Halloween Pumpkins in the Park

October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Guadalupe River Conservancy Pumpkins in the Park
Discovery Meadow
180 Woz Way 
San Jose, CA
Free, grpg.org

Pumpkins in the Park is a family-friendly harvest fair designed to promote awareness of the Guadalupe River Park and celebrate the fall season. This event is also held to raise funds and enlist supporters for Guadalupe River Park Conservancy.  

In 2025, want 1 free pumpkin (per family)? Visit 3 community booths and get a stamp at each to receive your prize!

• Giant Pumpkin Patch
• Costume Parade
• Children's Concert
• Carnival Games
• Great food sold
• Guadalupe River Education

Costume Parade! Pumpkins in the Park is a harvest fair for families with a strong environmental education component. It is designed to promote awareness of the Guadalupe River Park and celebrate the fall season. Pumpkins in the Park is held to raise funds and enlist supporters for Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. But, just as importantly, its purpose is to create awareness of the park and gardens and to bring families into the park for a day of learning and fun.

Tunes & Treats: A Halloween Community Fest

October 31, 2026, 12-4 p.m.

Haven Wellness Spa
30 Kirk Ave
San Jose, CA
Free admission, but some vendors, food items, or optional activities may have a cost, havenwellness.org | eventbrite.com

Family-friendly Halloween fun with live music, trunk-or-treat, local vendors, pumpkin decorating, costumes & community! Come dressed up, bring the family, support local businesses, and spend the afternoon making memories with us.

• Live Student Music Performances with two special Halloween music shows featuring Bytes & Notes students throughout the afternoon.
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Maker Market
• Vendors
• Pumpkin Decorating
  Get creative with a fun, low-mess pumpkin decorating experience for kids and families.
• Halloween Photo Moments
• Come in costume and capture some fun family memories throughout the day. Kids and grown-ups are welcome to dress up!

San Jose Family Halloween Trick or Treat

October 27, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Santana Row
377 Santana Row
San Jose, CA
Free, santanarow.com

No tricks, just treats! Santana Row Halloween Family Fun Fest features

• trick-or-treating
• pumpkin decorating
• live music, DJs
• entertainment
• face painting & air brush
• arts and crafts
• balloons and more

Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat on The Row! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 408.551.4611.

Winchester Mystery House Fright Night

Mysterious hauntings happen every day at this spooky place, but a special Halloween attraction makes it even more compelling to see and experience how Sarah Winchester's compulsion turned non-believers into screamers.

Willow Glen Trick or Treat on the Avenue

October 30, 2026, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 0r 3-4:30 p.m.

Willow Glen Business Association
Downtown Willow Glen
Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA
Free, willowglen.org
 
Trick or Treat on the Avenue Downtown Willow Glen Business Association provides thousands of San Jose children a safe and fun Trick or Treat experience on Lincoln Avenue at participating businesses.
 

Trunk O' Treat at Alum Rock

October 10, 2026, 12-2 p.m.

Alum Rock
3090 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Free, sjpl.org/halloween/ |  instagram.com/ lowridercouncil/

• Free Entry
• Book Giveaways
• Lowriders on display
• Wear your favorite costume

Bring the family for a safe and fun afternoon full of candy, books, cars, and community vibes.  Sponsored by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, The Friends of Alum Rock Library, District 5 Council Office & Low Conspiracy.

Lowrider Trunk O' Treat at Hillview Branch

October 24, 2026, 4-5:30 p.m. 

Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Drive
San Jose, CA
Free, sjpl.org/halloween

Featuring lowriders, candy, free books, and more, celebrate Halloween at Hillview. Celebrate Halloween with Hillview Branch Library at Lowrider Trunk o' Treat. This fun, annual outdoor event features lowriders, candy, Grab & Go activity kits, and free books. Discover library programs and access resources from our community partners while supplies last. 

Halloween Festival

October 16, 2026, 4-5 p.m.

Santa Teresa Library
290 International Circle
San Jose CA 95119
Free. No registration, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

Celebrate Halloween at Santa Teresa Library, a San Jose public library! Costumes are encouraged! Join us for some fun festivities, including:

• Goodie bag and candy giveaways (while supplies last
• Arts & crafts
• Games
• Photo opportunities

San Jose Public Library Halloween Storytime & Parade

October 28, 2026

• Halloween Storytime  11 am–12 pm West Valley 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… HalloweenStorytimeYoung Children, ages 0-5English
• Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade at Pearl Avenue 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… HalloweenStorytimeYoung Children, ages 0-5English
• Halloween Storytime and Parade 11:30am–12:30pm at Edenvale. 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… HalloweenStorytimeKids, ages 5-10Young Children, ages 0-5English
• Halloween Program & Costume Parade 4 pm–5:30pm at King Library 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.

 

Trunk or Treat at Educational Park

October 24, 2026, 4-6 p.m. 

Educational Park  
1772 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose CA 95133
Free, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

Celebrate Halloween with Educational Park Library's Trunk or Treat. This fun outdoor event features custom cars, candy, music, outdoor games, and more. Discover library programs and access resources from  community partners in the branch parking lot; the parking lot will be closed to visitors' cars for this event so plan accordingly. Limited parking available on the street - walk if you can!

Halloween Festival

October 29, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cambrian
1780 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA
Free. Registration not required, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

Halloween Festival includes 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!

Other fun events in San Jose include the annual Easter Egg Hunts.

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