October 6, 2026
October is one of the most fun times of year to explore the Tri-Valley and the East Bay. Downtown streets fill with costumes, local businesses welcome trick-or-treaters, and some of the area's favorite attractions transform for Halloween.
If you're looking for Halloween events near Pleasanton in 2026, there are already several celebrations worth adding to your calendar. From family-friendly events in Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, and Danville to larger Halloween experiences in Oakland, there are options for children, families, and adults.
Here are some of the best Halloween events in Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley, and the East Bay for 2026.
Some of the Halloween events happening near Pleasanton this October include Boo Bash and the Halloween Zom-Brew Crawl in Downtown Pleasanton, Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day in Livermore, Trick or Treat on the Farm in San Ramon, Spooktacular Celebration and Crawl-O-Ween in Danville, Boo at the Zoo at Oakland Zoo, and Halloween celebrations at Children's Fairyland.
From Downtown trick-or-treating and costume activities to an evening brew crawl and Halloween experiences at some of the East Bay's favorite attractions, these events offer plenty of ways to celebrate throughout October.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM
Where: Downtown Pleasanton, beginning at Museum on Main, 603 Main Street
Admission: Free
Halloween festivities begin early in Pleasanton with Boo Bash, a family-friendly celebration throughout Downtown Pleasanton.
Families can begin at Museum on Main before following clues to participating Downtown businesses, where children can collect candy and other goodies. The event also includes a costume contest and free children's activities.
It's an easy way to spend a fall morning exploring Main Street while supporting local Pleasanton businesses.
It's free, family-friendly, and takes place right in the heart of Downtown Pleasanton. Kids get to enjoy trick-or-treating and Halloween activities while families can explore the shops and restaurants that make Main Street such a special part of the community.
Families with children looking for a daytime Halloween celebration.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5 PM to 8 PM
Where: Downtown Pleasanton
Check-In: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street
For the adults, Downtown Pleasanton takes on a different personality during the Halloween Zom-Brew Crawl.
Participants can explore Downtown while sampling more than 20 brews from local breweries at participating locations. The evening also features costumes, live music, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere.
Tickets include tastings, select food bites, a commemorative glass, wristband, and event map.
Instead of celebrating Halloween in one location, you get to make your way through Downtown Pleasanton while discovering local businesses, breweries, restaurants, and gathering spots.
Adults, beer lovers, groups of friends, and Halloween date nights.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM
Where: Historic Downtown Livermore and Carnegie Park
Admission: Free
Downtown Livermore gets into the Halloween spirit with Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day, a celebration designed primarily for children in fifth grade and younger.
Families can trick-or-treat at participating Downtown businesses before heading to Carnegie Park for live music, games, children's activities, and a costume contest.
In 2026, the activities and costume contest are scheduled to take place at Carnegie Park at Third and J Streets.
It combines two things we love about Livermore: its walkable Downtown and its strong sense of community. Families can enjoy the Halloween activities and make a full morning out of exploring local businesses.
Families with younger children.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Where: San Ramon
San Ramon puts a local twist on Halloween with Trick or Treat on the Farm.
Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume and make their way through different stations for Halloween activities and treats to take home.
The farm setting makes this celebration a little different from traditional Downtown trick-or-treating and provides families with another way to experience San Ramon's local history and community.
Halloween activities paired with a historic farm setting make this a unique seasonal experience close to home.
Families and younger children.
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Sessions: 4 PM to 5:30 PM and 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville
Registration: Required
Danville's Spooktacular Celebration is an evening designed specifically with families in mind.
Activities include arts and crafts, face painting, games, trick-or-treating, and other seasonal fun. Two sessions are scheduled, and advance registration is required because walk-ins are not accepted.
With structured activities and two separate sessions, it's an easy Halloween outing for families who want plenty for the kids to do in one place.
Families with younger children.
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Historic Downtown Danville
Halloween week continues with Crawl-O-Ween, bringing seasonal fun to Historic Downtown Danville.
It's another opportunity to experience one of the Tri-Valley's neighboring downtown districts during the fall season while enjoying a community-focused Halloween event.
Downtown Danville already has plenty of restaurants, shops, and gathering places to explore, and Crawl-O-Ween adds a seasonal reason to spend an evening there.
Anyone looking to enjoy Historic Downtown Danville during Halloween week.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, October 17 through November 1, 2026
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
For a Halloween adventure worth the drive from the Tri-Valley, Boo at the Zoo brings seasonal fun to one of the East Bay's most popular family attractions.
Halloween experiences are scheduled throughout several weekends and include encounters with insects and reptiles, limited-edition trading cards, and Saturday costume contests.
It combines a day at the zoo with Halloween activities, making it easy to turn the event into a full family outing.
Families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a Halloween day trip from the Tri-Valley.
Children's Fairyland in Oakland has several seasonal celebrations planned for October, ranging from daytime family activities to an adults-only Halloween night.
When: October 17–18 and October 24–25, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland
Fall Fest celebrates the season with hands-on activities, seasonal experiences, arts and crafts, and a giant leaf pit.
The event is included with general admission to Children's Fairyland.
It's a softer introduction to the Halloween season for younger children who may enjoy fall activities more than spooky attractions.
Families with younger children.
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6 PM to 10 PM
Where: Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Age: 21+
After dark, Children's Fairyland transforms for Monsters' Ball, an adults-only Halloween event.
The evening includes a DJ, themed drinks, immersive experiences, and a darker Halloween interpretation of the Fairyland setting.
It's one of the more unusual adult Halloween experiences in the East Bay and gives visitors a chance to experience a familiar attraction in a completely different way.
Adults looking for an alternative to a traditional Halloween bar or party.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12 PM to 7 PM
Where: Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Celebrate Halloween Day itself at Mad Magic, Children's Fairyland's Halloween celebration.
The event includes trick-or-treating, bouncy houses, STEM activities, arts and crafts, live performances, scavenger hunts, and plenty of candy. Costumes are encouraged.
With activities running from afternoon into the evening, families can make Halloween itself the main event rather than waiting until nighttime to start celebrating.
Families looking for a full Halloween Day experience.
For young children, Boo Bash in Pleasanton, Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day in Livermore, Trick or Treat on the Farm in San Ramon, and Danville's Spooktacular Celebration offer family-oriented activities closer to home.
If you are looking for an adult Halloween experience, Downtown Pleasanton's Zom-Brew Crawl provides a night of tastings and entertainment, while Monsters' Ball at Children's Fairyland offers something completely different.
For a Halloween day trip, Oakland Zoo and Children's Fairyland make it possible to combine seasonal activities with some of the East Bay's best-known family attractions.
And if your priority is simply staying local and enjoying the community, the celebrations in Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, and Danville provide plenty of reasons to stay in the Tri-Valley.
Downtown Pleasanton has Boo Bash on October 17 and the Halloween Zom-Brew Crawl on October 24. Boo Bash is a free family event featuring trick-or-treating and children's activities, while the Zom-Brew Crawl is an evening event centered around beer tastings at Downtown locations.
Families can consider Boo Bash in Pleasanton, Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day in Livermore, Trick or Treat on the Farm in San Ramon, and Spooktacular Celebration in Danville. Each offers Halloween activities geared toward families and children.
Yes. The Halloween Zom-Brew Crawl takes place in Downtown Pleasanton on October 24. Farther into the East Bay, Children's Fairyland is hosting its 21+ Monsters' Ball on October 23.
Yes. Boo Bash in Downtown Pleasanton and Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day in Downtown Livermore are both listed as free events.
Yes. Mad Magic at Children's Fairyland is scheduled for Halloween Day, October 31, from noon to 7 PM.
One of the things that makes living in the Tri-Valley special is the number of community experiences available close to home. During October, families can spend a morning trick-or-treating in Downtown Pleasanton or Livermore, visit a local fall celebration in San Ramon or Danville, or make the short trip farther into the East Bay for a day at Oakland Zoo or Children's Fairyland.
These events are also a reminder that choosing where to live is about more than finding the right house. Downtowns, parks, local businesses, annual traditions, and community events all contribute to the lifestyle that makes Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, and the surrounding East Bay feel like home.
At Elation Real Estate, we live and work in the communities we serve, and we love sharing the local experiences that make the Tri-Valley such a special part of the East Bay.
Whether you're considering a move to Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Sunol, or another East Bay community, our team can help you discover the neighborhoods, lifestyle, and real estate opportunities that fit what you're looking for.
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