Halloween Events in Palo Alto
🎃 City Guide · CA · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in Palo Alto? We’ve rounded up 7 verified Halloween events across Palo Alto for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in Palo Alto for 2026
Haunted House
Ada's Happy Haunted Halloween Dance
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Palo Alto with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Event
Free Halloween Night at the Museum + Flashlight Ghost Hunt
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Palo Alto's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Halloween Event
Halloween Night at the Museum
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Palo Alto — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Halloween Event
Trick or Trivia in the Baylands
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Palo Alto's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Family Event
Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
Kid-safe Halloween fun in Palo Alto — costumes, candy, and games, zero scares.
Pumpkin Patch
First Palo Alto United Methodist Church Trunk-or-Treat
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Palo Alto's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Market
Trick-or-Treat at the Market
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Shop local makers for Halloween goods, costumes, and decor in Palo Alto.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in Palo Alto
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in Palo Alto are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most Palo Alto Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in Palo Alto cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular Palo Alto venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ Palo Alto Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in Palo Alto for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include Ada's Happy Haunted Halloween Dance, Free Halloween Night at the Museum + Flashlight Ghost Hunt, Halloween Night at the Museum. Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in Palo Alto in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Palo Alto neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find Palo Alto Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 7 verified Halloween events across Palo Alto for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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