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Halloween in 2026 can be a frightful enough time without adding fear of missing out into the mix. And with the sheer number of events in Silicon Valley between now and Oct. 31, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
A witch paddle at Pillar Point Harbor, a haunted hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum and “Nightfall” at Filoli are among the many happenings, with events for kids, teens, adults and pets. Check out our monster Halloween events guide before time runs out.
Family-friendly festivities
Nightfall: The grounds of the Woodside estate transform for the spooky season into a multifaceted, immersive Halloween experience. Find a trail decked out with glowing trees, giant slugs and 1,000 jack-o-lanterns, or a harvest party with food, live music, games and thousands of gourds. New this year are The Haunted Railway with eight miniature trains and The Witches’ Village.
Filoli notes that while some popular dates and times are sold out for general admission, entry is included with tickets for its Champagne Lounge and fire pit experiences.
Through Nov. 1, times vary, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. General admission is $45-$55, free for kids 3 and under. Champagne Lounge is $60-$125, free for kids 4 and under. Fire pits are $950 for up to eight guests. filoli.org/whats-on/events/nightfall.
Quoth the Raven Nevermore Terror Tea: By the Teashore in downtown Half Moon Bay is hosting a Halloween-themed afternoon tea. Set in a 1903 Victorian house, almost all the food is made in-house.
Oct. 17-Nov. 1, times vary, 724 Main St., Half Moon Bay. $90 for adults, $55 for kids 12 and under (includes tax and tip). bytheteashore.com.
Freaky Friday Night Flicks: Teens 13-18 can bring a pillow and blanket to watch “Beetlejuice” (Oct. 16), “The Addams Family” (Oct. 23) and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (Oct. 30) at the Campbell Library. The library will also screen “Poltergeist” for teens and adults on Halloween. Snacks will be provided.
Fridays through Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. and Oct. 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 70 N. First St., Campbell. Free. sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc6381377296003a489153. sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc632a377296003a489148.
Halloween Extravaganza: South San Francisco’s Halloween celebration is truly an extravaganza, with a pumpkin patch and a floating pumpkin patch, a pet costume contest, trunk-or-treat, games and a Storybook Walk. There will also be food trucks, a pet adoption tent, a tree giveaway program and flu shot clinic.
Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Orange Memorial Park, 1 W. Orange Ave., South San Francisco. Free admission; pumpkin activities are $8. Preregistration is required for the pet costume contest and pumpkin patches. ssfca.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Events/Halloween-Extravaganza.
Halloween Movie Night: Bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch “Maleficent” on the Grant Park soccer field.
Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., 1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos. Free. losaltosca.gov/739/Halloween-Movie-Night.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Find all things pumpkin at one of the Peninsula’s marquee fall festivals, from the giant pumpkin crowned the winner of Oct. 12’s pumpkin weigh-off to pumpkin patches, food, drinks. Single-day events include the Great Pumpkin Parade, the Pumpkin Run and costume contest. There’s live entertainment, art vendors, pie-eating contests and more throughout the weekend.
Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Half Moon Bay. Free admission. hmbpumpkinfest.com.
Little Green Events: Little Green A Plant Bar is hosting a terrarium-building workshop with bones, crystals, bugs and other “oddities” Oct. 22; its Market of Mysteries with local vendors and artists Oct. 24; and a tarot reading pop-up on Halloween.
Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., $95 (preregistration required); Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free entry; and Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free entry. All events are at Little Green A Plant Bar, 1101 Main St., Redwood City. littlegreenaplantbar.com/classes.
Springline Barks & Boos: This evening of free community fun for pups and their humans includes a Howl-o-ween costume contest, vendors selling spooky swag for pets, a DJ, complimentary food (drinks available for purchase) and an off-leash dog park area.
Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m., Springline Menlo Park, 1300 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; free admission; tinyurl.com/SpringlineBarksBoos2026
Ada’s Cafe Haunted Halloween Dance: Costumes are strongly encouraged at this dance with music by DJ Marcie. The evening also features dinner, desserts, lemonade and a special Halloween-themed drink provided by Ada’s Cafe. All ages and abilities welcome
Oct. 23, 5:30-8 p.m., Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto; free admission; tinyurl.com/AdasHauntedHalloweenDance.
Haunted Hangar: Hiller Aviation Museum will be decorated for Halloween throughout the month of October. The museum’s Haunted Hangar event Oct. 24-31 includes paint-a-plane, trunk-or-treat and a kid’s festival featuring a Helicopter Pumpkin Drop.
Haunted Hangar is open Oct. 24-31; Paint-a-plane Oct. 24-25, 10 a.m.-noon; trunk-or-treat Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. (no charge to attend; Haunted Hangar has a separate admission charge not required for trunk-or-treat); Halloween Kid’s Festival and Pumpkin Drop Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. All events take place at Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, and are included with museum admission ($23 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up, $15 for youth ages 4-17 and free for kids 3 and under). hiller.org.
Halloween Hoopla Los Altos: Arts and crafts, games, movies, a scavenger hunt and more at an event hosted by Los Altos Recreation.
Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos; instagram.com/p/Dec1xBPEfIU/?img_index=2&mdxt=azI2MnFkdmUycTRr.
Monster Bash: Rengstorff Park comes alive with a family-friendly fall festival packed with activities and sights, including a stilt walker, a bike circus, an inflatable zone, live performances, a Treat Trail and more. Purchase food from 3 Brothers Kitchen, Grillzillas and Luv’s Brownies.
Oct. 24, 10 a.m-2 p.m., 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Free. mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/monster-bash.
Halloween Magic: Gamble Garden’s annual event includes a magic show, face painting, trivia and crafts.
Oct. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. $36-$55. gamblegarden.org/event/halloween.
Halloween Hoopla Parade and Carnival: Decorate your bike, scooter or wagon (and yourself) for a parade down Santa Cruz Avenue to Fremont Park for the Halloween carnival. New this year: Leashed dogs and their humans are invited to join the parade as “Howl-o-ween Walkers.” Trick-or-treaters will receive a free bag to use at participating downtown businesses.
The carnival features balloon and tattoo artists, games, prizes, jumpers, photo opps with Halloween backdrops, craft tables, a touch-a-truck ambulance and a spooky Public Works vehicle. Live performances include Lori and RJ and Menlo Park school bands.
Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., parade leaves at 11 a.m. from the Maloney Street parking lot behind Cheeky Monkey, Menlo Park. Carnival is at Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive, Menlo Park. Free. menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar/Community-events/20261024-Halloween-Hoopla-Parade-and-Carnival.
Foster City Halloween Festival: Foster City invites families to enjoy games, a magic show, trick-or-treating for ages 2-12, and a costume contest (pets in costume are welcome).
Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Leo J. Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. Entrance only (no trick-or-treating) is $5 for residents, $7 for nonresidents; entrance and trick-or-treating is $10 for residents, $12 for nonresidents. Preregistration required (registration opens Oct. 19); kids under the age of 10 with a trick-or-treat ticket must be accompanied by an adult with an entrance ticket. fostercity.org/1248/2026-Halloween-Festival.
Children’s SpooktaClara Halloween Party: The city of Santa Clara hosts an event with trick-or-treat row, carnival games, entertainment and surprises.
Oct. 24, noon-4 p.m., Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/parks-recreation/special-events/children-s-halloween-party.
Teen Halloween Roller Derby: Teens and tweens can enjoy an afternoon of skating with Open Skate Spaces, snacks and crafts with free pizza and Mr. Softee ice cream, and a raffle. Hosted by the Palo Alto Library.
Oct. 24, 2-5 p.m., Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Free. tinyurl.com/TeenSkateDerbyPA2026.
Boos and Brews on B Street: City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown San Mateo Association host trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, music and photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged.
Oct. 24, 3-5 p.m., downtown San Mateo Pedestrian Mall, B Street between 1st and 3rd avenues. Free. cityofsanmateo.org/4740/Boos-and-Brews-on-B-Street.
Monster Mash: Cupertino’s Halloween party for kids 2-12 and their families includes crafts, games, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and more.
Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m., Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino. $18-$23; price increases Oct. 20. Registration is required for children and includes one child 2 and older and two adults. cupertino.gov/monstermash26.
Pillar Point Harbor Witch Paddle: Wear a swimmable costume and bring (or rent) a paddleboard or kayak for the annual paddle in Pillar Point Harbor. Life vests or portable flotation devices are mandatory.
Oct. 25, 10 a.m., 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay. Free. coastsidebuzz.com/events/san-mateo-county-harbor-district-hosts-2026-pillar-point-halloween-witches-paddle.
Magical Bridge Costume Party: Don your costume and enjoy music from Tank! Jazz Band, sensory-friendly science with Bright Sparks Play Lab, trick-or-treat bag-making and a costume dance party at Magical Bridge Palo Alto. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Free. magicalbridge.org/event-details/halloween-costume-party.
Barks & Boos at The Ameswell Hotel: Bring your pup for a dog costume contest, pet parade, Halloween treats and a local vendor market. Looking for a new four-legged friend? There will also be a dog adoption event as part of the festivities.
Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. Free; register your dog before Oct. 16. eventbrite.com/e/barks-boos-tickets-1982982813977.
Sunnyvale Halloween Pet Parade: Dress up Fido (or even a stuffed animal) and the whole family for this festive Halloween parade in downtown Sunnyvale.
Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (registration begins at 9 a.m.), corner of Murphy and West McKinley avenues, downtown Sunnyvale. Free. eventbrite.com/e/sunnyvale-halloween-pet-parade-tickets-2003274029549.
Pumpkin Splash: Kids can jump in the pool for a floating pumpkin at the Belle Haven and Burgess pools in Menlo Park. Reservations are required, and parents must be present. Tickets include a goody bag, a pumpkin and decorations for it and swim time.
Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (split into two sessions), Belle Haven Pool, 100 Terminal Ave. or 1:30-3:25 p.m. (split into four sessions), Burgess Pool, 501 Laurel St., Menlo Park. $12. menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Community-events/Halloweek-Splash-Details.
Pet Costume Contest: The Pruneyard’s annual contest features a $200 gift card prize for the owner of the top dog, cat or other pet. Space is limited.
Oct. 25, noon-2 p.m., 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. Free. thepruneyard.com/events/pet-costume-contest-4.
Boo Bash Redwood City: Guests are encouraged to wear “not-so-scary” costumes at a family-friendly gathering that includes a “Spooktacular Showcase” with a Banjo Sing-a-Long, a performance by Firelight Shadow Theater and a Boo-tiful Costume Parade. Various “spooky stations” offer fun games, crafts and activities, such as a shadow puppetry workshop, Franken-slime lab, a photo booth and Halloween books from Fireside Books & More
Oct. 27, 4-8 p.m. (entry is by reserved time slot) at the Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, 801 Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Redwood City. Free admission (some activities have a small fee). tinyurl.com/RWCBooBash2026.
Spooky StoryWalk: Families can read “Meowl-o-ween” by Diane Muldrow while taking a stroll through Columbia Park. There will be a craft while supplies last. Bring a treat bag and wear costumes.
Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m. 789 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale. Free. sunnyvale.ca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/12565/19.
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree: The Palo Alto Children’s Library hosts a Halloween dance party for young children and their families, who are invited to attend in costume. The event also includes crafts and light refreshments.
Oct. 28, 4-5 p.m., at Palo Alto Children’s Library Secret Garden, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Free. tinyurl.com/PALibraryJamboree2026.
Howl-O-Ween: Brisbane’s Youth Advisory Committee hosts its annual dog costume contest under the Brisbane Community Park gazebo.
Oct. 29, 5:30-6 p.m., 11 Old County Road, Brisbane. Free. brisbaneca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1241&calType=0&day=2&month=10&year=2026.
Halloween Karaoke Night: The Palo Alto Library hosts an all-ages evening of singing spooky tunes.
Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m., at Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto; tinyurl.com/PALibraryHalloweenKaraoke2026.
Devil’s Canyon Boo Bash: Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company’s all-ages party is set to include a costume contest, discounted draught beer and root beer, live music and food trucks.
Oct. 30, 4-10 p.m., 935 Washington St., San Carlos. Free entry. eventbrite.com/e/2026-halloween-boo-bash-devils-canyon-brewing-co-tickets-2003015370894?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio.
Goblin Walk San Carlos: San Carlos Parks and Recreation invites children 7 and under (accompanied by an adult) to trick or treat down Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue to Arroyo Avenue and stop by businesses with a Goblin Walk sign. Trick-or-treat bags are available to the first 600 trick-or-treaters; pick them up at the Parks and Recreation tent or from a volunteer.
Oct. 30, 4-5:30 p.m., downtown San Carlos. Free. tinyurl.com/SanCarlosGoblinWalk2026.
Jack O’Jaunt: The community can vote for the scariest, cutest and most creative jack-o’-lanterns at the city of Palo Alto’s annual pumpkin carving competition and display. Participants can carve their own pumpkins ahead of time at home and bring them to the display, or carve them in a workshop at Lytton Plaza on the day of the event. All participants must use real pumpkins.
Oct. 30, display and competition takes place 6:30-8:30 p.m.; carving workshop takes place 3-5 p.m. Both events take place at Lytton Plaza, University Avenue and Emerson Street, Palo Alto. $25 resident, $28.75 nonresident fee for those carving on-site (fee includes a pumpkin and carving kit, but no instructors will be present.) tinyurl.com/PaloAltoJackOJaunt2026.
Autumn Food Festival: Food and craft vendors, local businesses, live performances and Halloween fun, plus a pet costume contest.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cityline Sunnyvale, downtown Sunnyvale. Free entry. citylinesunnyvale.com/event/44197-sunnyvale-autumn-food-festival.
Halloween & Hiking Hounds: Take your dog on a moderately paced, docent-led hike in the dog-friendly Pulgas Ridge Preserve. Costumes are optional, but leashes for pups are not.
Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon, meet at the parking area on Edmonds Road, Redwood City. Free; reservations required and open Oct. 17 at noon. openspace.org/events/guided-activities/halloween-hiking-hounds.
Mitchell Park Library Storytime: Join librarian Juliana for a Halloween-themed family storytime suitable for children 5 and under.
Oct. 31, 10:30-11 a.m., 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Free. paloalto.bibliocommons.com/events/698e125a2a787a47a5e73be8.
Teen Puzzle Rally: Los Altos Library hosts a timed puzzle challenge for teams of teens, with a Lego set up for grabs as the prize. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to enter to win more prizes. Preregistration is encouraged for puzzle challenge participants.
Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m., 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Free. sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aab2601b19bb10d7c32e8fc.
Dutch Goose: The Menlo Park restaurant will be giving out glowsticks and balloon animals, screening “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and more Halloween festivities for families before they head out trick-or-treating.
Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m., 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. Free entry. dutchgoose.net.
Trick-or-treating
Colma Trunk-or-Treat: Trick-or-treaters will vote for their favorite decorated trunks, with prizes for winners. Trick-or-treating will be held in sessions; the first one will be low-sensory, with no amplified sound or lighting. This is an all-ages event, but registration is required by Oct. 16.
Oct. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. (split into half-hour sessions), Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma. Free. colma.ca.gov/event/trunk-or-treat-2026.
Daly City Trunk-or-Treat: Daly City’s event for kids 14 and under combines trick-or-treating, carnival games and Halloween fun. Participants will receive a “ghouly” bag, candy and access to games.
Oct. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westlake Park, 145 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. $5-$12.50, free for kids 2 and under. Preregistration required. instagram.com/dalycityrec.
Trunk-n-Treat: Kids are invited to attend in costume, visit decorated car trunks, paint pumpkins, decorate cookies and enjoy other activities.
Oct. 24, 4 p.m., at the parking lot of First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto; free; firstpaloalto.com.
Pillar Point Harbor Trunk-or-Treat: Kids can trick-or-treat in the daytime from parked, decorated cars at the harbor.
Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m., 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay. Free. smharbor.com/pph-news-events-announcements.
Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat: Costumed revelers will crowd the streets of downtown Campbell to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Organizers warn that attendees are unlikely to leave with a full bucket of candy due to the event’s popularity and caution those bringing sensitive children or pets to take precautions.
Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m., E. Campbell Ave. and N. 1st St., Campbell. Free. downtowncampbell.com/creepycrawly.
Menlo Park Trunk-or-Treat: Kids can go trick-or-treating from car to car on the Belle Haven Community Campus, with each car’s trunk decorated in a Halloween theme. Trick-or-treaters will receive a bag for collecting candy.
Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. Free. menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Community-events/Halloweek.
Belmont Boo Bash: Belmont’s all-ages Halloween event features trunk-or-treating, a haunted house, live music and food trucks.
Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m., Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Free. belmont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8761/16.
Hiller Aviation Museum Trunk-or-Treat: This event features decorated airplanes and cars that kids can stop by for candy. Costumes are encouraged.
Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m., 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Free. hiller.org/event/trunk-or-treat.
Mountain View Library Trick-or-Treat: Kids and teens can trick-or-treat on Halloween while the library is open. Costumes optional.
Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. Free. mountainview.libcal.com/event/17722185.
Rancho Shopping Center Trick-or-Treat: Kids can stop by the Los Altos shopping center for trick-or-treating and free crafts.
Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Foothill Expressway, Los Altos. Free. instagram.com/ranchoshoppingcenterlosaltos.
Downtown Pacifica Trick or Treat: Kids can trick or treat at participating businesses (which will have green or orange balloons) on Palmetto Avenue and Francisco Boulevard.
Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m., Palmetto Avenue and Francisco Boulevard, Pacifica. Free. eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treating-in-downtown-pacifica-tickets-2003359579431.
Games, arts and crafts
San Mateo County Libraries Halloween Crafts: Kids and teens can create Halloween crafts at participating libraries, including designing a skeleton bridge (Oct. 20, Pacifica Sanchez) creating a wall-climbing spider (Oct. 21, Brisbane) and crocheting a Halloween bracelet (Oct. 29, Woodside).
Locations and times vary; supplies limited. Free. smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
Santa Clara County Libraries Halloween Crafts: Children’s Halloween craft activities include Halloween origami (Oct. 22, Cupertino) trick-or-treat bag decorating (Oct. 22, Campbell) and more.
Locations and times vary; supplies limited. Free. sccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
Halloween Trivia Night: Fireside Books & More’s book club is back with its second annual costume contest and trivia – no RSVP required. Drinks will be available for purchase. The bookstore is also hosting an all-ages pumpkin art challenge. Pick up a pumpkin coloring sheet and return the completed sheet by Oct. 31 for a prize.
Oct. 16, 7 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), 2421 Broadway, Redwood City. Free. instagram.com/fireside.rwc.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools to the Brisbane Lunch Truck, which is providing paint, glue and other art supplies for decorating. Prizes will be awarded for general entries and kids under 10 for pumpkins deemed the most creative, most unique theme and most clever face.
Oct. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. (judging at 2:15 p.m.), 3501 Bayshore Blvd., Brisbane. Free. brisbanelunchtruck.com.
Trick or Trivia in the Baylands: Environmental Volunteers is hosting “Jeopardy”-style trivia in the Baylands featuring categories about spooky nature facts, ghost stories and more. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Oct. 17, 3-4 p.m., 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Free (or $10 optional donation); suggested age is 12 and over. eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-trivia-in-the-baylands-tickets-1999805394769.
Halloween Costume Game Night: Dress in your Halloween best for a night of games and treats at Los Altos Hills Town Hall. Pizza, popcorn, drinks and candy will be provided.
Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m., 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. Free. losaltoshills.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5198.
Spooky Sip & Paint: Create a Halloween-inspired painting while sipping elixirs by Thistle & Tonic. Tickets include guided instruction, painting materials and seasonal drinks.
Oct. 18, 1-3:30 p.m., 1625 Palmetto Ave., Suite A, Pacifica. $75. thistleandtonic.com/events.
Laughing Monk Brewing Paint & Sip Workshops: Participate in a guided Halloween-themed painting experience at Laughing Monk Brewing in Sunnyvale (Oct. 18) or Los Altos (Oct. 25).
Oct. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale; eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-paint-sip-workshop-oct-18th-sunnyvale-tickets-2002833180959?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Oct. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 170 State St., Los Altos. eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-paint-sip-workshop-oct-25th-los-altos-tickets-2002834137821?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. $40 general admission, $50-$52 includes a glass of wine or beer.
Breakwater Barbecue Paint Night: Artist Pete Collom will lead a haunted jetty scene paint night at Breakwater Barbecue in El Granada.
Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m., 10161 Cabrillo Highway, El Granada. $40 for adults, $25 for kids. RSVP through Venmo or email petecollom@gmail.com. instagram.com/petecollomart.
Live performances and dancing
Dracula: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley stages Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel, complete with magical illusions.
Through Nov. 1 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View; tickets are $34-$115; theatreworks.org/mainstage/dracula.
Halloween Jam: All ages are welcome at this open-mic night for musicians featuring spooky tunes by AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Misfits, Radiohead and others. Also, dress as your favorite rockstar to take part in a costume contest.
Oct. 24, 6 p.m., at San Mateo Guitar Center, 53 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Free. tinyurl.com/SMCGuitarCtrHalloweenJam.
Thrill the World Zombie Crawl: Adira Dance and Costume leads multiple performances of the Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance at numerous stops in downtown Campbell throughout the evening.
Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., in downtown Campbell. tinyurl.com/CampbellZombieCrawl.
Halloween Blues Bash: This event at Club Fox features blues vocalist Lara Price.
Oct. 28, 7:30-11 p.m., at Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $24.13. tinyurl.com/ClubFoxHBluesBash2026.
Careless Whisper Halloween: ’80s favorites with the band Careless Whisper and an evening of themed drinks, Halloween games, best costume awards and door prizes.
Oct. 30 at Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. $20 advance/$25 at the door. tinyurl.com/CarelessWhisperHalloween.
Dracula: A Dance Between Love and Darkness: HaoExpression Dance Company presents a dance performance based on the story of Dracula.
Oct. 30, 8 p.m. and Oct. 31, 2 and 7 p.m., at SecondStage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $40-$60. tinyurl.com/DraculaLoveDarknessDance.
The Addams Family: The grown-up Wednesday Addams brings her “normal” date home to meet the family in this musical presented by Palo Alto Players.
Oct. 30-Nov. 15 at Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $35-$75. paplayers.org/show/the-addams-family.
Scary Tales and Organ Concert: Spooky tales and music with organist Diane Keller and Pastor Burke.
Oct. 30, 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Free. firstpaloalto.com.
Thursday Live on Cal Ave: The monthly music festival and event series features a special Halloween and Oktoberfest event, with live music, activities and giveaways.
Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., California Avenue, El Camino Real and Birch Street, Palo Alto. Admission is free. tinyurl.com/CalAveHalloween2026.
Heavy Halloween 5: Winters Tavern has a full slate of music scheduled for Halloween, with a daytime punk show, a nighttime heavy show and a costume contest.
Oct. 31, 3 p.m., 1522 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica. Free entry; 21 and over. winterstavern.com/events/event/heavy-halloween-5.
Bitten by the Bay: Costume and dance party, with different zones for cocktails, dancing and dining, including DJ Dave X in the Crimson Ballroom and a singles VIP lounge, plus a costume contest.
Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight, at Hyatt Centric, 408 San Antonio Road (2nd Floor), Mountain View. $42.39 and up. tinyurl.com/BittenbytheBay2026.
Haunted Halloween with Stu Allen and Mars Hotel: A Grateful Dead tribute with Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB) and a revolving cast of musicians.
Oct. 31, 8 p.m., at The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $54.18. guildtheatre.com.
Parties and events for adults
Witches and Warlocks Wine Stroll: This Halloween-themed wine stroll features over 20 tasting sites. Tickets include a collectible wine glass and a map to tasting sites.
Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m., in downtown Los Altos. Tickets are $60.54 through Oct. 16 and $65.87 Oct. 17-23. downtownlosaltos.org
FriGay Flicks: Join the San Mateo County Pride Center and CORA for a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (rated R). Costumes are encouraged, and snacks will be provided.
Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), 2205 Palm Ave., San Mateo. Free. tinyurl.com/FriGayOct2026.
Alhambra Irish House Halloween: Festivities include a masquerade party with food, drinks and DJ dancing; a drag brunch show hosted by Chai, with costumes encouraged; a pre-Halloween dance party with The Soul Practitioners and live music and costume contest on Halloween night.
Masquerade Oct. 23, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; drag brunch Oct. 24, noon-2 p.m.; pre-Halloween dance party Oct. 30, 8-11 p.m.; costume contest and live music, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All events at Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St., Redwood City. alhambra-irish-house.com.
Downtown Burlingame Halloween Costume Bar Crawl: Participating bars will each hold a costume contest and award prizes at designated times. Categories include most creative, best celebrity, best couple and more.
Oct. 25, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., downtown Burlingame. Free admission, 21 and over. RSVP encouraged. eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-downtown-burlingame-halloween-costume-bar-crawl-tickets-2001028840127.
San Mateo Senior Center Halloween Party: Adults 50 and over can attend this Halloween party featuring trick-or-treating, musical performances and games.
Oct. 30, 1-2:30 p.m., 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Free; 50 and up. instagram.com/smparksandrec.
ROGER Bar and Restaurant: ROGER Bar and Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel hosts the Billionaire’s Club Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner with a themed menu, craft cocktails and wine and a live interactive show. Guests are encouraged to wear Venetian masks, tuxedos, ballgowns and other evening wear.
Oct. 30, 6 p.m., 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. $120.78. rogerbarandrestaurant.com/halloween.
Russian Ridge Winery: The San Carlos tasting room hosts its annual Halloween party and costume contest, with prizes for the spookiest, silliest and best DIY costumes.
Oct. 30, 6 p.m., 919 Washington St., San Carlos. Free entry. instagram.com/russianridgewinery.
Taplands Taproom & Brewery: Boos & Brews is set to feature beers from Great Notion and Ghost Town Brewing, scary movies, spooky music and a costume contest.
Oct. 31, 6 p.m., 1171 Homestead Road, #110, Santa Clara. Free entry. instagram.com/taplandssantaclara.
The Mountain House: The upscale Woodside restaurant’s annual Halloween party features bottomless spiked Zombie Punch, an all-night bites buffet, live music by the Whiskey Hill Billies and a costume contest.
Oct. 31, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.,), 13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. $44.52, 21 and over. Tickets will be available at the door. eventbrite.com/e/annual-mountain-house-halloween-party-tickets-2002181203878?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Valley Goat: Head to the Treehouse Silicon Valley hotel for specialty cocktails, bites and a live DJ at Ghoul & the Goat, Valley Goat restaurant’s annual Halloween party. Costumes encouraged.
Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m., 1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Free entry. valleygoatsv.com/happenings/ghoul-the-goat.
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