Castro Valley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

63 family-friendly fall activities in Castro Valley and nearby

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Trick or Treat at Castro Village)

Trick or Treat at Castro Village

Fri, Oct 30

Castro Valley

Features trick-or-treating at local businesses, a children's concert, and live entertainment.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween for Families at Gamble Garden)

Halloween for Families at Gamble Garden

Sat, Oct 24

Palo Alto 18 mi $$$

Outdoor morning featuring a magic show, crafts, trivia, and treats.

Halloween Jam: Mad Magic!

Sat, Oct 31

Oakland 13 mi

Fairyland's Halloween celebration with mad science, trick-or-treating, and family fun.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026)

The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026

Oct 16 – Oct 25

Fremont 10 mi

A spooky, not scary historic train ride designed for young families.

Autumn Days at Filoli

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Woodside 20 mi

Fall harvest displays, scarecrow field, pumpkin meadow, and redwood railway.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest)

Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Oakland 5 mi

Hunt for limited-edition trading cards and enter weekend costume contests.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Mountain View Pumpkin Festival)

Mountain View Pumpkin Festival

Sat, Oct 24

Oakland 13 mi Free

Free pumpkins, jumper funhouses, and crafts in a meadow setting.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day)

Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day

Sat, Oct 24

Livermore 17 mi Free

Free trick-or-treat bags for first 1,500 children

Lemos Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch

Sep 5 – Nov 15

Half Moon Bay 23 mi

Half Moon Bay farm featuring pumpkins, train rides, and a haunted house.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (City of Dublin's Annual Harvest Fair)

City of Dublin's Annual Harvest Fair

Sat, Oct 10

Dublin 7 mi Free

Features gold panning, butter churning, a petting zoo, and a pumpkin patch.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (City Center Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade)

City Center Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade

Sun, Oct 25

San Ramon 8 mi Free

Costumed pet parade featuring a mini obstacle course and selfie station.

Wildwood Dads' Club Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Piedmont 13 mi

Volunteer-run pumpkin patch supporting Wildwood Elementary School.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating)

Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating

Sat, Oct 24

Oakland 13 mi Free

Annual celebration featuring merchant candy stations, live music, and family entertainment.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026)

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Palo Alto 18 mi Free

Over 10,000 handcrafted glass pumpkins, live glassblowing, and family activities.

Three Nunns Pumpkin Patch

Sep 24 – Oct 31

Brentwood 24 mi $

Tractor rides, two corn mazes, and 40 specialty pumpkin varieties.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest)

Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest

Sun, Nov 1

Oakland 13 mi

Live chalk art, folklórico dancers, mariachi music, and a kids' costume contest.

Shadelands Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Walnut Creek 16 mi $

Enclosed pumpkin patch featuring a petting zoo, rides, and games.

Halloween Hoopla

Sat, Oct 31

San Francisco 19 mi Free

Circus Bella performers and a costume parade for children under 10.

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 3

Fremont 10 mi $

Annual pumpkin patch featuring arts, crafts, and games at Ardenwood Historic Farm.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Fremont Trick-or-Treat Event)

Fremont Trick-or-Treat Event

Fri, Oct 23

Fremont 11 mi

Trick-or-treating at miniature houses with carnival games for young children.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Lafayette Trick or Treat Street)

Lafayette Trick or Treat Street

Fri, Oct 30

Lafayette 13 mi Free

Trick-or-treat at participating merchants along Mt. Diablo Boulevard.

Thrill-O-Ween

Sat, Oct 24

San Francisco 18 mi Free

Outdoor Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and movie screening.

Harvest Festival - Pleasanton

Pleasanton 10 mi $

Daily drawings for Harvey Bucks with talented artisans.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Mockingbird Lane: A Halloween Market)

Mockingbird Lane: A Halloween Market

Sun, Oct 4

Alameda 11 mi Free

Features 40 curated artists and merchants offering Halloween wares and oddities.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Halloween Haunted Hangar)

Halloween Haunted Hangar

Oct 23 – Nov 1

San Carlos 16 mi

Spooky aviation museum gallery decorations, scavenger hunt, and kids' aircraft activities.

Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

San Rafael 19 mi Free

Free indoor trick-or-treating, crafts, games, and music for families.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Harbor Light Church Trunk or Treat)

Harbor Light Church Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Fremont 10 mi Free

Family-friendly trunk-or-treat with decorated cars, games, live music, and candy.

Pumpkin Play Patch

Sep 27 – Nov 1

Alameda 11 mi $

Guided crafts, cookie decorating, and play stations for children

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Dublin Floating Pumpkin Patch)

Dublin Floating Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 24

Dublin 11 mi $$

Hunt for pumpkins in the pool with swimming, games, and decorating.

Viva Fall Fest

Sat, Sep 26

Berkeley 17 mi Free

Celebration of Latin culture featuring folklórico performances, salsa dancing, and artisans.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Downtown Pleasant Hill Halloween Spooktacular and Chalk Festival)

Downtown Pleasant Hill Halloween Spooktacular and Chalk Festival

Sat, Oct 31

Pleasant Hill 17 mi

Features professional chalk artists, a kids chalk zone, and treat bags.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Piedmont Avenue Elementary School Halloween Carnival)

Piedmont Avenue Elementary School Halloween Carnival

Sat, Oct 31

Oakland 13 mi

Features trick or trunk, a haunted hallway, and carnival games.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Walnut Creek Trunk or Treat)

Walnut Creek Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 23

Walnut Creek 14 mi

Community Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating lanes and a low-sensory hour.

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and costumes on a village lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and cottages at sunset (Alden Lane Nursery Scarecrow Festival)

Alden Lane Nursery Scarecrow Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Livermore 16 mi

Build straw scarecrows or vote in person for your favorite creations.

Halloween Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 25

Dublin 10 mi

Festive family fun featuring face painting, balloon art, and treat bags.

PAL-O-WEEN Party

Fri, Oct 30

Redwood City 16 mi Free

Free family celebration with a spooky trail, costume contest, and treats.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival)

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 10

Pleasant Hill 17 mi

Features a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live music, and community parade.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!)

Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!

Sun, Oct 25

San Francisco 18 mi Free

Dog Halloween celebration with costume contests, pup cup races, and parades.

Trick or Treat on the Farm

Sat, Oct 24

San Ramon 7 mi Free

Costume trick-or-treating across activity stations at a historic farm.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Truck-or-Treat at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland)

Truck-or-Treat at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Sun, Oct 18

Oakland 14 mi Free

Hands-on vehicle exploration, trick-or-treating, and a family costume contest.

Halloween Pumpkin and Face Painting

Sat, Oct 17

Oakland 14 mi $

Carve pumpkins and receive custom face painting in West Oakland.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Behavior Frontiers Brea Autism Center Grand Opening & Pumpkin Palooza)

Behavior Frontiers Brea Autism Center Grand Opening & Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Sep 26

Brea 18 mi Free

Sensory-friendly grand opening celebration with crafts, treats, and facility tours.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Behavior Frontiers Autism Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash)

Behavior Frontiers Autism Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 31

Sacramento 18 mi Free

Features sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, crafts, and center tours.

Word for WordPLAY Spooky Fam Jam

San Francisco 19 mi Free

Free interactive storytelling, games, crafts, and costume fun for all ages.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Brush & Frame Co. Halloween Pumpkin Party)

Brush & Frame Co. Halloween Pumpkin Party

Sat, Oct 31

Lafayette 14 mi $$$

Family pumpkin carving, art activities, photos, and treats in Lafayette.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Paper Mache Jack-O-Lanterns Workshop)

Paper Mache Jack-O-Lanterns Workshop

Oct 6 – Oct 13

Walnut Creek 16 mi $$$

Hands-on paper mâché sculpting workshop for ages 9 to 12.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Behavior Frontiers Rancho Cordova Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash)

Behavior Frontiers Rancho Cordova Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Rancho Cordova 18 mi Free

Sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, crafts, and tours celebrating a new autism center.

G&M Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Livermore 15 mi Free

Livermore farm featured twice on the David Letterman Show.

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Anaheim 18 mi $$

Craft a living fall centerpiece with your first beer included.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Pacific Commons Halloween Spooktacular)

Pacific Commons Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 24

Fremont 15 mi

Afternoon family fun featuring face painting, balloon art, and treats.

Fall Camp Workshops

Oct 5 – Oct 7

Walnut Creek 16 mi $$$

Three-day creative arts workshops for youth ages 6 to 14.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (38th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration)

38th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Sat, Nov 7

San Rafael 30 mi Free

Community celebration with altar viewings, cultural performances, and a walking procession.

Trick-Or-Treat Trail

Oct 25 – Oct 26

San Jose 27 mi $

All proceeds benefit Bay Area mental health through Valle Monte League.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (The Running Dead 5K Fun Run)

The Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Union City 8 mi $

Evade zombies and keep your flags in this Halloween 5K.

Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch

Alameda 14 mi $$

Expansive pumpkin patch with numerous family attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Moore Pumpkins & Christmas Trees)

Moore Pumpkins & Christmas Trees

San Ramon 7 mi $

Expansive pumpkin patch with jump houses

Halloween Boo Bash

Livermore 18 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween bash with crafts and carnival games

Illustration of a friendly ghost holding a magnifying glass on a wooden desk beside clocks, lanterns and small pumpkins (Spooky Halloween, A Family Ghost Hunt)

Spooky Halloween, A Family Ghost Hunt

Oakland 13 mi $

Interactive ghost hunt using a smartphone app

Howl-ooo-ween

Walnut Creek 16 mi $$

Not-so-scary animal encounters and Mad Scientist experiments

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Floating Pumpkin Patch)

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Berkeley 17 mi $$

Pumpkins float in a pool!

Live Oak Halloween Bash

Berkeley 17 mi Free

Not-so-scary Halloween bash for toddlers

Halloween on Solano

Albany 18 mi Free

Community Halloween celebration with costume contest and trick-or-treating.

Boos and Brews on B Street

San Mateo 16 mi Free

Downtown street transformed for Halloween with trick-or-treating

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026Fremont

Fri23Oct Fremont Trick-or-Treat EventFremont

Fri23Oct Halloween Haunted HangarSan Carlos

Fri23Oct Walnut Creek Trunk or TreatWalnut Creek

Sat24Oct Halloween for Families at Gamble GardenPalo Alto

Sat24Oct Mountain View Pumpkin FestivalOakland

Other Halloween categories in Castro Valley

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

Castro ValleyHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Castro ValleyHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

Castro ValleyHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

Castro ValleyUnique Halloween Events12 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Castro Valley

Castro Valley families can find Halloween happenings from local trick-or-treating at Castro Village to farther afield adventures like the Floating Pumpkin Patch at The Wave.

Consider a free event in Fremont or a ticketed festival in a neighboring town when planning your October outings.

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