Nov 2
See schedule below.
Pirates of
Emerson Haunted Themed Park
Sept 26 to Nov 2, 2024 (See Schedule below)
Pirates of Emerson - Haunted Themed Park
The award winning Pirates Of Emerson are bringing chills, thrills a cut
throat terror to the Bay Area for the 28th year. Consuming over 4 acres
including 4 haunted Attractions:
Demented Dolls, Pirates of Emerson, Halloween Hell, Seesawz Circus
In addition to the Haunted Attractions, tickets include: Live Music, Mazes, Misfortune Tell, Frightmares Sideshow, Nightly Entertainment, and more.
Location:
Alameda County
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: See below
Admission: Note: ALL tickets on online. NO onsite
tickets.
General Admission - $45 most nights, $55 Premium nights. Access to all four of our Haunted Houses.
Speed Pass Admission - $70 most nights, $80 Premium Nights. Access to all four our Haunted Houses. With a Speed Pass you may use the Speed Pass entrance lines, which are generally much, much shorter than General lines.
VIP Admission: $125 most nights, $135 Premium nights. Access to all four of our Haunted Houses. VIP ticket is like a super Speed Pass Ticket. You not only have access to all of the Speed Pass lines, but you can also go thru the Haunts as many times as you like (time permitting) in a night!
More info:
Pirates of Emerson website -
Alameda County
Fairgrounds,
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Get Ready for a Witching Good Time!
Grab your crew and head downtown for a bewitching experience of moonlit shopping and dining!
Our Shops, Bars, and Restaruants are conjuring up magical specials for an evening of moonlit shopping and dining. Shop witchy steals and deals and book your dining experience! Tickets are available by scanning the QR code or online at Livermore Downtown Association. No tickets?? You can still dress up and have a night out Downtown! Restaurants, bars and shops are ready for you!!
Enter the Virtual Witches Hat context!
Visit
Livermore Downtown
Association for entry rules!
DEADline to enter is Sept 29 - Winner announced Oct 1th.
Winner "sashed" at Witches Night Out from 4-5pm at Lizzie fountain!
Witching hour - photo op and witchy warm up!
Stop by the "Witching Hour" to kick things off! 4-5pm at
Livermorium Plaza.
Joya Yoga will do a special and FUN witchy warm-up downtown (4:30pm), high-heels
welcomed! We'll also have a spppktacular backdrop for you and your
ghouls to take pics with!
Be sure to tag us @livermoredowntown @ #WNO2024 and tag our witchy team @caratti.jewelers
@jollifaces & @joya_yoga
TIMELINE:
4:00-5:00pm - Witching hour at Livermorium Plaza with Joya Yoga, Jolli Faces & LDI
4:30pm - Join us for Joya Yoga's Choreographed "Witchy Warm Up"
4:00-9:00pm - Shop Witching Steals and Deals with our Retailers!
5:30-7:00pm - First Seatings with participating restaurants. Not dining
yet? Shop those Witchy good deals and steals and visit participating
businesses!
7:30-9:00pm - Second Seatings with participating restaurants. Already dined? This is your last chance to take advantage of those steals and deals and visit participating businesses!
Sponsor:
Livermore Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission:
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 583-5242
Daily (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
G&M Farms Fall Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
G & M Farms Pumpkin Patch in Livermore is the farm that is so fun it has
been featured twice on the David Letterman Show! Bring the whole family
there’s harvest fun for all ages at G&M Farms, and it’s easy to find, right
off I-580 at Isabel Avenue in Livermore.
Find your way through the maze, then enjoy G&M Farms’ huge Pumpkin Patch
with pumpkins of all sizes – the kids can pick their own! For Mom, there’s
fresh produce, decorative gourds and Indian corn. Your little ones will love
G&M’s farm animals and the free straw bale maze, pony rides on the weekends,
and don’t forget to ride G & M Farms’ famous Cow Train!
G & M Farms Cornfield Maze and Pumpkin Patch was voted “Best Seasonal
Attraction” in the East Bay by Diablo Magazine, and when you see it, you’ll
believe it!
Hayride, Pedal Carts, and Cow Train are only open on Weekends. Jump
Pillows are open Wednesdays-Sundays
2006 maze is shown.
Location: 487 East Airway, Livermore
Times:
Pumpkin Patch:
Wed-Fri: 3pm-7pm
Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sun: 10:00am to
6:00pm
Corn Maze:
Wed-Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Admission:
Corn Maze:
Admission: $10
5 and under are free.
Pumpkin Patch: free admission
More info: G&M Farms
2006 maze is shown
Daily
Closed Mondays except Columbus Day
A wonderful family experience on the farm never to be forgotten!
Variety of pumpkins from mini to very large and several types of fall items such as indian corn, gourds, wheat bundles. Friendly staff to help you and your family pick out the “just right” pumpkin and offer you many different and unique photo opportunities.
We offer many different and unique photo opportunities to capture these memories!
Special BBQ on weekends starting Oct 11. Smoke Cellar BBQ.
AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Snack Shack offers shaved ice, hot dogs and pumpkin pie, soda, water, nachos, etc.
- Sweets Treats, Corn Nuggets, and Candy
- Corn maze
- Pumpkin bowling
- Little blue train
- Feed the farm animals
- Large inflatable slide
- Obstacle Course
- Old West Town
- Old farm equipment museum
- Picnic areas
- Portable restrooms
- Many varieties of pumpkins and other fall items
- Cash only, ATM available on-site
Location:
4351 Mines
Rd in Livermore
Times: 10-6. Closed Mondays except for Oct 13.
Activities close at 5:45
Cost: Parking: $5 per car. Admission is Free. Activities
are $5 each or unlimited wristband is $25 per person.
More info: Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Sat - Wed
Hey kids! Get ready for an exciting adventure in downtown Pleasanton! Join us for the 2024 Pumpkins on Main Scavenger Hunt and embark on a fun-filled quest to find hidden pumpkins throughout the charming streets of our town. With intriguing clues and delightful surprises waiting to be discovered, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all young explorers. So, gather your friends and family, and let's make unforgettable memories together! See you there!
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times:
Admission:
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association,
Oct 17, 18
Fri, Sat
Ghost Walk 2025 - Museum on Main
Meet the ghosts of Pleasanton's past in this uniquely spooky annual event held by Museum on Main. Ghost Walk is a two-hour guided walking tour of Pleasanton’s most haunted sites along Main Street in the downtown area...and you never know what spirits you might encounter along the way!
After a short introduction about the history of paranormal activity in
the area, your Ghost Host will guide you on this haunted tour of the things
that go bump in the night! This family-friendly tour, held for over sixteen
years, continues to be a popular event during the Halloween season!
In-Person tours depart the museum every 30 minutes between 6pm and 8pm on the nights of Ghost Walk. Tickets are timed entry.
Most of the tour’s stops are outside, but in a few locations groups go inside the haunted buildings. There may be two stops that require the use of stairs to access the ghosts. The walks take place rain or shine - so dress appropriately! Costumes are encouraged!
Sponsor:
Museum on Main Street
Location: Museum on Main,
603 Main Street, Pleasanton Lynnewood Methodist Church,
4444 Black Avenue,
Pleasanton
Times: In-person tours depart ever 30 minutes between 6pm and
8pm.
Admission: In-person: $25 adults, $20 children (Ages 12 &
Under)
More info:
Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
click for more photos
Sat & Sun
Alden Lane Fall Festival
Come and enjoy these activities each weekend:
• FREE Kid’s Crafts
• Blind Dog will be performing 1-3pm each day
• Nana Jean’s FREE book giveaway while supplies last.
• Native Bird Connections will be joining us for education and the chance to
see live raptors. (SAT only 10am-2:00pm)
• Crane Ridge 4-H Farm Animals (SUN only)
• Our Water Our World will be here with educational materials
• Out of the Box Quilters will have a display of quilts.
• Dripz Honey, one of our beekeepers will be here to teach about bees.
• Whole fresh pies (apple, berry & pumpkin) for sale.
• Fall photo ops
• Mr. Softee (Saturday 11am-2pm) will have ice cream.
• We will have a raffle to win a $25 Alden Lane Gift Card. Pick up a FREE
raffle ticket at the Scarecrow Check In area and deposit ticket in the box
in our Season’s Building.
• And the nursery will be filled with the “orange orbs of happiness” –
pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins!
Sponsor: Alden Lane Nursery
Location: 981 Alden Lane, Livermore
Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info:
Alden
Lane Nursery
See additional eLivermore.com photos: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
Fri-Sat
Oct 25
Sat
Sycamore Scares at Ravenswood
Historic Site
Oct 17 & 18 (Fri-Sat)
Step into the shadows of Ravenswood Historic Site and join LARPD Rangers and volunteers for two nights of spine-tingling haunted tours.
These spooky tours will run every half hour from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
The later it gets, the scarier the monsters!
If you’re under 18, a registered adult must join you in this chilling adventure.
Prepare yourself for a night of frightful fun!
Sponsor: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site
Times: Tours start every half hour from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Admission: $12 (resident), $13 (non-resident)
More info: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)
Pumpkin
Patch and Splash
Oct 25 (Saturday)
Bring your family and friends to our Pool Pumpkin Patch and Splash event!
Choose a pumpkin floating in our pool patch, then carve or paint it.
Pre-Registration fee includes entrance to the event and a pumpkin.
Sponsor: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)
Location: Robert Livermore Aquatic Center
Times: 1-4pm
Admission: $15 per person Pre-Registration. Includes selection
of a pumpkin at the event
$5 Entrance Fee: Applies
to anyone not pre-registered. (Pumpkin not included with entrance fee.)
More info: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)
Oct 28, 29
Oct 31
Nov 1
Fri-Sat,
Tues,Wed Thurs,
Fri
Walk through haunted house near Granada High School.
Location: 697 Sonoma Ave, Livermore
Times: Oct 24, 25, 31: 7:00 to 11:00pm;
Oct 28, 29: 4:00-6:00pm (Lights on tour no scares
Nov 1: 7:00 to 10:00pm (Blackout Night)
Admission: Free
More info: On Facebook
Sat
Are you ready for a spooky and fun night out? Then mark your calendars for the Halloween Brew Crawl in downtown Pleasanton on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 5-8 pm! This is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together beer lovers and Halloween enthusiasts from all over the Bay Area. The Brew Crawl takes place in downtown Pleasanton, where you can sample some of the best brews while enjoying the festive Halloween atmosphere. Participants will receive a commemorative glass to use for their beer tastings. With over 30 participating locations, there will be plenty of options to choose from. Along the way, you can also enjoy live music and Halloween-themed activities. Don't forget to come in your best Halloween costume! Tickets will be available online or at the event (*if available). So grab your friends and come out for a night of Halloween fun and great beer at the Pleasanton Brew Crawl!
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Admission: $49.87 including fees
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association,
Sat
Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
Get ready to make magic happen at one of Livermore’s most beloved family
traditions, created just for kids 5th grade and under—the 2025 Kidz Town
Halloween Hay Day! This free, family-friendly event draws hundreds of local
families for a morning full of festive fun, including a costume contest,
live music, games, and trick-or-treating at participating downtown
businesses. The excitement continues at Stockmen’s Park, where even more
trick-or-treating awaits, hosted by local vendors and organizations.
Costume Contest
11:00am to 1:00pm at Stockmens's Park
Sponsor:
Livermore Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, Stockmen's Park, Bankhead Plaza
Times: 10:00am to 1:00pm
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 583-5242
click for more photos
Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
eLivermore Photos
More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
click for more photos
The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
eLivermore/ePleasanton Photos
More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
See eLivermore.com Photos
Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
written history. Click Here
| 2025 Dates | |
| January 12, 26 | July 13, 27 |
| February 9, 23 | Aug 10, 24 (10th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 9, 23 | Sept 14, 28 |
| April 13, 27 | Oct 12, 26 |
| May 4 (likely Victorian Tea only), 25 (Likely Closed May 11, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 9, 23 |
| June 8, 22 | Dec (14th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 28th) |
Special Events
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Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| May 4, 2025 | Victorian Tea |
| August 10, 2025 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 14, 2025 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.2025 Events:
Feb 23 - Swing into Spring
March 30 - Children's Day
April 27 - Charlotte's Web. Cantabella
May 25 - Prarie School
June 29 - Cars and Engines
July 27 - Walking Tours
Aug 31 - Walking Tours
Sept 28 - 1900s Innovation Expo
Oct 26 - Halloween
Nov 30 - Holiday Celebration
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Museum on Main Open
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor:
Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main,
603 Main Street,
Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info:
Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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