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We’re thrilled to bring you an epic round of activities to make this your best Halloween yet in San Francisco. The Bay Area always goes hard in October with endless opportunities to get your fill of tricks and treats. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for a party, a pumpkin patch, a haunted house, kids’ activities, or a little of everything. Read on to get inspired.
1. Attend a spooktacular Halloween-themed concert with hundreds of flickering candles
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight presents breathtaking classical concerts in over 100 cities around the world, and we can’t wait to see their special upcoming Halloween-themed shows. Settle into an intimate space lit only by a sea of flickering candles, an ambiance that melds beautifully with live renditions of haunting Halloween melodies.
Upcoming shows include an ode to the best horror movie soundtracks like Beetlejuice and Sleepy Hollow, and a presentation of Halloween classics such as the Stranger Things theme and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” See the full schedule of concerts here.
2. Party all night on a rambunctious Halloween pub crawl
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Halloween always brings multiple lively pub crawls to the streets of San Francisco. Here are a few to consider:
Trick or Drink (Oct. 25-26 and 31, 2024) – Gain entry to 16 different bars in SF’s North Beach neighborhood including Northstar Cafe, The Irish Times, and Persona.
Crawloween (Oct. 25-26 and 31, 2024) – Put together your best costume and get ready to join over 10,000 crawlers at over 25 participating bars, with hop-on, hop-off party buses running through the entire route.
3. Get into character at the House of Spirits, an immersive cocktail soirée
House of Spirits San Francisco
A hauntingly beautiful Halloween event is coming to San Francisco’s 9th Street Building this October. Sip on themed cocktails while watching a macabre adults-only show, hosted by the mysterious hypnotist Doctor Grigor Volkov. Dress in your best period attire and uncover what’s behind closed doors at the mysterious manor. Get tickets to House of Spirits here.
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With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time for a scary movie. Whether you’re looking for campy fun or a bone-chilling thriller, it’s officially the season for horror films. Luckily, many SF theaters will play your favorite Halloween classics as the holiday approaches, including Balboa Theater and Alamo Draft House.
Sundown Cinema’s popular free movie nights come to a close on October 18th, with a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. There will be a costume contest before the show.
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Thousands of San Franciscans come out for the massive Leap Sandcastle Classic every October. The beloved tradition is over four decades running, and ups the ante every single year with enormous sand sculptures, live music and performances, and food trucks. This year’s theme is “Out of this World,” so you can anticipate an entertaining lineup of extraterrestrial creations.
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Every year we curate a list of the best Halloween parties coming to SF nightclubs, bars, and event spaces. You can bet on a full lineup of live shows and great DJs at popular destinations including DNA Lounge, The Great Northern, Public Works, The Midway, Monarch, and many more.
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Salesforce Park hosts dozens of free activities every single month, including periodic seasonal events that are always a great time.
Harvest Fest (Oct. 5, 2024) – Join a Halloween-themed hoedown with square dancing and a mini pumpkin patch.
Silent Disco (Oct. 31, 2024) – A lively, free silent disco with three different DJs and drinks from Barebottle.
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The 52nd annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival is a damn good pumpkin party that you don’t want to miss this year. Pumpkin masters around the country duke it out at the “Super Bowl of weigh-offs” with enormous gourds weighing in at over a ton each. Eat pounds of pumpkin pie, buy fall-inspired crafts, and enjoy the coastal environment at this delightful fall event.
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Apple picking and hot chocolate are all good and well, but if you’re looking for something a bit spookier you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the best haunted houses in the Bay Area, from the family-friendly to the downright terrifying. Favorites include Fear Overload Scream Park in Newark, Tricks and Treats at Great America in Santa Clara, and a new immersive haunted hotel experience at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose.
10. Get tickets to the California Academy of Sciences’ popular “SuperNatural” event
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The Academy of Sciences is bringing back their popular kid-centric Halloween event in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Join a silent disco in the middle of Steinhart Aquarium, make the rounds at trick-or-treat stations, watch epic live animal demos, and take your costume up a notch at the face painting station. There’s also a teen-only lounge with arcade games and snacks.
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We’re lucky to live right near Half Moon Bay, the pumpkin capital of the world! Whether you’re looking for family activities with kids or getting ahead of your Halloween decorating, these excellent Bay Area farms and pumpkin patches have got you covered with seasonal events to boot. Some of our favorites include Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay, The Guardsmen at SF’s Fort Mason Center, and Spina Farms in Morgan Hill.
Remains of warden’s house at Alcatraz Island. Photo by Maxim Babichev on Unsplash
Do you know which San Francisco landmarks have spooky stories attached to them? Whether or not you believe in ghosts, these local places are undeniably creepy. From the White Lady of Stow Lake to the spirit of Mary Lake at the Queen Anne Hotel, here are the best ghost stories in SF that you never knew about.
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SF residents love any excuse to throw on a costume and hit the streets, so it’s no surprise that we also have a treasure trove of vintage, thrift, and costume shops, where you can find the perfect Halloween look. From the era- and genre-specific outfits for rent at Haight Street Costumes, to authentic vintage outfits at Decades of Fashion, these are the best places to put your costume together.
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Even the bravest of guests do a double-take on these creepy San Francisco ghost tours, many of which draw on haunting tales from the city’s Gold Rush and Barbary Coast days. Crank up your ghost gear and get ready for one of the most memorable tours of the city that will have you looking at ordinary landmarks in an entirely new light.
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It’s hard to deny that the fall season brings some of the best flavors on the calendar. We’re talking pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and every scent that you want wafting through your kitchen. Well, that fact is certainly not lost on San Francisco’s bakeries, cafes, and ice cream shops, because they are busy churning out an epic lineup of delicious treats. BRB, picking up some gourmet candy at Miette Patisserie…
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San Francisco witches swear by these delightful metaphysical shops, crystal stores, and herbal apothecaries. From the beautifully-curated Sword and Rose in Cole Valley, to the taxidermied oddities found in the Mission’s Paxton Gate, you’ll find plenty of places to get in touch with your occult side.
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