California Halloween Events

Halloween Pumpkins in the Park

October 14, 2023, 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.  

  • 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 24, 2023, 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 31, 2023, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 0r 3-4:30 p.m.

Willow Glen Business Association
Downtown Willow Glen
Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA
Free, willowglen.org
(408) 298-2100

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.
Session 1 is 11am-12:30 p.m. (Toddlers, Strollers, Preschoolers)
Session 2 is 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (School-Age).

Lowrider Trunk O' Treat at Alum Rock

Oct 13, 2023, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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

Featuring lowriders, candy, free books, and more, celebrate Halloween at Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library

Halloween Program & Costume Parade

Oct 27, 2023, 4-5:30 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.King Library
150 E San Fernando St.
San Jose CA
Free - This event is best for children and their caregivers/families, sjpl.org/halloween/

Featuring an outdoor performance, a costume parade, candy, free books & more. Celebrate Halloween with us at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library! Have a ghoulish good time for this not-too-spooky Halloween event! It starts with an outdoor performance by Sean's Music Factory at 4 p.m. Next, the parade through the first floor of the library. Trick-or-Treat through the first 4 floors of the library (escalators and elevators are available), get a free book, and more! Costumes are welcome and encouraged! We recommend bringing a blanket or mat to sit on for the performance.

Lowrider Trunk O' Treat at Hillview Branch

Oct 13, 2023, 4:30-5:30 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. 

Thanks to these organizations for being such a big part of these events: United Low Rider Council of San Jose, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Alum Rock Friends of the Library
 

San Jose The Day of the Dead

 October 21, 2023, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

St. James Park
South 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95112
$10, diasanjose.com

 Entertainment Schedule 2023

  • 11 a.m.  Coloring Open, Aztec Dancers Blessing
  • 11:45 a.m. Pro Wrestling Revolution Wrestling Matches Throughout The Day | Mariachi México De Gilroy Opens
  • 12 p.m. Modelo Beer Garden
  • Ensamble Folklórico Colibri
  • 12:45 p.m. Pro Wrestling Revoltuon Wrestling Match
  • 1:30 p.m. DJ Kkup
  • 1:45 p.m. Pro Wrestling Revolution Wrestling Match
  • 1:45 p.m. Art Arrioloa & Friends Latin Jazz Band | Jahny Wallz
  • 2 p.m. Grupo Procedencia
  • 2:45 p.m. Dj Kkup
  • 3 p.m. Maldita Cruda | Calipulli Tonalequeh Traditional Aztec Dance Performance
  • 3:15 p.m. Pro Wrestling Revolution Wrestling Match
  • 3:40 p.m. DJ Kkup
  • 4 p.m. Los Diablos Dance Group
  • 5 p.m. Qiensave | Dj Kkup
  • 6 p.m. Rasquache Liberation Front Music

Traditional Mexican Dia de Los Muertos celebrates life and death

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

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

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