BARTable This Weekend: Oct. 25-27
Celebrate Halloween at San Francisco's Crawloween. Photo courtesy of AllEvents.
This Halloween weekend in the Bay Area is packed with sweet and spooky events, all conveniently located near BART. Whether you’re trick-or-treating in Lafayette or San Francisco, watching "Coco" under the stars, or enjoying a Halloween festival, there’s something for everyone. For our full list, check out this roundup of Halloween events near BART! But if Halloween isn’t your thing, don’t worry — there are plenty of non-Halloween activities to enjoy too, from football and dancing to theater and comedy shows. So grab your Clipper card and have fun this weekend! We’ll see you there.
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Oct. 26 | Downtown Berkeley
1 p.m. | 2227 Piedmont Ave.
This weekend, support the Cal Bears as they take on Oregon State at California Memorial Stadium. It's Bay Area Appreciation Day. Festivities will be headlined by Bay Area music legend E-40, with promotions including a special appearance, E-40 bobbleheads for the first 5,000 fans and a custom Bay Area chain for students attending the game. Catch the action 1.1 miles from Downtown Berkeley. Head east on Center St. and see this map for the most direct walking route. Alternatively, catch a free shuttle from Downtown Berkeley BART with drop-offs near the stadium. Service runs 2.5 hours before game time and continuously until one hour after kickoff. Service will resume at the start of the fourth quarter for postgame transportation.
Litquake: San Francisco’s Literary Festival
Through Oct. 26 | San Francisco
Times Vary | Events citywide
Litquake, the Bay Area's beloved literary festival, is bringing a diverse array of events that cater to literature lovers. The festival offers an exciting lineup of readings, panel discussions, film screenings and themed events held at various venues throughout the Bay Area. The festival draws renowned authors from around the world, providing a week-long celebration of literary arts for all audiences. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated book enthusiast, this year's festival promises something inspiring and engaging for everyone. Attend 0.1 miles from Montgomery St.
Through Oct. 27 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 201 Franklin St.
The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star resident ensemble representing what's happening now in jazz. For this season, the septut collaborated with the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco to compose a new work inspired by The de Young Museum's "About Place" collection featuring 42 works by more than 30 Bay Area artists. The exhibition explores how artists relate to their environments through place; place as the physical land, place as heritage, place as the imaginary, and place as belonging, and each selected art piece will be creatively displayed visually using the auditorium's immersive projection system during the performance. Catch the show 0.5 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Through Oct. 26 | Ashby
Times Vary | 1901 Ashby Ave.
Catch the soul-stirring musical, “Choir Boy,” in its last weekend at Ashby Stage in Berkeley. This is not a coming-out story. It's a story about the power of self-love. Pharus attends the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys and is the lead singer for their renowned choir. He is not only open about his queer identity, he also questions long-held traditions. With contemporary arrangements of traditional African American spirituals and dance, Choir Boy is a brilliant, moving, and uplifting play from Academy Award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. Take BART to the Ashby Stage to catch the show 0.1 miles from Ashby.
You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!
Enjoy the Chinatown Halloween Festival. Photo courtesy of the Community Youth Center of San Francisco.
Outdoor Movie “Coco” at The Crossing at East Cut
Oct. 25 | Montgomery St
7 p.m. | 200 Folsom St.
Young Miguel dreams of being a musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to make his dreams a reality, he finds himself in the Land of the Dead. “Coco” is a heartwarming tale of family, adventure and music. Grab your friends and family and head to The Crossing at East Cut to catch this seasonal favorite. Also, don’t miss the on-site food and drink vendors. Watch “Coco” this weekend in the Bay Area, 0.4 miles from Embarcadero.
Oct. 25 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
4:30 p.m. | 355 McAllister St.
Join All the Way Live in partnership with the San Francisco Arts Commission and Creative Grounds to celebrate hip-hop dance and movement. Hip Hop on the Plaza is a series of free workshops and events for all ages and levels. This weekend, check out the breaking workshop with BBoy Vitamin D and DJ Powerserge. Interested in more fitness classes? Check out where else you can workout near BART. Break a sweat 0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Bay Area Trick or Treat events
Oct. 25 and Oct. 27 | Stations vary
Times Vary | Multiple addresses
Trick-or-treat on both sides of the Bay! On Oct. 25, trick-or-treat in Lafayette from 4–6 p.m. Take BART to Lafayette Station. Arrive in costume with a trick-or-treat bag in hand to visit participating businesses and fill your bag with sweet treats.
On Oct. 27, head to San Francisco from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. to trick-or-treat inside the Ferry Building. Get your face painted, create spooky crafts and watch a live pumpkin carving demonstration. Costumes are encouraged at this free, family Halloween event, 0.3 miles away from Embarcadero.
You can also head to Rockridge on Oct. 27 for their annual Halloween Parade. The Rockridge Public Library will open up its parking lot for kids' activities, storytime, crafts by MOCHA, music and more while merchants along College Avenue pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. For a full list of Halloween events near BART, visit this link.
Oct. 26 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Waverly Place
Waverly Place is the spot 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 and House of Dim Sum, to name a few. Take BART to Montgomery St for Halloween fun 0.6 miles away at Waverly Place.
San Francisco’s “Civic Symphony” Concert
Oct. 27 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
3 p.m.-5 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents "Civic Symphony" concerts at Herbst Theatre. This weekend, catch "Czech Masters" with music director Paul Schrage. The program includes Bedřich Smetana — Vltava (Die Moldau), Vítězslava Kaprálová — Partita for Piano and String Orchestra, Op. 20, Tamila Azadaliyeva, piano and Antonín Dvořák — Symphony No. 6, Op. 60. This free symphony concert is just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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Celebrate Halloween at San Francisco's annual Crawloween. Photo courtesy of Funcheap.
Oct. 25 | 19th St/Oakland
7:30 p.m. | 2025 Broadway
Catch the hilarious comedian and actor Kevin Hart this weekend at the Paramount Theatre. Hart has appeared in countless movies, is a New York Times Best-Selling author and has been Emmy and Grammy-nominated. This year, he received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy. Don’t miss your chance to see this icon perform live. The Paramount Theatre is just steps away from 19th St/Oakland.
Oct. 25-31 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 1233 Polk St.
San Francisco’s epic three-day Halloween party takes place over three nights: Friday, Oct. 25, Saturday, Oct. 26 or Thursday, Oct. 31. Choose from over 40 of the city’s best bars in Russian Hill, North Beach, Polk Gulch, The Marina, The Tendernob and more. This 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. Start your crawl near BART at Mayes Oyster House at 1223 Polk St, 0.9 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Oct. 26 | Powell St
7 p.m. | 222 Mason St.
Join the Village Project this weekend for their annual “A Senior Moment, A Senior Prom for the 50+” at Hotel Nikko. The event features a special guest, R&B legend Howard Hewett. The awards dinner recognizes outstanding seniors for their contributions and dedication to serving their communities. All honorees have worked diligently to enhance the lives of youth, seniors, families and the City of San Francisco. After the awards presentations, enjoy dinner and dancing 0.2 miles from Powell St.
Halloween Jam at Children’s Fairyland
Oct. 25-27 | 19th St/Oakland
Times Vary | 699 Bellevue Ave
Children’s Fairyland is brewing up quite the Halloween extravaganza on Oct. 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. Enjoy this fantastic fall celebration 0.6 miles away from 19th St/Oakland.
Mushroom Masquerade at the Ferry Building
Oct. 25 | Embarcadero
5-8 p.m. | 1 Ferry Building
The San Francisco Ferry Building Mushroom Festival is a fun four-day event. Here, you can expect all things fungi — from cooking demos to author talks, food specials, wine tasting and Halloween-themed activities like the Mushroom Masquerade on Friday night. Don mushroom-inspired attire and enjoy small bites, drinks, a live DJ and mask-making. Taste something delicious this weekend, 0.3 miles from Embarcadero.
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