Halloween Pumpkins in the Park

October 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Guadalupe River Conservancy Pumpkins in the Park
Discovery Meadow
180 Woz Way 
San Jose, CA
Free, grpg.org

Pumpkins in the Park is a family-friendly harvest fair designed to promote awareness of the Guadalupe River Park and celebrate the fall season. This event is also held to raise funds and enlist supporters for Guadalupe River Park Conservancy.  

In 2025, want 1 free pumpkin (per family)? Visit 3 community booths and get a stamp at each to receive your prize!

• Giant Pumpkin Patch
• Costume Parade
• Children's Concert
• Carnival Games
• Great food sold
• Guadalupe River Education

Costume Parade! Pumpkins in the Park is a harvest fair for families with a strong environmental education component. It is designed to promote awareness of the Guadalupe River Park and celebrate the fall season. Pumpkins in the Park is held to raise funds and enlist supporters for Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. But, just as importantly, its purpose is to create awareness of the park and gardens and to bring families into the park for a day of learning and fun.

San Jose Family Halloween Fest

October 28, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Santana Row
377 Santana Row
San Jose, CA
Free, santanarow.com

No tricks, just treats! Santana Row Halloween Family Fun Fest features

• trick-or-treating
• pumpkin decorating
• live music, DJs
• entertainment
• face painting & air brush
• arts and crafts
• balloons and more

Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat on The Row! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 408.551.4611.

Winchester Mystery House Fright Night

Mysterious hauntings happen every day at this spooky place, but a special Halloween attraction makes it even more compelling to see and experience how Sarah Winchester's compulsion turned non-believers into screamers.

Willow Glen Trick or Treat on the Avenue

October 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 0r 3-4 p.m.

Willow Glen Business Association
Downtown Willow Glen
Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA
Free, willowglen.org
 
Trick or Treat on the Avenue Downtown Willow Glen Business Association provides thousands of San Jose children a safe and fun Trick or Treat experience on Lincoln Avenue at participating businesses.
 

Trunk O' Treat at Alum Rock

October 11, 2025, 12-2 p.m.

Alum Rock
3090 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Free, sjpl.org/halloween/

• Free Entry
• Book Giveaways
• Lowriders on display
• Wear your favorite costume

Bring the family for a safe and fun afternoon full of candy, books, cars, and community vibes.  Sponsored by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, The Friends of Alum Rock Library, District 5 Council Office & Low Conspiracy.

Lowrider Trunk O' Treat at Hillview Branch

October 24, 2025, 4-6 p.m. 

Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Drive
San Jose, CA
Free, sjpl.org/halloween

Featuring lowriders, candy, free books, and more, celebrate Halloween at Hillview. Celebrate Halloween with Hillview Branch Library at Lowrider Trunk o' Treat. This fun, annual outdoor event features lowriders, candy, Grab & Go activity kits, and free books. Discover library programs and access resources from our community partners while supplies last. 

Halloween Festival

October 17, 2025, 4-5 p.m.

Santa Teresa Library
290 International Circle
San Jose CA 95119
Free. No registration, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

Celebrate Halloween at Santa Teresa Library, a San Jose public library! Costumes are encouraged! Join us for some fun festivities, including:

• Goodie bag and candy giveaways (while supplies last
• Arts & crafts
• Games
• Photo opportunities

Trunk or Treat at Educational Park

October 25, 2025, 4-6 p.m. 

Educational Park  
1772 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose CA 95133
Free, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

Celebrate Halloween with Educational Park Library's Trunk or Treat. This fun outdoor event features custom cars, candy, music, outdoor games, and more. Discover library programs and access resources from  community partners in the branch parking lot; the parking lot will be closed to visitors' cars for this event so plan accordingly. Limited parking available on the street - walk if you can!

Halloween Festival

October 31, 2025, 4-5:30 p.m.

Joyce Ellington Branch, San Jose Public Libraries
491 E. Empire St
San Jose CA 95112
Free. Registration not required, sjpl.bibliocommons.com/ events/ 68dad32b023ff328007c23cc

Halloween Festival at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library includes a Halloween-themed storytime, a parade with a chance for trick-or-treating throughout the library and an assortment of grab-and-go arts and crafts to choose from that are suitable for all ages, Please wear your costumes, if possible!

Other fun events in San Jose include the annual Easter Egg Hunts.

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