Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Foster City 2026

11 unique & unusual Halloween events near Foster City

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off)

Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Mon, Oct 12

Half Moon Bay 11 mi Free

Growers compete for prizes with massive, Volkswagen-sized pumpkins.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run)

Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

Sun, Oct 25

Pleasanton 23 mi $$$

Costume-friendly 5K, 10K, and kids races through Downtown Pleasanton

Autumn Lights Festival

Oct 15 – Oct 17

Oakland 17 mi $$

Fundraiser festival featuring an Art Market and light art across themed gardens.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Goblin Jamboree: Sunset Spooktacular)

Goblin Jamboree: Sunset Spooktacular

Fri, Oct 16

Sausalito 22 mi $$$

After-hours museum evening featuring pirate ship racing and spider web weaving.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Sip and Paint: Colors of Fall at 25 West Gallery)

Sip and Paint: Colors of Fall at 25 West Gallery

Sat, Sep 19

Mountain View 16 mi $

Relaxed watercolor painting session exploring autumn tones with all materials provided.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (What Spooky Child Is This?)

What Spooky Child Is This?

Sun, Oct 4

Livermore 29 mi $$

Blacklight family painting session using glow-in-the-dark neon paints under UV lights.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Rustic Pumpkin Trio on Canvas)

Rustic Pumpkin Trio on Canvas

Sun, Oct 4

Livermore 29 mi $$$

Step-by-step guided autumn canvas painting session with optional candle making.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Slash and Sip: Adult Pumpkin Carving at San Pedro Square Market)

Slash and Sip: Adult Pumpkin Carving at San Pedro Square Market

Fri, Oct 23

San Jose 26 mi $$

Carve and decorate pumpkins outdoors under the stars in downtown.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run)

Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17

Campbell 26 mi $$$

Scenic 10K, 5K, and Kids' Dash with optional lederhosen.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Halloween Art Show, Pop-Up Market & Craft Pizzeria)

Halloween Art Show, Pop-Up Market & Craft Pizzeria

Hayward 13 mi $

Over 20 Bay Area artists and vendors

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Sama-Sama Fest at Union Landing)

Sama-Sama Fest at Union Landing

Union City 12 mi Free

City's first Filipino American History Month celebration

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Autumn Lights FestivalOakland

Fri16Oct Goblin Jamboree: Sunset SpooktacularSausalito

Sat17Oct Campbell Oktoberfest Fun RunCampbell

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

Foster CityFamily-Friendly Fall Activities54 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

Foster CityHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties24 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

Foster CityHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

Foster CityHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Foster City

Foster City residents looking for Halloween activities can find options beyond our immediate area. The highly anticipated 53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay highlights the season's agricultural focus. For those seeking a more artistic experience, the Halloween Art Show and Pop-Up Market in Hayward presents a different kind of local engagement.

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