Oakland Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Oakland's streets come alive with spectral secrets in this family-friendly ghost hunt. Participants become ghost hunters, exploring the city to find hidden clues and rumored spirits. It's an engaging outdoor adventure that combines puzzle-solving and scavenger hunt elements, perfect for...

Children's Fairyland transforms into a 'mad science' wonderland for Halloween Jam. This family-friendly event offers daytime playtime with a spooky twist, featuring puppet shows, games, arts and crafts, and interactive STEM activities. Costumes are encouraged for all the 'mad monsters'...

Celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos at Jack London Square's free family fun fest. Enjoy vibrant chalk art, lively mariachi music, and captivating Mexican Folklorico dancers. Don't miss the exciting costume contest!

Join the fun at Piedmont Avenue Elementary School's annual Halloween Carnival! This festive event offers a 'Trick or Trunk' experience with free entry, alongside ticketed attractions like a thrilling Haunted Hallway, giant inflatables, and a variety of carnival games. It's...

Speer Family Farms invites visitors to their new location for a quintessential fall experience. This family-friendly attraction offers a vast pumpkin patch, numerous rides and games like slides, jump houses, and a carousel, plus a petting zoo. It's the perfect...

Celebrate Halloween at Mountain View Cemetery's annual Pumpkin Festival. This family-friendly event features a festive pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for all attendees. Enjoy craft activities, delicious treats from onsite food trucks, and a captivating animal show. It's a perfect...

Experience the Habitot Mobile Museum at Oaktoberfest, offering a day of creative exploration for young children and families. Engage with interactive exhibits like the Rocket & Vehicle Launcher, WaterWorks, and Imagination Playground blocks. This free event encourages hands-on learning through...

Bring the whole family to Fourth Street for a delightful Halloween celebration! Costumed children can embark on a trick-or-treat adventure, visiting over 80 merchant shops. The festival itself offers a wealth of free activities, including mesmerizing bubble and magic shows,...

Discover the magic of the Floating Pumpkin Patch, a unique event where pumpkins literally float! Participants can enjoy recreational swimming, decorate their own pumpkin to take home, and engage in festive activities. Ghoulish attire is encouraged on the pool deck,...

Join the Live Oak Community Center for a not-so-scary Halloween bash! This event is perfect for kids ages 5 and under, offering a morning filled with treats, tricks, and ghoulish games. Little ones can enjoy creepy crafts, Halloween treats, and...

Experience the festive spirit of Halloween on Solano Avenue, featuring a lively costume contest with cash prizes for all ages at Solano-Peralta Park. Local stores and offices open their doors for trick-or-treating fun from 3-5 PM, creating a memorable community...

Step back in time at the Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round for a dose of Halloween magic. This beautifully restored 1911 Herschell-Spillman carousel offers a nostalgic ride with hand-carved animals and enchanting music. It's a timeless attraction perfect for creating magical memories...

Get ready for Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City, a spooktacular celebration kicking off the fall season! This event offers a safe and fun afternoon for all ages, featuring themed activities and a special screening of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' Keep an...

Join the fun at the Harding Carnival and Pumpkin Patch! This community event features classic carnival games, delicious hot food, and refreshing lemonade. It's a fantastic opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a day of entertainment and community...

Celebrate Halloween in San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown at the 11th annual festival. This family-friendly event features a pumpkin patch, a thrilling costume contest with great prizes, creative arts and crafts, fun carnival games, balloon animals, and traditional lion dances. It's...

Join the spooky fun at Oakland Zoo for their annual Boo at the Zoo costume contest! Families and individuals of all ages are invited to don their best costumes for a chance to win prizes. Each day features a unique,...

Discover the magic of Hayes Valley during their annual Halloween celebration. Families can embark on a Trick or Treat Trail, while pet owners can showcase their furry friends in a vibrant Pet Parade. The festivities continue with a Jazz Jam...

Join the Randall Museum for their annual Family Halloween Day, a festive celebration filled with Halloween delights and monster mischief. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy games, crafts, and activities, all while dressed in their favorite...

Bring your little goblins and ghosts to Lafayette for a safe and exciting Trick-or-Treat Street event. Children aged 9 and under are invited to don their costumes and collect treats from participating businesses along Mt. Diablo Blvd. and in La...

Bring the little ones for a safe and fun Halloween tradition! Children aged 9 and under are invited to don their costumes and collect treats from participating businesses along Mt. Diablo Blvd. and in La Fiesta Square. It's a perfect...

Step into a world of spooky science at SuperNatural, the California Academy of Sciences' premier Halloween event. Dance with aquatic creatures at a silent disco, meet mad scientists, and enjoy festive rides. Trick-or-treat stations and a teen lounge offer fun...

The Bay Area Discovery Museum transforms into a whimsical Halloween wonderland for its annual Goblin Jamboree. This family-friendly event offers a delightful array of interactive activities, from crafting monster buddies and mixing magical brews to exploring spooky slime. It's a...

Discover the charm of Balestrieri Family Farm's 4th annual Pumpkin Patch event. This family-friendly gathering offers a delightful day out with tractor rides, opportunities to meet farm animals, and a chance to shop from local vendors. Indulge in tasty treats...

Sausalito comes alive for Halloween with a festive parade, a creative pumpkin carving contest, and a delightful trick-or-treat lane. Families and their furry friends can also join the 'Howl'O'Ween' Dog Costume Contest, making it a community-wide celebration of spooky fun.

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Castro Village! This annual event invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating at participating shops. Kids can showcase their costumes while enjoying a lively children's concert and engaging live entertainment. It's a fantastic tradition...

Experience a unique outdoor movie night at the Italian Cemetery. Bring blankets and a picnic to enjoy a film screening on the mausoleum lawn as dusk settles. This all-ages event offers a memorable and slightly spooky evening under the stars.

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Annual Halloween Extravaganza! This free, family-friendly event promises festive fun for all ages. Don your favorite costume and join the community for a day filled with exciting activities and Halloween spirit at...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Walnut Creek's annual Trunk or Treat! This free community event offers a magical experience for all ages with a dedicated trick-or-treat lane, engaging games, and festive activities. Enjoy a special low-sensory hour for...

Get ready for Howl-ooo-ween, Lindsay Wildlife Experience's most fang-tastic event of the year! This spook-tastic celebration offers a night packed with frightful fun for the whole family. Enjoy trick-or-treating, engaging games, creative face painting, and hands-on experiments with their Mad...

Immerse yourself in a thrilling Halloween celebration at Craft Pizzeria in Hayward. This event brings together over 20 Bay Area artists showcasing spooky and artistic creations. Enjoy live music from a DJ, browse unique items at the pop-up market, and...

Join the community for a festive Trunk or Treat event at the Community Center Parking Lot. Come in costume to receive special Halloween treats, or register your trunk for a chance to win prizes. It's a perfect way to celebrate...

Get ready for a spooktacular day at the San Francisco Zoo's 'Boo at the Zoo' event! Families can enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, crafts, and plenty of Halloween candy. Don your best costume for a chance to win prizes...

Celebrate the arrival of fall at the San Francisco Zoo's Zootoberfest! Get lost in the city's largest hay maze, enjoy seasonal brews and German-inspired cuisine at the Zoo Brew Haus, and join the family-friendly 'Boo at the Zoo' event with...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Halloween Scary at the Berry! This event invites families to don their favorite costumes and gather treats while exploring themed zones like Harry Potter, Aliens, and Disney Princesses. Don't miss the dazzling Glow-In-The-Dark...

Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly bash at Dave & Buster's. Enjoy a safe indoor environment filled with crafts, games, and exciting activities. Enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes, and take advantage of unlimited game play. The...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the 4th Annual Trick-or-Treat event in San Bruno's Centennial Plaza! This family-friendly celebration features a vibrant trick-or-treat stroll with over 45 local businesses and organizations handing out candy. Enjoy live jazz music, face...

Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the Boo Bash, held at Danville Livery. This family-friendly event features trick-or-treating with local merchants, exciting tractor hayrides, and a delightful petting zoo. Kids can enjoy face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon twisting,...

Experience a unique Halloween celebration where art meets spooky fun. Witness local artists transform the pavement into stunning, life-sized chalk murals. Children can unleash their creativity with their own chalk art projects, making it a perfect outing for the whole...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Boos and Brews on B Street! This family-friendly event transforms Downtown San Mateo into a Halloween wonderland. Enjoy trick-or-treating with local businesses, engaging kids' activities, and creative arts and crafts. Don your best...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Monster Mash Bash! This family-friendly Halloween event promises a night filled with frightful fun, including a thrilling costume contest, exciting games, and plenty of candy. Costumes are highly encouraged for all attendees...

Join the Downtown Martinez Annual Halloween Spooktacular for an afternoon of family fun. This festive event features a creative trunk-or-treat experience with local businesses and community members handing out candy. Little goblins and ghosts can enjoy a variety of kid-friendly...

Join the Downtown Martinez Annual Halloween Spooktacular for a ghoulishly delightful afternoon! This free family-friendly event features a spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat with creatively decorated car trunks, where local businesses and community members hand out treats. Kids can enjoy a variety of...

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the City Center Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade! This event invites pet owners to strut their furry friends' stuff in their best Halloween costumes. Watch as pets show off their festive attire and...

Get ready for the Bay's cutest and tastiest Halloween marketplace! This Harajuku-themed event features iconic cute characters, a free trick-or-treat experience for registered ticket holders, and a costume contest with prizes. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of delicious food...

Discover a delightful fall experience at Moore Pumpkins & Christmas Trees. This family-owned farm offers a vibrant pumpkin patch with a wide selection of pumpkins, perfect for the season. Enjoy free admission and parking, with the added fun of jump...

Join the San Rafael community for a FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration at the San Rafael Community Center. Explore the Lonatoese Garden and enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with treats, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and engaging games. It's the perfect opportunity...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Concord Trick-or-Treat Trail! This free, family-friendly event invites costumed children to enjoy trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and creative crafts. The Concord Preschool Program will also host an open house, offering...

Join the fun at Forest Home Farms for a delightful Trick or Treat adventure! Dress up in your Halloween costume and explore the historic farm, collecting treats at various stations. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities, learn about local history, and participate...

Bring the whole family for a delightful Halloween celebration on Fourth Street! Children can collect treats from participating businesses, while pets can strut their stuff in a fun costume contest. Don't miss the San Rafael Police Department's Trunk or Treat...