Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Pleasant Hill 2026

12 unique & unusual Halloween events near Pleasant Hill

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 22 mi $$$

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

Autumn Lights Festival

Oct 15 – Oct 17

Oakland 15 mi $$

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

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vida)

After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vida

Thu, Oct 22

San Francisco 21 mi

Adults-only evening exploring Día de los Muertos and hands-on science exhibits.

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 24 mi $$$

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

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 24 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 24 mi $$$

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

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Succulents Class @ Knots & Found)

Pumpkin Succulents Class @ Knots & Found

Sat, Oct 17

Martinez 6 mi $$

Craft a living pumpkin succulent arrangement to take home.

Illustration of a rustic wooden tent with taps, hop garlands, frothy mugs, barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Bay Area Derby Halloween Season Closer)

Bay Area Derby Halloween Season Closer

Sat, Oct 24

Richmond 15 mi

Roller derby matchup between Oakland Outlaws and San Francisco Rolling Dead.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Repair Fair and Halloween Costume & Decor Swap)

Repair Fair and Halloween Costume & Decor Swap

Sat, Oct 10

Novato 30 mi Free

Free item repairs by volunteer fixers alongside a community costume swap.

Illustration of a winding path through autumn trees with glowing lanterns and carved pumpkins in purple evening light (9th Annual Point Richmond Haunted Halloween History Hike)

9th Annual Point Richmond Haunted Halloween History Hike

Richmond 18 mi $$

Actors portraying historic ghost characters on a spooky history hike.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Mare Island Halloween Block Party)

Mare Island Halloween Block Party

Vallejo 15 mi

Halloween adventure starting at Vino Godfather Mansion

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 19 mi $

Over 20 Bay Area artists and vendors

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Bay Area Derby Halloween Season CloserRichmond

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Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

Pleasant HillFamily-Friendly Fall Activities59 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

Pleasant HillHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Pleasant HillHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

Pleasant HillHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Pleasant Hill

The Autumn Lights Festival in Oakland offers a major attraction for the season. For local creativity, consider the Pumpkin Succulents Class in Martinez, or if you prefer a drive, explore other regional gatherings. A Halloween Art Show and Pop-Up Market in Hayward provides a chance for unique finds, while the Halloween Game in Richmond offers a local competitive activity.

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