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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Oakland, CA
Top Halloween picks in and around Oakland: Lemos Farm Haunted House, Fear Overload Scream Park and The Candle Lighters' Ghost House. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Oakland and 7 more nearby (5 haunted houses, 2 halloween festivals, 1 haunted trail / hayride). 2 are free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Oakland (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Oakland: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Oakland?
None are mapped in Oakland 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 Oakland?
Haunted attractions near Oakland include Lemos Farm Haunted House (2026: passes from $18), Fear Overload Scream Park (2026: from $25), The Candle Lighters' Ghost House (2026: $5) and Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride (2026: $19.50 ages 3+ (fees included); 2 and under free). 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 Oakland are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Lemos Farm Haunted House, Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride, Driveway Follies Halloween Marionette Shows and Tricks & Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. 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 Oakland?
Yes. Free options include Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride and Driveway Follies Halloween Marionette Shows. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Oakland?
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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