Palo Alto Jack-o-Jaunt

October 24, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

cityofpaloalto.org

 Come jaunt through our jack-o-lantern display 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Lytton Plaza. Be sure to cast your vote - which jack-o-lantern is the scariest, cutest, and most creative.

Palo Alto Halloween Fun

October 25, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Gamble Garden
1431 Waverly St.
Palo Alto, CA
$45 adult,  gamblegarden.org

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo demonstration
Balloon twister 
Face painting
An Array of Confections
Arts & Crafts
Tattoos, face painting, crafts, prizes, trading cards and more. The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo will showcase Sequoia, the great bald eagle, for our learning astonishment. Will Braviary be jealous? Come to our Halloween event and find out!

Stanford University Halloween Concert

October 31, 2025, 7:30-9 p.m.

Dinkelspiel Auditorium
471 Lagunita Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
$32, stanfordlivetickets.org

Department of Music presents 2024 Halloween Concert features The Stanford Symphony Orchestra and Stanford Wind Symphony teaming up to present the annual Halloween Concert in Dinkelspiel Auditorium with a dramatic program of repertoire appropriate for spooky season. Don't forget to wear your costume! Following the second half of the program, there will be a contest with the winner taking the stage to conduct the evening's final selection. This event is always well attended, so plan to get your ticket in advance!

Stanford Shopping Center Trick or Treat

October 31 MUST CONFIRM

Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford, Ca
Free, simon.com

Past event: Halloween on  California Avenue is a 20+ year tradition for the family to enjoy entertainment and activities designed for 12 years of age and younger.   

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