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12 kid-friendly Halloween events near San Francisco Bay Area with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 11 towns. The earliest to open is Tricks and Treats, on September 19. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.
Family pumpkin patch on a historic Livermore cattle ranch with animal feeding, mazes, an Old West play town and inflatables.
Sonoma County farm with five-plus acres of homegrown pumpkins, a big corn maze that turns into a flashlight maze on weekend nights, farm animals and kids' rides.
Big South Bay pumpkin patch with free entry and pay-per-ride fun: corn maze, hayride through a dinosaur walk, kids' trains and pumpkin blasters.
Just-spooky-enough Halloween festival that takes over a children's museum near the Golden Gate Bridge: giant spiderwebs, potion brewing, creature building and a toddler harvest room.
Seaside amusement park turns Halloween day into a trick-or-treat route between rides and arcades, with a candy bag package and a photo costume contest.
Family theme park's Halloween season with a trick-or-treat trail through the gardens, costumed characters, light displays and kid-friendly rides.
Daytime, no-fear Halloween at the animal and thrill park: costume contest, a Looney Tunes dance party, mask making and seasonal treats alongside the regular rides.
Long-running community Day of the Dead celebration filling the museum's gardens with altars, music, dance and family art activities.
Coastal town's big pumpkin weekend: giant record-sized pumpkins from the weigh-off, a pumpkin parade, costume contest, carving demos, art booths and live music along Main Street.
City-run harvest fair at Dublin's historic heritage park and museums.
Free outdoor Day of the Dead street festival in the Fruitvale district with community altars, live music, Latin American artisans and family games and rides.
Short city-run pumpkin morning in a Milpitas neighborhood park.
Día de los Muertos at OMCA, Goblin Jamboree, Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Halloween at the Boardwalk, Harvest Fair, Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch, and 6 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Tricks and Treats on September 19, 2026.
Día de los Muertos at OMCA, Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Halloween at the Boardwalk, Harvest Fair, Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze and Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival and Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch list free admission on the official site.
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