Campbell Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

49 family-friendly fall activities in Campbell and nearby.

Campbell hosts the Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat. For a different experience, consider events like the Floating Pumpkin Patch, also in Campbell, or ventures further afield to places like Santa Cruz for the Wharf. The following events feature family-friendly Halloween activities in and around Campbell.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 31 Spirit Halloween Bingo Night at The Brit Almaden San Jose

Four rounds of themed bingo featuring Spirit Halloween prizes and giveaways.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 11 Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House San Jose

Four immersive zones featuring 13 attractions across the historic estate

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Boardwalk Fright Flicks Santa Cruz

Scary movie screenings with cocktails in the historic Grove Ballroom.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 14 Thrill the World Zombie Crawl Campbell

Costumed zombies perform Michael Jackson's Thriller dance across downtown restaurant stops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are hayrides at Campbell farms okay for babies and toddlers?

Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.

How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Campbell weather?

Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.

What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in Campbell?

Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.

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