A Very East Bay Halloween: Events 2022 List!
Looking for ways to celebrate spooky season? We’ve put together a list of East Bay Halloween events for a range of ages and abilities.
If you’d like your event to be added, or details updated, please let us know in the comments! Where possible, we are adding accessibility notes (e.g. outdoor event vs. indoor, masking, wheelchair accessible), and welcome further details from event organizers.
Last updated: 10/19/22, 9:29pm
OAKLAND:
Trapxart Halloween
Friday, October 28
Ages: 21+
Tickets: $22
Costumes: Highly encouraged
What is it? Combination art show, dance party, and fashion show. Not for the faint of style. Bottle service available.
Location: Complex Oakland, 420 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612
Accessibility: Unknown. Indoors event.
More information: Eventbrite Tickets here.
ALAMEDA:
USS Hornet Monsters Bash: Live Music & Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Ages: 16+. Guests aged 16 and 17 must have adult chaperone.
Tickets: $30. $20 for museum members
Costumes: Highly encouraged
What is it? A spooky dance party onboard the USS Hornet, with live music by The Cocktail Monkeys. The costume contest has cash prizes, including $300 for the First Place winner! Full bar and food available for purchase.
Location: USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave Alameda, CA 94501
Accessibility? Contact organizer for more details; the ship is a historic landmark with steep ladders and stairs.
More information here.
RICHMOND:
6th Annual Point Richmond Haunted Halloween History Hike
Saturday, October 29, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 same day. Kids 12 and under are free.
Hosted By: Urban History Hikes
What is it? Karen Buchanan leads you through downtown Point Richmond and surrounding areas, recounting historic and spooky local stories about the Hotel Mac, Hanging House, Abbott Hospital, and more.
Location: Meet at starting point, Indian Statue Park.
Accessibility? Unknown. Assumed to be outdoors and require two hours of walking and standing.
More information: Eventbrite Tickets
SAN RAMON:
Tri-Valley Halloween Con 2022
Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Admission: $12. Kids 9 and under are free. Free parking. Autographs/photos with featured guests not included.
Hosted By: Bay Area Festivals, American Brick Builders
Featured Guests: Robert Mukes (Rufus Firefly Jr. in House of 1000 Corpses) and Mary Gibbs the voice of beloved Boo in Monsters, Inc.
Costumes: Encouraged! There is a costume contest with cash prizes for different age groups.
All things pop culture including toys, collectibles (new and vintage), anime, LEGO, comics, art, jewelry and much more will be featured at this family-friendly show
Safety: “Everyone who feels more comfortable wearing a face covering is encouraged to do so.”
More information: Tickets & info here
LIVERMORE:
G&M Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Hours Vary, October 1-30, 2022. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hayride, pedal carts, cow train, jump pillows, and pony rides are open weekends.
Ages: All ages
Admission: Free! Pricing for attractions varies.
What is it? A family-friendly pumpkin patch that can’t be beat! Don’t miss the 6-acre corn maze, the fresh produce, and cute farm animals.
Location: 487 East Airway Blvd, Livermore CA
Accessibility: Varies. Outdoor location. No pets.
More information: G&M Farms website
OAKLAND:
Boo at the Zoo!
Every day from October 22-31, 2022, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Admission: Tickets must be reserved online.
Costumes: Yes! No inflatables for comfort of zoo animals.
What is it? Self-guided scavenger hunt to trick-or-treat for animal trading cards throughout the Zoo.
Location: 9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA 94605
Accessibility? Unknown. No accessibility page on zoo website. Masks recommended in indoor exhibits and where distancing is not possible.
More information: Oakland Zoo Events