Find tricks and treats at bars, restaurants, and rooftops around SF.
Halloween is on a Friday, but the holiday fun runs all week long with many a haunted menu, cocktail hour, and costume contest to be found. The spirit extends into Dia De Los Muertos celebrations in the Mission, the TL, and all the way to Napa. If you need a break from the holiday fun, try the Psyched! Fest, SF Restaurant Week, or some puppy yoga. Boo!
Jump ahead to this week’s top events:
Dare to enter the Black Cat Hotel at The Palace Theater.
Screen dark thrills at a night of Halloween specials at the San Francisco Short Film Festival.
Don your best mask for a night of fun at the Redwood Room’s annual Halloween masquerade party.
Have your pick of SF’s finest during Fall Restaurant Week.
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in the TL.
Have a good one.
Step into the Black Lagoon, a pop-up Halloween experience taking over The Sea Star with creepy decor and high-vibe cocktails; Monday through Sunday. // The Sea Star, 2289 3rd St. (Dogpatch); details on Instagram
Get to know Gertrude Stein with Francesca Wade, the author of an insightful biography about the legendary literary figure; Monday, 6pm to 7:30pm. // Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post St. (FiDi); tickets at milibrary.org
Brew up something spooky with a DIY cocktail class focused on witchy delights; Monday, 7pm to 9pm. // The Alembic, 1725 Haight St. (Upper Haight); tickets at eventbrite.com
Caffeinate in style at Hedge’s new space. The coffee catering company and roasters have arrived in the Mission with an impressive, 4,000 square foot roastery, cafe, and courtyard; daily, 8am to 3pm. // Hedge HQ, 434 Shotwell St. (Mission); details at hedge.coffee
Dare to enter the Black Cat Hotel, a haunted walk through jazz parlors, banquet halls, and hotel rooms inspired by the famous Edgar Allan Poe tale; Tuesday through Saturday. // The Palace Theater, 644 Broadway (Russian Hill); tickets at blackcathotelsf.com
Try the feel-good Asian food at Yuja, a new fast-casual restaurant serving up tasty bowls spiced with housemade sauces like miso-pomegranate harvest and shaking beef; opens Tuesday at 11:30am. // Yuja, 396 Harrison St. (Rincon Hill); details at yujakitchen.com
Indulge in California wine and inspired cuisine at a multi-course meal with La Connessa and Lioco Wine Company featuring the winery’s co-owner and a selection of pairings from the estate; Tuesday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Drink your way through the decades at three nights throwback nights at CCC. Make flair at 80s night, relive the activism and music of the 90s, or crash the Y2K Glam Slam with drag bingo and kid-friendly trick or treating; Wednesday through Friday, 5pm to 7pm. // Chinese Culture Center Gallery, 667 Grant Ave. (Chinatown); RSVP at cccsf.us
Pair Odonata wines from the Central Coast with oceanfront views and a four-course dinner from Monterey Beach Hotel’s chef Paul Corsentino; Wednesday, 6pm to 10pm. // Monterey Beach Hotel, 2600 Sand Dunes Dr. (Monterey); tickets at eventbrite.com
Peek into the world of small press publishing with a discussion from indie publishers on the niche’s art and craft; Thursday, 6pm to 8:30pm. // Bayfront Theater, 2 Marina Blvd., Building B (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com
Screen some dark thrills at a night of Halloween specials from the San Francisco Short Film Festival; Wednesday at 8:15pm. // 4-Star Theater, 2200 Clement St. (Outer Richmond); tickets at sfshorts2025.eventive.org
Head out for Halloween Eve for an after-hours, adults-only party at Cal Academy featuring drag shows, dancing, costume-making, photo booths, and more; Thursday at 6pm. // California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at calacademy.org
Psyche yourself up for Y La Bamba, L.A. Witch, The Black Lips, and more at the return of the Psyched! Fest; Thursday through November 4. // Details at psychedradiosf.com
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween with the Mission Community Market. Pick up some marigolds, scoop up some Mexican ice cream, and enjoy an afternoon of live music and spirited activities; Thursday, 3pm to 7pm. // Mission Community Market, 22nd St. between Mission St. and Valencia St. (Mission); details at foodwise.org
Enjoy treats and tiles with a mahjong and martini happy hour at the Jay Hotel. Enjoy open play for all levels and specialty drinks on deck; Thursday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm. // The Jay, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Beware Okiku, the freaky Japanese doll of the afterlife, at Kaiyō Rooftop’s haunted dollhouse celebration. Come for sky-high spooks, Bacardi cocktails, and beats by DJ Umami; Friday, 8pm to 12am. // Kaiyō Rooftop, 701 3rd St., Flr. 12 (SoMa); tickets at kaiyosf.com
Don your best mask for a night of fun at the Redwood Room’s annual Halloween masquerade party that’s full of music and mystique; Friday, 9pm to 2am. // The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Get up to some mischief in Silicon Valley for Ghoul and the Goat, an all-night party with good bites, endless tunes, and some welcome weirdness; Friday, 7pm to 12am. // Valley Goat, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 N Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); reservations at treehousehotels.com
Experience the Tokyo Nightmare Lounge Party, where DJ Nina Sol will bring the vibes and the Chotto Matte team the flavors. Head out in your most impressive costume and cheers with signature cocktails; Friday, 8pm to 12am. // Chotto Matte, 50 O’Farrell St. (Union Square); tickets at sevenrooms.com
Try the ultimate detox at the IPA10K. Sonoma County’s iconic beer run promises holiday fun at a variety of distances, including a half-marathon Hallowine Run for fit vino enthusiasts; Saturday at 7:30am. // The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St. (Sebastopol); register at ipa10k.com
Have your pick of San Francisco’s finest during Fall Restaurant Week, and get deals on lunch and dinner at hotspots across town; Saturday through Sunday, November 9. // Details at sfrestaurantweek.com
Hop aboard the Mushroom Train, a special ride on Mendocino County’s famous Skunk Train that will take you into the Redwoods for an afternoon of live music and mushroom bites, knowledge, and appreciation; Saturday at 11am. // The Skunk Train, 100 West Laurel St. (Fort Bragg); tickets at skunktrain.com
Dip over to a pop-up from Square Pie Guys’ Danny Stoller for a taste of super-fresh and sustainable French dips and “jus-y” potatoes; Saturday, 11am to 3pm. // Buddy the Bar, 3315 22nd St. (Mission); details on Instagram
Live out the Day of the Dead in Napa with a vibrant tribute of marigold displays, traditional decor, a community ofrenda, and live performances paired with wine from Sterling’s estate; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Ln. (Calistoga); tickets at sterlingvineyards.com
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in the TL for an all-day celebration with lucha libre, live music, Aztec dancers, altars, food, and arts and crafts; Saturday, 2pm to 8pm. // Golden Gate Ave. between Larkin St. and Jones St. (Tenderloin); details at eventbrite.com
Go pinkies up for the San Francisco International Tea Festival. Enjoy complimentary tastings from over 30 vendors, then dive into the tea leaves with lectures and workshops all weekend long; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at sfitf.com
Take an indulgent day trip to Chandon. Enjoy fall flavors from chef Peter with tasting flight pairings and curated culinary journeys, or round up the crew for the Togetherness Lunch. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); details at chandon.com)
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
Inject a little soul into your Sunday at the Black Women’s Roots Festival, featuring the multigenerational, multi-genre talent of pioneering Black women in blues, jazz, country, and more; Sunday at 4pm. // The Freight, 2020 Addison St. (Berkeley); tickets at thefreight.org
De-stress with some puppy yoga with Primepaw and Flow & Flourish. Need we say more? Sunday, 10am to 11:30am. // 243 Alabama St. (Mission); register at eventbrite.com
Reserve seats for an epic screening of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon brought to life by the SF Symphony with a performance of Tan Dun’s Oscar-winning score; Tuesday, November 25 at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Make your way to The Box SF to meet and support local makers and artists at a pop-up market in the stunning historic William Randolph Hearst printing plant; Saturday, 11am to 5pm, and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // The Box SF, 1069 Howard St. (SoMa); details at eventbrite.com