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San Rafael Halloween 2025

See all San Rafael Halloween happenings this year!

San Rafael transforms for Halloween 2025 near neighborhood hotspots and Fourth Street with a haunted playground vibe across its downtown blocks. Check out ghost tours, Halloween carnivals, and autumn street fairs that blend arts, food, and seasonal frights.

Find the best San Rafael Halloween happenings this year!

San Rafael Halloween

San Rafael Family-Friendly Fall Activities

2nd Annual Treat Walk in San Rafael
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πŸ“ San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
(0.3 mi from San Rafael)

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Join the San Rafael community for a FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration at the San Rafael Community Center. Explore the Lonatoese Garden and enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with treats, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and engaging games. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your favorite costume and connect with local city departments.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
Trick-Or-Treat on Fourth Street in San Rafael
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πŸ“ Fourth Street
(0.1 mi from San Rafael)

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Bring the whole family for a delightful Halloween celebration on Fourth Street! Children can collect treats from participating businesses, while pets can strut their stuff in a fun costume contest. Don't miss the San Rafael Police Department's Trunk or Treat and a chance to spin the prize wheel.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children and pet owners
Three cartoon children in Halloween costumes stand in a festive outdoor setting with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and autumn trees.
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πŸ“ Strawberry Recreation District
118 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(5.4 mi from San Rafael)

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Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Halloween Scary at the Berry! This event invites families to don their favorite costumes and gather treats while exploring themed zones like Harry Potter, Aliens, and Disney Princesses. Don't miss the dazzling Glow-In-The-Dark Tunnel and the 'Scary Barnyard.' Food trucks will be on hand to satisfy cravings after a night of Halloween fun.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
A smiling young woman dressed as a witch for Halloween, holding a bag of candy and a bowl of assorted candies, with a street decorated with orange lights and pumpkins in the background.
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πŸ“ Santa Venetia Neighborhood
(2.6 mi from San Rafael)

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Join the community for a festive trick-or-treat event across several San Rafael neighborhoods. Experience the Halloween spirit with candy collection and neighborhood decorations. Santa Venetia's Adrian Way will be closed to traffic for a safer trick-or-treating experience.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

San Rafael Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Three friends, two women and one man, are smiling and holding glasses of wine and beer while standing outside a red trolley car.
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πŸ“ Downtown San Rafael
4th Street, San Rafael, CA
(0.1 mi from San Rafael)

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Experience the 5th Annual Downtown San Rafael Hops & Vines Stroll, a delightful afternoon of tasting local craft beverages. Sample a diverse selection of beers, wines, spirits, and ciders from numerous participating businesses along 4th Street. A convenient shuttle service makes exploring the vibrant downtown area a breeze.

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⭐ Best For: Adults interested in craft beverages and local exploration

San Rafael Other Halloween Activities

Halloween Costume Swap in San Rafael
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πŸ“ Pickleweed Park
50 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
(1.8 mi from San Rafael)

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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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⭐ Best For: Families and individuals looking for affordable halloween costumes

Halloween Near San Rafael

San Francisco Halloween

Four cartoon girls in Halloween costumes are gathered around a table with Halloween decorations, including pumpkins and candy. The girl on the far left wears a red dress, the girl next to her has blonde hair and wears a green shirt, the third girl wears an orange shirt, and the girl on the far right wears a red top with a skeleton design. The background features a fish tank with toy dinosaurs and fish, and Halloween-themed lanterns.
San Francisco
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πŸ“ California Academy of Sciences
(14.5 mi from San Rafael)
Two smiling young women in black Halloween-themed outfits are holding drinks and toasting at a table decorated with pumpkins and Halloween lights.
San Francisco
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πŸ“ W San Francisco
(14.8 mi from San Rafael)

Berkeley Halloween

A group of people are walking down a street decorated for Halloween with strings of jack-o'-lanterns and pumpkins. A young woman in a pink coat smiles at the viewer, while a boy in a bat costume looks at a display in a shop window.
Berkeley
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πŸ“ Fourth Street
(14.8 mi from San Rafael)
Three figures, two young women and one person in a ghost costume, stand in front of spooky houses on a moonlit Halloween night, all looking at their phones.
Berkeley
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πŸ“ Bakar Ingenuity Hub
(16.7 mi from San Rafael)

Mission District Halloween

Thrill-O-Ween in San Francisco
San Francisco
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πŸ“ Thrive City
(16.2 mi from San Rafael)
Three cartoon characters are dancing and having fun at a Halloween party. The character on the left has blonde hair and is wearing a polka dot dress. The character in the middle has red hair and is wearing a blue jacket. The character on the right has brown hair and is wearing an orange shirt and ripped jeans. Pumpkins and spooky decorations are visible in the background.
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πŸ“ The Great Northern
(15.8 mi from San Rafael)

Oakland Halloween

Two people, seen from behind, stand in a vibrant, surreal garden filled with pumpkins and colorful, glowing musical instruments. A large, brightly lit yellow grand piano and a purple upright piano are prominent, set against a backdrop of a house with autumn foliage and hanging lanterns, creating a whimsical and festive Halloween atmosphere.
Oakland
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πŸ“ The Gardens at Lake Merritt
(18.8 mi from San Rafael)
Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland in Oakland
Oakland
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πŸ“ Children's Fairyland
(18.6 mi from San Rafael)

Petaluma Halloween

Three smiling people, two women and one man, are in a pumpkin patch surrounded by corn stalks and pumpkins. The woman on the left holds two pumpkins, the man in the middle holds one, and the woman on the right holds one. They are all dressed casually and appear to be enjoying a fall outing.
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πŸ“ Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze
(22.1 mi from San Rafael)
A band of three musicians, two guitarists and a singer, perform on stage with Halloween decorations in the background, including a large jack-o'-lantern and red and orange lights.
Petaluma
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πŸ“ The Phoenix Theater
(19.1 mi from San Rafael)

Walnut Creek Halloween

Three people in Halloween costumes, each holding a carved pumpkin, smile at the camera on a street decorated for Halloween.
Pleasant Hill
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Pleasant Hill Rec & Park's Haunted Trail in Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill
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πŸ“ Pleasant Hill Park
(25.4 mi from San Rafael)

Napa Halloween

2025 Napa Halloween Carnival in Napa
Napa
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πŸ“ Napa Boys & Girls Clubs
(26.7 mi from San Rafael)
Halloween Weekend Harvest Market in Napa
Napa
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πŸ“ First Street Napa
(26.0 mi from San Rafael)

San Mateo Halloween

A man in a red shirt is selecting a large pumpkin from a wooden crate at an outdoor autumn market, while a young girl smiles at pumpkins on a table in front of her. The street is decorated with orange leaves and pumpkins, suggesting a festive Halloween or fall atmosphere.
Half Moon Bay
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πŸ“ Main Street
(35.9 mi from San Rafael)
The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida in San Mateo
San Mateo
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πŸ“ College of San Mateo Theatre
(32.2 mi from San Rafael)

Santa Rosa Halloween

Two cartoon-like dolls, a girl dressed as a witch and a boy in a leather jacket, sit outdoors holding pumpkins. The girl has a tall, pointed witch hat and a jack-o-lantern on a toy broom, while the boy holds a plain pumpkin. They are in a park-like setting with a carousel in the background, suggesting a festive autumn or Halloween atmosphere.
Santa Rosa
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πŸ“ Howarth Park
(33.9 mi from San Rafael)
Fall Fun Fest 2025 in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
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πŸ“ Old Courthouse Square
(33.8 mi from San Rafael)

Redwood City Halloween

Annual Adult Halloween Party at the Elks in Redwood City
Redwood City
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πŸ“ Redwood City Elks Lodge #1991
(38.7 mi from San Rafael)
Three children dressed in Halloween costumes, two with skeleton face paint and one with a witch hat, sit outdoors reading books next to a glowing jack-o-lantern.
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