hornet. Choose your costume wisely as only 20 entered in contest, with $500 prize!

• USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda, CA 94501

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ALAMO:

OCT. 31: Free Community Halloween Party. Trick-or-treating, crafts, train display & more.

• Alamo Plaza Shopping Center, 200 Alamo Plz, Alamo, California 94507

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ALBANY:

OCT. 25: Free Halloween Carnival. "Activities include: Spooky Arts & Crafts, Creepy Cookie Decoration, Ghoulish Games, Paranormal Photo Booth."

• Albany Community Center, Albany, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween on Solano 2019: Albany / Berkeley. Hosted by Solano Avenue Association.

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BERKELEY:

OCT. 5: Harvest Festival, Music & Scarecrow-Making. Kids' zone & bounce house, too.

• Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St., Berkeley, CA

OCT. 5: Mexican Sugar Skull Decorating Class. Hand paint and decorate a sugar skull steeped in cultural history of Mexico with expert demonstration from artist Diego Marcial Rios.

• 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA, 94702

OCT. 31: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Prizes for best costumes.

• The UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

OCT. 31: Halloween on Solano 2019: Albany / Berkeley. Hosted by Solano Avenue Association.

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CASTRO VALLEY:

OCT. 29: Barks & Boo's: Trick-or-Treat & Pet Contest. Delicious food truck line-up planned.

• Adobe Art Park, 20395 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat - Halloween 2019: Castro Village. Event is free, with children's entertainment, too!

• Castro Village Shopping Center, Castro Valley Blvd & Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, California 94546

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CONCORD:

OCT. 16: Halloween Costume Swap and Batty Halloween Wing Ding Costume Party. Pick out costume for FREE just in time for Halloween! Space is limited.

• Concord Library - Contra Costa County Library, 2900 Salvio St., Concord, CA

OCT. 18: Annual Fall Festival 2019: Silverwood Elementary. A good, old-fashioned time with pumpkin decorating, cake walk & carnival games.

• Silverwood Elementary, 1649 Claycord Ave., Concord, CA

OCT. 25: 'Nightmare Before Christmas' & Food Trucks. "Hot, fresh, gourmet food with live local music, and a great pop-culture film."

• Diablo Creek Golf Course, 4050 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA

OCT. 26-27: Halloween Spooktacular & Ghost Train: Pixieland. Sure-fire family fun! Wear your costumes!

• Pixieland Amusement Park, 2740 E Olivera Road, Concord, California 94519

OCT. 28: Halloween Spooktacular! by Fratello Marionettes. Event is free.

• Concord Library, Meeting Room, 2900 Salvio St., Concord, CA 94519

OCT. 31: Library Trick-Or-Treat. Stop by for a treat or two.

• Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St., Concord, CA 94519

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DANVILLE:

OCT. 19-20: Annual, Two-Day FallFest. Fall, food, art & fun collide in this traditional town event.

• Historic Downtown Danville, Hartz & Prospect Avenues, Danville, CA 94526

OCT. 24: Spooktacular Halloween Celebration. Online registration is required, and space is limited.

• Valley Oak Room, 420 Front St., Danville, CA 94526

OCT. 26: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat 2019: Rolling Hills Church. Families adore this sweet annual event.

• Rolling Hills Community Church Parking Lot, 1565 Green Valley Rd., Danville, CA 94526

OCT. 26: Danville Livery Pumpkin Jubilee. Fun for all wth music, pumpkin-carving, horse-drawn wagon rides, Jungle James and his reptiles & trick-or-treating.

• The Livery Shopping Center, 412 Sycamore Valley Road, Danville, CA, 94526

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DUBLIN:

OCT. 12: Old- Fashioned Harvest Fair. Music, food, hay rides & kids' activities.

• Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA

OCT. 25-26: 'Ghosts of Dublin' Pioneer Cemetery Tour. Bring a flashlight!

• Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568

OCT. 26: Floating Halloween Pumpkin Patch 2019: The Wave. Pre-registration required.

• The Dublin Wave, 4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, California 94568

OCT. 31: Sweet Halloween Trick-or-Treat Party at Hacienda Crossings. Free with trick-or-treating, music, street entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.

• Hacienda Crossings, 4820 - 4980 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA

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EL CERRITO:

OCT. 26: Halloween Fest, Pumpkin Splash & Haunted House. Carnival fun and food truck, too. Happy Halloween!

• City of El Cerrito Recreation Department, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito 94530

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FREMONT:

OCT. 5-6: Annual Olive Festival. An annual fall event!

• Behind Historic Old Mission San Jose in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Olive Grove, 43326 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA.

OCT. 12-13: Harvest Festival 2019: Ardenwood Historic Farm. The farm's biggest event of the year.

• Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, California 94555

OCT. 12-30: Candle Lighters' Ghost House & Carnival. A town tradition with best caramel apples ever!

• Williams Historic Park / Chadbourne Carriage House, 39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, California 94538

OCT. 18: Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Downtown Safety Street. "Walk through a street of miniature houses, in Downtown Fremont, gathering goodies!"

• Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. Fremont CA

OCT. 18-20, 25-27: Haunted Railroad 2019. "The Haunted Railroad takes your family on a fun, spooky (not scary) train ride through the haunted forest."

• Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA, 94555

OCT. 19: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Harvest Festival. With "dangling donuts," cake walk, field games food, crafts, talent show & more!

• Our Lady Of Guadalupe, 40374 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA, 94538

OCT. 30: Truck or Treat at Niles Street Eats. Costume contest, too.

• Niles Town Plaza, 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-or-Treating 2019: The Hub. Free, while supplies last.

• The Hub, Argonaut Way & Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538

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HAYWARD:

OCT. 13: Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Sukkot. Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday.

• Hayward, CA

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HERCULES:

OCT. 25: Free Halloween Trunk Or Treat. Free movie, too!

• 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA, 94547

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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 5: Fall Art Show and Sale. With 24 artists from around East Bay & live music.

• Lafayette Christian Church, 584 Glenside Dr., Lafayette, CA.

OCT. 24: Halloween Storytime, Author Reads 'Dem Bones' - "Space is limited so register early!"

• Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA, 94549

OCT. 25: Trick or Treat Street. Wear your costume!

• Lafayette, CA

OCT. 26-27: Youth Commission's Annual Halloween Haunted House. With scary and not-so-scary versions.

• Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, California 94549

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LIVERMORE:

Through OCT. 31: G&M Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. A family tradition with farm animals, pony rides & more. Two nights set aside for Haunted Corn Maze, too!

• G&M Farms, 487 East Airway Blvd., Livermore CA 94551

OCT. 2: Witches Night Out. "Martini pub crawl and shopping open house through beautiful Downtown Livermore."

• Downtown, 1st St, Livermore, California 94550

OCT. 10: Pinot's Palette Paint & Sip Pile of Pumpkins. For all ages.

• Pinot's Palette, 153 South L Street, Livermore, CA, 94550

OCT. 12-13: Fall Festival & Scarecrow-Building 2019: Alden Lane. Annual extravaganza that celebrates all things fall.

• Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550

OCT. 13: Annual DOGtoberfest & Costume Contest. An annual doggone good time!

• Robert Livermore Park, 491 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA

OCT. 17: Oakland Ballet: Celebrating Dia de los Muertos. "Spirited dance, lively music and colorful costumes help celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in this festive, family-friendly show."

• Bankhead Theater, 2400 1st St, Livermore, California 94550

OCT. 19: Pool Pumpkin Patch. Dive in, and choose a floating pumpkin!

• Robert Livermore Aquatic Center, 4448 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA

OCT. 25-26: HALLO-WINE PARTY on the Livermore Wine Trolley. "You could win bottle of wine for best costume!"

• Livermore Valley Wine Country, Livermore, CA

OCT. 26: Kids Town Halloween Hay Day & Trick-or-Treating. With games, entertainment & costume contests.

• Downtown, 1st St, Livermore, California 94550

OCT. 26:'Mom's Haunted House' - Be brave! Admission is free.

• 1379 Kathy Ct, Livermore, CA 94550-3712

OCT. 27: Halloween & Hay Rides 2019: Hagemann Ranch. "Arts, Crafts, Hayride with Antique Tractor."

• Hagemann Ranch, 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore, California

OCT. 27: Pinot's Palette & Granada High Fundraiser Rustic Pumpkins. 15% of seat purchases donated to the GHS Class of 2020 Grad Nite.

• Pinot's Palette, 153 South L Street, Livermore, CA, 94550

OCT. 30: Wednesday Costume Run with Sunrise Mountain Sports. The weekly fun run, but this time in costume!

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MARTINEZ:

OCT. 13: Floating Pumpkin Patch 2019: Rankin Aquatic Center. Sign up, and dive in!

• Rankin Aquatic Center, 100 Buckley St., Martinez, CA

OCT. 19: Annual Zombie Brew Crawl & Costume Contest. "The un-dead are coming to downtown Martinez."

• Downtown Martinez, CA

OCT. 25, 26 & NOV. 23:Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery Tour. Space is limited: Save yours!

• Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery, Carquinez Scenic Drive, Martinez, CA

OCT. 26: Creatures Of The Night Campfire 2019: John Muir. Bring "blankets, lawn chairs, marshmallows and a desire to have a good time."

• John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, California

OCT. 27: Trunk or Treat Spooktacular. "Visit creatively themed and decorated car trunks and shops."

• Main Street, Downtown Martinez, CA

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Festivities. In its sixth year, a fabulous community event with altars, art and music.

• Main Street, Martinez, CA, 94553

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MILPITAS:

OCT. 25: Halloween Costume Party - Silicon Valley. "Adults of all ages welcome."

• Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035

OCT. 26: Pumpkins In The Park. City-sponsored event.

• Cardoza Park, Milpitas, California 95035

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MORAGA:

NOV. 2: Disney’s 'Coco' Craft & Storytime. A Day of the Dead celebration.

• Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, California 94556

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NEWARK:

OCT. 17: Halloween Special-Effects Make-Up Class. Taught by experienced make-up artist.

• Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark, CA 94560

OCT. 31: Annual Trunks-of-Treats. Safe trick-or-treating at festively decorated cars.

• First Presbyterian Church of Newark, 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark, California 94560

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OAKLAND:

OCT. 17-19: 8th Annual Autumn Lights Festival. "Amazing illuminated art, music, food & drink."

• Gardens at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

OCT. 19: Camron-Stanford Candlelight Night Tour. Special shadow-filled tour of Morbid Desire exhibit, plus spooky fun on veranda.

• Camron-Stanford House, 1418 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, California 94612

OCT. 19-20: 25th Annual Dias de los Muertos Community Celebration. Two-day extravaganza with food, crafts & dancing.

• Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607

OCT. 26: 'Murder in Old Oakland' Camron-Stanford Mystery Game. Murder mystery inspired by Oakland history. Costumes encouraged; space is limited.

• Camron-Stanford House, 1418 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, California 94612

OCT. 26-27: 'Boo at the Zoo' & Trick-or-Treating. Kids in costume get free ride on Boo Train.

• Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf links Road, Oakland, California 94605

OCT. 26-27: Jack O'Lantern Jamboree 2019: Children’s Fairyland. A sweet, longtime tradition with costume parades, pirate school & rides.

• Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, California 94610

OCT. 30: Haunted Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs 2019: Wag Hotels. Supports Pets in Need Rescue. Costume contest, too.

• Wag Hotels, 39 4th St., Oakland, CA 94607

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ORINDA:

OCT. 6: Orinda Olive Festival. Annual event celebrating olives, nature & fall!

• Wagner Ranch Nature Area, Orinda, CA

OCT. 27: Halloween Walk For Littles & Middles. With crafts and games, and all free.

• Orinda Theatre Square, 2 Orinda Theatre Sq, Orinda, California 94563

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PIEDMONT:

OCT. 19: Halloween Carnival & Haunted Hotel. Hosted by the rec department.

• Piedmont Main Park, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA

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PINOLE:

OCT. 17: Halloween Luncheon 2019: Senior Center. Wear your costume! Tickets on sale.

• Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles St, Pinole, California 94564

OCT. 19: Halloween Family Dance & Costume Parade. A new city event.

NOV. 2: Holiday Craft Fair. Get a jump on your holiday shopping!

• Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave. Pinole, CA, 94564

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PLEASANT HILL:

OCT. 13: Pumpkin Splash 2019: Aquatic Park. Carnival games, too.

• Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

OCT. 20: Fall Festival. A market in a garden.

• Le Jardin Salon, 1603 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

OCT. 25: Trunk or Treat & Halloween Activities. A fun, spooktacular event.

• 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, California 94523

OCT. 25: Halloween Masquerade Ball. "Venetian Masks complete the dress code!"

• Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

OCT. 26: Carnoween: Pleasant Hill Elementary's Annual Halloween Carnival. With costume parade, music, inflatables, games, a petting zoo, a spooky haunted house & more.

• Pleasant Hill Elementary School, 2097 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA

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PLEASANTON:

OCT. 4-NOV. 2: Pirates of Emerson Halloween Haunt 2019: Fairgrounds. "Your worst nightmares become real. The only thing on your mind will be your survival."

• Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, California 94566

OCT. 19: Halloween Scavenger Hunt. "Children have to solve the clue in order to find the next downtown location, where they will be given a small goodie or treat."

• Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton, CA

OCT. 24: Ghoulish Good Time at Pleasanton Gateway. Free event with music & trick-or-treating.

• Bernal Ave and I-680 in Pleasanton, CA 94566

OCT. 25-27: Harvest Festival 2019: Entertainment, a kids' zone and festival food.

• Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, California 94566

OCT. 26: Halloween Brew Crawl. "Sip on craft brews and cider all while enjoying tasty bites and live music along the way at over 25 downtown locations!"

• Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton, CA

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RICHMOND:

OCT. 25: NAMI CC Day of the Dead to Promote Mental Health Through Culture. Fabulous event with altars, music, free food, kids' activities and celebration.

• The Latina Center, 3727 Barrett Ave., Richmond, CA

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SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 10-NOV. 10: Haunted 'Terror Vault' 2019: SF Mint. "Discover the untold story and dark history of the underground vaults as you travel through the hidden horrors that continue to plague and terrorize."

• The San Francisco Mint, 88 5th Street, San Francisco, CA

OCT. 16: Beyond Borders: Ghost Story Jam. "Join us on Oct 16 as we call in the spirits for our Ghosts Story Jam!"

• PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., San Francisco, CA 94102

OCT. 25: Zoo Fur Ball 2019: MasqueROAR 2019. Superb event, and another chance to wear a costume!

• San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd and the Great Highway, San Francisco, California 94132

OCT. 26: Pier Pressure Black Pearl - SF Halloween Yacht Party. "The ultimate Halloween party cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 26:W San Francisco Halloween - Superheroes vs. Villains. For 21+.

• W Hotel, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103

OCT. 26: San Francisco Halloween Weekend Pub Crawl (Marina District). "Massive Halloween Pub Crawl with Spook-tacular nights of fun with half a dozen bars."

• Various Venues, 1980 Union Street, San Francisco, 94123

OCT. 30: Ghoulish Pairings 2019: SF Cheese School. "Wear a costume or not, we'll bring the treats!"

• The Cheese School of San Francisco, 900 North Point St. at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA 94109

OCT. 31: Titanic Masquerade - Pier Pressure SF Halloween Party Cruise. "The ultimate 8th annual Masquerade Party Cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 31: Halloween with John Rybak + Friends at Revolution Cafe. "Fun evening of music and costume party."

• Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., San Francisco, CA, 94110

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 6-NOV. 2: 'Unhinged' New 'Horror Experience': Winchester Mystery House: New terrifying fun replaces the Candlelight Tours.

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 4-6: Glass Pumpkin Festival 2019: Santana Row. Thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Bay Area Glass Institute artists and renowned artisans from around the country.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 10-20: Teatro Visión's Macario. "The classic Day of the Dead story told through music and dance, spectacle and song."

• School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116

OCT. 19: Sarah's Spirited Supper 2019: Winchester Mystery House. "Gourmet Halloween-themed dinner in the Estate’s beautiful ballroom."

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 25-26: Trick-or-Treat Trail 2019: Winchester Mystery House. Great family fun, and free!

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 29: Halloween Family Fun Fest 2019: Santana Row. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating & more.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

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SAN LEANDRO:

SEPT. 27- NOV. 2: Fear Overload Scream Park. "It's time to SCREAM!"

• Bayfair Center, 15555 East 14th St., San Leandro, CA, 94578

OCT. 5 & 6: MUERTOS FANTASIA CELEBRATION. "Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza."

• San Leandro Performing Arts Center, 2500 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro, CA, 94577

OCT. 19: Free Halloween Costume Swap, Craft Party: San Leandro Swap your old costume for something new (that fits!) and enjoy fun Halloween crafts!

• San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577

OCT. 24: Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Dance performance, too.

• San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577

OCT. 26: Halloween SOUL Show Niecey Robinson 2019: BAL. "Experience the music of Chaka Khan, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and more."

• BAL Theatre, 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, California 94578

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SAN RAMON:

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

OCT. 19: Running Dead 5K Fun Run & 'Car'nival Trunk or Treat. Walk like a zombie .. or run!

• Civic Center - City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 19: Growl-O-Ween PAWty at Ruth Bancroft Garden. Ultimate Halloween party for dogs & their humans. RSVPs requested.

• Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

OCT. 25: Trick or Treat 2019: Downtown. Free fun courtesy of participating businesses.

• City Hall Plaza, 1666 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

OCT. 25: Trunk or Treat at Civic Park. Enjoy "candy lane" and games & activites.

• Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA

OCT. 25-26: Elks Lodge Halloween Haunted House. $1 off with canned-food donation.

• Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, California 94596

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If we missed your organization's Halloween or fall event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com

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