Dublin Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

62 family-friendly fall activities in Dublin and nearby.

From sprawling pumpkin patches like Moore Pumpkins in San Ramon to downtown celebrations such as the Trick-or-Treat Event in Fremont, Dublin families have many Halloween choices.

Consider if you prefer a free community gathering or a ticketed experience, an outdoor farm adventure, or an indoor museum event. Many local towns host unique activities.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Witches Night Out 2026 Livermore

Moonlight shopping and dining with specials across Downtown Livermore

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 13 Ghosts of Dublin Dublin

Flashlight walking tour through Dublin Pioneer Cemetery hearing local ghost stories.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 3 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Walnut Creek

Five actors play nearly twenty characters in this fast-paced gothic comedy.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 11 Ghosts of Pleasanton's Past Tour Pleasanton

Guided two-hour walking tour of haunted downtown Main Street sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we prep for a corn maze with kids in Dublin?

Closed shoes that can get dirty, water, and a bathroom stop before entering are the big three. Pick the short family maze over the flagship one for under-8s; a full maze runs 45-90 minutes and patience dies at minute 30. Photograph the maze map at the entrance, agree that kids stay within arm's reach at junctions, and go before dusk on your first trip.

Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Dublin?

The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.

Are hayrides at Dublin 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.

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