History
Halloween Twilight Hike at Coyote Hills
Coyote Hills Visitor Center 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA, United StatesSpend a SPOOKtacular evening as we hike the hills looking for hobgoblins, witches and ghosts during sunset. Find out the ancient origins and modern traditions of Halloween. Don your costume to seek out wandering souls along the trail. Return for treats and a campfire story.
Spirits and Shadows at History Park
San Jose History Park 635 Phelan Avenue,, San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin the mad scientists, Victorians, Steampunk time travelers, grave diggers, ghosts, ghouls, and vampires as we wander through the park where the veil between this life and the next is stretched thin for an adult-only evening of dance and fun!
Ghost Tours of Old Sacramento
meet at Sacramento History Museum 101 I Street, Old Sacramento, CA, United StatesWalk the streets of Old Sacramento on an eerie journey back in time. Venture through centuries of history and hear ghost stories dating to the Gold Rush era.
Voices from the Past: Paranormal Investigations at Meek Mansion and McConaghy House
Meek Mansion 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, CA, United StatesEach night includes an hour-long tour, a presentation of previous findings by the American Paranormal Research Association, and a chance to investigate for yourself.
Fall Candle Light Tours at Ardenwood
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United StatesStrange things are happening at the Patterson House… come and see for yourself on these special tours. Lit by only the light of candles and kerosene lanterns our docents will take you on an eerie tour of the house as it appeared in the late 1800s.
Halloween Train at the Ardenwood Railroad Museum
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United StatesClimb aboard the narrow gauge railroad for a frightfully fun ride through the dark forests of Ardenwood Historic Farm. The entire family will enjoy the ghoulishly grand ride to nowhere and back on the haunted rails of the Ghost Train.
Where History Meets Haunting at Rengstorff House
The Rengstorff House 3070 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain ViewOnce again, the Rengstorff House is home to the eerie, odd, and dark side of the 19th century. When the moon comes up, enter if you dare. Living historians and costumed docents create a bone chilling and unforgettable, interactive haunted house experience, once you cross the Rengstorff House threshold
Gaskell Halloween Ball
Oakland Scottish Rite Center 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesOur next ball is our Halloween ball, our largest and most spectacular event of the year. While you can come in semi-formal attire, Halloween is a chance to shine, so start finding/making your costume now.
Monsters Ball on board the USS Hornet
USS Hornet Museum 707 W Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda, CA, United StatesKick off your Halloween onboard the Haunted USS Hornet!
26th Annual Sea Music Concert Series
Historic Vessels at Hyde Street Pier Hyde Street Pier , San Francisco, CA, United StatesDuring September, October, and November experience the driving rhythms of chanteys and the beauty of seafaring ballads and instrumentals from the wooden decks of the historic sailing ship Balclutha.