BARTable Halloween events around the Bay

Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens. 

Looking for Halloween events without the hassle of traffic and parking? October promises a variety of BARTable family-friendly and adult-only activities. From floating pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating to pub crawls and Halloween-themed dinner menus, there are plenty of spooky activities near BART.  So, grab your costume and your Clipper card, and have a hauntingly good time!

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Family-friendly Halloween events near BART

Enjoy Children's Fairyland this October. Photo courtesy of Children's Fairyland. 

Halloween Jam at Children’s Fairyland | 19th St/Oakland

Children’s Fairyland is brewing up quite the Halloween extravaganza on Oct. 19, 20, 25-27. Expect decorated storybook sets, arts and crafts, puppet shows, bouncy houses, treat stations and more. There are also four daily shows, including the “Tricks & Treats” Puppet Show and performers at the Emerald City Stage. Take BART to 19th St/Oakland for a fantastic fall celebration 0.6 miles away at 699 Bellevue Ave.

Don't miss Trick or Treat Street in Lafayette. Photo courtesy of Lafayette Chamber. 

Trick or Treat Street | Lafayette

On Oct. 25 from 4–6 p.m., trick-or-treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and La Fiesta Square. This free Halloween event near BART is recommended for kiddos nine and under but is fun for the entire family. Arrive in costume with a trick-or-treat bag in hand to visit participating businesses and fill your bag with sweet treats. Take BART to Lafayette to trick-or-treat at your favorite local establishments starting 0.4 miles away at 3530 Plaza Way.

The Rockridge Halloween Parade and festivities is fun for the entire family. Photo courtesy of Rockridge District Association. 

Rockridge Halloween Parade | Rockridge

Head to Rockridge on Oct. 27 between 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for their annual Halloween trick-or-treat parade. There will be costume contests and plenty of Halloween-themed activities. While here, stop by the Oakland Public Library – Rockridge Branch for crafts, stories, songs and grab a free trick-or-treat bag. College Avenue Presbyterian Church and Rockridge Little School will also have mini-pumpkin decorating and an all-ages dance party. Take BART to Rockridge to find yourself in the middle of the Halloween action. 

Make a splash picking pumpkins at The Floating Pumpkin Patch. Photo courtesy of The City of Berkeley. 

Floating Pumpkin Patch | North Berkeley 

Do pumpkins really float? See for yourself at The Floating Pumpkin Patch on October 26. Enjoy fun activities, swim in the pool, and, of course, go home with a pumpkin. Wear your favorite costumes to the pool deck, but proper swimming attire is required to jump in. Take BART to North Berkeley and walk 0.6 miles away to 2100 Browning St.

Little ones will love trunk-or-treating. Photo courtesy of All Events - Concord. 

Trunk or Treat | Concord, Walnut Creek, El Cerrito del Norte, Hayward, North Berkeley

Sometimes little legs have a hard time getting up and down long driveways. Trunk or Treat events might just be the perfect Halloween solution. There are multiple spots near BART where children can trick or treat from car to car. This means more candy, less walking. Here are a few fantastic Bay Area Trunk or Treat spots.

• Concord Police Department’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26: 0.4 miles from Concord at 1350 Galindo St.
• Walnut Creek Arts + Rec’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25: 0.7 miles from Walnut Creek at 1375 Civic Dr.
• Lineage Kids’ Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26: 0.4 miles from El Cerrito del Norte at 5395 Potrero Ave.
• Hayward Public Library’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26: 0.2 miles from Hayward at 835 C St.
• BART Police Trunk or Treat will be held at North Berkeley Station on Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m.   

There's so much to see and do at Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens. 

Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens | Montgomery St

Keep the Halloween fun going on Nov. 2 at the 24th annual Halloween Hoopla. Ideal for kids under 10 and their adults, festivities include a Halloween costume parade, performers from Circus Bella and Madam Z Palm Readings. Little ones will love the craft and activity tables from Children’s Creativity Museum, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy and the Mexican Museum. Take BART to Montgomery St for Halloween festivities 0.3 miles away at 750 Howard St. 

Kids can create slime and more at Thrill-O-Ween. Photo courtesy of Chase Center. 

Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City | Powell St

This outdoor Halloween event on Oct. 26 is a one-of-a-kind spooktacular experience. At Thrill-O-Ween, catch a special screening of “Despicable Me 4,” visit themed trick-or-treat stations, grab a mini pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, boogie to live entertainment and enter a costume contest. There’s also a photo booth, face painting, slime making, balloon art and more. Take BART to Powell St and walk or hop on the Muni T to the Chase Center. 

Get festive at the Chinatown Halloween Festival. Photo courtesy of Chinatown Community Youth Center. 

Chinatown Halloween Festival | Montgomery St

Waverly Lane is the place to be this Oct. 26 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Arrive with costumes, family and friends to this Halloween event in the heart of Chinatown. Activities include pumpkin painting, a not *too* scary room, a trick-or-treat lane, a costume contest, carnival games, balloon animals, lion dances and more. Many local merchants are participating, like AA Bakery Café, House of Dim Sum and so many more. Take BART to Montgomery St for Halloween fun 0.6 miles away at Waverly Place. 

Enjoy trick-or-treating at the Ferry Building. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite. 

Trick-or-Treat at the Ferry Building | Embarcadero

Visit the San Francisco Ferry Building on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. to trick-or-treat inside the Marketplace.  Get your face painted, create spooky crafts and watch a live pumpkin carving demonstration. Costumes are encouraged at this free, family Halloween event. Take BART to Embarcadero for Halloween with a waterfront view 0.3 miles away at 1 Ferry Building. 

Adult Halloween events near BART

Enjoy a night out at Crawloween Pub Crawl. Photo courtesy of Crawloween Pub Crawl. 

Crawloween Pub Crawl | Civic Center/UN Plaza

San Francisco’s three-day Halloween party takes place over three nights: Friday, Oct. 25, Saturday, Oct. 26 or Thursday, Oct. 31. The crawl lets participants visit over 40 of the city’s best bars in Russian Hill, North Beach, Polk Gulch, The Marina, The Tendernob and more. The massive Halloween party also has a costume contest, party buses to take you from bar to bar, and pub crawl maps, which are all included with your crawloween wristband. Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza to check in at a starting bar such as Mayes Oyster House at 1223 Polk St, 0.9 miles from BART. 

Taste spooky eats at Canela Bistro & Wine Bar. Photo courtesy of Canela Bistro & Wine Bar. 

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar | 16th St Mission

This Halloween, try a Halloween-themed menu, like the one at Canela Bistro & Wine Bar. From October 25 to 31, indulge in a hauntingly creative four-course menu with highlights including Roasted Jack Soup Shots, Bloody Beef or Beet Tartare, and a tantalizing Poison Apple Tart. Or if you’re feeling really brave, opt for the Severed Leg of Lamb skewers. Take BART to 16th St Mission for a creative, delicious dinner 0.8 miles away at 2272 Market St.

The ultimate Halloween reception is at Luce. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite. 

Luce | Powell St

Award-winning San Francisco restaurant offers delectable Mediterranean European cuisine, but for one night only on Oct. 31, Luce is hosting the ultimate Halloween reception. This spooky event features a festive partnership with El Cristiano Tequila! Enjoy delicious bites perfectly paired with 3-4 different tequilas, plus handcrafted cocktails highlighting each unique spirit. Dress up in your Halloween best and experience Luce transformed with eerie decor for a night of flavor and fright. Take BART to Powell St for fancy fun 0.4 miles away at 888 Howard St.

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