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Popular Events: One highlight this season is the Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, where families can enjoy a fun-filled evening of safe trick-or-treating in a festive atmosphere. Featuring local businesses that join in the celebration, the San Francisco Coffee Festival 2024 brings unique brews and seasonal flavors to the community. And the 2024 BrewFest is something you definitely don't want to miss for its variety of craft beers and local artisans. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Petaluma
- Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
- San Francisco Coffee Festival 2024 (San Francisco)
- 2024 BrewFest (Martinez)
- Hops & Vines Stroll (San Rafael)
- Boo at the Zoo (Oakland)
- Howl-O-Ween at Safari West (Santa Rosa)
- Goblin Jamboree (Sausalito)
- Santa Beer Crawl 2024 (Martinez)
- China Town Halloween Festival (San Francisco)
- Biketoberfest Marin (Fairfax)
See these and even more events listed below!
Petaluma Area Haunted Experiences
Nightfall at Filoli
What to Expect:
Explore the historic estate under the cover of darkness with candlelit walks and gothic-inspired scenes.
Description:
Experience the enchanting beauty of Filoli under the cover of darkness during Nightfall. This bewitching Halloween event invites visitors to explore the historic estate with candlelit walks through the house, gothic-inspired scenes, and a mesmerizing display of flickering jack-o'-lanterns in the Meadow. Enjoy engaging games, festive photo opportunities, and seasonal drinks at 'Jack's Bar' amidst the lush grounds.
Where: Woodside | More Info: Nightfall at Filoli
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Petaluma
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
What to Expect:
A safe and festive Halloween celebration where over 75 downtown businesses hand out candy to costumed children.
Description:
Join the spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Downtown Petaluma Over 75 businesses will be handing out Halloween candy to costumed children. Participating merchants will have signage outside their stores, making it easy to find the best treats. This family-friendly event offers a safe and fun experience for kids of all ages.
Where: Petaluma | More Info: Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
2024 BrewFest
What to Expect:
The event combines scenic bike rides with a festive brew festival to support Special Olympics Northern California.
Description:
The 2024 Bike the Bridges & Brewfest is a community-driven event that combines scenic bike rides with a festive brew festival. On October 5, 2024, participants can choose from various ride distances, including 25 miles, 50K, 100K, Half Century, and Century rides. The event benefits Special Olympics Northern California by providing free year-round sports, education, health, and leadership programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The brew festival features local breweries, live music, and delicious food, making it a fun day for all participants and attendees.
Where: Martinez | More Info: 2024 BrewFest
Howl-O-Ween at Safari West
What to Expect:
A month-long celebration with a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities.
Description:
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge is a month-long celebration of Halloween fun for the whole family. Enjoy spooky storytime, costume parades, and Halloween-themed arts and crafts. The lodge transforms into a howling good time with playful, family-friendly decorations and activities designed to be fun for everyone. From dance parties to water park fun, there’s something for every pack member to enjoy.
Where: Santa Rosa | More Info: Howl-O-Ween at Safari West
Boo at the Zoo
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with a self-guided scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating for animal Trading Cards.
Description:
Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Oakland Zoo. Participants can enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating for animal Trading Cards, and collecting special edition Trading Cards and fair trade organic chocolate. The event encourages dressing up in costumes (excluding inflatables) and features both in-person and virtual costume contests with great prizes.
Where: Oakland | More Info: Boo at the Zoo
Hops & Vines Stroll
What to Expect:
The event features a charming cable car shuttle running up and down 4th Street, making it an adventure to visit each tasting location.
Description:
The 5th Annual Hops & Vines Stroll in Downtown San Rafael is a festive tasting event celebrating the craft beer and premium wine scene. Attendees can sample local beer, wine, spirits, and cider at various participating shops along 4th Street. The event includes a charming cable car shuttle for convenience and offers a vibrant atmosphere to explore the heart of the city.
Where: San Rafael | More Info: Hops & Vines Stroll
China Town Halloween Festival
What to Expect:
A variety of family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting, a scary room, and lion dances.
Description:
The Chinatown Halloween Festival is a spooktacular event that brings together friends, families, and local Chinatown merchants for a fun-filled day. Activities include pumpkin painting, a scary room, Trick-or-Treat Lane, a pumpkin patch, costume contests, carnival games, balloon animals, a photobooth, and lion dances. This festive celebration offers something for everyone, making it an unforgettable experience for all who attend.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: China Town Halloween Festival
Santa Beer Crawl 2024
What to Expect:
A festive beer tasting event where participants can enjoy craft brews while strolling through charming downtown Martinez.
Description:
Join Downtown Martinez & Co. for the Santa Beer Crawl 2024, a festive and hoppy event where participants can immerse themselves in a world of craft breweries. Stroll along charming Main Street, where participating small businesses transform into beer stations offering delightful selections of craft brews. This event encourages Santa suits and ugly Christmas sweaters, making it a fun and memorable experience for all.
Where: Martinez | More Info: Santa Beer Crawl 2024
Goblin Jamboree
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of hands-on activities designed for families, including build-a-beast and surreal animal print creations.
Description:
Goblin Jamboree is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. It features playful Halloween adventures, including build-a-beast activities, surreal animal prints, and live insect demonstrations. The event supports the museum's mission to provide joyful learning experiences for children and families. Enjoy festive programming, tasty treats, and a BOO-gie dance party in a delightfully spooky atmosphere.
Where: Sausalito | More Info: Goblin Jamboree
Tiburon Wine Festival 2024
What to Expect:
A rare opportunity to experience a variety of wines from both established and small production wineries in a scenic bay setting.
Description:
The 41st Annual Tiburon Wine Festival is a premier wine event in the Bay Area, featuring over 60 wineries and 10 local restaurants. This extraordinary event offers a rare opportunity to taste new wines and savor old favorites from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond. Enjoy live music and exceptional food in a scenic bay setting. All wine tastings and food are included in the ticket price, making it an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts.
Where: Tiburon | More Info: Tiburon Wine Festival 2024
Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City
What to Expect:
An afternoon of safe Halloween fun with a variety of themed activities for all ages.
Description:
Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City is an immersive outdoor Halloween experience designed for all ages. Enjoy themed activities like trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and a special screening of Despicable Me 4. The event also features a costume contest with themed prizes and various activities such as slime making, balloon art, and face painting.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City
Biketoberfest Marin
What to Expect:
A unique blend of cycling culture, live music, and community activities.
Description:
Biketoberfest Marin is a festive event celebrating cycling and community. Enjoy delicious brews, see amazing bikes, and connect with local bike shops and vendors. The event features live music, family activities, and group rides, all set against the backdrop of beautiful Marin County fall weather.
Where: Fairfax | More Info: Biketoberfest Marin
It's Corn The Corniest Festival
What to Expect:
A corn-ucopia of flavors from over 15 Bay Area food trucks, featuring innovative corn creations and live entertainment.
Description:
It's Corn The Corniest Festival is a delightful celebration of all things corn. This Labor Weekend, SPARK Social SF transforms into a corn-lover's paradise with over 15 Bay Area food trucks offering the most mouthwatering corn creations. Enjoy classics like flame-grilled corn on the cob smothered in juicy butter, elote cups spiced with cotija, chile, and limón, and delectable cornbread à la mode. The event promises a shuckin’ good time with innovative dishes, live beats, and corny games.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: It's Corn The Corniest Festival
Bring The Smoke - BBQ Food Festival
What to Expect:
The event features a variety of BBQ dishes incorporating Rickhouse Cask Strength Bourbon, along with live music and artisanal goods.
Description:
Join us at the Bring The Smoke BBQ Food Festival, where you can indulge in a variety of delicious BBQ dishes crafted by Bay Area chefs and pitmasters. Each dish incorporates Rickhouse Cask Strength Bourbon, adding a unique twist to the classic BBQ flavors. Enjoy live music, artisanal goods, and special limited-edition cocktails in a scenic setting with stunning views of San Francisco.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: Bring The Smoke - BBQ Food Festival
Trick or Treating on the Wharf
What to Expect:
The event features a 13-day Halloween celebration with activities like the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt and festive Wharf specials.
Description:
Enjoy 13 days of frightful fun at the Santa Cruz Wharf Participate in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap photos at the scenic photo booth, and enjoy festive Wharf specials. On October 31, bring your family to show off your creative costumes and trick-or-treat at Wharf businesses. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities perfect for Halloween.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Trick or Treating on the Wharf
Family Halloween Day at Randall Museum
What to Expect:
The event features a variety of daytime Halloween activities suitable for the whole family, including a Trick-Treat Trail and live entertainment.
Description:
Join us for Randall Museum's annual Family Halloween Day, a fun-filled event for the whole family. Explore the Haunted Animal Room, get creative with Creepy Crafts, and enjoy Ghoulish Games and Live Music and Entertainment. The museum will be transformed with spooky yet not scary delights for the Halloween season. Costumed revelers will find unexpected surprises throughout the museum while enjoying familiar favorites like Trick-Treating, Pumpkin Decorating, and more.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: Family Halloween Day at Randall Museum
Lemos Farm Pumpkins & Halloween (Scare Zone)
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions.
Description:
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay transforms into a festive Halloween Palooza from August 31st to November 24th, 2024. The pumpkin patch is open Wednesday to Sunday in September, daily in October, and weekends only in November. Enjoy pony rides, train rides, haunted house visits, and more. The farm offers a variety of attractions including gem mining, photo ops, hay rides, and a petting zoo. Each year, the farm is decorated with hay, spooky decor, and corn stalks, making it an ideal destination for families and Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Half Moon Bay | More Info: Lemos Farm Pumpkins & Halloween (Scare Zone)
Pink Friday Sip n Shop & Outdoor Evening Market
What to Expect:
A festive evening of wine tasting and shopping to support local small businesses and kick off a Toys for Tots collaboration.
Description:
Pink Friday Sip n Shop & Outdoor Evening Market is a delightful evening of wine tasting and shopping in Downtown Martinez. Join local small businesses for a unique shopping experience, indulge in delicious wines, and support the community. This event is part of the national "Shop Small" initiative, promoting local gems over big corporations. It will also kick off a Toys for Tots collaboration sponsored by Nuvision Credit Union.
Where: Martinez | More Info: Pink Friday Sip n Shop & Outdoor Evening Market
Halloween Mask Making Festival
What to Expect:
A family-friendly event featuring mask-making activities, Halloween carnival games, and theatrical performances.
Description:
Join us for the 26th annual Halloween Mask Making Festival at the London Nelson Community Center. Enjoy a creative day of mask making, Halloween carnival games, a frightening photo booth, Thriller performances in Laurel Park, and a special All About Theatre performance of "Once Upon a Broomstick" in the Auditorium. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years.
Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Halloween Mask Making Festival
It’s the Great Pumpkin
What to Expect:
A classic animated special screening with accompanying Halloween-themed crafts and activities.
Description:
It’s the Great Pumpkin is a family-friendly event where visitors can watch the classic animated special "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on the big screen every half hour. The event also includes hands-on activities like making spooky spider headbands and tissue paper ghosts, as well as exploring the Schulz Museum galleries for free.
Where: Santa Rosa | More Info: It’s the Great Pumpkin
Halloween Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat experience with creatively themed and decorated car trunks.
Description:
Join Downtown Martinez & Co. for a spooktacular Halloween celebration Explore creatively themed and decorated car trunks lined up for a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience. Local businesses and community members will hand out candies and treats to little goblins and ghosts. Engage your little ones with a variety of kid-friendly crafts and games. The event will take place downtown inside participating businesses, on the street, and at the Plaza on Main Street. It's free to attend, so don't forget to bring a bag for all the goodies!
Where: Martinez | More Info: Halloween Trunk or Treat
Halloween Hijinks
What to Expect:
A unique blend of science exploration and Halloween festivities.
Description:
Explore the science behind Halloween tricks and treats at Halloween Hijinks. This event, in partnership with Livermore Downtown Inc’s Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day, features 10 different hands-on activities. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be present to answer questions. The event takes place at Stockmen’s Park, offering a fun and educational experience for children and adults alike.
Where: Livermore | More Info: Halloween Hijinks
Trick or Treat on the Farm
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed trick-or-treat adventure set in a historic farm environment.
Description:
Trick or Treat on the Farm is a family-friendly event where participants come in their Halloween costumes for a trick-or-treat adventure around the farm. The event features various stations with activities and treats to take home, highlighting farm life and the late Victorian era.
Where: San Ramon | More Info: Trick or Treat on the Farm
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with pumpkin carving and campfire activities.
Description:
Join the Pacific Skyline Council for a spooktacular Halloween event, the Lion & Tiger Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree. Enjoy pumpkin carving, a Halloween parade, hot dog roasting, and s’mores toasting around the campfire. Not-so-spooky stories and skits will add to the festive atmosphere. All participants, including adults and siblings, will receive a toasting fork, hot dog supper, and s’mores. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Where: Palo Alto | More Info: Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
Family Halloween Concert
What to Expect:
Adults and children come in costume for a fun-filled afternoon of music and interactive orchestra demonstrations.
Description:
Join the Redwood Symphony for their annual Halloween Family Concert, where adults and children come together in costume for a magical afternoon of music and fun. The event features a tour of the orchestra, where attendees can see the different instrumental groups in action. The concert includes music from beloved movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones, culminating in a thrilling finale where lucky kids get to conduct the orchestra.
Where: Redwood City | More Info: Family Halloween Concert
Pumpkins on Pikes
What to Expect:
A magical family tradition featuring live music, food, drinks, pumpkin carving, and various games.
Description:
Pumpkins on Pikes is a family-friendly event hosted by Tara Firma Farms. It features live music, food, drinks, pumpkin carving, and various games. The event takes place over three weekend days in October, offering a magical atmosphere perfect for the fall season.
Where: Petaluma | More Info: Pumpkins on Pikes
Healdsburg Plaza Trick-or-Treat
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treating with local businesses in a festive downtown setting.
Description:
Healdsburg Plaza Trick-or-Treat is a family-friendly event where children can enjoy trick-or-treating at various businesses around the Plaza. The event is free and open to all ages, encouraging participants to dress up in their best costumes. This festive activity is a great way to celebrate Halloween in a fun and welcoming environment.
Where: Healdsburg | More Info: Healdsburg Plaza Trick-or-Treat
Halloween Costume Contest
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a sidewalk stroll and a special Canine Critter Costume Contest.
Description:
Join Benicia Main Street for a fun-filled Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th. The event features a sidewalk stroll where participants can show off their creative costumes, with a special Canine Critter Costume Contest at First Street Green. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages.
Where: Benicia | More Info: Halloween Costume Contest
Other Halloween Activities Near Petaluma
San Francisco Coffee Festival 2024
What to Expect:
An immersive coffee experience featuring top specialty roasters and live entertainment at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.
Description:
The San Francisco Coffee Festival is an immersive coffee experience that brings together top specialty roasters and coffee shops from the Bay Area. Enjoy unique beans, delicious snacks, and live entertainment at the iconic Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. This event is perfect for coffee lovers, offering endless opportunities to sample different blends and learn about the coffee culture. It's a fun and engaging environment where you can discover new favorites and enjoy a memorable day with fellow coffee enthusiasts.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: San Francisco Coffee Festival 2024
A Spookeasy Halloween
What to Expect:
The unique feature of A Spookeasy Halloween is its inclusive and diverse array of handmade Halloween wares and oddities, making it a must-visit for those seeking a unique and spooky experience.
Description:
A Spookeasy Halloween is a unique and spooky celebration featuring a wicked Halloween Market and Oddities Show. Attendees can shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade Halloween wares, bone-a-fide curiosities, and bewitching collectibles. The event includes face painting, tarot reading, DJ and live performers, a costume contest with prizes, and an Elixir Bar with Happy Hour at 4 PM. The venue is ADA accessible, and free parking is available.