Haunted Houses 2023: SF Bay Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Fall is officially here, and it's time to start prepping for Halloween.

Part of the seasonal fun for many in the San Francisco Bay Area is braving the region's haunted houses. Use our annual guide to find the most scream-worthy near you. (We've included some tamer options, too, for the faint of heart.)

And have a Happy Haunted Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ALAMEDA:

OCT. 27: Ship of Spirits: Spaghetti & Spirits Paranormal Dinner & Tour: USS Hornet. Be brave & bring a flashlight.

OCT. 27-29: Annual Teen Haunted House. "Completely created & proudly presented by Alameda teens!"

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ALBANY:

OCT. 31: Family Fun, Halloween Haunted House. "Spooktacular time" for families.
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BERKELEY:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Hike. "This hike gets creepier as you go!"

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DAVIS:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 28: Corbett’s House Of Horror 'FEAR FARM'- This is what happens when a family farm takes a turn for the creepy ...

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DUBLIN:

OCT. 20-21: 'Ghosts Of Dublin' Cemetery Flashlight Tours. This popular event always sells out, so move fast on reservations.

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FAIRFIELD:

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

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FREMONT:

OCT. 13-30: Candle Lighters Ghost House. Terrifying folks since 1969.

OCT. 20-29: Halloween 'Haunted Train': Ardenwood Historic Farm. This "spooky (not scary) ride through the haunted forest" is back after three-year hiatus.

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HALF MOON BAY:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Arata’s Pumpkin Farm, Labyrinth Hay Maze & Haunted Barn. Enjoy pumpkin-patch fun. Then conquer the labyrinth & try the spooky barn, if you dare.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Haunted House: Lemos Farm. Train & pony rides, too!

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HAYWARD:

SEPT. 23: Explore The Paranormal At McConaghy House. Find out if McConaghy family still calls their house "home." (We'll wait in the car.)

OCT. 20-21 & 27-28: 'Beyond The Veil' Ghostly Tours: Meek Mansion & McConaghy House. Tales, traditions, ghosts, ghouls & more ... on guided tours.

NOV. 4: Explore The Paranormal At Meek Mansion. Keep the ghostly season going ...

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 6-31: Halloween 'Trail Of Lights & Frights': Swank Farms. More spooktacular than spooky, so good for all ages.

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LIVERMORE:

OCT. 21 & 28: G&M Farms Haunted Corn Maze. Two nights of terror offered. It's up to you ...

OCT. 28: 'Mom's Haunted House' Halloween Walk-Thru. "You're gonna be in soooo much trouble!"

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NAPA:

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

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NEWARK:

SEPT. 23-NOV. 5: 'Fear Overload Scream Park' Halloween Haunted House: Newpark Mall. One location, two walk-thru attractions: House of Phobia & Happy Days Asylum. Be brave!
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PLEASANTON:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: 'Pirates Of Emerson' Halloween Haunt: Alameda Co. Fairgrounds. Online ticket sales only, so don't miss out!

OCT. 13-14 & 20-21: 'Museum On Main Ghost Walk': Downtown. "You never know what spirits you might encounter along the way."

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: Into The Dark's 'Terror Vault: The Initiation' Halloween Haunt: SF Mint. Is it scary? Well, the tagline is "Warning: Few survive The Initiation," so you decide.

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: 'Unhinged: Housewarming' Winchester Mystery House Halloween Haunt. Fun begins at a Roaring '20s garden party before taking a dark turn ...

OCT. 6-31: 'Dead Time Dreams' Walk-Thru Halloween Haunt. The good news ... "an open-air walkway with plenty of room to run."

OCT. 13-31: 'Grimm's Hollow: Maze Of Madness' Haunt. Two versions: family-friendly & super scary.

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SANTA ROSA:

OCT. 13-31: 'Blind Scream' Haunted House. "Venture forth, if you dare, and experience the terror that has made Doc Hunter's House of Horror a legend"

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

OCT. 26-28: 21st Annual Scotts Valley Haunted House. This year, you'll tour "The Schmetterling Institute of the Mind," where the terror is "all in your head."
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SUISUN CITY:

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

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VALLEJO:

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

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 27-28: Elks Lodge Halloween Haunted House. Fun, games, treats & tricks!

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween 'Hospital Of Horror' & 'Manor Of Escape': Diablo Escapes. "The room is virtual, but the fear is very real!"

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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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DON'T MISS: SF Bay Area Halloween Events 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

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FOR STATEWIDE HAUNTS: Haunted Houses 2023: California Guide To Halloween Bone-Chilling Best

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