Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Redwood City 2026

12 unique & unusual Halloween events near Redwood City

Illustration of a haunted mansion with glowing windows and tiny ghosts at dusk, with jack-o'-lanterns and bats nearby (Winchester Mystery House Tours)

Winchester Mystery House Tours

San Jose 19 mi $$

Explore a 160-room mansion with baffling architecture and a mysterious history.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off)

Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Mon, Oct 12

Half Moon Bay 11 mi Free

Growers compete for prizes with massive, Volkswagen-sized pumpkins.

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 23 mi $$$

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Thrill the World Zombie Crawl)

Thrill the World Zombie Crawl

Sat, Oct 24

Campbell 21 mi Free

Costumed zombies perform Michael Jackson's Thriller dance across downtown restaurant stops.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Sip and Paint: Colors of Fall at 25 West Gallery)

Sip and Paint: Colors of Fall at 25 West Gallery

Sat, Sep 19

Mountain View 10 mi $

Relaxed watercolor painting session exploring autumn tones with all materials provided.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Slash and Sip: Adult Pumpkin Carving at San Pedro Square Market)

Slash and Sip: Adult Pumpkin Carving at San Pedro Square Market

Fri, Oct 23

San Jose 21 mi $$

Carve and decorate pumpkins outdoors under the stars in downtown.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run)

Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17

Campbell 21 mi $$$

Scenic 10K, 5K, and Kids' Dash with optional lederhosen.

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 28 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (What Spooky Child Is This?)

What Spooky Child Is This?

Sun, Oct 4

Livermore 28 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 28 mi $$$

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

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 15 mi $

Over 20 Bay Area artists and vendors

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Sama-Sama Fest at Union Landing)

Sama-Sama Fest at Union Landing

Union City 12 mi Free

City's first Filipino American History Month celebration

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Goblin Jamboree: Sunset SpooktacularSausalito

Sat17Oct Campbell Oktoberfest Fun RunCampbell

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

Redwood CityFamily-Friendly Fall Activities56 family events

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

Redwood CityHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties24 parties & tastings

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

Redwood CityHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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

Redwood CityHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Redwood City

Redwood City celebrates Halloween with a mix of ticketed and free events, from the large-scale allure of the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in nearby Half Moon Bay to family-friendly paint and sip gatherings like Pinstripes' "Sunflower and the Pumpkin" in San Mateo.

Explore attractions that span from local galleries to events a short drive away, catering to different tastes as the autumn season progresses.

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