Kepler’s Halloween Party: Kepler’s Books is hosting a 21+ Halloween party featuring tarot readings, light refreshments, spooky fortune-telling and a literary-themed costume contest.
Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m., Kepler Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. eventbright.com.
Jack O’ Jaunt: The City of Palo Alto will host a pumpkin carving contest and exhibit where community members can vote for the scariest, cutest, and most creative jack-o-lantern. Registration for the contest is full, but visitors are welcome to come view the exhibit and vote.
Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Lytton Plaza, University Avenue and Emerson Street in Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org.
Domini Hoskins Museum of Black History: The party, which supports the Domini Hoskins Museum of Black History and the annual toy drive, will feature games, raffles, NFL alumni, food and more. Donate new, unwrapped toys and children’s books.
Oct. 27, 6-10 p.m., 890 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City. facebook.com.
2023 Halloween Concert at Stanford: The Stanford Wind Symphony and Stanford Jazz Orchestra will present their annual Halloween concert. This concert will include selections from “Wicked” and a costume contest (winner gets the right to conduct the final song!).
Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Events.Stanford.Education.
Riot Halloween: Pure Nightclub hosts an annual Halloween dance party event featuring multiple DJs.
Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Pure Nightclub, 146 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. eventbright.com.
neon velvet halloween party: Club Fox in Redwood City celebrates Halloween with a band neon velvet and a costume party.
October 27th, 8pm $25-$30. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. clubfoxrwc.com.
“The Rocky Horror Show”: Harmony Works will host a screening of the cult favorite film, featuring a live cast accompanying the film.
Oct. 27-28, 8 p.m., The Pear Theater (1110 La Avenida St., Suite A, Mountain View). Tickets are $15. thepear.org.
Stanford Theater: Vintage cinemas will be showing the spooky double-features “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948) and “The Mummy’s Hands” (1941) and “The Black Cat” on October 26th and 27th. ” (1934) for some classic chills. The Mummy (1931) will be shown on October 28th and 29th and is part of the Universal Pictures: Horror and More program that runs through November 26th.
Showtimes vary. Stanford Theater, 221 University Ave., Palo Alto. Tickets are $5 to $7. stanfordtheater.org.
Union Cemetery Halloween Tour: Learn gruesome local stories from the past on a spooky tour of historic Union Cemetery.
Oct. 28, 10 a.m., 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City. facebook.com.
Halloween Hoopla Parade: Participants will parade through downtown Menlo Park, get trick-or-treats from local businesses, and then take part in Halloween activities in Fremont Park.
Oct. 28, 11 a.m., Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive. Fremont Park, Menlo Park. Menlo Park Government.
Trick and Treat in Great America: In the great American state of California, the Land of Tricks offers “spooky, creepy, weird” fun and the Land of Treats offers charming fall nostalgia. Admission includes both Halloween-themed areas.
Through Oct. 28, California’s Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. cagreatamerica.com.
Monster Bash – Mountain View: Mountain View’s Rengstorff Park hosts a fall festival of fun and games, including an “ooey gooey zone.”
Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rengstorff Park, Mountain View. mountainview.gov.
Trick or Treat & Pet Costume Contest: Furry friends are invited to participate in the Halloween Pet Costume Contest hosted by Los Altos Veterinary Clinic and the Rancho Merchants Association. Prizes and rewards are given to both human and non-human celebrants.
Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rancho Shopping Center, Foothill Expressway, Springer Road, Los Altos. business.losaltoschamber.org.
Spooky Foster City for Halloween: Foster City’s Halloween event includes a magic show, costume contest, and trick-or-treating activities.
Oct. 28, 11 a.m. start, Leo Ryan Park, Foster City. fostercity.org.
B Street Booze: Downtown San Mateo’s Halloween event will feature carnival games, face painting, pumpkin contests, trick-or-treating and other activities.
Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m., B Street in San Mateo. dsma.org.
BraveMaker Costume Parties and Fundraisers: Local arts nonprofit BraveMaker hosts its third annual costume party and fundraiser, featuring a costume contest, movie screenings and a DJ.
Oct. 28, 7-11 p.m., Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 600 Bair Island Road, Redwood City. bravemaker.com.
hip hop halloween: Peninsula Lively Arts (formerly Peninsula Ballet Theater) will present “Hip Hop Halloween,” a family-friendly dance performance with a Carnival Fun Zone before and after each performance.
Oct. 28-29, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. performances, PLA’s Studio One Theatre, 1880 South Grant St., San Mateo. peninsulaballet.showare.com.
Ghost by the Bay: Hilton Garden Inn will host a costume and dance party for guests 21 and older (recommended age 35 and older).
Oct. 28, 6 p.m. to midnight, Hilton Garden Inn, 767 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. eventbright.com.
Hidden Tap & Barrel Halloween Party: For one night only, Hidden Tap and Barrel is offering buy-one-get-one beers at happy hour prices for $5, as well as free pizza for the first 50 customers and $5 draft beer for the next 200 customers. Masu. All guests can participate in the raffle. sound bar.
Oct. 28, 7 p.m. to midnight, 900 Middlefield Road Suite A, Redwood City. instagram.com/htbredwoodcity.
Frank or treat your electric car: Acterra is hosting a family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event where guests can visit the “Franks,” also known as the front trunks, of nine popular EVs, ask questions about each model, and join a scavenger hunt for candy. You can also participate. Halloween attire is encouraged.
October 29th, 9:30 a.m. to noon. California Avenue Farmers Market, 321 California Ave., Palo Alto. eventbright.com.
Sunnyvale Pet Parade and Fair: The Duo Duo Project will host the Sunnyvale Pet Parade and Fair honoring Sunnyvale’s past and present K9 officers and will include a parade, costume contest, talent contest, and VIP guests.
Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale. sunnyvalepetparade.com.
Halloween terrarium class: Luludi Living Art Studio offers classes to build a Halloween terrarium with glass containers, succulents, pebbles, and Halloween accessories.
Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m., Luldy Living Art Studio, 340 N. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. eventbright.com.
Library Halloween Party for Kids: The event will feature special superhero appearances and include book giveaways and games.
Oct. 29, noon-2 p.m., Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org.
Redwood Symphony Orchestra Halloween Family Concert 2023: This year’s Redwood Symphony Orchestra’s annual Halloween Family Concert will include selections from “Star Wars,” “Superman,” and more. Costumes are also encouraged and children will be given the opportunity to lead.
Oct. 29, 3 p.m., Canada University Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Road, Redwood City. redwoodsymphony.org.
Halloween Party with Lance Richards Band: The Pioneer Saloon will host a performance by the Lance Richards Band, including a costume contest.
Oct. 29, 3-7 p.m., Pioneer Saloon, 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. PioneerSalonMusic.com.
Downtown Halloween Costume Pub Crawl: The 14th Annual Downtown Burlingame Halloween Costume Pub Crawl features costume contests, celebratory drinks and dancing at various Downtown Burlingame establishments.
Oct. 29, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Downtown Burlingame. facebook.com.
Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum: General admission to the Hiller Aviation Museum includes admission to the decorated and haunted hangar. Other special activities include a treasure hunt and a pumpkin drop by helicopter.
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31 (helicopter pumpkin drop from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28 and 29), Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. hiller.org.
Webb Ranch Pumpkin Patch: This year’s Pumpkin Field at Webb Ranch will include many attractions, including a corn maze and obstacle course.
Oct. 31, 2718 Alpine Road, through Portola Valley. webbranchinc.com.
Downtown Halloween full of boos: Kids can go trick-or-treating in downtown Los Altos. The orange pumpkin sign is the landmark.
Oct. 31, noon-4 p.m., State Street and Main Street, Los Altos. downtownlosartos.org.
Trick or Treat at City Hall: Los Altos Hills City Hall is open to trick-or-treaters and you may run into local employees.
Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m., Los Altos Hills City Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. losaltoshills.ca.gov.
Halloween cartoon matinee: Kids can check out some not-so-spooky Halloween cartoons at this drop-in event.
Oct. 31, 3-4:30 p.m., San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. smcl.bibliocommons.com.
3D printed skull decoration: Children and teens can display their 3D printed skulls.
Oct. 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. smcl.bibliocommons.com.