october 27 @ 10am-12pm
A vibrant, community-focused Halloween festival offering trick-or-treating, live entertainment, stilt-walkers, balloon twisting, and pumpkin decorating.
Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
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october 29 - November 1 @ VARIOUS TIMES
Experience Flynn Creek Circus’s all-human spectacle, The Cricket & the Wren. Enjoy an original fairytale featuring breathtaking acrobatics, aerialists, jugglers, and comedy under the vintage Big Top tent. This memorable Bay Area event is fun for all ages!
Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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oct 30 - nov 1 @ times vary
A festive weekend night market bringing street food, global eats, desserts, specialty drinks, local artisan makers, DJs, live entertainment, and family games to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, 95076
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october 30 @ schedule below · Session 1 (Toddlers): 11AM- 12:30pm · Session 2 (School Age): 3PM – 4:30PM
A festive community tradition in Downtown Willow Glen where local businesses distribute treats to costumed toddlers and kids along Lincoln Avenue.
Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
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october 30 -31 @ 4PM – 10PM
A lively night market boasting 50+ local vendors, Asian street food, live music, dance performances, and festive Halloween activities with free entry.
Grand Century Mall, 1001 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122
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october 31 @ 11aM – 1PM
Experience Hometown Halloween in downtown Napa. Families can trick-or-treat at over 100 participating local businesses. The event features fall festivities by the Boys & Girls Clubs, including pumpkin and face painting, seasonal sips, and a haunted library stop.
First Street Napa, 1300 First St., Napa, CA 94559
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october 31 @ 5pm - 8PM
Celebrate Halloween in Sausalito with a fun-filled evening for all ages. Enjoy a carved pumpkin contest, a festive parade down Caledonia Street, Trick or Treat Lane, and a Howl'O'Ween Dog Costume Contest. A vibrant Bay Area community tradition not to be missed!
Robin Sweeny Park & Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
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october 31 @ 5:45 PM - 8PM
Join Calistoga's Annual Halloween Parade starting at Pioneer Park. The parade travels down Lincoln Avenue, leading to a festive Trunk or Treat event featuring decorated cars, candy, and family-friendly fun. Don't miss this beloved community celebration in the Bay Area!
Pioneer Park, 1320 Cedar Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
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october 31 @ 7:00 PM – Late
Ring in Halloween with an outdoor fiesta featuring live music, costume celebrations, giveaways, and handcrafted tequila cocktails in Santana Row.
El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant, 368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
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weekends through oct. 31 · @ 9am - 5:30PM
Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. 100% of pumpkin sales benefit Cornell Elementary in Albany.
Westbrae Nursery · 1272 Gilman St. Berkeley, CA
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october 31 @ 3 - 5pm
Come in your costume and join us for a super fun Halloween festival and trick or treating - magic shows, face painting, scary hair booth, arts and crafts, live music and trick or treating at 80 merchants shops all for FREE!
Fourth Street Shops · 1776 Fourth Street, Berkeley CA 94710
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october 31 @ 12 - 3pm
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio.
Yerba Buena Gardens · 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA
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oct 31 - Nov 1 @ Times vary
Experience a high-energy Halloween pop culture convention packed with anime, collectibles, cosplays, and local vendors for fans across the Bay Area.
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, CA 95054
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October 22–25 · Times vary
Celebrating 18 years of cinematic storytelling, this premiere Bay Area festival showcases over 150 world-class short films across multiple genres at Santana Row.
Cinemark CineArts Santana Row, 3088 Olsen Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
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october 22 @ 8pm
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult classic with a screening accompanied by a live band performing the iconic soundtrack in sync with David Bowie's vocals.
San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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october 23 @ 6pm - 8pm
Celebrate autumn at Eataly Silicon Valley's Fall Festa, an all-inclusive festive gathering featuring seasonal bites, over 15 wine selections, and live music in a vibrant setting.
Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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october 24 @ 10am - 4pm
Professional and amateur chefs cook up their best chili along the iconic oceanfront boardwalk. Guests can purchase tasting kits to sample recipes, vote for People's Choice winners, and enjoy the lively beach atmosphere.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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october 24-25 @ 10am - 2pm
Watch "Farmer Mike," the Pumpkin Picasso, transform giant pumpkins into intricate sculpted masterpieces live on stage at Santana Row.
Park Valencia at Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
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october 24 @ 12pm - 4pm
A festive, family-friendly Halloween celebration in Santa Clara featuring a Pumpkin Walk, carnival games, crafts, live music, and trick-or-treating for kids ages 10 and under.
Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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october 24 @ 12pm - 5pm
The Diwali Celebration Street Fair will include an artisan market, food vendors, mandala making workshops in the Bedford, and live performances in front of the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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october 24 @ 12pm - 5pm
Celebrate all things apple at the 2nd annual Cider Circus! Enjoy low-intervention ciders, live entertainment, kayaking, apple pressing, and a pop-up bistro by the Petaluma River. This vibrant Bay Area festival is dog and kid-friendly with fun for everyone.
Steamer Landing Park, D Street & Copeland St, Petaluma, CA
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october 24 @ 3pm - 6PM
Experience Novato’s 3rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration. This vibrant, free community event features a 3:15 PM procession, traditional folk and Aztec dance performances, sugar skull decorating, and a unique Car Ofrenda display. Perfect for all ages.
Civic Green, 901 Sherman Avenue, Novato, CA 94945
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october 25 @ 11am - 2PM
Trick-or-Treat College Avenue at 40+ businesses from Broadway to Alcatrazzz! Costume contests for kids and pups! Halloween-themed activities at businesses, including spooky sales, treats, and family fun!
Rockridge District Businesses · 5366 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
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october 25 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm
An intimate autumn wine-paired dinner nestled in New Almaden, featuring seasonal course creations by Chef Matt Close matched with award-winning estate wines.
Alamitos Vineyards, 23505 Alamitos Road, San Jose, CA 95120
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october 25 @ 6am-2pm
A scenic race featuring marathon, half marathon, and 5k courses along Santa Cruz's rugged coastal bluffs, ocean breaks, and famous boardwalk, offering runners an iconic Bay Area experience.
Santa Cruz: Various Locations, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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october 25 @ 11am-5pm
Whether they are the wontons of China, the gyozas of Japan, the momos of Nepal, the manties of Turkey, raviolis of Italy, or the empanadas of Spain - we love all dumplings! 'World of Dumplings' celebrates our different cultures and communities through our shared love of dumplings - highlighting our similarities and celebrating our delicious differences.
Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building · San Francisco, CA 94105
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october 25 @ 11am - 5pm
Calling all furry friends and spooky souls—it’s time to paw-ty! Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween! 🎃 is a celebration of pups, people, and community. Come meet fellow dog lovers, make new friends, and let your four-legged bestie make some new friends of their own—all while enjoying a day of Halloween fun, festive activities, and tail-wagging fun.
SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
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This spooky Halloween charcuterie board features ghoulish cheeses, dark fruits, Italian salumi, a balsamic spiderweb Brie, and white chocolate pretzel "bones" for a festive Bay Area party spread.
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A spooky Halloween appetizer featuring stuffed jalapeños wrapped in crescent dough "mummy bandages," baked golden brown, and finished with cream cheese and olive eyes.
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Vitamin D offers crucial benefits, such as supporting strong, healthy bones and enabling calcium absorption—but many people don’t get enough of it.
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Building stronger hips and knees can help you move with greater confidence, especially as you get older. These strengthening exercises can support the mobility and stability you need for everyday activities.
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