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Every day at 5:30pm
Filoli Historic House & Garden · Woodside
A historic estate turns into a glowing Halloween storybook after dark: 1,000 jack-o'-lanterns light the redwood trail, a witch's curse haunts the candlelit mansion, and a harvest party keeps the cider flowing. All atmosphere, zero jump-scares.
Every day from Sep. 23 to Oct. 31
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm · Half Moon Bay • $15-$20
Two acres of towering hay bales, redesigned every year so even regulars get gloriously lost. Weekends bring a roaming Minotaur handing out golden pumpkins, plus a haunted barn, petting zoo, and pony rides for full fall frenzy.
October 19 at 1pm +30
McMurtry Building · Stanford • Free
A Filipino tricycle sculpture that evolved into a karaoke-powered gathering place. TNT Traysikel blurs sculpture, song, and social space into one infectious, participatory experience.
October 21 at 2am +99
Guildhouse · Downtown San Jose
Lie to your friends' faces and try not to get caught. Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game of bluffing, mystery, and strategy held weekly at Guildhouse. Beginners welcome on most Tuesdays; intermediate and exclusive sessions rotate monthly.
October 21 at 6:30pm
Momstera Lounge · Downtown
Six spots, one cozy plant-filled lounge, and a full hour of unwinding: gentle Yin Yoga melts into a crystal singing bowl sound bath for the ultimate midweek reset.
October 23 at 6pm +22
Slingshot Pinball · Buena Vista
Join a casual coed league where pinball newbies and wizards alike battle for high scores. The Bumper Club meets Friday evenings at Slingshot Pinball, home to an impeccably maintained collection of classic and modern machines.
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Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Bowlero Valley Fair · Central San Jose
$23.99
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PM
The Swingin' Door · South San Mateo
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:30 PM
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · South San Jose
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM
Lemos Farm · Half Moon Bay
$35
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PM
The Swingin' Door · South San Mateo
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Mon, Oct 19 · 12:30 PM
Foster City Community Center · Foster City
Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Burlingame Public Library · Downtown
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Dr. Funk · Saint James Square Historic District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
$25
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 12:30 PM
Foster City Community Center · Foster City
Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Burlingame Center Lab · Ray Park
Mon, Oct 19 · 1:00 PM
San Jose Woman's Club · Naglee Park
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 12:30 PM
The Vibe Teen Center · Foster City
Mon, Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley · Sunnyvale
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
The Clove Art Complex · Gilroy
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 3:00 PM
Big Al's · Alviso
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 1:00 PM
San Jose Woman's Club · University
Mon, Oct 19 · 1:00 PM
San Jose Woman's Club · University
Mon, Oct 19 · 12:00 PM
Pacifica State Beach · Linda Mar
$139
Mon, Oct 19 · 10:00 AM
Queen’s Pumpkin Patch · Golden Triangle
Mon, Oct 19 · 12:30 PM
Foster City Community Center · Foster City
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
$20
Tue, Oct 20 · 12:00 PM
Guildhouse · SoFA
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Guildhouse · Downtown San Jose
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
McGovern's Bar · Downtown
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 1:00 PM
PJCC - Peninsula Jewish Community Center · Foster City
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company · Half Moon Bay
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
The Clove Art Complex · Gilroy
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Twin Pines Manor · Belmont
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
The Clove Art Complex · Gilroy
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
The Almaden · Little Italy
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Loma Brewing Company · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM
Burlingame Public Library · Downtown
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM
Burlingame Library Easton Branch · Easton Addition
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
7 Stars Bar & Grill · Downtown
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Tipsy Putt · Heritage District
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Britannia Arms Almaden · Hammer
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
The Refuge · San Carlos
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM
Sunset Squares Pizza · Downtown San Jose
Free
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
SoFA Market · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Leo J. Ryan Park · Foster City
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Cupertino Memorial Park · Cupertino
Free
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM
Fairground · Fairground
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar · Downtown San Jose
$
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service · Japantown
$15
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
The Patio · Sunnyvale
$
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