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Halloween Costume Swap

Discover a unique way to get your Halloween costume at this community swap event. Bring gently used costumes in good condition and exchange them for something new. Costumes are available at no cost, making it an affordable and eco-friendly way to prepare for Halloween.

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What to Expect

Free Halloween costume exchange for the community

Event Details

Duration

2 hours

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Canal

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of San Rafael

Food & Drink

Not specified

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and individuals looking for affordable halloween costumes

Vibe

Community-oriented, sustainable, festive

Energy Level

Low

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Pickleweed Park
50 Canal St
San Rafael, CA
94901

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: FREE
  • Parking: Parking is available at Pickleweed Park. Additional street parking may be available in the surrounding area.
  • Accessibility: The event is held at Pickleweed Park, which generally offers accessible facilities. Specific accessibility details for the park can be found on the City of San Rafael's accessibility statement.
  • Pets: No pets allowed

Tips & Advice

  • Inspect costumes carefully for any damage or missing pieces before swapping to ensure a fair exchange.
  • Consider bringing a reusable bag to carry your new costume home.
  • Arrive early to have the best selection of costumes.
  • If you have costumes from previous years that are still in great condition, this is the perfect opportunity to give them a new life.
  • This event is a fantastic way to save money and reduce waste while getting ready for Halloween.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Costumes available at no cost.
  • Exchange costumes or simply take what you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition should the costumes be in?

They should be gently used or unused and in good condition, clean and free of major damage.

Is there a limit to how many costumes I can bring or take?

The event encourages exchange, so bring what you can and take what you need, within reason.

Do I need to bring a costume to take one?

No, costumes are available at no cost. You can simply take what you need, or exchange if you have one to offer.

Are there costumes for all ages?

The availability of costumes for different ages depends on what attendees bring to the swap.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

You can contact Kaylyn Turnil at kaylynt@cityofsanrafael.org for any questions or volunteer inquiries.

Tags

halloween festivalcommunity eventfamily friendlytrick or treatcostume contest

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Halloween Events Near Me editorial team