Haunted houses, creepy corn mazes, and donning your best costumes – it’s finally Halloween in the Tri-Valley. We’ve put together a list of family-friendly festivities along with spine-tingling spooks happening this Halloween. Check out what tricks and treats the Tri-Valley has in store this season below. Looking for more fall fun? Check out our Fall Activities Guide!
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Featuring a corn maze, hay bale rides, petting zoo, pumpkin bowling, Old West Town, large inflatable slide, pumpkin patch, Halloween photo opportunities, and more!
G&M Farms
Featuring a large corn maze, hay rides, cow trains, jump pillows, and pony rides (weekends), plus a huge pumpkin selection.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Visit The Wave in Dublin for a special Halloween pumpkin picking experience located in their indoor pool. Fee includes swimming and pumpkin decoration.
Moore Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
Featuring carnival rides, Halloween-themed photo opportunities, animal observation corral, seed planting station, and wagons for pumpkin picking.
Special Events
Pirates of Emerson
Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park is returning to the Alameda Fairgrounds for their 34th frightening Halloween season in the Tri-Valley. Featuring multiple haunted houses & live entertainment.
Harvest Fair
- Saturday, 10/7
- Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
Join in on some old-fashioned fall fun at the City of Dublin’s annual Harvest Fair! This event is fun for the whole family and includes: Petting Zoo, Hay Bale Maze, Wagon Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Golf, Apple Crate Toss, Pumpkin Ring Toss, Gold Panning, Washboard Laundry, Butter Churning, and more!
Alden Lane Fall Fest
- Saturday & Sunday, 10/14-10/15
- Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
Head to Alden Lane for their annual Fall Festival! Participate in their Scarecrow Contest, free kids’ crafts, photo opportunities and live raptor exhibits. Various vendors offering face painting, locally sourced jams and honey, and whole fresh pies (apple, berry & pumpkin) will be available for purchase.
Pleasanton Ghost Walk
Meet the ghosts of Pleasanton’s past in this uniquely spooky annual event held by Museum on Main. This popular 2-hour Halloween tour is available in-person and virtually.
Ghosts of Dublin
- 10/20-10/21
- Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
Brace yourself for an evening of spooky fun! Take a flashlight tour through the Dublin Historic Cemetery, where Dublin’s buried past comes alive.
Harvest Festival
Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, featuring handmade and original arts & crafts.
Hall-O-Wine Trolley Tour
Dress up in costume and do some adult trick-or-treating at three Livermore Valley wineries. Each stop includes a full tasting flight, discounts on wine purchases, and a tasty treat!
Halloween Brew Crawl
- Saturday, 10/28 at 6PM
- Downtown Pleasanton
Head to Downtown Pleasanton for a night of chilling fun as we explore a variety of 25 + bewitching brews from local breweries. Put on your best costume and enjoy an evening filled with delicious drinks, live music, and eerie vibes.
Hallowine Festival
- Saturday, 10/28 at 12PM-4:30PM
- Retzlaff Vineyards
Bring your furry friend and participate in a “Me and my Pup” costume contest at Retzlaff Vineyard’s Hallowine Festival. Enjoy wine, live music, and shop for hand crafted items from variety of local makers. Snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and meals from Tasteful Catering & Events will be available for purchase.
Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
This family-friendly celebration includes costume contests, trick-or-treating through the downtown shops, games, entertainment and more!