San Francisco Halloween & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best halloween in San Francisco and surrounding areas

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities (46 events) → Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties (24 events) → Haunted Experiences (11 events) → Halloween Activities (15 events) →
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San Francisco delivers Halloween 2025 near the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf with haunted experiences, eerie cruises, and autumn festivities across the city. You'll discover eerie entertainment, costume parties, and seasonal markets including haunted walks, spooky boat tours, and family-friendly fall fairs.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

46 events
SuperNatural Halloween at California Academy of Sciences • Oct 24

Halloween party at a world-renowned science museum

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

24 events
W Hotel San Francisco MEGA Halloween Party • Oct 31 – Nov 1

Five themed rooms with 10 DJs and live entertainment

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Haunted Experiences

11 events
The Great Hauntway • Oct 26

Free Halloween fun at Sunset Dunes

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Halloween Activities

15 events
Autumn Lights Festival • Oct 17 – Oct 19

Over 100 illuminated art displays by local artists

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. SuperNatural Halloween at California Academy of Sciences
    Halloween party at a world-renowned science museum
  2. W Hotel San Francisco MEGA Halloween Party
    Five themed rooms with 10 DJs and live entertainment
  3. Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Half Moon Bay)
    World-famous celebration of the great and almighty gourd
  4. The Great Hauntway
    Free Halloween fun at Sunset Dunes
  5. The Halloween Voyages
    Adults-only Halloween celebration at sea
  6. Terror Vault presents Hexed
    Immersive theatrical horror experience with interactive elements.

Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near San Francisco

Horror screenings, spooky shows, and Halloween entertainment in San Francisco.

The Reservoir

Dive into 'The Reservoir,' a sharply funny and deeply heartfelt new comedy by...

📍 Berkeley • Sep 5
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The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida

Oceánica Ballet presents a captivating autumn double-bill featuring 'The Headless Horseman' and 'Viva...

📍 San Mateo • Oct 25
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