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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Pleasanton, CA

Top Halloween picks in and around Pleasanton: Pirates of Emerson, Grimm's Hollow and The Bernal Scream Haunted House. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Pleasanton and 9 more nearby (6 haunted houses, 2 haunted trail / hayrides, 1 halloween light show). 4 are free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Pirates of Emerson

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

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Near Pleasanton (within 25 miles)

The Candle Lighters' Ghost House

Haunted house · Fremont, CA · 2026: $5

2027 dates TBA Spooky

8.9 mi

Fear Overload Scream Park

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

2027 dates TBA Very scary

11 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

11 mi

Albertson House Halloween

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

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

21 mi

Driveway Follies Halloween Marionette Shows

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

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

21 mi

Dead Time Dreams: The Veil

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

2027 dates TBA Very scary

23 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

24 mi

The Bernal Scream Haunted House

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

2027 dates TBA Very scary

24 mi

Grimm's Hollow

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

2027 dates TBA Spooky

25 mi

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Halloween in Pleasanton: common questions

Are there trunk-or-treats in Pleasanton?

None are mapped in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?

Haunted attractions near Pleasanton include Pirates of Emerson (2026: $48 general admission; $38 for two houses), Grimm's Hollow (2026: free carnival; $15 haunted trail), The Bernal Scream Haunted House (2026: general admission from $35 online) and Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House (2026: from $59.99 including fees (varies by date)). 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 Pleasanton are good for little kids?

Family-friendly picks include 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 Pleasanton?

Yes. Free options include Grimm's Hollow, Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride, Albertson House Halloween 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 Pleasanton?

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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