Santa Rosa Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

37 family-friendly fall activities in Santa Rosa and nearby.

Santa Rosa families have many ways to celebrate Halloween. For downtown happenings like the Halloween at Howarth, consider the unique experiences within our city. Alternatively, for those willing to venture a short drive, events like the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze offer a different kind of seasonal entertainment.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 17 Santa Rosa Halloween Bar Crawl Santa Rosa

Costume pub crawl across multiple venues featuring included drinks and an after-party.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 6 Blind Scream Haunted House Santa Rosa

The last haunted house you'll ever visit.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Attack of the Zombies! San Pablo

A horror-comedy play about high schoolers facing real graveyard zombies.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 12 Repair Fair and Halloween Costume & Decor Swap Novato

Free item repairs by volunteer fixers alongside a community costume swap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around Santa Rosa?

Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.

What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Santa Rosa?

Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.

What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Santa Rosa?

Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.

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