Spooky San Jose
Get ready for a spooktacular time in San Jose this Halloween season! Whether you’re in it for the chills and thrills, pumpkins and spice, culture or family fun, there’s something for everyone around the city.
If you're itching for a hair-raising adventure, experience Festival Fright Nights at the Winchester Mystery House. Or if you want to explore the city, check out the many of San Jose's haunted places.
If this time of year has you craving pumpkin spice, don't miss a visit to Peter's Bakery. They've taken their legendary burnt almond cake and given it a seasonal pumpkin twist that's sure to leave your taste buds howling with delight.
And for those who prefer a touch of culture and family-friendly fun, there are plenty of events to choose from. Join the vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Mexican Heritage Plaza or swing by Santana Row for the Trick-or-Treat The Row Halloween Family Festival where you can participate in a variety of Halloween themed activities and enjoy lunch afterwards.
San Jose has a Halloween adventure for everyone! Grab your costume and let the spooky times roll!

Festival Fright Nights
This fall, the Winchester Mystery House is bringing you a brand-new haunting Halloween experience...Festival Fight Nights.
From September 26 to November 1, celebrate the spooky season with terrifying haunted mazes, thrilling live entertainment, and so much more. Tickets are on sale now!
Avenida de Altares
The School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza is pleased to present its annual Día de los Muertos celebration, Avenida de Altares, on Saturday, November 1.

Shop Spooky, Shop Local
Show your #SanJoseLove this Halloween season with seasonal inspired merchandise curated by Project X.

Seasonal Celebrations
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La Muerte Baila
Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 Mexican Heritage Plaza -
Spooky Lights Live!
Oct 12, 2025 City Lights Theater Company -
Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour & Costume
Oct 24, 2025 Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton -
Slash and Sip: Adult Pumpkin Carving
Oct 24, 2025 San Pedro Square Market -
Symphonic Spooktacular: “Bewitching Broadway”
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 Symphony San Jose California Theatre -
History Park Children's Halloween Haunt
Oct 25, 2025 History San Jose -
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner show: Red Beard's Last Voyage
Oct 26, 2025 Mystery House Performers Old Spaghetti Factory -
Trick-or-Treat The Row Halloween Family Festival
Oct 28, 2025 santana row -
Dia De Los Muertos Tequila Dinner
Oct 30, 2025 Hotel Valencia Santana Row -
Play Your Way - Halloween
Oct 31, 2025 Children's Discovery Museum -
Halloween Night at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Oct 31, 2025 Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum -
Avenida de Altares
Nov 01, 2025 School of Arts and Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza