The haunted night is nearly upon us, and there’s no shortage of spooky events taking place in the neighborhood. Have a safe, fun and ghoulish Halloween!
Alamo School’s Halloween Carnival | October 25, 2pm – 4:30pm
250 23rd Avenue
Enjoy food, games and prizes at the 33rd annual Alamo festival. Costume parade starts a little earlier at 1:40pm. The event is open to Alamo families, friends and neighbors.
Richmond District YMCA Superhero Halloween Festival | October 25, 5:30pm – 8pm
360 18th Avenue
Bounce Houses, Games, Pumpkin Carving & Decorating, S’mores, Photo Booth, Art Activities, and much more. Cost is $5 per child 2 and over, children under 2 and adults are free, and $5 per pumpkin (optional).
Scary Story Night at the Bazaar Cafe | October 26, 7pm
5927 California Street
For many years radio journalist/playwright Peter Finch and his wife Alice hosted a Scary Story Party at their San Francisco home. In 2011 they brought it to the Bazaar Cafe. Everyone is invited to show up and share a story, song, or performance piece, as long as it is original, and it’s not too long (3-10 minutes). Costumes are optional. All are welcome, even if they don’t bring a story.
A Monster Bash @ Caffe del Sole | October 26, 5pm – 11pm
4342 California Street
Stop by the caffe to celebrate Halloween with a creepy chic theme. Birra and sangria all night long, live music from 5-7pm, and grooves from DJ Moreno from 7pm – 11pm. Costume optional and NO COVER CHARGE– just support the caffe and the musicians.
Anthem Halloween Printing Party | October 26, 8pm – 12midnight
6138 Geary Blvd
That brisk fall night of ghouls and booze is upon us, and we here at Anthem have to tell you – you’re too old to trick-or-treat. So come down to the shop for a Halloween Print Party – sponsored by Legit Lager. All ages and valid ID for drinks. Bring your own shirts to print, or buy a blank for $5 at the party.
Kid’s Costume Party at Sunday Streets | October 27, 2pm
Meet up at The Mysterious Rack (12 Clement Street) for a Halloween Edition of the popular Children’s Music Hour with “Dimestore Dandy”. Then, we’ll depart around 3pm to parade over to Toy Boat, where participating kids (tickets will be handed out at the sing-a-long) will enjoy a delicious scoop on the house!
The Many Haunts of the Richmond District Neighborhood Center | October 27, 12-3pm
741 30th Avenue
A free Halloween event at the Richmond District Neighborhood Center for families featuring a haunted house, costume contest, games, arts & crafts, tricks and treats, and a bake sale.
Old Timey Halloween Horrors Double Feature @ the Balboa Theater | October 29 & 30
3630 Balboa Street
Grab a seat for a spooky double feature! On Tuesday, 10/29 watch Nosferatu & The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, or catch Golem & Bob Wilkins’ Creature Features on Wednesday night. The spookiness begins at 7:30pm each night, and tickets are $10 per person (purchase online or at the Balboa box office).
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
22nd & California Haunted House | October 31, 6pm – 9pm
Don’t miss this neighborhood tradition when the basement of Appel & Dietrich market is transformed into a haunted house. Start your adventure with a slide ride that descends you into the depths of scary! This year’s theme is time travel, so be on the lookout for ghouls from past, present and future. Free admission, all ages welcome.
Clement Street Trick or Treating| 2pm – 6pm
Stroll Clement Street between between Arguello and Park Presidio and spot the signs on the sidewalk for merchants with treats! Sponsored by the Clement Street Merchants Association.
“Trunk or Treat” at Zion Lutheran School | 6pm -7:30pm
495 9th Avenue
Zion families will park their cars in the school parking lot and fill their trunks with candy for kids to enjoy! Free and open to the public.
Heartbaker’s Haunted House | 6pm – 8pm
Heartbaker, 1408 Clement
Enjoy holiday fun watching your little ones making their way down haunted hallway and discovering a witch preparing her magic potion in a boiling cauldren! Of course the night is not complete without treats. Heartbaker will provide free treats and refreshments at the end.
I’m looking forward to Halloween. While I tend to hang out in the dark shadows most of the time I get to walk among you on Halloween.
Perhaps I’ll be knocking on your door.
Happy Halloween!
The neighborhood is looking so festive now with all kinds of creative (and scary!) decorations
outside the houses and with the multitude of orange pumpkins and brownish-red leaves falling
and flying around. I can’t wait to finally get to view the haunted house at Appel and Deitrch this
year.
FYI, Caffe del Sole is hosting a Halloween theme party with live music & DJ on SAT • OCT 26.
Costume optional and NO COVER CHARGE– just support the caffe and the musicians please.
Live music will start around 5 or 5:30 pm and DJ music around 7 pm or so.
Caffe del Sole is at 4342 California Street @ 6th avenue. Telephone: (415) 386-1800
Zion Lutheran School (495 9th Ave, cross-street Anza) is holding its Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm. There will be a bounce house, food, games, prizes, and a silent auction. It’s family-friendly and great for ages 3 and up. Guest families will receive 5 free game tickets! Contact Admissions Director Debbie Chong at admissions@zionsf.org or 415-221-7500 x205.
Zion Lutheran School’s “Trunk or Treat” event is on Thursday, October 31 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Zion families will park their cars in the school parking lot and fill their trunks with candy for kids to enjoy! Free and open to the public. Event is at 495 9th Avenue, cross-street Anza. Contact Admissions Director Debbie Chong at 415-221-7500 x205 or admissions@zionsf.org for more info.
Does anyone know about streets that get closed off for trick or treating on Halloween? I heard Lake St is closed, but not sure which part.
Alona, trick-or-treating on Lake ST is usually concentrated around 17th-20th AVE. I’m not sure if they officially close the street? A lot of kids also go trick-or-treating in Laurel Heights around Euclid & Commonwealth. Last year I think they did block off either Commonwealth or Jordan to traffic.