Boo at the Oakland Zoo

October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 2026 & November 1, 2026

Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA
$22-23.50, advanced reservations required, oaklandzoo.org 

Tickets must be reserved in advance 
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Self-guided scavenger hunt to trick-or-treat for special edition animal Trading Cards throughout the Zoo. Upon completing your scavenger hunt, collect a bonus Trading Card and a fair trade organic chocolate from presenting sponsor TCHO chocolate.

Dress in costume (no inflatable costumes - they can scare the Zoo animals) when you visit.

Win great prizes at the costume contest held each day of Boo at the Zoo at 12 p.m. in the Wildlife Theater located in the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo.

Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam

October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. + October 31, 2026, 12-7 p.m.

Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
fairyland.org
$20 approx., 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.

Piedmont Avenue Halloween Costume Parade & Celebration

October 24, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 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

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

 Storytime at Key Route Plaza and Cartoons at the Piedmont Theatre, followed by the main event, the Costume Parade, kicking off at 11 a.m. at Pet Food Express and strolling up the Avenue. Heading  towards the cemetery the parade ends where   annual pumpkin patch begins. Live music, trick or treating, haunted houses, face painting, and the famous Pet Costume Contest are just some of the fun to expect.

Montclair Village Trick or Treat

October 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Montclair Village
2039 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA
Free, montclairvillage.com

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.

 •Trick or Treat Giveaways
•Oakland Fire Fighters Parade Rig
•Craft & Activity Tables
•Music
•Dining  & More!

Oakland Day of the Dead Ceremony

 October 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Entertainment

Los Cenzontles
Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno
La Gran Puchica
Gina Madrid
Palabras and Four Directions
Cumbia Wepa Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz
Receive a limpia, a traditional ritual to heal heavy emotions, like loss, and rebalance one’s health and relationships.

A procession opens the celebration with music, movement, and a collective act of remembrance. Throughout the day, the Museum comes alive with danza, ceremonia, live music, hands-on activities, and food. Across the campus, discover ofrendas created by community members, each offering a personal reflection on the lives and legacies of loved ones and ancestors. Browse the mercado for handmade goods, altar items, and Día de los Muertos-inspired art from local makers.
 

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.