Halloween is almost here, and this year the holiday happens to land on a Friday, which means you can expect an exciting weekend filled with Halloween parties and events. From massive bar crawls to chic parties, you can expect plenty of fun plans perfect for showing off your costume. Check out some of our recommendations below:
Crawloween
Crawloween is the largest Halloween event in San Francisco, featuring thousands of attendees every year. The bar crawl spans multiple neighborhoods, including Polk, Lower Nob Hill, and The Marina, with dozens of bars included in the fun. The crawl is Friday, October 31, from 6 to 11 pm, and Saturday, November 1, from 4 to 10 pm, with tickets starting at $12.
Nightmare on Front Street
The Front Street entertainment zone is hosting a free block party on Friday, October 31, from 2 to 10 pm. You can expect drinks, live music, and a costume contest. The event is free, and you do not need a ticket to enter.
Guardsman Halloween Party
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The 21st Guardsman Halloween Party is on Friday, October 31, starting at 9 pm at the Brixton. You can expect live DJs, a dance floor, drink specials, and even prizes for the best costumes.
200 Channels Dollhouse
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Watch an exciting cute-core cabaret with a spooky twist perfect for Halloween. The neo-burlesque show features talented performers and aerial acts. You can also expect creative cocktails in the intimate speakeasy. Tickets are going fast, so we recommend you get them soon.
Ghost palace
The Palace of Fine Arts is hosting Ghost Palace, with Non Plus Ultra+ and Electroluxx this Halloween. The party will have multiple stages with various DJs, silent disco areas, a foam pit, muralists painting live, and more. You can also expect food trucks and art cars during the party. The party starts at 9 pm and runs until 5 am, and tickets start at $188.07 with fees. Learn more and find tickets here.
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl
This North Beach bar crawl starts at the popular North Star Cafe and takes you to some of the neighborhoods most popular bars. The crawl starts at 6 pm on Friday, October 31 and runs until 2 am, and your best Halloween costumes are encouraged. The crawl will also have a second night on November 1, from 4 pm to 2 am. Find tickets here.
Clubs and Bars
Many of SF’s favorite clubs and bars will be packed all weekend, so check out some of their special Halloween events below.
- Oct. 31: Public Works: Halloween with Sama’ Abdulhadi, Overland, Caleesi & Kreis presented by Public Works & Texture Summit
- Oct. 31: The Midway at Cow Palace: San Francisco Halloween at Cow Palace with Amelie Lens and Dax J
- Oct 31: DNA Lounge: All Hallow’s Eve
- Oct. 31: 1015: Halloween: MK + CID
- Oct. 31: The Great Northern: Green Gorilla Lounge w/ Mark Farina, Doc Martin, more
- Oct. 31: Tupelo: DJ Kevey Kev/ Black Diamond
- Oct 31: Barbarosa Lounge: 7 Deadly Sins Halloween Party