Seasonal & Holidays

Livermore Halloween: Trick-Or-Treats, Haunts & Pumpkin Patches 2022

Your guide to trick-or-treat trails, corn mazes, Day of Dead events, fall fests, haunted houses & more throughout Livermore & East Bay.

Celebrate fall with Halloween haunted houses, Dia de los Muertos events, trick-or-treats, corn mazes and pumpkin patches throughout the East Bay.
Celebrate fall with Halloween haunted houses, Dia de los Muertos events, trick-or-treats, corn mazes and pumpkin patches throughout the East Bay. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LIVERMORE, CA — Halloween and fall festivities are underway in Livermore and cities and towns throughout the East Bay.

So grab your calendars, peruse Patch's annual list of autumn events, and get to planning.

Find trick-or-treat trails, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, fall fests, haunted houses, corn mazes, over-the-top pumpkin patches and more extravaganzas near you.

Find out what's happening in Livermorewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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Find out what's happening in Livermorewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

ALAMEDA:

OCT. 1-NOV. 1: Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch, Bouncers & Petting Zoo. With mini train, slides & adult "chill area," too.

OCT. 14: Menagerie Oddities Market Peculiar Pop-Up. Shop for seasonal decor or visit the tarot tent.

OCT. 22: Witchfest. With food trucks, kids' activities & costume contest.

OCT. 22: Ship of Spirits: Spaghetti & Spirits Paranormal Dinner & Tour. Includes flashlight tour of the most notorious haunted locations on USS Hornet.

OCT. 28-30: Annual Teen Haunted House. "Back & spookier than ever!"

OCT. 29: 'Halloween On West End' Trick-Or-Treat, Music & Free Pumpkins. At Al Fresco Dining Park.

OCT. 29: 'Monsters Bash' Halloween Dance Party: USS Hornet. Dress in spooktacular style & dance to Cocktail Monkeys' tunes.

NOV. 5-6: Annual Holiday Boutique: Albert H. DeWitt Officer's Club. A community tradition at the O' Club.

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ALBANY:

OCT. 31: 'Halloween On Solano' Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest. Costume contest is for little ones and grown-ups!

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BERKELEY:

OCT. 9: 'Beers & Broomsticks' Halloween Spooky Market: Gilman Brewing. "Bring your broomstick and waltz with witches." Tarot readings, too.

OCT. 15: Harvest Festival, Petting Zoo & Kids' Zone. With live music and kids' activities.

OCT. 31: 'Halloween On Solano' Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest. Costume contest is for little ones and grown-ups!

OCT. 31: Haunted House Of Screams, Jumpers & Music. "Get ready to scream as you enter the biggest and scariest haunted house in Berkeley."

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade & Costume Contest. A "spooktacular show" is planned, too!

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CASTRO VALLEY:

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat & Children's Concert: Castro Village. The annual event is back!

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 16: Clayton Valley Village 8th Annual Sunday Supper & Auction. A four-course fall feast.

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CONCORD:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. "There will be many different inflatables to choose from. Your children won’t know where to start."

OCT. 16: Mummy & Me Fun Fest: The Veranda. Costume contest, live entertainment, plus "Hotel Transylvania" screening.

OCT. 30: Halloween Spooktacular: Pixieland Amusement Park. With trick-or-treating for little ones, plus rides on the ghost train.

OCT. 31: Trunk-Or-Treat. Open to all at Grace Church.

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DANVILLE:

OCT. 1-31: Annual Scarecrow Stroll. Find a new fall friend at downtown businesses.

OCT. 22: Flavors Of Fall & Kids' Halloween Costume Parade. Free, family fun by day & ticketed foodie event in the evening.

OCT. 27: Spooktacular Halloween Celebration & Trick-Or-Treat. Advance reservations required.

OCT. 28: Hallow Harvest Festival. Fun night at Rolling Hills Church with trick-or-treating, live band & entertainment.

OCT. 29: Boo Bash. Trick-or-treating, petting zoo, carriage rides & more at Livery shopping center.

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DUBLIN:

OCT. 21-22: 'Ghosts Of Dublin' Cemetery Flashlight Tours. Book soon, as typically sells out fast.

OCT. 22: East Bay SPCA Fall Festival & Open House. Includes shelter tours, animal meet & greets, face painting, kids activities, pumpkin decorating & food trucks.

OCT. 22: Floating Pumpkin Patch: The Wave. "Register before Oct. 20 in order to guarantee pumpkin availability!"

NOV. 5-6: Holiday Bazaar St. Raymond Women's Guild. Holiday shopping begins!

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EL CERRITO:

OCT. 14: Pumpkin Splash: EC Swim Center. Pre-register. Event includes hot chocolate, games & giveaways.

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FREMONT:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables, Paint Ball & Duck Boats. At the Fremont Hub Shopping Center.

OCT. 8-9: Annual Olive Festival - Food, Music & Kids' Fun: Mission San José. Featuring olive oil, gourmet foods, plus chicken & ribs, gourmet hot dogs, linguica sandwiches & more.

OCT. 23: Halloween Spooktacular: Pacific Commons. Goodie bags with treats, while supplies last.

OCT. 30: Halloween Hijinks: Ardenwood Farm. Drop-in; no pre-registration required.

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HAYWARD:

OCT. 21-22 & 28-29: 'Beyond The Veil' Spooky Tours: Meek Mansion & McConaghy House. A mix of history, storytelling & "spirited" thrills.

OCT. 29: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat: Lone Tree Cemetery. Advance registration required & space is limited.

NOV. 5: Explore The Paranormal: Meek Mansion. Experienced paranormal investigators will lead the brave & curious on tour of the 1869 estate.
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HERCULES:

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Prizes to best decorated trunk.

THROUGH OCT. 28: 'PUMPKATAZ' Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest. Tap your creative side, and get to work!

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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 16: Fall Fest. With pumpkin decorating, games, crafts & food trucks.

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treat Street. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag!

OCT. 29: Halloween/Fall Equinox Art & Craft Class. Save your spot at Hollie's Homegrown.

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LIVERMORE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: G&M Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy pony rides, hayrides & cow train.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch & Family Fun. Featuring hay-bale maze, train rides, farm critters & more.

OCT. 7-31: Moore Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Rides & Jumpers. Family owned & operated since 1984, with fun for all ages in Livermore & San Ramon.

OCT. 15-16: Fall Festival. Scarecrow-building contest, fresh pies for sale, pumpkins, gardening classes & more at annual Alden Lane Nursery event.

OCT. 28-31: 'Frightmare Home Haunt' - A community tradition for more than a decade. Great candy, too!

OCT. 29: Howl-O-Wine Party. "Join Rosa Fierro Cellars and neighboring wineries at our spooktacular Halloween bash!"

OCT. 29: LVK Annual Halloween Party ft Angie Maserati & DJ Inez. An annual event at Elevation LVK.

OCT. 29: Livermore Wine Trolley Hallo-Wine Party Tour at McGrail Vineyards. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 29: Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day & Trick-Or-Treating. Costume contest, too!

OCT. 30: Trick or Treat: Fun & Games. At Asbury United Methodist Church.

OCT. 30: Dia De Los Muertos from Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Carlos Moreno. With vibrant costumes, makeup, music & dance!

OCT. 30: Spooky Scavenger Hunt: Del Valle Regional Park. Free with parking fee. Costumes welcomed!

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MARTINEZ:

OCT. 15: 'Zombie Brew Crawl' & Halloween Costume Contest. "The un-dead are coming to downtown Martinez."

OCT. 29: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular. Kids' crafts & games added this year.

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MILPITAS:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. No reservations needed.

OCT. 22: Halloween 'Pumpkins In The Park' & Trick-Or-Treat. Don a costume for inaugural costume contest.

OCT. 29: Dia De Los Muertos: Cardoza Park. With offrendas, activities & entertainment.

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NEWARK:

OCT. 22: NewBark Park Howl-O-Ween. Free event with costume contest & resource fair.

OCT. 22 & 29: Witch's Cupboard - Arts and Crafts. For kids 5-14.

OCT. 29: Horror Hop: October Swing Dance Party. A vintage swing dance and rockin' '50's Halloween record hop party.

THROUGH NOV. 5:Fear Overload Scream Park: Newark Mall. Conquer your fears: Venture into the Blind Asylum or the Underdead Underpass.

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OAKLAND:

OCT. 21-30: Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam. With decked-out sets, creepy-crawly scavenger hunt, arts & crafts stations and "ghost town," formerly known as Old West Junction.

OCT. 22-31: 'Boo At The Zoo' & Scavenger Hunt: Oakland Zoo. Family-friendly with spooky animal-themed scavenger hunt.

OCT. 30: Halloween Parade & Trick-Or-Treat. DJ, costume contest & dance party planned.

OCT. 30: 'The Haunted Garden' Halloween Party: Camron-Stanford House. With spooky fun & games for all ages.

OCT. 30: Halloween & Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest: Jack London Square. Includes DJ, chalk artists, face painting, crafts, pumpkins, costume contest, mariachis, dancers & goody bags.

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PIEDMONT:

THROUGH OCT. 30: Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch. A community tradition ... and a school fundraiser.

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PINOLE:

OCT. 21: Halloween Movie In The Park 'Casper': Fernandez Park. "Spooky snacks and treats will be provided."

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PLEASANT HILL:

OCT. 9: Halloween Pumpkin Splash: Aquatic Park. Book reservations.

OCT. 28: Haunted Trail. Free for all ages.

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PLEASANTON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Pirates Of Emerson' Halloween Haunt: Fairgrounds. Tickets on sale for the annual scare-fest.

OCT. 14-15 & 21-22: Museum On Main 'Ghost Walk' - Always a sell-out, so book soon.

OCT. 28-30: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: Fairgrounds. Featuring hundreds of artisans. Kick off your holiday shopping!

OCT. 29: Halloween Brew Crawl: Downtown. "Grab your friends, grab your costumes & come enjoy the BEST night in Downtown Pleasanton!"

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RICHMOND:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. Pick a pumpkin & stay for the amusement activities.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 7 - NOV. 5: SF Mint Halloween Haunt 'The Summoning' - "A combination of theater, haunted mazes, and special effects."

OCT. 20: MAKE: Halloween. Things get spooky at Museum of Craft & Design.

OCT. 25: 'Hocus Pocus' Film With Live SF Symphony: Davies Hall. "Experience the magic of 'Hocus Pocus' like never before."

OCT. 26: Living Altars: Dia de los Muertos in San Francisco. In-person or via livestream.

OCT. 28: American Conservatory Theater 'All Hallows’ Gala' - With lavish dinner, live music & special guests Tony Award winner BD Wong & stage and screen star Bill Pullman.

OCT. 29: Crawloween: San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl. 45+ bars, over 10,000 attendees, drink specials, no cover charge, DJs & free M Ride Party Shuttle.

OCT. 31: San Francisco Halloween Bar Crawl. Evening starts at Mayes Oyster House on Polk.

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SAN JOSE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patches - Inflatables & Kids' Fun. Five area pumpkin patches from which to choose!

THROUGH OCT. 31: Winchester Mystery House 'Unhinged' Halloween Haunt. Confront malicious spirits, terrifying scenarios & twisted tales from renown haunted home.

OCT. 14-15, 21-23, 28-31: 'Grimm's Hollow' Halloween Haunt: Moreland Pumpkin Patch. Choose your fate: family-friendly Labryinth or scary Oubliette.

OCT. 15-30: Field To Table. An autumn, dining experience at PayPal Park.

OCT. 22: Boo At The Zoo: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Ticketed event with trick-or-treating, magician & more.

OCT. 27-28: Hammer Theatre presents "Frankenstein" - Perfect for the spooky season.

OCT. 29: Green Halloween: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Features creepy-crawly wildlife talks & Halloween-themed fun.

OCT. 30: Dia De Los Muertos. Afternoon of arts & crafts, live music & dancing at Westfield Oakridge.

OCT. 31: Halloween at Westfield Oakridge. Trick-or-treating & spooky fun.

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SAN LEANDRO:

OCT. 19: Family Fun Night: Halloween Puppet Show. Free to all, but space is limited.

OCT. 27: Dia De Los Muertos Crafts. Geared to children in grades K to 5.

THROUGH NOV. 5: Fear Overload Scream Park: Newark Mall. Relocated from San Leandro to Newark.

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SAN LORENZO:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. "Come pick the perfect pumpkin and let your children jump and play!"

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SAN RAMON:

OCT. 7-31: Moore Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Rides & Jumpers. Family owned & operated since 1984, with fun for all ages in Livermore & San Ramon.

OCT. 15: Free Halloween Themed Coding Event - Kids 6+. RSVPs requested.

OCT. 29: Trick-Or-Treat On The Farm: Forest Homes Farms. Don't forget your costume!

OCT. 30: Tri-Valley Halloween Con & Cosplay Costume Contest. Special guest is Mary Gibbs, voice of "Boo" on "Monsters, Inc."

OCT. 30: Halloween Harvest at Farmers' Market. Costume parade planned, too.

NOV. 5: Annual Holiday Boutique: Community Center. Kick off your holiday shopping.

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SUNOL:

OCT. 8-9 & 15-16: Ex-California Western M200 - Fall Railbus Rides: Niles Canyon Railway. Take in the fall colors. A few weekends only & seating is limited.

OCT. 15: Heritage Festival, Music & Games: Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. Pack a picnic & enjoy a day outdoors with music & games.

OCT. 29: Spooky Open House: Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. Interesting in meeting reptiles or tasting bat-pollinated foods?

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UNION CITY:

OCT. 30: The Running Dead 5k Fun Run & Walk. Duck & dodge those zombies! Costume contest, too.

OCT. 30: Halloween Carnival. For youngsters 3-12.

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WALNUT CREEK:

THROUGH NOV. 4: Haunted VR: Halloween Haunted Hospital & Escape Room at Diablo Escapes. Suitable for ages 10+.

OCT. 20-30: 'Spontaneous Hitchcock: An Improvised Thriller': Lesher Center. "It all takes place in the Bates Motel. But not that Bates Motel. That one belonged to Norman Bates but this one belongs to his brother Nathan. And he’s the bad one!"

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat, Kids' Fun & Food Trucks. Free to all with jumpers, face-painting & balloon twisters, too.

OCT. 28-29: Elks Lodge Halloween Haunted House. Spooky fun with games & treats.

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FOR FULL SAN FRANCISCO REGION EVENT GUIDE: SF Bay Area Halloween 2022: Trick-Or-Treats, Haunts & Pumpkin Patches

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ALSO SEE: Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In SF Bay Area


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