Menlo Park Halloween Hoopla Trick or Treat, Parade & Carnival

October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fremont Park
Santa Cruz Ave. at University Drive
Menlo Park, CA
Free, menlopark.org

Halloween Hoopla

October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Magic Show 12:30 p.m.

• Halloween Costume Parade: Decorate your bike, wagon, or scooter, and wear your Halloween costume for the ghoulish parade which struts through downtown Menlo Park. The costume parade  departs at 11 a.m. from the parking lot behind Cheeky Monkey Toys, 640 Santa Cruz Ave. Parade participants should arrive by 10:45 a.m. to Parking Lot #1  Maloney Street parking lot. The parade ends at Fremont Park where Trick-or-treaters receive a free trick-or-treat bag to use at participating downtown Menlo Park stores.
• Trick or Treat Downtown: After the parade kids are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating local downtown merchants on Santa Cruz Avenue.
• Halloween Carnival in Fremont Park: Enjoy entertainment, carnival games, candy, raffle prizes and crafts for several hours of fun, centrally located Downtown. 

The City of Menlo Park Community Services Department proudly presents the Halloween Hoopla!

Menlo Park Pumpkin Splash

October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Belle Haven & Burgess Pools Menlo Swim & Sport
600 Alma Street
Menlo Park, CA
$12 reservations required, menlopark.gov

Wear your swimsuit and sunscreen and join us in a floating pumpkin patch at the Burgess Pool. Admission fee includes pumpkin decoration, swim time and a treat bag.

Session Times - Parents must be present:

• 1-1:30 p.m. age 4 years & under with parents
• 1:30-2 p.m. age 5-7 years - with parents if needed
• 2-2:30 p.m. age 8-9 years
• 2:30-3 p.m. age 10 years & up

Menlo Park Trunk or Treat

October 28, 2025,  4:30-6 p.m.

Belle Haven Community Campus
100 Terminal Ave.
Menlo Park, CA
Free, menlopark.gov

Trunk-or-Treat is a safe and fun way for children to enjoy Halloween. Instead of going door-to-door, kids will go from car-to-car, with each vehicle's trunk decorated in a creative and festive Halloween theme. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring joy to children and families while fostering community spirit. Trunk-or-treaters receive a free trick-or-treat bag. There's candy, music and fun for all.  

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.