Halloween Events in Berkeley

Experience the most frightfully delightful time of the year in Berkeley. Fellow witches, goblins, and ghouls will be enthralled with our list of upcoming Halloween fun. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or seeking an alternative to celebrate this spooky holiday, Berkeley has something for everyone.

Halloween Costume Swap at North Branch

Looking to get rid of your old Halloween costume? North Branch Library will be hosting a sustainable costume swap event, where attendees can donate or receive a new costume.

• When: October 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Where: North Branch Library | 1170 The Alameda at Hopkins

Spooky Season Embroidery: The Enchanting Spider Web

Make your way to the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles for a Halloween-themed workshop. Beginners and advanced embroiderers alike will enjoy creating sophisticated displays of spiders and their webs.

• When: October 19 | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles | 2982 Adeline Street

Berkeley Harvest Festival

Bask in autumnal fun at the annual Harvest Festival, where live performances, pumpkin decorating, and delectable bites await! If you’re spending the day with the little ones, don’t miss exciting activities such as a zipline station and a scarecrow-making session. If you’re a culinary enthusiast, register for the food contest and enter your best batch of baked goods.

• When: October 19 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Cedar Rose Park | 1300 Rose Street

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Vintage Witch Market

The Vintage Witch Market will be celebrating all things magical and whimsical at Gilman Brewing Company. From secondhand clothing and antiques to handcrafted jewelry and spell kits, there is no shortage of witchy experiences. Relish a slice of pizza and craft beer, participate in a tarot reading, and unwind in a sound healing session.

• When: October 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: Gilman Brewing Company | 912 Gilman Street

Eerie Emporium: A Halloween Market

Dive into ghoulish excitement at the Eerie Emporium! This vibrant event features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and local vendors. This Halloween market is a can’t-miss occasion for all ages.

• When: October 26 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: 924 Gilman Street

Iko Ya Ya: Halloween Zydeco Dance

Groove to folksy tunes at a Halloween-infused Iko Ya Ya dance! Revel in the Mardi Gras-like ambience at the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center. First-time Cajun and Zydeco dancers will be welcomed to join a dance lesson prior to the show. Discover more information about this event here.

• When: October 29 | 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center | 1317 San Pablo Avenue

Halloween Extravaganza at Freight & Salvage

Take the little ones for a musical story time and a puppet show for this Halloween! This pumpkin-centered extravaganza will draw in all young minds with creative stories and talent at Freight & Salvage.

• When: October 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison Street

Halloween Festival & Trick or Treating

Every Halloween, Fourth Street comes alive as a vibrant trick-or-treating festival. Head to more than 80 local businesses for some candy, or visit a face painting session. Dance to upbeat performances, marvel at costumed characters on stilts, and capture unforgettable moments at the Scary Hair Booth (which isn’t a real salon!).

• When: October 31 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: Fourth Street Berkeley

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Trick-or-Treat at the Library

Calling all bookworms! Families are invited to search for scrumptious snacks at multiple Berkeley Public Libraries. Don your favorite costume and journey through aisles of books for flavorful treasures.

• When: October 31 | 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Where: North Branch (1170 The Alameda at Hopkins) | Central Library (2090 Kittredge Street) | Claremont Branch (2940 Benvenue Avenue) | Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch (1901 Russell Street) | West Branch (1125 University Avenue)

Haunted House of Screams

Enter an eerie haunted house, if you dare, and prepare yourself for a spine-tingling evening. This haunted house will set the perfect scene for plenty of screams with the Graveyard, a Clown Room, a Corn Field, and more. Register for the Haunted House of Screams here.

• When: October 31 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Where: MLK Jr. Youth Services Center | 1730 Oregon Street

Rocky Horror Picture Show

This beloved Halloween film will be featured at The UC Theatre with Barely Legal—the Bay Area’s talented live cast! Immerse yourself back into this lively story, where audience engagement is highly encouraged.

• When: October 31 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
• Where: The UC Theatre | 2036 University Avenue