Fall Events Around Your Town in the East Bay
Find fall events and Halloween happenings near you, from seasonal celebrations and family activities to local traditions and festive fun.
October 1–November 1 — Scarecrow Stroll
FREE
The Scarecrow Stroll brings festive displays to streets and businesses throughout downtown Danville. Take a walk and see the imaginative scarecrows created by local organizations, families and businesses.
Downtown Danville
Danville.CA.gov/ScarecrowStroll
October 3–31 — Shadelands Ranch Pumpkin Patch
9am–9pm | $4
Celebrate the season as you browse a colorful selection of pumpkins and make lasting fall memories with family and friends.
Shadelands Ranch Museum, Walnut Creek
WCHistory.org
October 10–December 6 — The Great Elephant Migration
FREE
Encounter a herd of 30 life-size, handcrafted elephant sculptures while discovering how art, Indigenous knowledge and conservation can inspire people to coexist with wildlife.
Downtown Livermore
333arts.org/gem
October 10 — Harvest Festival
11am–9pm | FREE
Shop for handmade goods, hear live music, sample local fare, and sip beer or wine while kids visit the pumpkin patch and petting zoo, scale a rock climbing wall, play games, and decorate pumpkins.
Crescent Drive, Downtown Pleasant Hill
PleasantHillChamber.com
October 10–11 — Fall Festival
FREE
Welcome the season with festive displays, family activities, seasonal shopping and plenty of colorful autumn charm during a relaxed weekend celebration.
Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore
AldenLane.com
October 12 — Fall Home Decorating Contest
Deadline to Enter | FREE
Showcase your family-friendly seasonal display for a chance to earn community recognition, a local business gift card and a special City Council certificate.
Dublin
Dublin.CA.gov/HolidayHappenings
October 15 — Sweet Treats & Bubble Beats
4:30–6:30pm | FREE
Wear your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, music, balloon twisting, giant bubbles and free Halloween fun for the whole family.
Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center
ShopPleasantonGateway.com
October 16–17 — Sycamore Scares at Ravenswood Historic Site
$12–$13
Venture into the shadows on a guided haunted tour where eerie surprises and increasingly scary monsters await around every corner as the evening grows darker.
Ravenswood Historic Site, Livermore
LARPD.org
October 17 — Howl-O-Ween Event: For the Dogs
10am–12pm | $17–$20
This popular event features a costume contest, activities, vendors and more, all in a festive, dog-friendly atmosphere.
Hap Magee Ranch Park
Danville.CA.gov/RecGuide
October 17 — Pumpkin Patch and Splash
1–4pm | $0–$15
Dive into seasonal fun as you swim among floating pumpkins, choose your favorite and decorate it with your own creative touch.
Robert Livermore Aquatic Center
LARPD.org
October 17 — Día de Los Muertos: Celebrate Day of the Dead
2–4pm | FREE
Honor Día de los Muertos and Latino Heritage Month with crafts and activities for all ages, accompanied by music from Coco. Space is limited to the first 40 guests.
Dublin Library
ACLibrary.org
October 17 — Dublin PD Trunk or Treat
6–9pm | FREE
Collect candy from decorated trunks, dance to music from a DJ, and pose for fun photo booth pictures. Wear your Halloween costume and grab a bite from the food trucks along the way.
Don Biddle Community Park
Dublin.CA.gov/Police
October 21 — Trunk or Treat
5–8pm | FREE
Wear your favorite costume and collect treats from creatively decorated vehicles during this welcoming community celebration for children ages 12 and under.
Livermore City Hall
Police.LivermoreCA.gov
October 22 — Spooktacular Celebration
4–5:30pm & 6–7:30pm | $13–$15
Get into the Halloween spirit with a festive evening of spooky seasonal fun. Enjoy a family-friendly celebration filled with Halloween-themed activities and opportunities to show off your costume.
Oak Hill Park, Danville
Danville.CA.gov/RecGuide
October 23 — Walk-tober: A 5K Walk for Your Health
10:30am–12:30pm | $27–$32
Adults 55+ can walk up to 5K at their own pace while doing something good for their health, then enjoy a BBQ lunch. Registration includes a Walk-tober T-shirt and goodie bag.
Osage Station Park, Danville
Danville.CA.gov/RecGuide
October 23 — Haunted Trail of Pleasant Hill Park
5–7pm | FREE
Follow a trail of themed Halloween displays as you collect treats, enjoy kid-friendly thrills and show off your best moves during a lively monster freeze-dance competition.
Pleasant Hill Park
PleasantHillRec.com
October 23–24 — Trunk or Treat
FREE
Dress the kids in their favorite costumes and stroll among creatively decorated vehicles as they collect candy and enjoy a festive, family-friendly trunk-or-treat experience.
Civic Park, Walnut Creek • WalnutCreekArtsRec.org
Concord Police Department • ConcordPOA.org
Main Street, Clayton • ClaytonCBCA.org
October 23–24 — Ghosts of Dublin
$3–$16
Grab a flashlight and explore a historic cemetery, church and house while hearing eerie stories of local hauntings, pioneer spirits, and recent paranormal encounters.
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
Dublin.CA.gov/Ghosts
October 23–31 — Frightmare Home Haunt
Select Days | Opens 7pm | FREE
You’ll face Mr. Fright’s monsters as you make your way through eerie portrait halls, a creepy attic and an upside-down bedroom where nothing is quite as it seems.
697 Sonoma Avenue, Livermore
FrightmareHomeHaunt.com
October 24 — Halloween Bingo
12–4pm | $25–$30
Celebrate Halloween with an afternoon of bingo, lunch and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, and admission includes lunch and three bingo cards, with additional cards available for purchase. Register early as seating is limited.
Alcosta Senior Center, San Ramon
SanRamonRecGuide.com
October 24 — Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
10am–1pm | FREE
Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating, live music, hands-on activities, games and a creative costume contest during this free Halloween celebration.
Downtown Livermore
LivermoreDowntown.com
October 24 — Floating Pumpkin Patch
1:30 & 4:30pm | $10–$25
Swim your way to the perfect pumpkin, then enjoy decorating, seasonal games and more family-friendly fun in the pool.
The Wave, Dublin
DublinRecGuide.com
October 25 — Halloween at Hagemann Ranch
1–5pm | FREE
Take a hayride and get into the Halloween spirit with craft, games and pumpkin decorating at this free, family-friendly event.
Hagemann Ranch, Livermore
LHG.org
October 30 — Trick or Treat Street
4–6pm | FREE
Make your way through downtown Lafayette, stopping at participating merchants for sweet treats during this free Halloween outing for children and parents.
Downtown Lafayette
LafayetteChamber.org/Trick-Or-Treat
October 30 — Victorian Mourning Tours
6–7pm & 7:30–8:30pm | $10–$12
Explore the darker side of Victorian life while learning about elaborate mourning traditions, unusual customs and the hazards that led to untimely deaths. For ages 12 and older.
Forest Home Farms, San Ramon
ForestHomeFarms.com
October 30 — Halloween Improv Night
7pm | $20
Enjoy a night of Halloween mischief with Spontaneous Mind. You’ll help inspire fast, funny improv games packed with unexpected twists and spooky surprises.
Village Theatre, Danville
Danville.CA.gov/Theatre
October 30 — Cinema at the Cemetery
Movie at Dusk | FREE
Bring a blanket and chair to watch Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho beneath the stars, take a cemetery tour, and enjoy food available for purchase.
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
Dublin.CA.gov
November 6 — Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
6–9pm | FREE
Gather with the community to honor loved ones and experience the meaningful traditions, vibrant artistry, and shared remembrance of this cherished cultural celebration.
Main Street Plaza, Martinez
MartinezArts.org
