We’re thrilled to bring you an epic round of activities to make this your best Halloween yet in the Bay Area. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for a party, a haunted house, kids’ activities, or a little of everything. Read on to get inspired.
1. Trick or Drink Halloween pub crawl
Oct. 31
This North Beach pub crawl promises a wild Halloween weekend with drink specials at local favorites including Bamboo Hut, The Boardroom, and Columbus Cafe. Go all-out on your costume and pick up a wristband at Northstar Cafe before embarking on a totally memorable night with your friends.
2. Crawloween pub crawl
Oct. 31
CrawlSF’s highly-anticipated Crawloween is an absolutely unforgettable spooky time. 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. Halloween Silent Disco at Salesforce Park
Oct. 31
HUSH Concerts hosts a silent disco showcasing 3 DJs, Barebottle beverages, and headphones available first-come, first-served. Check it out on Oct. 31, 6-9pm at the Main Plaza.
4. Don’t miss out on these spooky movie screenings all month long
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 are playing your favorite Halloween classics as the holiday approaches. Check out some great Halloween movie screenings below to help you get into the spooky spirit.
5. Enjoy a wild night out at SF’s best Halloween parties
Halloween weekend will be here before we know it and SF is brimming with Halloween events in every corner of the city. Pumpkin patches and haunted houses are lovely but if you’re looking to throw on a costume, join a bar crawl and dance the night away then this list is for you.
6. Test your bravery at some local haunted houses and attractions
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, from the family-friendly to the downright terrifying. Here are a few of our favorites, but be sure to see the rest of the list here.
- Fear Overload Scream Park in Newark
- Unhinged: Housewarming at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose
- Tricks and Treats at Great America in Santa Clara
7. Explore the haunted side of San Francisco
Do you know about the spirits that haunt our historic city? Consider taking a tour this month to get in touch with SF’s spooky side:
SF Ghost Haunt Walking Tour
Learn about the haunted Victorian homes of Pacific Heights, the haunted trees of abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant, the Chambers Mansion poltergeists, and more. This special Halloween version led by Christian Cagigal will take you looking for ghosts yourself!
Haunted SF: Ghosts, Murder, and Mystery
Here’s another SF ghost tour that takes you through Chinatown alleyways and the old Gold Rush district with your own ghost hunting equipment! Learn about forgotten graves, notorious brothels, and the underground “Shanghai” tunnels.
More haunted places in SF
See our breakdown of the most haunted spots in the city, including Alcatraz, Stow Lake, the Queen Anne Hotel, and more.
8. Pick the perfect pumpkin at a local patch
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. See the full list here.
- Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay
- Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch in San Francisco
- Piedmont Ave Pumpkin Patch in Oakland
9. Put together an unforgettable Halloween look at these local costume shops
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. See the full list of costume shops here.
Haight Street Costumes
If you want to ditch the flimsy action hero costume and really turn heads, this is the place to go. They have a jaw-dropping amount of era and genre-specific outfits for rent that will make you the envy of any party you attend.
Piedmont Boutique
Piedmont Boutique specializes in disco-party wear, drag queen regalia, and classic Burning Man fashions. Imagine floor-to-ceiling displays of pink faux fur bikinis, silver sequin shorts, neon green wigs and so much more.
Decades of Fashion
Decades of Fashion prides itself on “100 years of fashion,” stretching from the 1890s to the 1980s. Whether your costume dreams include Gatsby-era garb or a hippie chic look, they probably have exactly what you’re looking for.
10. Stock up on delicious fall treats at these SF eateries
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. See the full roundup here.