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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in San Francisco, CA
Top Halloween picks in and around San Francisco: Terror Vault, Lemos Farm Haunted House and Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in San Francisco and 3 more nearby (2 haunted houses, 1 haunted trail or hayride, 1 Halloween festival). 2 are free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near San Francisco (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in San Francisco: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in San Francisco?
None are mapped in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Haunted attractions near San Francisco include Terror Vault (2026: from $60), Lemos Farm Haunted House (2026: passes from $18) 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 San Francisco are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Lemos Farm Haunted House, Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
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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