October 25-27, 2024
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA
$, advanced reservations required, oaklandzoo.org
Tickets must be reserved in advance
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Self-guided scavenger hunt to trick-or-treat for special edition animal Trading Cards throughout the Zoo. Upon completing your scavenger hunt, collect a bonus Trading Card and a fair trade organic chocolate from presenting sponsor TCHO chocolate.
Dress in costume (no inflatable costumes - they can scare the Zoo animals) when you visit.
Win great prizes at the costume contest held each day of Boo at the Zoo at 12 p.m. in the Wildlife Theater located in the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo.
October 19-20, 2024 and October 25-27, 2024 | 2 sessions: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
fairyland.org
$18, fairyland.org
Children's Fairyland is hosting an event called the Halloween Jam. Wholesome Halloween fun at Fairyland! More kooky than spooky, join us for a boo-tiful time at Halloween Jam – six days of wholesome fall fun at Fairyland!
Spook-tacular performances and activities at the Emerald City Stage, costumed characters, bouncy houses, and plenty of photo opportunities. This year, treat stations will hand out special goodies and host a fun, interactive activity that leads participants around the park as they follow the tale of a spider family. Monster Mash Costume Parade meanders around the park and ends with a fashion show on red carpet, surrounded by bubbles for ultimate Halloween spirited fun! The Monster Mash Parade happens daily at 12:30 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.
October 26, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free admission, piedmontavenue.org
Costume Parade for children 11 a.m. Montell & Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont Ave. closes from Yosemite to Linda Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for Parade
Key Route Plaza, 41st & Piedmont | Piedmont Plaza @ Linda & Piedmont | Piedmont Elementary School | Mt. View Cemetery
Storytime at Key Route Plaza and Cartoons at the Piedmont Theatre, followed by the main event, the Costume Parade, kicking off at 11 a.m. at Pet Food Express and strolling up the Avenue. Heading towards the cemetery the parade ends where annual pumpkin patch begins. Live music, trick or treating, haunted houses, face painting, and the famous Pet Costume Contest are just some of the fun to expect.
October 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montclair Village
2039 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA
Free, montclairvillage.com
The Montclair Village Association (MVA) and sponsor partners host Halloween fun for everyone in the Village! Break out your festive wear and invite loved ones to trick-or-treat, get face painting, do arts & crafts, see performances and of purchase bites and libations.
•Trick or Treat Giveaways
•Oakland Fire Fighters Parade Rig
•Craft & Activity Tables
•Music
•Dining & More!
Oakland is event-driven, and it seems like there's usually more than one thing going on. For other fun events throughout the year, be sure to check out the holiday Lighted Yacht Parade, Nutcracker Ballet, Oktoberfest and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.