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

Gathering in the cemetery's pumpkin patch meadow, families can enjoy an afternoon of Halloween festivities following the Piedmont Avenue parade. Kids can navigate a hay-bale tunnel, bounce in inflatable jumper funhouses, get their faces painted, and see a clown balloon artist. A dedicated craft area allows children to decorate pumpkins, masks, and treat bags, while food trucks offer refreshments onsite.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission; one free pumpkin per child.

Hours

12:00pm - 3:00pm.

Ages

Children must be accompanied by parents

Neighborhood

Piedmont Avenue area

Food & Drink

A variety of onsite food truck vendors offer food and refreshments for purchase.

Going?

Location

Mountain View Cemetery · 5000 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Cheerful and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Parents must accompany their children at all times during the event.
  • Pumpkin selection is limited to one free pumpkin per child.
  • Bring an appetite or method of payment if you wish to purchase food from the onsite food trucks.

Links & Contact

Run by Piedmont Funeral Services & Mountain View Cemetery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are available for children?

Children can bounce in several inflatable jumper funhouses, crawl through a hay-bale tunnel, visit a clown balloon artist, get face painting, and participate in crafts.

What crafts can kids make?

The craft area offers supplies for children to decorate pumpkins, masks, and treat bags.

Do parents need to attend with their kids?

Yes, parents are required to accompany their children to the event.

Is food available on site?

Yes, food truck vendors are onsite with items available for purchase.

How does the festival connect to the neighborhood parade?

The festival immediately follows the Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association’s annual Halloween parade, allowing attendees to walk straight to the cemetery meadow after the parade.

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