Floating Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

West Campus Pool
2100 Browning St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
$15 resident $18 non-resident, berkeleyca.gov

Sessions: 10-11:30 a.m.  | 12:15-1:45 p.m. | 2:30-4 p.m.

Floating pumpkin patch returns to bring fun activities, swim time in the pool, and  a pumpkin of your own for registered participants. Goolish attire welcome on the pool deck, proper swimming attire required for floating.

Advanced registration is required, no onsite registrations. Age 6 years and under must be accompanied in the pool by a parent/guardian over the age of 16. Swimmers must pass a swim test administered by City Staff and receive a wrist band in order to swim in the deep end of the pool.

Registration is at: berkeleyca.gov/ community-recreation/ events/ floating-pumpkin-patch-1

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Berkeley Halloween Howl Dog Parade and Costume Contest

October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

James Kenney Community Center
1720 Eighth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
$5 per dog, berkeleyca.gov

Leashed furry friends in costume parade around James Kenney Park and then show  off in a costume contest! Categories include: scariest, cutest, most creative, and best dog/owner duo.

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Berkeley  Harvest Festival

October 17, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cedar Rose Park
1300 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA
Free, berkeleyca.gov

From seed swapping to ziplining for kids, a variety of hands-on experiences for kids and adults are part of the attraction and excitement of the fantastic, annual Harvest Festival in Berkeley. Kids can test their skills on a rock climbing wall, bounce in giant inflatables, create scarecrows, decorate pumpkins, and win prizes at carnival games in the Kids Zone.

Tot Zone, a special place for youngsters, features a pint-size jumper, sandbox, arts and crafts, and face painting.

Community Resources and Entertainment round out the Harvest Festival offerings.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax with family and friends, and enjoy live music throughout the day.

Food trucks offer a variety of food and beverage options.

Past activities have included pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, and carnival games with prizes. Keeping with the spirit of this event, sustainable practices are strongly encouraged. 

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Halloween on Solano

October 30, 2026, 3-6 p.m.

Trick or Treat 3-5 p.m.
Costume contest  5-6 p.m.
solanoavenueassn.org

Costume Contest at Peralta Park and trick or treat on Solano.

Trick or Treat at most stores 3-5 p.m.

Fourth St. - Hearst Ave. to Virginia St.
Berkeley, CA
Free, fourthstreet.com
Fourth Street Berkeley  

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Berkeley Halloween Extravaganza

October 31, 2026 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Freight
2020 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
berkeleyca.gov

Halloween celebration with The Story Time Band & Fratello Marionettes. Halloween-themed event that includes a high-energy musical story time and an awe-inspiring marionette show! Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

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Berkeley Halloween Parade & Costume Contest

October 30, 2025, 4-6 p.m. | 2026 tbd

San Pablo Park
2800 Park Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
berkeleyca.gov | (510) 981-7554

Frances Albrier's annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest is back to stir up some shrieks in the neighborhood. The Frances Albrier Performing Arts After School will lead the group promptly at 4 p.m. with a parade around the park and then the costume contest will begin afterwards on the basketball courts.

Costume contest categories (for 5 age brackets) include

Scariest
Cutest
Most Creative 
Coordinated Family

After the costume contest concludes, stick around for even more spooky fun as our after school program performs a spooktacular show in their Halloween costumes.

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.