Seasonal & Holidays

Mill Valley Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Mill Valley & North Bay.

Halloween and fall festivities are underway throughout communities in the North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
Halloween and fall festivities are underway throughout communities in the North Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

MILL VALLEY, CA — Fall festivities are in full swing throughout Mill Valley and the North Bay, and Halloween this year falls on a Tuesday.

Whether your celebrating style leans toward the sweet or the spooky, or somewhere in between, we have you covered. Check out our annual event guide for fun activities going on near you.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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AMERICAN CANYON:

OCT. 21: Pool Pumpkin Patch & Splash. Registration underway.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch & Inflatable Zone. Lots of kids' fun at this one.

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BENICIA:

OCT. 1-31: Annual Scarecrow Contest. A downtown tradition.

OCT. 21: 'Witching Wine Walk': Downtown. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 28: Halloween Costume Contest & Sidewalk Stroll: Downtown. Canine costume contest, too.

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BOLINAS:

OCT. 21: 'Jeepers Jack-O-Lanterns' Pumpkin Carving With Rangers: Bolinas Park. Hosted by Marin County Parks.

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 20: Free, Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event & Contest. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin).

OCT. 28: Halloween Dance Party: Community Center. With photo booth & refreshments.

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COTATI:

OCT. 31: Candyland Trick-or-Treat Trail. Free to all & no registration required.

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DAVIS:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 28: Corbett’s House Of Horror 'FEAR FARM'- When family farms take a turn for the creepy ...

OCT. 28-29: Zombie Bike Ride & Halloweekend Festival. Jam-packed weekend with skydiving zombies, trunk-or-treat, brew party & more.

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DIXON:

OCT: Silveyville Pumpkin Farm. Closed permanently in 2022.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Cool Patch Pumpkins & World-Record Corn Maze. This 63-acre corn maze was once in Guinness Book of World Records.

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 14: 'Biketoberfest Marin' Music, Beer & Bike Expo. A fall favorite in North Bay.

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade & Costume Contest. Costume categories for best family, boy, girl & most creative.

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 13-28: Police Activities League 'Skreamz' Halloween Haunted House. Enjoy being terrorized while raising funds for PAL College, Leadership & Career Preparation program.
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FORESTVILLE:

OCT. 14: Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm Fall Fest, U-Pick Pumpkins & Apples. With kids' zone, critters, hay bale rides & more.

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GREENBRAE:

OCT. 28: Halloween Bash & Trick-Or-Treat: Bon Air Greenbrae. Face painting, pet parade & pet sketch artist, too.

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HEALDSBURG:

OCT. 28: Farmers' Market Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Costume Contest. Pumpkin carving & decorating contests, too.

OCT. 29: Día de Muertos Music, Dance, Food & Car Show. At Plaza Park.

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LARKSPUR:

OCT. 1-31: Honor System Pumpkin Patch: Marin Country Mart. Stupendous selection for carving or eating.

OCT. 14: Annual Pie Baking Contest: Marin Country Mart. Fall-favorite event in its 11th year.

OCT. 28: Halloween Mystery Party 'Murder On The Train' - Space is limited, so register soon.

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MILL VALLEY:

OCT. 27: Halloween at the Center. A trunk-or-treat event.

OCT. 28: Halloween Costume Party & Dance. At Lighthouse Bar & Grill.

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NAPA:

OCT. 27: Trunk-or-Treat at the Queen. Hosted by Providence Queen of Valley Medical Center.

OCT. 28: Hometown Halloween & Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown. Look for the black & orange balloons!

OCT. 28-31: 'Evil Vines Cemetery' Halloween Yard Haunt. With trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

OCT. 29: Halloween Spooktacular Tulocay Cemetery Tour. Sold out.

NOV. 4: Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Downtown. Music, dance, art, ofrendas & more.

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NOVATO:

SEPT. 15-OCT. 8: Novato Theater Company's 'The Addams Family. Time for some spooky theater.

SEPT. 30-OCT. 29: Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze & Kids' Fun. Pick pumpkins right off the vine!

OCT. 7: Free 'Monsters, Inc.' Outdoor Movie: Pocket Park. Keeping with Halloween theme ...

OCT. 28: Free 'Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show' - No registration required.

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treating Halloween: Downtown. For your little ghosts & goblins.

NOV. 3: Dia De Los Muertos & 'Coco' Movie In The Park. Bundle up!

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PENNGROVE:

OCT. 21: Social Firemen Polenta & Stew Benefit Dinner. A fall feast for a great cause.

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PETALUMA:

SEPT.-OCT.: Tolay Festival. Not planned for 2023.

SEPT. 23-OCT. 30: Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Bouncers & Hay Maze. Lots of activities at this one.

OCT. 21: Cemetery Walk With Petalumans Of Yesteryear: Cypress Hill. Led by living, history-performers.

OCT. 21 & 28: 'Pumpkins On Pikes' Halloween Fun, Music & Straw Maze: Tara Firma Farms. Farm games & pumpkin carving, too.

OCT.28:'Witches & Wizards On The Water': The Floathouse. Trick-or-treat river trail added this year for participants.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat Trail: Downtown. Fifty-plus businesses will join the fun.

THROUGH NOV. 1: Pumpkin Patch, 'The Amazing Corn Maze' & More. A Sonoma County tradition for more than 30 years.

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 28: Halloween Carnival & Día de los Muertos Celebration. Entertainment, carnival games & community altar also planned.

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SAN ANSELMO:

OCT. 27: 'Goblins' BOOtacular' Trick-Or-Treat. Join the fun!

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: Into The Dark's 'Terror Vault: The Initiation' Halloween Haunt: SF Mint. "Warning: Few Survive The Initiation," so yikes!

OCT. 20-29: The Guardsmen Charity Pumpkin Patch. With pumpkin-based treats, live music & more.

OCT. 27: American Conservatory Theater All Hallows’ Gala 'Zombie Ball.' "Hailed as San Francisco’s best costume party fundraiser."

OCT. 27: 'SuperNatural' Halloween Party: California Academy Of Sciences. "Eek-vents" for the whole family.

OCT. 27-28: Halloween Bar Crawl. Tickets valid one or both days.

NOV. 4: Día de los Muertos Concert With SF Symphony. At Davies Symphony Hall.

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SAN RAFAEL:

OCT. 6: 'Monsters University' Free Movie In The Park. Pack chairs, blankets, snacks & a flashlight!

OCT. 7: 'Halloween Art In The Park' Pumpkin Painting: McInnis Park. Registration required.

OCT 15: Harvest Festival & Sukkot Celebration: Osher Marin JCC. With food, music, arts & crafts.

OCT. 21: Dia De Los Muertos Car Procession & Fest: Downtown. Celebration ends with car show, music & food.

OCT. 27: Caulbridge Pumpkin Path. Magical adventure with fairy guides & more.

NOV. 4: Marin Arts & Crafts Show: Marin Center Exhibit Hall. Great place to start holiday shopping.

NOV. 4: Day Of The Dead Celebration. A community tradition in its 35th year.

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SANTA ROSA:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Kids' Fun. Treat the family to a day on the farm.

OCT. 13-31: 'Blind Scream' Haunted House. "Experience the terror that has made Doc Hunter's House of Horror a legend."

OCT. 27-29: Halloween 'FUNtazmagoria': Children's Museum Of Sonoma County. Spooky, not scary, family-friendly experience.

OCT. 28: 'Halloween At Howarth' Trick-Or-Treat & Fun Zone. Always a sell-out, so sign up soon.

OCT. 31: Trunk-Or-Treat, Church of the Roses. With treats, music & decorated car trunks.

NOV. 11-12: Holiday Gift Extravaganza, Home Show & Santa: Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Want a head start on holiday shopping?

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade, Trick-Or-Treat, Dog Contest & Haunted House. A jam-packed spooktacular.

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SONOMA:

OCT. 21: Sugar Skulls. With demo by expert artist Diego Marcial Rios.

OCT. 21: Cline's HalloWINE Party. For ages 21+.

NOV. 2: Día de Muertos Altar Lighting & Community Celebration. Featuring 12-foot altar, dance, music & tamales, too.

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SUISUN CITY:

OCT. 14-29: Pumpkin Patch Festival & Train Rides: Western Railway Museum. Tickets sell quickly, so don't delay.

OCT. 20-29: 'Haunted Carhouse' Paranormal Halloween Tours: Western Railway Museum. Stick close to guides as tour is "not for the faint of heart."

OCT. 28: Dia De Los Muertos Street Festival. Festivities at the waterfront.

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VACAVILLE:

OCT. 28: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest. Who can resist a pooch in a costume?

NOV. 2: Día De Los Muertos Celebration: Andrews Park. With music, dance, food & more.

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VALLEJO:

SEPT. 23-OCT. 29: Kids Boo Fest & Trick-Or-Treat Street: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Family-friendly extravaganza.

SEPT. 23-OCT. 29: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Featuring haunted attractions, scare zones & more.
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WINDSOR:

OCT. 28: Dia De Muertos Fest & Candlelight Procession. Featuring mariachis, ballet folklorico & more.

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WINTERS:

SEPT. 23-OCT. 31: 'Haunted Forest' Outdoor, 30-Acre Halloween Experience. Creatures & spirits take over forest near Green River Brewing & Taproom.

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YOUNTVILLE:

OCT. 7: Annual Yountville Days Parade & Festival. Town tradition in its 45th year.

OCT. 28: Free, Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest. With games, crafts & snacks.

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