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San Jose does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.
Oct 13, 2026 · Aasia Ali
Embark on a thrilling adventure during our Halloween storytime at the library, where children immerse themselves in spooky tales and festive fun. Join us for interactive storytelling, creating a bewitching atmosphere that ignites imagination and celebrates the season's magic.
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . Costumes are encouraged, but not required. After storytime, we will have a short costume parade and trick-or-treat through the library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 13, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Stop by the branch for our spooky season scavenger hunt! We'll have a bunch of spooky-themed (but not-that-scary) paper creations hidden between our bookshelves, think you can find them all?
Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamericana. Participants who find everything we've hidden can stop by the Information Desk for a prize!* *Prizes will be available while supplies last. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests Búsqueda del tesoro de la temporada de Halloween ¿Buscas una actividad divertida para este Halloween? ¡Visita la biblioteca y participa en nuestra búsqueda del tesoro de la temporada de Halloween! Tendremos varias creaciones de papel con temática de Halloween (¡pero no demasiado aterradoras!) escondidas entre nuestros estantes. ¿Crees que podrás encontrarlas todas? Visítanos, recoge una tarjeta con las pistas de la búsqueda del tesoro y comienza a explorar la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. ¡Los participantes que encuentren todo lo que hemos escondido pueden pasar por el Mostrador de Información para recibir un premio!* Los premios estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias. No se requiere inscripción. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA
Oct 14, 2026 · Joyce Ellington Branch
Get ready for Halloween with a special presentation by The Traveling Troupe Presents! The Traveling Troupe is the outreach theater group of Santa Clara Players, bringing live performances to YOU!
This special event will feature readings from the best-known works of Edgar Allan Poe, including "The Raven" and "The Tell Tale Heart," plus special Halloween-themed songs. Come join us for this spooky event! ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 14, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 15, 2026 · Vineland
Join us for some Halloween fun as we make puffy ghosts! All supplies will be provided. This program has been planned by Vineland Teens Reach and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library . ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 15, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 16, 2026 · Jenny Mai
Celebrate Halloween with us at Tully library. Many fun activities await you including: Books Giveaway Goody Bags & Candies Giveaway (while supplies last) Face Painting Balloon Artist Arts & Crafts Games & Prizes Photo Booth Grand Prize Drawings Free. No registration required.
Explore more Friday Fun at Tully Community Branch events on our events calendar. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 16, 2026 · Kim Chan
Celebrate Halloween at Santa Teresa Library! Costumes are encouraged! Join us for some fun festivities, including: Goodie bag and candy giveaways (while supplies last) Arts & crafts Games Photo opportunities! Free. No registration required. While supplies last.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Teresa Branch Library, and put together by our amazing Teens Reach members (teen volunteers of the library)! ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 16, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 17, 2026 · Vineland
"Spooky Halloween Science” is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop for children ages 5 to 12, presented by Science Smart Kids. Children will make “witches’ brew'' that will bubble and fizz due to a fun chemical reaction, and make bright green and stretchy “Ogre Boogers” (slime) to
take home. You won’t want to miss Halloween storytime, as well! For ages 5 to 12 . Younger participants must be accompanied by a participating parent/caregiver. Attendance is limited. Participants must pick up a ticket at the Information Desk. Tickets will be available 1 hour prior to the program's start time. Child must be present to receive a ticket. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 17, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger

Oct 17, 2026 · Roaring Camp Railroads · $24.85–$28.85 USD
*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy! Day Out With Thomas: Enjoy games and activities, live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, and so much more.
Take a real train ride with Thomas and Percy and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.Car 1 is closest to Thomas and Car 8 is closest to Percy.
Oct 18, 2026 · Ana Zinevitch
Join us for a spooky but fun Halloween math adventure! Measure your height in pumpkins, help the little witch concoct her potions, count skeletons’ bones, follow ghosts to a haunted house, and more. Solve mysteries and win prizes!
The program is intended for elementary school students. This is a self-directed program. Come to the branch, solve Halloween math problems for your grade and up, and receive a small prize. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 18, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger

Oct 18, 2026 · Roaring Camp Railroads · $24.85–$28.85 USD
Oct 19, 2026 · Holly Simpson
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library! Each week will feature a different activity that focuses on building creativity, social-emotional, and school readiness skills through art. All supplies will be provided! ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 19, 2026 · Donna Cook
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. 10/19 - Witches Cauldron Slime ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 19, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 20, 2026 · Shih Fa Kao
Join AACI YTI for a Halloween themed crafts workshop. We will demonstrate three different craft activities for you to create a piece of art to go home with. We will work with air dry clay to create Halloween themed trinkets, like pumpkins or ghosts.
For the paper crafts items, we will create spooky cutout garlands, paper accordion Halloween characters, and 3-D pumpkins. All supplies will be provided. Registration required; if you are registered, please arrive on time. Registrants who are more than 15 minutes late may lose their registered spot to a walk-in participant. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 20, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 21, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 21, 2026 · Adrianna De Maria
Explore the wonders of pumpkins at the library through hands-on activities where children investigate the various parts and properties of these fall treasures.
Engage young learners in sensory experiences, such as touching the rough exterior, counting seeds, and observing the vibrant colors, to foster curiosity and scientific inquiry. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 22, 2026 · victor.luu@sjlibrary.org
Come join us at Evergreen for a spooky and fun-filled Halloween celebration! Our friends at East Bay Vivarium are going to present approximately 18 spooky reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids! We will also have a Halloween-themed storytime. Costumes welcome!
Agenda 3:30 - 4:30pm: Traveling Reptile Show 4:30 - 5:30pm: Storytime and Stay & Play Free. No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 22, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger

Oct 22, 2026 · Mountain Winery
Oct 23, 2026 · Laurel Papadopoulos
Jump into some fall fun as we make paper bag scarecrows! ALL supplies are provided! Free. No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 23, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 24, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger

Oct 24, 2026 · Roaring Camp Railroads · $24.85–$28.85 USD
Oct 25, 2026 · Jin Luong
Come and enjoy a special Halloween themed craft activity. All materials will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 25, 2026 · Jin Luong
Oct 25, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 25, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
It's officially pumpkin season! Let's celebrate by creating our own bookish paper pumpkins. For October's Sunday Crafternoon we'll build paper pumpkins from paper strips and discarded spooky book pages. We'll then decorate with paper leaves, stems, and fake vines.
Participants will leave with delightful creations perfect for a seasonal centerpiece or gift. This project is best for ages 7 and up. Adults are strongly encouraged to join us and get their craft on. Younger participants may need the assistance of a grown-up or older sibling. Registration requested. ADA Accommodation Requests Sunday crafternoon: Calabazas de papel con palabras ¡Oficialmente llegó la temporada de calabazas! Celebremos creando nuestras propias calabazas de papel inspiradas en los libros. Para nuestro Domingo de Manualidades de octubre, crearemos calabazas con tiras de papel y páginas de libros de temática espeluznante que han sido descartados. Después, las decoraremos con hojas y tallos de papel y enredaderas artificiales. Los participantes se llevarán a casa sus encantadoras creaciones, perfectas como centro de mesa de temporada o como regalo. Este proyecto es ideal para mayores de 7 años. Se recomienda especialmente que los adultos también participen y disfruten de las manualidades. Los participantes más pequeños pueden necesitar la ayuda de un adulto o hermano mayor. Se solicita inscripción. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Oct 25, 2026 · Roaring Camp Railroads · $24.85–$28.85 USD
Oct 26, 2026 · Sarah Mettler
Oct 26, 2026 · Donna Cook
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. 10/26 - Pumpkin Catapult Challenge ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 26, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 27, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 28, 2026 · Alyssa Mendoza
Can you crack the codes and escape in time? Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our 3D Printer Escape Room . Work together to solve riddles, uncover clues, and unlock a series of puzzles featuring 3D-printed objects.
You'll need teamwork, creativity, and a sharp eye to complete the challenge before time runs out! This month’s theme is Spooky . Each month features a new theme and challenge, so come back and see if you can escape them all. For middle and high school students. No 3D printing experience is required. Request ADA accommodations for this event.
Oct 28, 2026 · Vineland
Join us for a Halloween story this week, and wear your favorite costume, if you'd like! After storytime, we will have a short costume parade and trick-or-treat through the library!
Baby/Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free, with limited capacity. Seating for storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of storytime. *Child must be be present to receive a ticket.* San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative . ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 28, 2026 · Marsha Malcolm
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library! Here’s what’s brewing for this not-too-spooky Halloween event: Showtime at 4:00 PM: Kick things off with an outdoor performance with Andy Z (bring a cozy blanket or mat for sitting).
Meet at the Campus Entrance to start the fun! Parade after the show: Line up on the first floor for a fun costume parade through the library’s first floor, with an option to continue the parade by Trick-or-Treat stations up to the 4th floor. (Escalators and elevators are available.) More fun after the parade: Each child can grab a free book and enjoy a Scavenger Haunt in the Children's Room. Costumes are welcome and encouraged (but not required). This event is perfect for little monsters and their families. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 28, 2026 · Randall Studstill
Oct 28, 2026 · Sarah Mettler
Oct 28, 2026 · Laurel Papadopoulos
Oct 28, 2026 · Aggie Beteran
Bring your costumes and come ready for a Halloween themed storytime followed by our costume parade. Children and families will parade around the library and practice trick-or-treating at different stations.
Family Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. Treats generously provided by the Friends of the Edenvale Library. Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards . ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 28, 2026 · Lisa Molson
Students will use Scratch to code their own magical cauldron that changes color and makes spooky sounds whenever an ingredient is clicked! Through hands-on activities and interactive questions, students will learn coding concepts like sprites, events, and sounds while creating
their own potion projects. At the end, students can show off their creations to parents and WiSTEM members, and there will be candy provided. Recommended for ages 5-11. Free. Registration required (drop-ins accepted, provided there is space). Brought to you by Harker Women in STEM (WiSTEM) ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 28, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 29, 2026 · Ila Langner
This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library. Calling all boos, ghouls, and fiends! Put on your scariest, your sparkliest, or your silliest costumes and come join us for a spooktacular Halloween storytime, followed by a costume parade and
trick-or-treating throughout the library! Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! Storytime Tickets are not required for this storytime. Free ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 29, 2026 · Lisa Molson
Oct 29, 2026 · Jo-Ann Wang
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Halloween through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities. Costumes are encouraged! After our storytime, we'll walk around the library to show off our cool costumes! ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 29, 2026 · Kim Chan
Join us for a fun storytime celebrating Halloween at the library! Costume-wearing is encouraged! After the storytime, participants will line up for an in-library parade and receive candy treats as they walk through the library! Please bring a bucket or bag if able. Free.
No registration required, no tickets required. While supplies last. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Teresa Library Branch. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 29, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Oct 30, 2026 · Laurel Papadopoulos
Celebrate the spooky season with us at Pearl’s Halloween Festival! Spooky Mad Science Show : 4:00pm-4:45pm Halloween Craft : 4:45pm-5:30pm Spooky Treats : While supplies last! Join us for a frightfully fun time! Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Seating for special events is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the children's picture book collection will be limited during the program. Please ask staff for help if needed. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 30, 2026 · Alyssa Mendoza
Get ready for some spooktacular fun! Families are invited to make their way through our family-friendly Haunted House in the Community Room, featuring several spooky stations, including a creepy cemetery, spider web corner, and more Halloween surprises.
After your haunted adventure, stop by the Children’s Area for a free book and candy giveaway while supplies last. This event is designed for children and their families, so expect more fun than fright. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged Haunted House: Community Room Book & Candy Giveaway: Children’s Area, while supplies last Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 30, 2026 · Yesenia Ortega
Join us for a special Halloween Mad Science Show filled with amazing experiments, bubbling concoctions, creepy creations, and plenty of surprises. See science get delightfully weird, and maybe a little spooky. This program is part of Pearl's Halloween Festival.
Costumes are encouraged. Seating for special events is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the children's picture book collection will be limited during the program. Please ask staff for help if needed. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 30, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger

Oct 31, 2026 · The Crepe Place · $23.6 USD

Oct 31, 2026 · The Ritz · $19–$520.85 USD
Oct 31, 2026 · Tiffany Seav
The Mt. Pleasant Library proudly presents Hey Balloon Lady and her Halloween Face Painting. Celebrate Halloween with fun face painting and other activities. Recommended for children, teens and families alike.
Time for each attendee's face is limited so please understand artwork will be limited. Free. Drop in. First come first served. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 31, 2026 · Karolina Gorgolewski
Join us for a special Halloween Festival at the Joyce Ellington Branch Library! There will be a Halloween-themed storytime, a parade with a chance for trick-or-treating throughout the library and an assortment of grab-and-go arts and crafts to choose from that are suitable for
all ages, Please wear your costumes, if possible! Free. Registration not required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 31, 2026 · Lisa Molson
First come, first served. Supplies are limited. Children can enjoy making their own Halloween Glitter Globe Craft. Please note that each child must be in attendance (and 1 craft per child) for the craft.
(This is a drop in activity, or a grab and go craft.) The craft takes about 15 to 20 minutes to assemble. Please note the Halloween glitter globe is much smaller than the enlarged photo. Size: 2 1/2" Material: Includes self-adhesive foam pieces, glitter and plastic globes. (Recommended ages 5 years and up due to small parts). Free, with limited supplies. Other events your child can participate in at this branch: Halloween Booktacular Giveaway - front desk Halloween Scavenger Hunt - children's area ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 31, 2026 · BB Staff
Welcome to the Berryessa Halloween Party! Come dressed up in your Halloween costume and have spooky fun with crafts, tricks, treats, and a parade. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 31, 2026 · Adrianna De Maria

Oct 31, 2026 · Felton Music Hall

Oct 31, 2026 · Moe's Alley · $30.31 USD
Moes Alley Halloween Bash 26 featuring the one and only High Step Society plus local faves Floratura! Wear your finest costume and get ready to dance the night away - were DYING to see you!Saturday, October 31, 2025Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of show21+* No
Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====HIGH STEP SOCIETYHigh Step Society is a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band dance party with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. Sultry and effervescent, low-down, dirty and mean, this dynamic EDM-infused seven-piece band is bringing jazz back to the dance floor where it belongs.Based out of Portland, OR, and New Orleans, LA, High Step Society has been a favorite of the US festival scene since its creation in 2015, touring year-round and sharing stages with a wide range of acts from Beats Antique and The Polish Ambassador to Zion I and Dirtwire. Their fusion of hard-hitting beats with seductive vocals and horns has made them a top performance choice for dancers and burlesque and circus artists worldwide. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching it a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together. High stepping is a state of mind, and a society to be a part of. Dress yourself up nice, jump on the dance floor and lift your best foot towards the sky. Lets ride this wave together towards better times.FLORATURAFloratura invites listeners to float down stream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Seamlessly blending soaring jam-band vibes and bouncy neo-soul. Floraturas electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with intricate layers of grooves and textures. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred band explores genres ranging from jazz-rock and funk to electronica, utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome.
Oct 31, 2026 · Alyssa Mendoza
Join us for Saturday STEM! Kids will explore a fun STEM activity focused on the theme of the day. Kids will practice their engineering skills by building their own Graham Cracker Haunted House for Halloween!
Space is limited to 15 participants, and tickets will be available at the Front Desk one hour before the event begins to secure a spot. Tickets and supplies are available on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there! ADA Accommodation Requests
Oct 31, 2026 · Nina Eve Zeininger
Nov 16, 2026 · Holly Simpson
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