Los Altos Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

LOS ALTOS, CA — Fall is in the air, bringing with it Halloween haunts, pumpkin patches, tricks and treats, Día de los Muertos, community festivals and harvest/holiday boutiques.

Peruse our annual, city-by-city guide, and find the fun going on near you in Los Altos and throughout the Peninsula.

Bookmark this page: As more events are announced, we will add them. And if we missed your town or organization's Halloween or autumn festivities, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com.

NOTE: Events are subject to last-minute change or cancellation, so always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned .

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween from Patch!

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BELMONT:

OCT. 1: 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Movie In Park: Twin Pines. Belmont 4-H will sell snacks & drinks.

NOV. 20: Twin Pines Holiday Craft Faire. Canceled.

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BURLINGAME:

SEPT.: Pet Parade. Canceled.

SEPT. 17-OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Games. Admission to patch is free; activities extra.

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COLMA:

OCT. 29: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Register online.

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CUPERTINO:

OCT. 9: 8th Annual Community Fall Festival. Pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating & more with Via Services.

OCT. 29: 'Monster Mash' Halloween Bash. Registration underway.

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FELTON:

SEPT. 18-19: Santa Cruz Mountain SOL Festival. Two-day music fest in Santa Cruz Mountains at Roaring Camp Meadows.

OCT. 2-31: Harvest Faire & Halloween Fun: Roaring Camp Railroads. With pumpkins, scarecrow crafts, train ride & more.

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FOSTER CITY:

OCT. 30: Halloween Festival. Geared for little ones, pre-school to fifth grade.

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HALF MOON BAY:

SEPT. 4-OCT. 31: Pumpkins, Hayrides, Petting Zoo & Haunted House: Lemos Farm. Scary & non-scary options for haunted house.

OCT. 1-31: Arata Pumpkin Farm, Labyrinth Hay Maze, Haunted Barn & Petting Zoo. Don't miss the mind-bending, "world famous" two-acre Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze.

OCT. 16: HMB Pumpkin MiniFest. The extravaganza was scaled back, but returns in mini-form with fun for all! (UPDATE: CANCELED)

OCT. 16: Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders. In-person & virtual this year with 5K, 10K, half-marathon & kids' race.

OCT. 23-24: HMB Fall Antiques Show & Sale. Portion of admission fees go to animal rescue, Sweet Farm Foundation.

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LOS ALTOS:

OCT. 21-23: 'Hallow-Window Painting' For Individuals & Families. Gather up the gang, and get creative!

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

OCT. 18-NOV. 1: 'Guess The Pumpkin’s Weight' - Guess weight of giant pumpkin for chance at prizes.

OCT. 29: Halloween Family Movie Night: Purissima Park. "Bring a blanket, flashlight, lawn chair, and lounge under the stars."

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MENLO PARK:

OCT. 3: Holiday Faire at Allied Arts Guild. Get head start on holiday shopping!

OCT. 13: Mystery Readers Group: Ghostly Mysteries. Online via library. Newcomers welcome.

OCT. 29: Older Adult Services' Dia de los Muertos & Frida Kahlo Fest. Space is limited & tickets on sale.

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MILLBRAE:

SEPT. 18: Mid-Autumn Festival. With live music, food, vendors & karaoke.

OCT. 17: Kids' Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest. Planned for ages 10 and younger.

OCT. 29: Halloween Drive-In Movie. Advance registration opens Oct. 15.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

SEPT. 18: Harvest History Festival: Heritage Park. Morning includes kids' fun & art projects, live music & more.

OCT. 30: Halloween 'Monster Bash': Rengstorff Park. A costume party with music, twisty maze, games & Day of Dead tribute.

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PACIFICA:

SEPT. 25-26: Pacific Coast Fog Fest. Canceled.

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PALO ALTO:

SEPT. 24-26: Paly Theatre's "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Outdoors & interactive with fools, ghouls, witches & faeries.

OCT. 2-3: Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Art Center. A patch with thousands of hand-crafted glass pumpkins.

OCT. 22: Ives Collective Fall Concert. A live performance.

OCT. 23: The Great Pumpkin Hunt: Gamble Garden. Includes scavenger hunt, games, prizes & free ice cream!

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PORTOLA VALLEY:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: Webb Ranch Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House & Mini Corn Maze. Weekend fun includes petting zoo & tractor rides on this family-owned and operated farm.
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REDWOOD CITY:

OCT. 8-NOV. 21: Zoppé Italian Family Circus. The fall tradition returns.

OCT. 22: Halloween Home-Decorating Contest Deadline. Out-boo your neighbor!

OCT. 23: Halloween Cookie & Cupcake Decorating Class. Make Halloween masterpieces to take home.

OCT. 24: Halloween On The Library Plaza. For pre-K to grade 3.

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SAN BRUNO:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch & Inflatables. Paint ball range & games, too.

OCT. 28: Halloween 'Jinxed Joyride': Tanforan. Spooky good time! Pre-registration required.

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 2-31: ABC Pumpkin Patch & Inflatables. With paint ball & games.

OCT. 9: Annual Fall Wine & Art Faire. Canceled.

OCT. 22: Halloween Movie Night: Burton Park. Free Mister Softee & games on the agenda, too.

OCT. 23-24 & 30-31: Haunted Hangar & Halloween Carnival: Hiller Aviation Museum. Helicopter pumpkin drops planned Oct. 30 & 31.

OCT. 29: Halloween 'Goblin Walk' - On downtown Laurel Street.

NOV. 5-7: 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow': Children's Theater. A seasonal classic for the whole family!

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SEPT. 23-OCT. 31:'Immortal Reckoning' Halloween Haunt: San Francisco Mint. "During the tour, something horribly goes wrong, and the gates of hell unlock."

OCT. 1-31: SF Ghost Hunt Walking Tour. "A cherished favorite of visitors and locals alike for over two decades!"

OCT. 14-24: Guardsmen Pumpkin Patch: Fort Mason. Family-fun events, cocktails & food for worthy cause.

OCT. 30: 'Dinner Detective' Halloween Show: Le Meridien Hotel. "Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner."

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 10- OCT. 31: Winchester Mystery House All Hallows' Eve Tours. "Paranormal investigative adventure" spookiness!

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch, Inflatables & Pony Rides. This one features petting zoo, paintball, duck boats & more.

OCT. 15-31: Grimm's Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow-themed. Wicked Woods is not recommended for youngsters.

OCT. 16-31: Dead Time Dreams Haunt. Stroll, if you dare, through ultimate scare zone.
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SAN MATEO:

SEPT. 17-OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Games. Duck boats & paint ball, too!

OCT. 1- 31: CuriOdyssey Pumpkin Days. With Halloween-themed science experiments, animal ambassadors, pumpkin patch & more.

OCT. 9: Dia de los Muertos Fest: King Park. "Live music & performances, face painters, craft vendors, fun for the whole family!"

OCT. 16: Fall Festival & Pick-A-Pumpkin Patch. Includes games, crafts & inflatables.

NOV. 12-14: Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show: Fairgrounds. Featuring hundreds of artisans with handmade art & crafts, jewelry, specialty food, glass & more.

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SANTA CLARA:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: Halloween Haunt: California’s Great America. "Killer Clown Town, Tooth Fairy and Backwoods return in all their horrifying glory."

SEPT. 25-OCT. 31: Great Pumpkin Fest: California’s Great America. Sweet fun with the Peanuts gang.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 23: 'The Great Pumpkin' Fest. With pumpkin patch, games & food.

NOV. 6: Annual Holiday Boutique. Get a jump on holiday shopping.

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WOODSIDE:

SEPT. 25-OCT. 31: Filoli Estate's Orchard Days. Stroll stunning Gentleman's Orchard during the harvest peak. For all ages.

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FOR FULL SF BAY AREA: SF Bay Area Halloween Events 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Haunts

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