Halloween Event Guide 2019: Foster City, Peninsula

SF BAY AREA PENINSULA , CA — October is here and the "spooky" season is upon us with its accompanying fall festivals, Halloween carnivals, Day of the Dead celebrations, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and more. Scroll through upcoming activities, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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ATHERTON:

OCT. 21: Holidays on a High Note. Master that centerpiece! "Day filled with stunning tablescapes, floral designs, a boutique marketplace, and a scrumptious lunch."

• Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA, 94027

OCT. 26: Halloween Costume Craft. Fun, free craft to enhance your Halloween costume.

• Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton CA 94027

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BELMONT:

OCT. 31: Halloween Fun & Costume Parade 2019: Carlmont Village. Trick-or-treating, too!

• Carlmont Village Shopping Center, 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

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BURLINGAME:

OCT. 18-19: McKinkey Harvest Festival & Haunted House. "The Harvest Festival’s legendary haunted mansion ... will be back and better than ever."

• McKinley Elementary School, 701 Paloma Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010.

OCT. 25: Millbrae Nursery's Halloween Boo-zy Bingo Night 2019: Burlingame. Spaghetti dinner included, as well.

• Burlingame Lions Hall, 990 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

OCT. 26-27: Annual Fall Fest With Music & Kids' Zone. Food trucks, beer garden & fun for the whole family!

• Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA

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COLMA:

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Festival. Activites include pan dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread), Mexican hot chocolate and a community chalk art mural and altars.

• Colma Recreation Services, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma, California 94014

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CUPERTINO:

OCT. 19: Wildlife & Harvest Day 2019: Blackberry Farm. Free event to celebrate the season.

• Blackberry Farm, 21979 San Fernando Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014

OCT. 25: 'Monster Mash' Family Halloween Party. With costume parade, crafts & dancing for all!

• Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, California 950144

OCT. 26: Deer Hollow Farm’s Spooky Times. "Explore haunted barns and a ‘dark forest.’"

• Deer Hollow Farm, in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA

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EAST PALO ALTO:

OCT. 18: Halloween Family Night Movie. Fun includes face-painting, jump house & more

• Bell Street Park, East Palo Alto, CA

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FOSTER CITY:

OCT. 26: VIBE Halloween Festival & Haunted House. Admission $3. Under 2 is free.

• VIBE Teen Center, 670 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat & Haunted House. "5,000 square feet of spooky."

• Gold Medal Martial Arts, 999 Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

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HALF MOON BAY:

OCT. 14: 46th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. “Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs.”

• IDES Grounds, 735 Main Street, Half Moon Bay CA 94019

OCT. 19-20: 49th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. World-famous with Great Pumpkin Parade, live music, carving contest, pumpkin run & more.

• Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA.

With Mexican dance, colorful costumes, face painting, special performances, homemade altars (ofrendas), and food vendors."

• East Cliff Shopping Center, 21513 East Cliff Drive, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA

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LOS ALTOS:

OCT. 19: Twas 13 Days Before Halloween Movie Night. "Free, family-friendly double-feature where costumes are encouraged!"

• Grant Park, 1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos, California 94024

OCT. 25: 'Witches' Delight' Halloween Carnival. With rides, cake walk, fun house & costume contest.

• Santa Rita Elementary School, 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween Spook-tacular. Fun, games and trick-or-treating!

• Downtown Los Altos, CA

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

OCT. 25: Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Tour Town Hall. "Exciting opportunity for your child to dress up in their Halloween costume and tour Town Hall offices, Heritage House, Council Chambers and the Parks and Recreation Building. "

• Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 W. Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California 94022

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MENLO PARK:

OCT. 19: Facebook Festival - Fall Fiesta. "Latin Cultural Celebration with Halloween Activities."

• 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025

OCT. 26: Halloween Hoopla Parade & Spooky Carnival. Full day of family fun!

• Downtown Menlo Park & Fremont Park, Menlo Park, CA

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MILLBRAE:

OCT. 11-13: St. Dunstan Parish Fall Festival. An annual tradition with entertainment, food, games & carnival rides.

• St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030

OCT. 18: Free Halloween Movie & Costume Contest. Free popcorn, too!

• 477 Palm Ave., Millbrae, CA

OCT. 25: Millbrae Nursery's Halloween Boo-zy Bingo Night 2019: Burlingame. Spaghetti dinner included, as well.

• Burlingame Lions Hall, 990 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

NOV. 3: Meadows Fall Carnival -With Pumpkins & Pies. With petting zoo, pumpkin-decorating & more.

• Meadows Elementary, 1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae, California 94030

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

OCT. 26: Halloween Monster Bash 2019: Pioneer Park. A family-friendly town tradition.

• Pioneer Park, Mountain View, California 94041

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PACIFICA:

OCT. 4-20: Agatha Christie's 'Mousetrap': Spindrift Theater. The perfect theater performance for the Halloween season!

• Spindrift Theater, 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, California 94044

OCT. 19: Aquatic Halloween Pumpkin Patch. Kids can swim for a pumpkin, then decorate it and taek it home.

• Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica, CA

OCT. 26-27: Halloween Spooktacular Carnival & Haunted House. Food, fun, games, prizes & fun for all.

• Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA

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PALO ALTO:

OCT. 27: Blossom Halloween Carnival. "Palo Alto's most popular FREE Halloween event for the whole family!"

• South California Ave (between Birch and Park Blvd) Palo Alto, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 2019: Stanford Shopping Center. Center-wide, trick-or-treaing on the agenda.

• Stanford Shopping Center, 660 Stanford Shopping Ctr, Palo Alto, California 94304

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REDWOOD CITY:

OCT. 24-27: Sequoia Fall Musical-The Addams Family. Perfect family event that fits the season!

• Carrington Hall, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA

OCT. 27: Halloween Party for Children. A sweet agenda with Halloween crafts.

• Redwood City Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, California 94063

OCT. 30: Haunted Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs 2019: Wag Hotels. Supports Pets In Need Rescue. With costume contest, too.

• Wag Hotels, 1025 Hansen Way, Redwood City, CA 94063

NOV. 3: Dia de los Muertos Fest & Procession. Annually attracts thousands with food, dancing & altars.

• Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St, Redwood City, California 94063

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SAN BRUNO:

OCT. 21: Dia de Los Muertos Story & Sugar-Skull Decorating. For little ones, followed by storytime.

• San Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno, California 94066

OCT. 24: Goblin Grotto. With trick-or-treating, carnival & more. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

• San Bruno Community Services Department, 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, California 94066

OCT. 26: Adult Sugar-Skull Decorating - Día de los Muertos. Supplies & event are free.

• San Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave. W., San Bruno, California 94066

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 25: Goblin Walk Trick-or-Treat. "The first 1,000 Trick-or-Treaters can pick up a Goblin Walk Trick-or-Treat bag at Harrington Park or from any Goblin Walk volunteer."

• Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA

OCT. 26: Haunted Hangar Party 2019: Hiller Aviation Museum. Family event with food, DJ, creepy Museum gallery and helicopter pumpkin drop.

• Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, California 94070

NOV. 1: Fright Night Halloween Party 2019: Domenico Winery. Among the fun: 'Horror d'oeuvres.'

• Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070

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SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 10-NOV. 10: Haunted 'Terror Vault' 2019: SF Mint. "Discover the untold story and dark history of the underground vaults as you travel through the hidden horrors that continue to plague and terrorize."

• The San Francisco Mint, 88 5th Street, San Francisco, CA

OCT. 16: Beyond Borders: Ghost Story Jam. "Join us on Oct 16 as we call in the spirits for our Ghosts Story Jam!"

• PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., San Francisco, CA 94102

OCT. 25: Zoo Fur Ball 2019: MasqueROAR 2019. Superb event, and another chance to wear a costume!

• San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd and the Great Highway, San Francisco, California 94132

OCT. 26: Pier Pressure Black Pearl - SF Halloween Yacht Party. "The ultimate Halloween party cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 26:W San Francisco Halloween - Superheroes vs. Villains. For 21+.

• W Hotel, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103

OCT. 26: San Francisco Halloween Weekend Pub Crawl (Marina District). "Massive Halloween Pub Crawl with Spook-tacular nights of fun with half a dozen bars."

• Various Venues, 1980 Union Street, San Francisco, 94123

OCT. 30: Ghoulish Pairings 2019: SF Cheese School. "Wear a costume or not, we'll bring the treats!"

• The Cheese School of San Francisco, 900 North Point St. at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA 94109

OCT. 31: Titanic Masquerade - Pier Pressure SF Halloween Party Cruise. "The ultimate 8th annual Masquerade Party Cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 31: Halloween with John Rybak + Friends at Revolution Cafe. "Fun evening of music and costume party."

• Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., San Francisco, CA, 94110

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 6-NOV. 2: 'Unhinged' New 'Horror Experience': Winchester Mystery House: New terrifying fun replaces the Candlelight Tours.

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 4-6: Glass Pumpkin Festival 2019: Santana Row. Thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Bay Area Glass Institute artists and renowned artisans from around the country.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 10-20: Teatro Visión's Macario. "The classic Day of the Dead story told through music and dance, spectacle and song."

• School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116

OCT. 19: Sarah's Spirited Supper 2019: Winchester Mystery House. "Gourmet Halloween-themed dinner in the Estate’s beautiful ballroom."

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 25-26: Trick-or-Treat Trail 2019: Winchester Mystery House. Great family fun, and free!

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 29: Halloween Family Fun Fest 2019: Santana Row. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating & more.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

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SAN MATEO:

OCT. 4: CuriOdyssey Family Night - Kids In Costume Free. Meet that slither and screech, and enjoy cash bar, live rock, rhythm and blues with a few spooky tunes mixed in.

• CuriOdyssey, 651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, California 94401

OCT. 5: Dia de los Muertos Event. Face-painting, jumpers, music, dance, food & more.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA

OCT. 19: Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch. Featuring inflatables, pick-a-pumpkin patch, music and children’s crafts.

• Martin Luther King Park, 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401-1914

OCT. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 2019: Hillsdale. With parade & entertainment.

• Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave, San Mateo, California 94403

NOV. 1: Dia de los Muertos Family Night 2019: CuriOdyssey. Attendees make flowers for celebratory ofrenda honoring beloved animals.

• CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, California 94401

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SANTA CLARA:

SEPT. 27-NOV. 2: Halloween Haunt 2019: California's Great America. "Terrifying haunted mazes and attractions, thrilling scare zones and ghoulish live shows."

• California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

SEPT. 28-NOV. 3: Great Pumpkin Fest 2019: California's Great America. Family fun with hay maze and trick-or-treating.

• California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 26: Halloween Extravaganza & Haunted House. Advance ticket purchase recommended as space is limited.

• South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California 94080

OCT. 31: Halloween Crafts: 3D Paper Pumpkins. Tap your creative side with the fun event.

• South San Francisco Grand Library, 306 Walnut Ave., South San Francisco, California 94080

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SUNNYVALE:

OCT. 26: Trunk or Treat 2019: Presbyterian Church. Come in costume!

• Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, California 94087

OCT. 27: K-9 Officer 'Jax' Memorial Halloween Pet Parade. "On Oct. 31, 2017, K-9 officer Jax died during a confrontation with a suspect engaged in domestic violence." This event is a tribute & fundraiser.

• Sunnyvale Downtown, 260 South Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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WOODSIDE:

OCT. 12: Orchard Day 2019: Filoli. Cider-tasting and bluegrass music on the agenda.

• Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California 94062

OCT. 17 & 19: Fall Afternoon Tea 2019: Filoli. With seasonal tea sandwiches, scones with Heirloom Apple Butter and pumpkin-themed desserts. Yum!

• Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California 94062

Oct. 19: CHC Rocktoberfest. Autumn fundraiser at rustic, casual setting in Woodside

• NCEFT 880 Runnymede Road, Woodside, CA 94062

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