Costumes
Halloween Costume Contest and Sidewalk Stroll
City Park 1st Street and Military W, Benicia, CA, United StatesBenicia Main Street offers a great time for kids of all ages during the popular Halloween costume contest and sidewalk stroll.
Boo at the Zoo
Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA, United StatesVisit Oakland Zoo for our annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo! Stroll the Zoo in costume and collect yummy treats.
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
Children’s Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us the weekend of Halloween as we celebrate the holiday with fun and games that are much more delightful than frightful!
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20 minute train ride, entertainment, and fun filled activities for the entire family.
A Family Celebration at Rengstorff House
The Rengstorff House 3070 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain ViewA Halloween celebration for all ages; with a costume parade at 2:00PM, seasonal crafts, lawn games and trick or treating in the rooms of the haunted Rengstorff House.
Downtown Livermore Halloween Carnival
Historic Downtown Livermore McLeod Street between First and Second Street, Livermore, CA, United StatesActivities for families with children in the 5th grade and younger! Kids will enjoy the Costume Contest, Carnival Games, Activities and some Surprise Entertainment!
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!
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!