Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam

October 20-22, 2023 and October 27-29, 2023 | 2 sessions: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
fairyland.org
$18, fairyland.org

Children's Fairyland is hosting an event called the Halloween Jam. Wholesome Halloween fun at Fairyland! More kooky than spooky​, join us for a boo-tiful time at Halloween Jam – six days of wholesome fall fun at Fairyland! 

Spook-tacular performances and activities at the Emerald City Stage, costumed characters, bouncy houses, and plenty of photo opportunities. This year, treat stations will hand out special goodies and host a fun, interactive activity that leads participants around the park as they follow the tale of a spider family.  Monster Mash Costume Parade meanders around the park and ends with a fashion show on red carpet, surrounded by bubbles for ultimate Halloween spirited fun! The Monster Mash Parade happens daily at 12:30 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

October 1-29, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA
$, oaklandzoo.org

Tickets must be reserved in advance 
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New in 2023 -  A 500-bale hay maze,  larger-than-life Halloween decorations, and self-guided scavenger hunt to find the animal x-rays throughout the Zoo! Make sure to grab your event guide and OCHO candy bar as you enter the Zoo to participate in all the fun activities!

Calling all ghosts, goblins, and witches - join Boo at the Zoo! Enjoy this family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky animal-themed scavenger hunt.  Remember to dress in costume (no inflatable costumes - they can scare the Zoo animals) when you visit and tag Oakland Zoo on social media to be entered in our Halloween costume contest.

Winners receive 4 tickets to nighttime lantern festival this year, GLOWFARI, from November 10, 2023 - January 28, 2024! Come and safely celebrate Halloween at Oakland Zoo this year!

Piedmont Avenue Halloween Costume Parade & Celebration

October 28, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free admission, piedmontavenue.org

Costume Parade for children 11 a.m. Montell & Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont Ave. closes from Yosemite to Linda Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for Parade

• Trick Or Treating Candy Stations 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Look for Candy Station signs at participating merchants for kids under age 10 with adult.
• Storytime for the very you 10 a.m. at Key Route Plaza 41st & Piedmont
• Haunted House 11 a.m. at West Wind Martial Arts, 4152 Piedmont
• Free Books & Buttons Make Your Own 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Mountain View Cemetery Pumpkin Festival 12-3 p.m. 5000 Piedmont
• Pumpkin Patch Open all day at 4416 Piedmont
• Piedmont Elementary School Carnival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Piedmont & Echo
• Model Magic Skull Craft 2-3 p.m. Piedmont Ave. Library 80 Echo
• Cartoons for Older Kids 9:45 a.m. at Piedmont Theatre Linda at Piedmont
• Laura Lemon Face Painting 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Piedmont Plaza
• Pet Costume Contest 12:30 p.m. at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont - prize for top 3 winners

Key Route Plaza, 41st & Piedmont | Piedmont Plaza @ Linda & Piedmont  |  Piedmont Elementary School |  Mt. View Cemetery

 

Montclair Village Trick or Treat

October 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

montclairvillage.com

October 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

 The Montclair Village Association (MVA) and sponsor partners host Halloween fun for everyone in the Village! Break out your festive wear and invite loved ones to trick-or-treat, get face painting, do arts & crafts, see performances and of purchase   bites and libations.

Montclair Village Farmers Market is giving away  commemorative trick-or-treat bags (available to first 350 visitors) compliments of  generous Board President David Petlin from Flair Travel!

Parade through Montclair, Trick-or-Treat in Montclair Park. The Montclair Lions Club is expected to host Trick or Treat in Montclair Park at 3:30. Folks are also free to walk the Village as some businesses do share treats. Several hundred people along with special guests, a marching band, will parade down Mountain Boulevard during the annual Montclair Lions Club Halloween Parade in Montclair Village on Oct. 31.

 

Day of the Dead Ceremony

October 22, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Oakland Museum of California OMCA
1000 Oak St.
Oakland, CA 94607
$10, museumca.org

Opening ceremony & blessings, Food Trucks, Ballet Folklorico, Mariachis,  Face painting,  artisanal mercado and town fare.

 

Oakland is event-driven, and it seems like there's usually more than one thing going on. For other fun events throughout the year, be sure to check out the holiday Lighted Yacht Parade,   Nutcracker Ballet,   Oktoberfest and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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