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San Francisco Randall Family Halloween

October 21, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114
Free, sfrecpark.org

All ages are welcome to join, with activities for everyone. A variety of both free and low-cost activities including: Trick or Treat trail, Live Entertainment, Squared Pumpkin Patch, Creepy Crafts, and much more.

  • Trick or Treat Trail
  • Live Entertainment
  • Squared Pumpkin Patch
  • Corn Husk Dolls
  • Plant Potions
  • Ghoulish Games
  • Creepy Crafts
  • Wooden Mask Making
  • Apple Twirls

Nightmare on Elk St.

October 21, 2023, 4-9 p.m

Glen Park Recreation Center
70 Elk St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
Free, age 13 and up only, sfrecpark.org

Haunted house for ages 13 and up. Free, with food for sale.
Free for everyone, food available for purchase Activities will include a Haunted House, Music & Karaoke, Food Trucks and more!

Scaregrove

October 27, 2023, 4-9 p.m.

Sigmund Stern Grove
19th Avenue and Sloat
San Francisco, CA 94132
Free, sfrecpark.org

A Grimm's fairy tale adventure in the woods, suitable for all ages. Free, with food for sale.  Scaregrove, a Grimm's fairytale adventure in the woods, is a free event. Food  available for purchase.

  • Carnival Rides
  • Costume Contest
  • Haunted House age 10+
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Climbing Wall
  • Bookmobile
  • Randall on the Road
  • Live Entertainment
  • Hay Maze
     

Yerba Buena Gardens Halloween Hoopla

October 28, 2023, 12-3 p.m.

Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets
San Francisco, CA
Free, geared toward age 10 years & under, ybgfestival.org

Halloween Hoopla 22nd annual event features exciting music, costumes and crafts.

  • Halloween Costume Parade for all kids to join in
  • Live performances  
  • Puppets
  • Palm reading
  • Craft-making at  activity tables
     

Trick or Treat at the Ferry Building

October 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ferry Building
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA
Free while supplies last, ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/ events/

Trick-or-Treat inside the Marketplace, win a prize by completing the scavenger hunt, have your face painted, tarot cards, make a seasonal craft with your family and watch a live pumpkin carving demonstration. Costumes encouraged!

 

Boo at the San Francisco Zoo

October 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

sfzoo.org

Halloween Block Party

October 15, 2023, 12-3 p.m.

Ocean Avenue Association
Ashton & Ocean Ave (Corner of That's Amore)
San Francisco, CA
Free, oaacbd.org

Celebrate community spirit in the city-wide Sunday Streets event.

Ghirardelli Spooky Square

October 28, 2023, 1-4 p.m.

Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street
San Francisco, CA
Free, ghirardellisq.com/events

Participate in fun Halloween activities  at Ghirardelli Square, including a magic show, a kids costume parade and YAP's dog costume contest.

  • Spooky Magic Show 1-2 p.m.
  • Kids Costume Parade 2-3 p.m. Participants receive a free tote bag stuffed with special Halloween treats.
  • Halloween Dog Costume Contest 3-4 p.m. Enter your stylish pup for a chance to win prizes from YAP and bragging rights! 

Cal Academy SuperNatural Halloween

October 27, 2023, 6:30-9 p.m. | Werewolf, Vampire, and Mummy Party 5 p.m.

California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
$60-750, calacademy.org/supernatural

Shake your bones at a silent disco, embrace the haunted halls in costume, satisfy your sweet tooth at trick-or-treat stations, marvel at magic shows and watch what slithers at live animal demonstrations. DIY Crafts, face painting,  a photo booth and an exclusive teen lounge with arcade games, snacks, and more.

The Initiation Halloween Theatrical Event

September 29-October 31, 2023

The San Francisco Mint
88 5th St.
$55-85 approx., age 18+,  intothedarksf.com

Actual dates: September 29 & 30, 2023; October 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 31, 2023

Terror Vault show The Initiation, is a brand-new, fully immersive haunted experience. A combination of theater, haunted mazes, and special effects, The Initiation invites thrill seekers to participate in a real live trip that rips a hole into the supernatural world and takes them on a terrifying adventure! Guests come face-to-face with demonic spirits while attempting to retrieve the severed head of an unethical vampire queen! Attraction lasts approximately 45 minutes in groups up to 12, with tickets available every half hour between 6:30 & 10 p.m. 

Thrill-O-Ween

October 28, 2023, 1-6 p.m.

Thrive City in Mission Bay DT
Thrive City 1 Warriors Way
San Francisco, CA 94158
Free, registration: eventbrite.com

Registration does not guarantee admission. Space is limited and subject to availability. First come, first served. Event is rain or shine.

Spooktacular afternoon of safe Halloween fun, Thrive City is filled with themed activities for all ages, trick or treating, and thrills throughout the area.

Stay alert because you never know who or what may pop out! Experience Includes:

  • Trick or Treat - Get your dibs on 100,000 pieces of candy from ten themed trick or treat stations.
  • Cinema - Enjoy The Addams Family 2 on the 75' video board. Show starts at 5 p.m.
  • Pumpkin Patch - Grab a mini pumpkin to decorate.
  • Photo Booth - Snap a festive photo with friends and family.
  • Live Entertainment - Enjoy tunes from DJ D Sharp.
  • Costume Contest - Bring your best costume!
  • Face Painting, Balloon Art, Inflatables 

With over 15 retail and restaurant spaces, Thrive City offers festivals, farmers markets, cinema series, sip & stroll, a winter wonderland, and more, providing incredible programming for neighbors, families, and out-of-town visitors.

Day of the Dead Procession & Festival of Altars 

November 2, 2023 4-11 p.m.

Potrero del Sol Park
25th Street & San Bruno Ave.
San Francisco, CA
Free, dayofthedeadsf.org

Altar setup 12-4 p.m. Annual procession lead by Rescue Culture Collective in the Mission District. San Francisco Day of the Dead Procession and Festival of Altars is celebrated every year on November 2, Rain or shine! Local groups have been commissioned to build large-scale community altar installations in Garfield Park This is a FREE community event. Family friendly. Alcohol free. 

 

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

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