Seasonal & Holidays

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

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

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

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Halloween and fall festivities are underway in San Rafael and cities and towns throughout the North 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 San Rafaelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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

AMERICAN CANYON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables, Paint Ball & Pony Rides. With pumpkins & photo ops.

OCT. 15: Halloween Nerf Battle: Community Center. For grades K to 6+.

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BENICIA:

OCT. 7-31: Annual Scarecrow Contest. An annual downtown event.

OCT. 22: Ghoulish Wine Walk. Don your costume and sample wine & tasty bites.

OCT. 29: Halloween Costume Contest, Trick-Or Treat & Critter Costume Contest. A fun day for kids, families & canines!

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CALISTOGA:

OCT. 30: Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs Welcomes Fog City Flea. Halloween weekend event.

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 8, 14, 21, 22, 28 & 29: Lark Theater Drive-In Halloween Movies. A slew of scary flicks from which to choose!

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COTATI:

OCT. 31: Candy Land - Trick-Or-Treat: La Plaza Park. Free to all, and no registration required.

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DAVIS:

THROUGH OCT. 29: Corbetts House of Horror 'Fear Farm,' Zombie Paintball & Scarecrow Corntrail. "You will love our haunted house … to death …"

OCT. 29-30: Zombie Bike Ride & Halloweekend Festival. Weekend includes zombie paintball, brew party, bike ride, skydiving grand finale & comedy show.

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DIXON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Cool Patch Pumpkins & World's Largest Corn Maze. A community go-to with lots of activities for kids.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Silveyville Pumpkin Farm, Duck Rides & ATV Train. Great pumpkin-pickin' destination for families.

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 15: 'Biketoberfest Marin' Music, Beer & Bike Expo. With group ride, bike exhibitors & gorgeous Marin October weather.

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade. A community tradition for all ages.

NOV. 6: Creating Herbal Vinegars, Firecider and Shrubs. A class perfect for the fall season.

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 7- 29: 'Skreamz' Halloween Haunt. "Terror on Texas" supports Fairfield Police Activities League.

OCT. 30: 'TANK n TREAT': American Armory Museum. Fun evening for all, plus costume contests.

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GEYSERVILLE:

OCT. 30: Fall Colors Festival & Vintage Car Show. A pancake breakfast starts the day.

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HEALDSBURG:

OCT. 9: Pumpkins & Vino. At Orsi Family Vineyards.

OCT. 29: Farmers' Market Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Costume Contest. With pumpkin decorating, costume competition, plus pumpkins on wheels!

OCT. 30: Día de los Muertos Celebration: Plaza Park. Full day of music, dance, face painting, car show, food & more.

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LARKSPUR:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Honor Pumpkin Patch: Marin Country Mart. "Locally grown GIANT pumpkin on display."

OCT. 30: Halloween Festival, Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest: Marin Country Mart. Trick-or -treat at local shops.

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MILL VALLEY:

OCT. 28: Halloween At The Center & Trunk-Or-Treat. Don't forget your costume!

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MONTE RIO:

OCT. 12, 19 & 26: 'Fright Night' Film Series: Monte Rio Theater. Limited-time screenings Wednesdays in October.

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NAPA:

OCT. 28: Trunk-or-Treat. Annual event is back at Queen of the Valley.

OCT. 29: Seasonal Family Fall Festival. With carnival games, bounce house, Halloween crafts & pet costume contest at Meritage Resort.

OCT. 29: Hometown Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. At Oxbow Commons.

OCT. 29-31: 'Evil Vines Cemetery' Halloween Yard Haunt. Trick-or-treating planned Oct. 31.

OCT. 30: Spooktacular Tulocay Cemetery Tour. Sold out.

OCT. 30: Howl-oween Yappy Hour. Four-legged fun at Carneros Resort and Spa.

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NOVATO:

OCT. 22: Free, Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show. Halloween fun appropriate for all ages.

OCT. 23: Halloween Craft Fair. With trick-or-treating, too.

OCT. 29: Safe Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. Treat your little ghosts & goblins to downtown event.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze & Kids' Fun. Farm animals, face painting, corn hole, hay pyramid & more.

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PENNGROVE:

OCT. 29: Polenta & Stew Benefit Dinner. The perfect fall meal & hosted by Penngrove Social Firemen.

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PETALUMA:

OCT.: Tolay Fall Festival. Canceled for 2022.

OCT. 21: 'Hocus Pocus' Movie In The Park. At Lucchesi Park.

OCT. 22: Cemetery Tour With Petalumans Of Yesteryear: Cypress Hill Cemetery. Take a guided tour through history.

OCT. 29: Witches & Warlocks On The Water Parade: The Floathouse Petaluma. "A spooky afternoon of paddling, pedaling, rowing & water-biking."

THROUGH OCT. 30: Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze & Pony Rides. Take a ride on the "Grain Train," partake in paintball, jump zone & more.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat Trail. "Gather your little ghosts, goblins, monsters, Harry Potters, witches on broomsticks and princesses & join participating downtown merchants."

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POINT REYES STATION:

OCT. 31: Halloween Movie Night At Toby’s Playground: Double Feature. Free screening of "Monsters Inc." & "The Fog."

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POPE VALLEY:

OCT. 15: Harvest Party with Paella del Reyes. A Napa Valley harvest kick-off.

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 23: Symphony Spooktacular & Instrument Petting Zoo: Green Music Center. A family-friendly event.

OCT. 29: Halloween Carnival & Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Carnival games, live performances, hypnotist, haunted maze, exotic animals, kids' crafts, Day of Dead altars & more.

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SAN ANSELMO:

OCT. 28: Goblins Spooktacular & Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. Geared for youngsters 10 & under.

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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 RAFAEL:

OCT. 16: Free Marin Jewish Community Sukkot Festival. At the JCC with food, activities, crafts & music.

OCT. 22: Día de los Muertos Car Procession. After the cruise, cars will be on display at Multicultural Center of Marin.

OCT. 28: Caulbridge Pumpkin Path. Tickets are limited, so act fast if interested.

NOV. 4-6: Marin Arts & Crafts Show. Kick off your holiday shopping.

NOV. 5: Day of the Dead. Free, family-friendly event now in its 34th year.

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SANTA ROSA:

OCT. 7-31: 'Blind Scream' Halloween Haunted House. "Deep in the dank, dark woods stands a dilapidated old dwelling and ..." Sounds scary already.

OCT. 28-30: Funtazmagoria & Ghostly Glow-In-The-Dark Lab: Children's Museum of Sonoma County. Spooky, not scary!

OCT. 29: Halloween at Howarth. Sold out.

NOV. 4-6: Sonoma County Holiday Home & Gift Show: Fairgrounds. With food, music & chance to start your holiday shopping.

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 22-23 & 26-30: Goblin Jamboree: Bay Area Discovery Museum. "An absolutely fangtastic Halloween celebration for the whole family."

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade, Trick-or-Treat, Haunted House & Dog Costume Contest. An evening jam-packed with fun for all ages & pets, too.

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SEBASTOPOL:

OCT. 29: Black Hatter's Samhain Ball. "The witchiest party of the year!"

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SONOMA:

OCT. 1-30: 'The Halloween House' Walk-Thru Haunt. "Creeping out since 2020, a must-see haunt in Sonoma!"

OCT. 15: Sugar Skulls. Create & paint a unique, expressive work.

OCT. 27: The Great Pumpkin Party. Free with refreshments, crafts & more.

OCT. 29: Pan De Muerto & Paper Flower Making. At the community center.

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SUISUN CITY:

OCT. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30: Pumpkin Patch Festival & Train Rides: Western Railway Museum. Fun includes tractor rides, hay fort, pumpkin chucking & petting zoo.

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TIBURON:

OCT. 29: Jeepers Jack-O-Lanterns - Halloween: Paradise Beach Park. "Join rangers to carve a spooky Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween!"

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VACAVILLE:

OCT. 22-23: Solano County Home Show & Fall Festival. With artisans, vendors & kid-friendly activities.

OCT. 29: 'Howl-O-Ween' Pooch Parade & Costume Contest. It's your doggie's day to shine!

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VALLEJO:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Fright Fest - Halloween: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Includes five terrifying haunts, three scare zones & mind-bending entertainment.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween's NightMARE Island. Go ahead, and try to survive the horror of the island.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Kids Boo Fest & Trick-Or-Treat Street: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Select dates in October with Halloween-themed fun & animal shows.

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WINDSOR:

OCT. 29: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration & Procession. At Town Green with dance, food & children's activities.

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WINTERS:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'The Haunted Forest' 15-Acre Halloween Haunt. "There are no walls to keep you in… and no walls to keep THEM out!"
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YOUNTVILLE:

OCT. 23: Wizards of Elixirs. Prizes for best Halloween costumes!

OCT. 29: Halloween Carnival. A free, community event.


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