{"id":498140,"date":"2026-10-16T14:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/498140\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:38:16","slug":"the-best-halloween-events-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/498140\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Halloween events in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Enter drag queen Peaches Christ\u2019s terror vault, with a haunted house, escape room, and vampire-themed bar.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Nov. 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The Standard closes our free outdoor movie series with a screening of the 1988 classic starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A large crowd sits on blankets and chairs outdoors, watching a movie on a big screen at sunset with a bridge and boats in the background.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792161491_154_-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/><br \/>\nDate and timeFriday, Oct. 16; event opens at 5 p.m., movie begins around 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Lean into autumn with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, s\u2019mores, and an evening screening of \u201cHocus Pocus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 17, 4 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Get vampy with it at the Balboa\u2019s all-day schedule of international blood-sucking films.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Grab a date and dress in your Hallow\u2019s Eve finest for this ball complete with prom portraits, DJs, and costume contests.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Oct. 23, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Spooky meets scientific at this family-friendly evening featuring a silent disco, trick-or-treat stations, a Halloween ride, and complimentary beer and wine for the older ghouls.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Engage in a night (or two) of devilish fun at this boozy crawl of 40 Polk Street establishments serving discounted drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 24; Friday, Oct. 30; and Saturday, Oct. 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Cult-favorite films from the studio, including \u201cMidsommar\u201d and \u201cBackrooms,\u201d inspire drag performances that lean into the fierce and frightening.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 24, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Calling all dog-lovers: this Halloween paw-ty features a canine costume contest, pup cup race, and pack parade.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"2049\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"A large group of people and dogs, some in costumes, gather outdoors in front of a double-decker bus with Halloween decorations, including a large spider.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/-S3840x2879-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Spark SocialDate and timeSunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">\u201cRu Paul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d alum Lady Camden hosts a spooky edition of her speakeasy-themed drag extravaganza. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Along with special Halloween exhibitions, the science center presents dissection demos and discussions on survival instincts.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Oct. 29, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">At this themed edition of Cal Academy\u2019s Thursday-night event series, embrace the eerie with Peaches Christ and roaming scare actors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Two people silhouetted against a large aquarium tank full of colorful fish; one holds a drink, and they appear to be engaged in conversation, enjoying the marine view.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792161494_96_-S3840x2160-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: California Academy of SciencesDate and timeThursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Step into a full-on transformation of YBCA\u2019s Forum featuring DJs, tarot readings, and 6,000 square feet of art installations. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Oct. 29, to Saturday, Oct. 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Don art-inspired costumes, wander through galleries under candlelight, and dance along to spooky DJ sets.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Oct. 30, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Hop aboard a hybrid boat for a screening of Jordan Peele\u2019s psychological horror film with the bay as the backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Duck out of the office early and head downtown for a Halloween-themed block party with an active dance floor and cocktails. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2001\" alt=\"\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792161495_726_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Emily Steinberger\/The StandardDate and timeFriday, Oct. 30, 4 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Hit the museum for a costume contest, puppet show, and holiday crafts.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Trunk-or-treat, shop from local vendors, grub on neighborhood eats, and dance at this haunted block party.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Tails will be wagging at the boo-tiful Halloween bash for our four-legged friends.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Do the monster mosh at this concert headlined by punk band Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The Swedish DJ promises a scary good time with Tiga, Kelly Lee Owens, and Canary Yellow joining the decks at this warehouse party.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"7814\" height=\"5209\" alt=\"A DJ performs on stage facing a large crowd in a dark, industrial venue lit with red lights and blue laser beams overhead.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792161496_418_-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/>Date and timeSaturday, Oct, 31, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">RL Grime, NGHMRE, and a dozen other electronic acts take over The Midway\u2019s outdoor space for a bass-heavy block party.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The DJ known for unhinged mixes unleashes a spooktacular rave.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Is there a better time for this cult classic than Halloween? Don your fishnets and watch with a live shadow cast. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Enter drag queen Peaches Christ\u2019s terror vault, with a haunted house, escape room, and vampire-themed bar. 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