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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in San Jose, CA
Top Halloween picks in and around San Jose: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House, Dead Time Dreams: The Veil and Grimm's Hollow. We've mapped 6 events and attractions in San Jose and 4 more nearby (7 haunted houses, 2 haunted trail / hayrides, 1 halloween light show). 4 are free. 2 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near San Jose (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in San Jose: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in San Jose?
None are mapped in San Jose 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 Jose?
Haunted attractions near San Jose include Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House (2026: from $59.99 including fees (varies by date)), Dead Time Dreams: The Veil (2026: from $25), 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 San Jose are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Ardenwood Haunted Train Ride and Albertson House Halloween. 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 Jose?
Yes. Free options include Grimm's Hollow, Rebel Yell Haunted House, 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 San Jose?
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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