SAN FRANCISCO
Argonaut Hotel, Cannery Courtyard
sfspca.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=645
Kimpton Hotel's 4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Yappy Hour - Dogs in Halloween costumes, benefitting the San Francisco SPCA. Prizes given for: Best in Show (Most Original), Most Likely to Make You Howl (Funniest), Most Likely to Make Your Fur Stand on End (Scariest), and Dynamic Duo (Dog and their human). Thursday, October 28th, 2010, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. . 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. (415) 563-0800.

California Academy of Sciences
calacademy.org/events/halloween_2010/
SuperNatural Festival - Costume parade, performances, magicians, animal demonstrations, and trick-or-treating. Saturday, October 30, 2010. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 31, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.55 Music Concourse Dr., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118. (415) 561-0363.

Davies Symphony Hall
sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=42734
events.contracostatimes.com/san-francisco-ca/events/show/128903165-san-francisco-symphony-presents-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde-film
San Francisco Symphony Presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Starring John Barrymore. The Ruffatti Organ accompanies this newly restored version of the 1920 silent classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Sunday, October 31st, 2010. 8 p.m. . 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102-4585. (415) 864-6000.

Exploratoriuim
press.exploratorium.edu/halloween-afternoon-at-the-exploratorium-october-2010/
events.sfgate.com/san-francisco-ca/events/show/142687045-halloween-at-the-exploratorium
Halloween afternoon at the Exploratorium - Graveyard of Dead Science Ideas, creatures, sugar skulls and trick-or-treating. Visitors in full costume receive discount admission. Sunday, October 31st, 2010. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. . 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California 94123-1099. (415) 561-0363.

Nob Hill
sfvampiretour.com/
gocalifornia.about.com/od/caeventcalendars/a/halloween-california.htm
Vampire Tour - Mina Harker (Kitty Burns) shows the gothic side of Nob Hill on a Vampire tour. Sunday, October 31st, 2010 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. . California St & Taylor St., San Francisco, CA 94108 (650) 279-1840.

Regency Ballroom
theregencyballroom.com/eventdetail.php?id=29500
halloweenparties.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=9726
2nd Annual A Nightmare on Van Ness Street - Dance party with hip-hop, house, and top 40 music. Saturday, October 30th, 2010 9:00 p.m. - Sunday, October 31st, 2010 2am. 1290 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109. (212) 600-9297.

Rickshaw Stop
rickshawstop.com/calendar/event_details/?tfly_event_id=15395
sfstation.com/triple-cobra-halloween-party-e1002461
Triple Cobra Halloween Party - DJ Omar. Sunday, October 31st, 2010 at 9 p.m. . 155 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.

San Francisco City Hall
events.sfgate.com/san-francisco-ca/events
sfstation.com/sf-halloween-ball-e1019431
SF Halloween Ball - Music event featuring Mark Farina, Miguel Migs, DJ Spider, Jboogie, Rooz and more. Saturday, October 30th, 2010. 9 p.m. - 2am. San Francisco 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Treasure Island
spacecowboys.org/articles/2010/09/27/ghostship-iii-the-armada
sfstation.com/ghost-ship-e1022361
Ghostship III: The Armada - Music event. Saturday, October 30th, Treasure Island, San Francisco at 9p.m.

Treasure Island
sfspca.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=602
Harvest Howl 2010 - Bring your dog to a wine and cheese tasting on Treasure Island. Wine and Cheese Tasting (for those over 21), dog treats, hydration station, K9 tricks and kissing botth, styling stations, cat and dog vendors, and first annual howling contest. All proceeds benefit the San Francisco SPCA. Saturday, October 30th, 2010 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. .

Yoshi's San Francisco
yoshis.com
sfstation.com/halloween-ghosts-and-jazz-e1007241
Ghosts & Jazz - Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu present: Ghosts & Jazz. Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 7 p.m. . 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. (415) 655.5600.


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Alameda County

Ardenwood Historic Farm, East Bay Regional Park District
ebparks.org/activities/events#oct
eventful.com/fremont/venues/ardenwood-historic-farm-/V0-001-000216503-6
Various Halloween events and activities throughout October: Candlelight tours, Halloween train, corn husk dolls, traditional games, scavenger hunt, scary stories, pumpkin carving and more. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94560. (888) 327-2757.

Bayfair Mall
fearoverload.com/
hauntedbay.com/cgi-bin/events/calendar.pl?view=Search&duration=45&view=Event&event_id=7953
Fear Overload: Eternal Nightmare - Walk through live haunt. October 22 - 23, October 29, 30 and 31, 2010 7 p.m. - 12am. October 24 - October 28, 2010 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. . 15555 E. 14th Street in San Leandro, CA 94578. (510) 730-2221.

G & M Farms in Livermore
gmfarms.com
beachcalifornia.com/california/california-halloween-festivals-events.html
Cornfield Maze and Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkin patch, fresh produce, pony rides on weekends, and car train. Open daily in October. 487 Airway Boulevard, Livermore, CA. (925) 447-FARM.

Pirates of Emerson
piratesofemerson.com/home.htm
Haunted Adventure - 3 acres of fright -- travel to the 15th century when Pirates reigned supreme! Thier reincarnated remains will terrorize and fascinate all who enter this haunted adventure. Calendar Dates in October 2010 Alameda County Fairgrounds. Valley Ave & Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 (510) 657-2121.

Sycamore Grove Park
larpd.dst.ca.us/event_flyers/Haunted_Hobbit_Tree_Hike.pdf
diablomag.com/D-blog/Best-Of-Editor-Picks/October-2008/Halloween-fun-all-over-the-East-Bay/
Haunted Hobbit Tree Hike - Hike is about 1 1/2 miles round trip. Costumes encouraged. Sycamore Grove Park, Livermore, California 94550. Saturday, October 30, 2010. (925) 960-2400.

Williams Historical Park, The Chadbourne Carriage House
candlelighters.com/location.html
tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2010-06-15&file=story3.txt
The Candle Lighters Annual Ghost House - Open daily October 9, 2010 - October 30, 2010. On Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2p.m. there is a costume parade. Williams Historical Park, Fremont, CA, 94566. (510) 796-0595.


Contra Costa County

Antioch: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.Delta Fair Blvd & Century Blvd, Antioch, Contra Costa, CA 94509.

Armando's
martinezvibes.com/webcalendar/view_entry.php?id=904&date=20101030
events.contracostatimes.com/martinez-ca/events/show/141556065-the-soul-goblins-of-transylvania-quinn-deveaux
The Soul Goblins of Transylvania - Halloween dance party: New Orleans soul and early blues combined with the dance rhythm. Saturday, October 30th, 2010 7:30 p.m.707 Marina Vista, Martinez, CA 94553. (925) 228-6985.

Firehouse Arts Center
firehousearts.org/events/events-list
diablomag.com/D-blog/Best-Of-Editor-Picks/October-2008/Halloween-fun-all-over-the-East-Bay/
Creatures of Impulse NIGHTMARE - Teen improv troupe, Creatures of Impulse. Unpredictable long-form iimprov where the audience helps create the characters and story for three nights of theatre. No show is exactly the same. Thursday, October 28 - Saturday, October 30, 2010. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566. (925) 931-4848.

Hercules: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA (San Pablo Ave. at Intersection of Hwy 4 and Hwy I-80 at Market Hall) .

Martinez: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
events.contracostatimes.com/concord-ca/events/halloween+events+bay+area
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.1047 Arnold Dr., Martinez, CA 94553.

Pinole: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.1450 Fitzgerald Dr., Pinole, CA 94564.

San Leandro: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.15555 E 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578.


Solano County

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/FrightFest2010.aspx
Fright Fest - Daytime Trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows, side show attractions, haunted mazes, costume stroll, cookie decorating, puppet show, and animal shows. Weekends in October: October 2 through 31, with a special Friday, October 29, 2010. 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA 94589. (707) 643-6722.

Vacaville: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.Nut Tree Rd & E Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA 95688.


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Santa Clara County

California's Great America
haunt.cagreatamerica.com/
Halloween Haunt - Haunted mazes, four themed scare zones, one themed attraction, four live stage shows, plus the park's collection of thrill rides Fridays thru Sundays in October. 7 p.m. - 12am. 4701 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054. (408)988-1776 x8848.

Cupertino: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.Stevens Creek Blvd & Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Santa Clara: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.E Capitol Expy & Tully Rd., San Jose, CA 95122; 1830 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95124; and 444 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127.

San Jose: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.803 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

Shoreline at Mountain View
ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/shoreline_regional_wildlife_area/default.asp
The Raven and Other Spooky Stories - Storytelling, docent-led walk, tours, and treats. Sunday, October 31, 2010. 11am 5 p.m. . 3070 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043. (650) 903-6392.

Sunnyvale: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.803 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

Uesugi Farms
uesugifarms.com/dates.html
Pumpkin Patch - Rides, carousel, petting zoo, pumpkin lab, and more entertainment. Open daily in October. Monterey Hwy, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, California 95037. (408) 778-7225.

Winchester Mystery House
winchestermysteryhouse.com/specialevents.cfm
Are You Afraid of the Dark? - 65 minute Flashlight Tours of the Winchester Mansion. Hallowen dates vary, see website. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tours do sell out. 525 S. Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128. (408) 247-2101.


Santa Cruz County

Roaring Camp Railroads
roaringcamp.com/events.html
Children's Ghost Train - Relive "The Legend of Sleepy Hallow" this Halloween riding vintage railway cars through a Redwood forest. Costumed actors re-enact scenes from the story as it's narrated during the one-hour and fifteen minute ride. Reservations required. Friday October 29 and Saturday 30, 2010. Trains depart at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. 5355 Graham Hill Rd., Felton, CA 95018. (831) 335-4484.

Santa Cruz Wharf
cityofsantacruz.com/index.aspx?page=591
Trick-or-treat on the Wharf - Safe trick-or-treating at wharf businesses. Sunday, October 31, 2010. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. . 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5459. (831) 420-5273.


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San Mateo County

Canada College Main Theatre
redwoodsymphony.org/concerts/2010-11/concert3-2010.html
Halloween concert - This event begins with a "Tour of the Orchestra", wear your costume. Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 3 p.m.4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061. (650) 366-6872.

Cow Palace

sfstation.com/spookfest-e1007651
Spookfest - Music event. Underworld, DJ Shadow, MSTRKRFT, Steve Aoki, and more. Friday, October 29th, 2010 at 6 p.m. . 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014.

Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm
farmerjohnspumpkins.com/
Fun, family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting off of Highway 1. Friday, Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ,Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (650) 726-4980.

Half Moon Bay Main Street
miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest/
beachcalifornia.com/california/california-halloween-festivals-events.html
40th Annual Art and Pumpkin Festival - Music stages, food, drinks, crafts, costume contests and more. October 16th - 17th, 2010. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. . 850 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.

Lemo's Farm
bayareakidfun.com/pages/halloween.html
lemosfarm.com/pumpkins.html
Halloween on the Farm - Pumpkin patches, ghost train ride, hay ride, and haunted house, and petting zoo. Open daily in October. 12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (650) 726-2342.

Onetta Harris Community Center egovlink.com/public_documents300/menlopark/published_documents/Special%20Events/HalloweenflyerOHCC2010.pdf
hauntedbay.com/
Menlo Park Halloween Spooky Carnival - Games, snacks, haunted house, and costumes. Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. . 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025. (650) 330-2250.

Redwood City: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.1301 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063..

San Bruno: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.Sneath Ln & Huntington Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066.

Serramonte Center
serramontecenter.com/event/halloween-events/2145377121
nbcbayarea.com/around-town/events/Bay-Area-Events-All-Things-Halloween--64776187.html
Spook Parade and Costume Contest - Trick-or-treat with participating stores. Parade, costumes, and prizes for children ages 12 and under. Saturday, October 30, 2010 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Sunday, October 31, 2010 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. . 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015. (650) 992-8687.

San Carlos: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Sunday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 9:30 p.m.W El Camino Real & Arroyo Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070.


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Marin County

Falkirk Cultural Center
hauntedpiratemanor.com/
events.marinij.com/san-rafael-ca/events/show/145066385-haunted-pi rate-manor-at-falkirk
Haunted Pirate Manor - Pirate party and haunt. Music by local bands and outdoor entertainment. October 28 - October 31st, 2010. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. . Friday - Sunday: 6:30 p.m. - 12am. 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901.

Nicasio Valley Farms
ucce.ucdavis.edu/calendar/eventdisplay.cfm?caleventnum=63405
twitter.com/marinmommies
Family Days! - Pumpkin picking, hay rides, mazes, fram animals, bouncy house, and on weekends Frank's Bar-B-Que. 5300 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946. (415) 662-9100


Napa County

D&S Produce @ Stanly Ln Pumpkin Patch
diananapa.food.officelive.com/pumpkins.aspx
pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/CApsanfran.php
Pumpkin Patch - Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.3100 Golden Gate Dr., Napa 94558. (707) 480-4479.


Sonoma County

Adobe Pumpkin Farm
adobepumpkinfarm.com/
santarosa.about.com/od/attractions/tp/pumpkinpatch.htm
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Entertainment, refreshments, farm animals, haunted house, music, holiday gift shopping, pumpkins, flowers, corn and harvest decor. September 24th - October 31st, 2010. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day, weather permitting. 2478 E Washington St., Petaluma, CA 94954. (707) 763-6416.

Petaluma: Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
abctreefarms.net/pumpkin#main
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Offer several varieties of pumpkins, interactive Pumpkin Patch Tours, bounce houses, slides, retail items (such as carving kits, painting kits, snacks) and a Halloween photograph area. Friday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Open 7 days a week starting 10/22-10/31. 5495 Redwood Hwy S., Petaluma, CA 94952.

Peterson Farms
petersonsfarm.com/
twitter.com/marinmommies
Rated in the top 5 best pumpkin patches in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010. Picnic area, tours, animals, honey and more. Pumpkin patch opens Saturday, October 2nd - hours: 10 am to 5 p.m. on weekends. 636 Gossage Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952. (707) 765-4582.

Events subject to change; they are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.