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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Newark, CA

Top Halloween picks in and around Newark: Fear Overload Scream Park, Rebel Yell Haunted House and Grimm's Hollow. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Newark and 11 more nearby (8 haunted houses, 2 haunted trail / hayrides, 1 halloween light show). 5 are free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Fear Overload Scream Park

Haunted house · Newark, CA · 2026: from $25

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Near Newark (within 25 miles)

The Candle Lighters' Ghost House

Haunted house · Fremont, CA · 2026: $5

2027 dates TBA Spooky

1.8 mi

Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride

Haunted trail / hayride · Fremont, CA · 2026: $19.50 ages 3+ (fees included); 2 and under free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

3.6 mi

Pirates of Emerson

Haunted house · Pleasanton, CA · 2026: $48 general admission; $38 for two houses

2027 dates TBA Very scary

11 mi

Albertson House Halloween

Halloween light show · San Jose, CA · 2026: free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

14 mi

Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House

Haunted house · San Jose, CA · 2026: from $59.99 including fees (varies by date)

2027 dates TBA Spooky

15 mi

Grimm's Hollow

Haunted trail / hayride · San Jose, CA · 2026: free carnival; $15 haunted trail

2027 dates TBA Spooky

15 mi

Dead Time Dreams: The Veil

Haunted house · San Jose, CA · 2026: from $25

2027 dates TBA Very scary

17 mi

The Bernal Scream Haunted House

Haunted house · San Jose, CA · 2026: general admission from $35 online

2027 dates TBA Very scary

17 mi

Rebel Yell Haunted House

Haunted house · San Jose, CA · 2026: free; donations accepted

2027 dates TBA Spooky

20 mi

Lemos Farm Haunted House

Haunted house · Half Moon Bay, CA · 2026: passes from $18

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

23 mi

Driveway Follies Halloween Marionette Shows

Halloween festival · Oakland, CA · 2026: free (donations welcome)

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

23 mi

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Halloween in Newark: common questions

Are there trunk-or-treats in Newark?

None are mapped in Newark yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.

What are the best haunted houses near Newark?

Haunted attractions near Newark include Fear Overload Scream Park (2026: from $25), Rebel Yell Haunted House (2026: free; donations accepted), Grimm's Hollow (2026: free carnival; $15 haunted trail) and The Bernal Scream Haunted House (2026: general admission from $35 online). Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.

What Halloween events in Newark are good for little kids?

Family-friendly picks include Lemos Farm Haunted House, Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride, Albertson House Halloween and Driveway Follies Halloween Marionette Shows. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.

Are there free Halloween events in Newark?

Yes. Free options include Rebel Yell Haunted House, Grimm's Hollow, Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride and Albertson House Halloween. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.

Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Newark?

Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.

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