Step into a world of nightmares and wonders as you uncover Milpitas's Halloween secrets with our in-depth guide to all things spooky and spectacular. From longtime residents to curious spirits, our guide reveals the Halloween magic of Milpitas.
Popular events this season include the eerie allure of the Winchester Mystery House, where legends and architecture entwine to create a chilling experience. Additionally, the Brick-or-Treat offers a delightful twist with its imaginative attractions designed for family fun. And the Kids Boo Fest is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring engaging activities for young trick-or-treaters. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Milpitas
- Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)
- Brick-or-Treat
- Halloween Jam (Oakland)
- Kids Boo Fest (Vallejo)
- BOO-tastic Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- California Great America's Tricks and Treats (Santa Clara)
- Pirates of Emerson (Fremont)
- The Bernal Scream (San Jose)
- Tilden Merry-Go-Round Halloween Party (Berkeley)
- Halloween Crafternoon (Berkeley)
See these and even more events listed below!
Milpitas Area Haunted Experiences
Winchester Mystery House
What to Expect:
An immersive indoor and outdoor Halloween experience with special effects, professional actors, and interactive activities.
Description:
Experience the most immersive Halloween event in the Bay Area with Winchester Mystery House's Unhinged: Hotel. This chilling haunt features a suspenseful walk-through journey through the mansion's darkened halls, an outdoor scare zone, a limited-time Halloween museum, and interactive activities. The event includes special effects, professional actors, and disturbing scenes, making it a thrilling experience for those brave enough to step inside.
Where: San Jose | More Info: Winchester Mystery House
Pirates of Emerson
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Pirates of Emerson is its immersive and intense haunted house experience with multiple themed attractions and live music.
Description:
Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park is Northern California's premier haunted attraction, offering a spine-chilling adventure through four terrifying attractions. The event features timed entry tickets, with capacity limitations in place to ensure a unique and intense experience. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an individual 21 or older. The park also includes live music and game upgrades available online.
Where: Fremont | More Info: Pirates of Emerson
The Bernal Scream
What to Expect:
The Bernal Scream's unique feature is its high-endurance adult attraction, "Soul Shredder," which promises the darkest, meanest, and most twisted experience yet.
Description:
The Bernal Scream, a haunted attraction in San Jose, California, is proud to announce its 2024 season return. Founded by father and son duo Mike and Abel Barrera, the attraction has grown from a backyard show in 2013 to one of the Bay Area's premier commercial haunted attractions. This year, they introduce their biggest and newest haunted attraction, "Soul Shredder," a high-endurance adult experience not for the faint of heart. The event runs from September 20 to November 3, 2024.
Where: San Jose | More Info: The Bernal Scream
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Milpitas
Brick-or-Treat
What to Expect:
Immersive LEGO-themed Halloween celebration with exclusive 4D movie and interactive build activities.
Description:
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring monster-ific activities, including a Potion Kitchen experience, seasonal scavenger hunt, and exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase. The event offers a variety of fun activities and treats for kids aged 3-12.
Where: Milpitas | More Info: Brick-or-Treat
Kids Boo Fest
What to Expect:
A variety of fun, non-scary activities suitable for young children during the daytime.
Description:
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a family-friendly Halloween event offering spooky-ish fun activities like a crazy hay maze, riding the boo train, pumpkin painting, pedal-powered go-karting, cookie decorating, and foam pit play. The event also features Halloween-themed animal shows and character meet-and-greets with treats. Various activities require extra money, but most are worth it for the kids.
Where: Vallejo | More Info: Kids Boo Fest
Halloween Jam
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Halloween Jam is its comprehensive lineup of fun activities and special events designed for families, making it a bewitching and enjoyable experience for all ages.
Description:
Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland is a festive and fantastic fall celebration featuring special performances, decked-out storybook sets, arts and crafts, puppet shows, bouncy houses, treat stations, games with prizes, a photo booth, and new surprises each year. The event includes daily shows like the "Tricks & Treats" Puppet Show and performances at Emerald City Stage. Special events include Oakland’s Magic Kitchen with Chef Michele McQueen and a Book Celebration with Nikki Shannon Smith.
Where: Oakland | More Info: Halloween Jam
California Great America's Tricks and Treats
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween celebration with four uniquely themed lands offering a variety of spooky and family-friendly activities.
Description:
California Great America's Tricks and Treats is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring four uniquely themed lands: Everfall, Sweet Tooth Acres, Spooky Spires, and Ickyville. The event includes spooky and kooky activities, live shows, a costume contest, seasonal food and drinks, and candy. Guests can enjoy their favorite rides and attractions throughout the park, making it an immersive and delightful experience for all ages.
Where: Santa Clara | More Info: California Great America's Tricks and Treats
Tilden Merry-Go-Round Halloween Party
What to Expect:
The event offers a variety of activities, including a buffet breakfast, spooky scavenger hunt, and Halloween cartoon movies, all set in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Tilden Park Merry Go Round is hosting a festive Halloween party in 2024, featuring a buffet-style breakfast, spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween cartoon movies, photo opportunities with characters, and a beverage bar. The event includes unlimited rides and a Halloween candy hunt, making it a fun-filled day for families.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Tilden Merry-Go-Round Halloween Party
Halloween Family Picnic
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with a variety of family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join Big Dog Vineyards for a spookiest Halloween picnic ever Enjoy an afternoon of family fun featuring games, bounce houses, pumpkin carving, live music, and more on their front lawn. This event promises to be a delightful and festive celebration for all ages.
Where: Milpitas | More Info: Halloween Family Picnic
Halloween Crafternoon
What to Expect:
All supplies and instructions will be provided, making it easy for participants to engage in creative Halloween-themed paper crafting.
Description:
Enjoy a series of Halloween-themed paper crafting sessions at the Claremont Branch of the Berkeley Public Library. All supplies and instructions will be provided, making it an ideal activity for children in preschool and kindergarten. This event is part of the library's Halloween Crafternoons series, designed to foster creativity and fun during the holiday season.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Halloween Crafternoon
Floating Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive way to pick out a pumpkin while enjoying swim time in a community pool.
Description:
The Floating Pumpkin Patch in Berkeley is a unique and fun event where participants can swim in the West Campus Pool filled with pumpkins and select one to take home. The event includes fun activities, swim time, and ghoulish attire is welcome on the pool deck. Proper swimming attire is required for swimming. All children 6 years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over the age of 16, and swimmers must pass a swim test administered by City Staff to swim in the deep end of the pool.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Floating Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Cat Storytime
What to Expect:
A cat-themed Halloween storytime with interactive activities and petting opportunities.
Description:
Join us for a special cat-themed Halloween storytime at the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library. Enjoy favorite Halloween stories read by BACS volunteers, sing not-so-scary songs, and maybe even pet a cat if available. Costumes are highly encouraged, especially witch and wizard outfits. This program will be held in the downstairs Community Meeting Room, with space limited.
Where: Berkeley | More Info: Halloween Cat Storytime
Halloween Parade 2024
What to Expect:
A festive and fun-filled Halloween celebration with a costume parade for preschoolers.
Description:
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween Parade at Footsteps Preschool Dress your little ones in their most creative and adorable Halloween costumes for a day of festive fun and spooky surprises. We invite all little ghouls, goblins, and friendly monsters to celebrate Halloween with us.
Where: Milpitas | More Info: Halloween Parade 2024
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Milpitas
Haunted HOUSE - Concord's Halloween House
What to Expect:
Enjoy a Halloween-themed night with live DJ sets, costume contests, and state-of-the-art sound and visuals at Gratitude Lounge.
Description:
Join us at Haunted HOUSE for a spine-chilling Halloween party at Gratitude Lounge. Enjoy live DJ sets by multiple special guest DJs and a headliner, costume contests, Halloween decor and production FX, a photo booth with AI-generated Halloween themes, and more. The event features house music and EDM, with epic food and drink specials available throughout the night. Come dressed in costume and dance the night away in a Halloween-themed venue with state-of-the-art sound and visuals.
Where: Concord | More Info: Haunted HOUSE - Concord's Halloween House
Other Halloween Activities Near Milpitas
BOO-tastic Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed LEGO build competition and mystery-solving activities.
Description:
Join us for the BOO-tastic Adult Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area on October 18, 2024. This spooky-themed event is designed for adults who love LEGO bricks. Solve the Great LEGO Mystery by finding hidden clues, interviewing suspects, and participating in Halloween-themed builds and games. Explore MINILAND, enjoy Halloween treats, and have a chance to win raffle prizes. The evening includes access to build stations, the Imagination Express ride, and a 4D Cinema, along with a special themed LEGO build competition and minifig trading.