Pumpkins After Dark at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
Fri. Oct 2, 2026 - Fri. Oct 30, 2026
Free – $65
Pumpkins After Dark lights up the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton from October 2 – 31, 2026. Photo: PumpkinsAfterDark.com
Correction: The printed Pumpkins After Dark article in our October issue incorrectly listed ticket prices for another event. Prices vary by date. The online article and digital editions have been corrected. We apologize for the error. Please visit the official ticket page for current pricing.
PLEASANTON – Make your way through a glowing Halloween world filled with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Follow the outdoor path past imaginative scenes, oversized pumpkin creations and intricately carved displays illuminated against the night.
Along the way, watch artists demonstrate their carving skills, stop for seasonal treats and snap photos among the glowing displays. With plenty of Halloween atmosphere but no jump scares, this self-paced outing offers nighttime fun for all ages.
Thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, seasonal sweets and treats, Halloween displays, family-friendly with no jump scares and plenty of photo opportunities.
Pumpkins After Dark at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
October 2 – 31, 2026
Prices vary by date
Ages 3 & under FREE • Parking: $15
Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Avenue, Gates 8 or 12, Pleasanton
For tickets and more information visit PumpkinsAfterDark.com.
