Santa Cruz Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties 2026

23 Halloween food, drink, and parties in Santa Cruz and nearby

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (SC Beach Boardwalk Oktoberfest)

SC Beach Boardwalk Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 12

Santa Cruz $$$

Festive 21+ Oktoberfest with live Bavarian band

Illustration of small costumed figures toasting with a frothy mug beside wooden barrels, pumpkins and autumn trees outdoors (Cordevalle Winery Halloween Party)

Cordevalle Winery Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30

San Martin 22 mi $$

Live music under the stars featuring Soul Kiss Band at the winery.

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights (SkinSpirit Los Gatos Fall Glow)

SkinSpirit Los Gatos Fall Glow

Thu, Sep 24

Los Gatos 19 mi $

Skincare consultations, live demonstrations, raffles, and seasonal treatment promotions.

Illustration of a vampire and costumed friends at a Halloween party with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and orange string lights (Spirit Halloween Bingo Night at The Brit Almaden)

Spirit Halloween Bingo Night at The Brit Almaden

Tue, Sep 22

San Jose 21 mi Free

Four rounds of themed bingo featuring Spirit Halloween prizes and giveaways.

Hazy Hayes Oktoberfest

Fri, Sep 18

San Jose 23 mi Free

German-Swiss live music, Bavarian food, and craft Festbier at Hayes Mansion.

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights (Vino y Recuerdos: A Dia De Los Muertos Wine Tour (November 1))

Vino y Recuerdos: A Dia De Los Muertos Wine Tour (November 1)

Sun, Nov 1

Morgan Hill 23 mi $$$

A vintage cable car trolley tour visiting three local wineries.

Illustration of costumed clay characters toasting with frothy mugs near barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Fall Succulent Workshop & Wine Tasting)

Fall Succulent Workshop & Wine Tasting

Sun, Sep 27

Los Gatos 17 mi $$$

Craft a white pumpkin succulent arrangement while enjoying wine.

Illustration of a cozy lantern lit patio at night where costumed figures toast frothy beer mugs at wooden picnic tables (San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl)

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 31

San Jose 26 mi

Spooky bar crawl featuring multiple venues, drink vouchers, and an after-party.

Illustration of a rooftop Halloween bar at dusk with cocktails, a vampire bartender, pumpkin lanterns and a city skyline (San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl)

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl

Fri, Oct 30

San Jose 26 mi $$

Multi-venue costume crawl featuring waived covers, drink specials, and live DJs.

Halloween Ghostly Vibes

Sat, Oct 24

San Jose 28 mi $$

Live music party featuring four bands and DJ Frank Morales.

Illustration of costumed clay characters toasting with frothy mugs at an autumn festival tent among barrels and pumpkins (Downtown Los Altos Witches & Warlocks Wine Stroll 2026)

Downtown Los Altos Witches & Warlocks Wine Stroll 2026

Fri, Oct 23

Los Altos 28 mi $$$

Wine tastings at over twenty downtown sites with costumes encouraged.

Illustration of a Halloween nightclub where costumed clay partygoers dance beneath purple and green lights near a stage (Bollyween Bollywood Halloween Party)

Bollyween Bollywood Halloween Party

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Mountain View 29 mi $$

Bollywood and EDM party featuring live performances and a costume contest.

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins (Back-to-Back Spooktacular at Peter B's)

Back-to-Back Spooktacular at Peter B's

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Monterey 27 mi

Halloween party featuring live music, spooky pub specials, and costume food vouchers

Illustration of a glowing Halloween party scene with a pumpkin, a witch figure, a cat and a cake on a purple dance floor (Halloween Mystery Dinner: Midnight at The Masquerade)

Halloween Mystery Dinner: Midnight at The Masquerade

Fri, Oct 30

Mountain View 30 mi $$$

Interactive masquerade ball murder mystery whodunit

Halloween Havoc 2026

Sat, Oct 31

Mountain View 29 mi $$

Persian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern dance party with DJ Taha.

Illustration of a rustic wooden tent with taps, hop garlands, frothy mugs, barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Downtown Gilroy Beer Crawl)

Downtown Gilroy Beer Crawl

Sat, Oct 17

Gilroy 25 mi

Craft beer pour stations, costume contests, and stein holding in downtown.

Illustration of clay figures clinking foamy beer steins at wooden tables under a striped tent with pretzels and pumpkins (Oktoberfest at San Pedro Square Market)

Oktoberfest at San Pedro Square Market

Sat, Oct 3

San Jose 26 mi $$

Features German beers, live polka, gravity keg tapping, and contests.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins (Oktoberfest at Peter B's)

Oktoberfest at Peter B's

Sep 19 – Oct 4

Monterey 27 mi

Enjoy German food specials and house-crafted Festbier lager.

Illustration of clay figures raising frothy beer steins at wooden tables in a tent with pumpkins and string lights (San Jose Oktoberfest Bar Crawl 2026)

San Jose Oktoberfest Bar Crawl 2026

Sat, Sep 26

San Jose 26 mi $$

Bar crawl across multiple venues featuring drink specials and waived cover charges.

Illustration of clay figures raising foamy beer steins at wooden tables under a striped tent with pumpkins and leaves (Oktoberfest at Poor House Bistro)

Oktoberfest at Poor House Bistro

Thu, Oct 8

San Jose 26 mi $$

Live German music, a stein-holding competition, and a costume contest.

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights (The Factory Live at The Cedar Room)

The Factory Live at The Cedar Room

Campbell 22 mi $$

Live rock and roll with '80s swagger

Bollywood Halloween Bash

Cupertino 24 mi $$

Bollywood beats meet Halloween chills with live music and a costume contest.

Fangtastic Howl-O-Ween Bash

Morgan Hill 25 mi $$$

The Pirate's House venue with a wandering cocktail party

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Santa CruzFamily-Friendly Fall Activities50 family events

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Santa CruzHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

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Santa CruzHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

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Santa CruzUnique Halloween Events10 unique events

About Food, Drink, and Parties in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz-area Halloween events include a Murder Mystery Dinner show near San Jose, and Fangtastic Howl-O-Ween Bash in Morgan Hill. For a different vibe, consider the free Oktoberfest at Poor House Bistro in San Jose.

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