When I say this is our biggest Halloween events guide ever, I mean it – no tricks, just treats in the form of more than 80 ways to mark the holiday around the Peninsula between now and Oct. 31. And with so much to do this year, we’re publishing our guide a little earlier than usual to help you get your plans in order.
Looking for a costume party with live music? Take your pick of the festivities, from a nightclub bash in Sunnyvale to Dance Through the Decades in Redwood City. Want to get crafty? We have you covered. Searching for family-friendly events? See our trove of trick-or-treating opportunities and many more activities for kids. Let us help with the frightful task of finding things to do for Halloween so you have more time to focus on throwing together your epic costume.
Craving candy corn,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
80+ Halloween happenings in Silicon Valley
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Remi Wolf: Oct. 18 Palo Alto’s own pop singer-songwriter Remi Wolf comes to Frost Amphitheater as part of her Big Ideas tour.
Beatles vs. Stones: Oct. 18 The Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show take the stage in a “mash-up duel.”
Skate & Celebrate: Oct. 19 Google Visitor Experience celebrates its first anniversary with a free afternoon of live DJ music, outdoor skating with the Church of 8 Wheels, karaoke, retro arcade games and small bites.
Flyway Trail Opening: Oct. 19 Celebrate the opening of the Flyway Trail at the Ravenswood portion of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge with guided walks, games, hands-on demonstrations, educational info, food and more.
Techapella: Oct. 20 Techapella is back for its a cappella showcase at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, featuring a cappella groups from tech companies like Google, Apple and Meta.
The Mother Hips: Oct. 26 Beloved rock band The Mother Hips has a new album – “California Current” – and an upcoming performance at The Guild.
Laura Benitez: Oct. 26 California country artist Laura Benitez performs at Filoli as part of its autumn Orchard Days series.
Unholy Sunday with Peaches Christ: Oct. 27 Peaches Christ brings humor, music and fabulous costumes to Stanford, along with guest performers Jason Brock and Cheetah Biscotti and members of Stanford Dragfest Troop.
United Nations Association Film Festival: Through Oct. 27 The annual documentary film fest returns to the Peninsula and San Francisco with a theme of “Shared Humanity.”
Plan Ahead
Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Downtown Redwood City once again hosts Nino the Clown and his dazzling troupe of circus performers as they return to amaze local families on their annual visit.
Rancho Day: Nov. 2 Los Altos History Museum’s interactive Rancho Day takes participants back in history through games, exhibits, demonstrations, performances, crafts and traditional Mexican food.
Springline’s Diwali Celebration: Nov. 8 Food from New Delhi Restaurant, cocktails and mocktails from Burma Love, a marketplace and live performances are planned for Springline’s Festival of Lights celebration.
CASP Open Studios: Nov. 9 The artists of Palo Alto’s Cubberley Artist Studio Program offer a peek into their processes, along with food trucks, programming and activities by other local organizations. Free prints for the first 200 attendees.
Kandace Springs: Nov. 10 Catch soul/jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter Kandace Springs when she performs in Half Moon Bay.
Patchwork Show: Nov. 10 Artisans and makers will be selling their unique wares as part of this bi-annual makers festival, which also features DIY crafts, food and more.
Nobuntu: Nov. 13 Nobuntu, an acclaimed vocal group from Zimbabwe, performs traditional Zimbabwean songs, Afro jazz and gospel.
Big Head Todd and The Monsters: Nov. 15 The long-running rock band is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a tour.
Winter Wine Walk: Nov. 16 Taste wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while strolling downtown Menlo Park, with proceeds benefiting the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation.
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