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Frights and Delights: Northern California’s Halloween Hotspots
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items Get ready to trade your pumpkin spice for something a little more spine-tingling as we dive into Northern California’s Halloween festivities! From ghostly gatherings to haunted houses, this region knows how to scare up some fun.
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Creepin’ it Real: Outdoor Fun with Pumpkins and Paws
Boozy Bewitchment: Adults Only Frights and Flights
Frights and Fights: Haunted Houses and Halloween Jams!
Hometown Haunts
Creepin’ it Real: Outdoor Fun with Pumpkins and Paws
The pumpkin patch king! This is the one you dream about.
Dell'Osso Family Farm | Corn Maze in Lathrop | 501 Manthey Rd, Lathrop, CA, USA
Filoli House's "Nightfall™" event runs from October 3 to November 10, 2025, featuring a candlelit house with gothic decor and costumed characters. Evening sessions start at 5:30 pm, with tickets priced from $45 for adults.
Filoli | Historic House & World-Class Garden | Filoli
"Boo at the Zoo" at the San Francisco Zoo takes place on weekends in October, offering family-friendly Halloween festivities. The event features trick-or-treating, costume contests, animal encounters, and themed activities for children. It's a fun wa...
Boo at the Zoo - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, held in October, celebrates pumpkins with a weigh-off, live entertainment, food, crafts, and activities for kids. It's a lively community event in a beautiful coastal setting.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
The Pumpkin Express on the Skunk Train is a seasonal event in October that takes families on a scenic train ride through the redwoods to a pumpkin patch. Passengers can enjoy festive activities, including hay rides, games, and the chance to pick thei...
Celebrate Fall on the Pumpkin Express
"Boo at the Zoo" is an annual Halloween event at the Oakland Zoo, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, and themed decorations. It's a family-friendly celebration that takes place over several weekends in October.
Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest | Oakland Zoo
Boozy Bewitchment: Adults Only Frights and Flights
Crawloween in San Francisco is a Halloween bar crawl where participants dress in costumes and visit various bars. It features drink specials, themed activities, and contests, creating a fun and festive atmosphere for Halloween celebrations.
San Francisco Halloween - Crawloween - San Francisco Halloween
Don’t miss out on this spellbinding adventure
Bubbles & Broomsticks 2025
Frights and Fights: Haunted Houses and Halloween Jams!
"Heartstoppers Haunts" in Rancho Cordova is a Halloween event featuring spooky attractions and activities inspired by the "Heartstopper" series. It offers a unique blend of thrills and heartwarming moments for fans.
Heartstoppers Haunts | Theme Park in Sacramento, CA
The "Festival of Freight" at Winchester Mystery House is an annual event celebrating the spirit of Halloween with a mix of spooky attractions, themed activities, and local vendors. It typically features haunted tours of the mansion, live music, food ...
Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House
"Pirates of Emerson" is a popular Halloween event known for its immersive haunted experiences. Set in a pirate-themed environment, it typically features haunted attractions, interactive performances, and spooky storytelling. Visitors can expect a mix...
Pirates of Emerson “Official Site”
"Candlelight: Haunted Halloween Classics" is a unique musical event that combines classical music with a spooky atmosphere. Typically held in an intimate candlelit setting, it features performances of iconic Halloween-themed pieces and classical comp...
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Hometown Haunts
My absolute favorite local pumpkin patch. Hop on the tractor that takes you to the fall fun! Pumpkin patch. Rollercoaster. Corn maze. Slide. All the photo ops! A must visit.
Three Nunns Farm
Another local favorite - for $16/person you get to wander and enjoy this adorable farm. Corn maze. Animals. Pumpkin patch. Cute country store.
Home | Smith Family Farm
"Howl-o-Ween" at Great Wolf Lodge is a seasonal celebration featuring Halloween-themed activities for families. Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, spooky crafts, and special themed events in the lodge. The festivities create a fun ...
Howl-O-Ween | Things to Do on Halloween | Great Wolf Lodge San Francisco / Manteca, CA