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All Events in Chronological order
Special Events
Places to Visit
Religious Celebrations
See Also:
October Event Calendar   Holiday Information
See also Our Christmas Events Page Livermore History Section
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Halloween Trick or Treating:

There are no "Official Hours" for Trick or Treating according to both the Livermore and Pleasanton Police departments.
7:00 to 8:00 is probably the prime time.  After 9:00 should be avoided.

Sundown is at 6:09, meaning it will be quite dark before 7:00.  There will be no moon, as it is just 3 days after a new moon.  The moon will set at 7:40pm.  Sun and moon information is available on our calendar pages

All Events in Chronological order
Click links for details below
     
Sept 27 to Nov 2 every days G&M Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
October 1 to 31 every day Joans Farm and Pumpkin Patch
October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 Sat-Sun Alden Lane Fall Festival
October 10, 11 Friday, Saturday Pleasanton Ghostwalk
October 12 Sunday Pleasanton Ghostwalk Talk
October 24-26, Oct 30-31, Nov 1 Fri, Sat, Sun Haunted Barn (Livermore)
October 24-26, Oct 30-31, Nov 1 Fri, Sat, Sun Haunted House at Dania Hall - CIFF
October 25 Saturday Halloween Carnival
October 26 Sunday Reformation Sunday
October 29 Wednesday Livermore Downtown Trick or Treat
October 31 Wednesday Halloween

 

Special Events

Livermore Downtown Trick or Treat
October 29, 2008
Wednesday

Candy, Games, Puppet Performances, Photo Opportunities
Fire Safety Trailer by the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department
Costume Contest and Scream Contest
"Haunted Hall", "Spooky Old Theater Mall", "Pumpkin Walk", "Dancing Ghosts" and much more on Second Street.
Children 5th Grade & Under Please
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
Location: Downtown Livermore, on First Street from Livermore Ave to P St., 2nd Street from Livermore Ave. to N St.
Times:  4:00 to 7:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Downtown Association
 

See Photos from: 2002 - 2003

Pleasanton Ghostwalk
October 10 & 11, 2008
Friday & Saturday

At this nighttime adventure, walkers will receive guided tours of legendary ghostly haunting sites. Who knows what they will meet.
Walks begin at the museum located near the Main Street Arch. Reservations are required. Book your tour early as this promises to be a very popular event.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Museum on Main Street.  603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times:  Tours run from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday and 4:00pm to 8:30pm on Saturday.
Admission: (2007 prices shown) $12.50 for adults, $10.00 for children under 18.  Free 2yrs and under.
More info: at the Museum on Main  462-2766  Museum on Main Street

Pleasanton Ghostwalk Talk
October 12, 2008
Sunday

Held at the Museum
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Museum on Main Street.  603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times:  2:00pm (need to confirm time)
Admission: (2007 prices shown) $12.50 for adults, $10.00 for children under 18.  Free 2yrs and under.
More info: at the Museum on Main  462-2766  Museum on Main Street

 

    
 

Haunted Barn
October 24-26, 2008
October 30, 31, Nov 1
Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Haunted Barn is a guided tour that lasts about 10 minutes. The Guide will lead groups of 4 -5 people through scary rooms and hallways hoping to bring lots of screams, chills, and fun. The Haunted Barn is scary so we have a recommendation for ages 10 and up.
Sponsor: LARPD
Location:  The Barn.  3131 Pacific Ave, Livermore
Times:  Oct 24 & 25: 7pm-11pm;  Oct 26 & 30: 7pm-10pm; Oct 31: 7pm-12 midnight; Nov 1: 7pm-11pm
Admission: 7.00 per person.
More info: LARPD, 925-373-5700
  


Haunted House
California Independent Film Festival
Oct 24-26
Oct 30-Nov 1
Fri-Sun

Haunted House - California Independent Film Festival
The location for this year will be Dania Hall, which is reportedly haunted and has been known for strange and mysterious happenings! I you listen closely, you can still hear the music and laughter from 100 years ago!
Don't be afraid! Come see for yourself.
Profits benefit the California Independent Film Festival, coming to Livermore in April 2009 and the Children's International Film Festival held in May.
Recommended 8 years and older.  Younger children can go through during the downtown trick or tread time with the lights on!
Sponsor: California Independent Film Festival
Location:  Dania Hall.  1783 2nd Street, Livermore
Times:  7pm to 11pm
Admission: $7
More info: California Independent Film Festival web site  
 

 Halloween Carnival
October 25, 2008
Saturday

Halloween Carnival - LARPD
Open to 2-10 year olds and parents.
Come join us for Ghostly Basketball, Spooky Bean Bag Toss, Mini-pumpkin patch, Air Jumps, Photo Booth, and lots more.
Sponsor: LARPD
Location:  Robert Livermore Community Center Gym.  4446 East Ave, Livermore
Times:  1-4pm
Admission: $5 per child, sold at RLCC starting Oct 1 until sold out.  Parents are free.  No tickets sold at the door.
More info: LARPD, 925-373-5700
  
     

 

Places to Visit

Alden Lane Fall Festival
October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
Sat & Sun

Celebration of autumn.  Pony rides, apple tasting, antique farm equipment, music, and much more.
Scarecrow building contest
Some events from last year:
Pumpkins for Sale, Pony rides, Petting Zoo for Kids of all ages, Antique Walnut Huller and Broom Maker, Farmer's Market, Candy Cart Apple Tasting: (Over 9 varieties of farm fresh apples), Play Games and learn new Crafts with the Scouts, The Van Arkle Family Antique Farm Equipment, Russell Bearrows Antique Blacksmithing
Sponsor: Alden Lane Nursery
Location:  981 Alden Lane, Livermore
Times:  11am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Alden Lane Nursery

See additional eLivermore.com photos:  Page 1, Page 2, Page 3

Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
October 1 to 31
Daily

Lots of pumpkins and activities to choose from.  This has been a favorite for school trips.  Visit our Old West Town, Teepees, Fort Maze, Corn Maze, Covered Wagon, and feed the farm animals. Stay for gold panning along with other fun and games. Our special weekend events include pony rides and face painting.
Location:  4351 Mines Rd in Livermore
Times:  9am to 6pm
Admission: Free.  Group tours are available for a fee.
More info:  Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch

 

G&M Farms
Fall Pumpkin Patch
 2008 Dates Sept 27 to Nov 2 (every day)

2006 maze is shown.
Location:  487 East Airway, Livermore
Times:
    Pumpkin Patch:
          Weekdays:  2pm-6pm (morning reserved for field trips)
          Weekends:  10am-6pm
    Corn Maze:
          Mon-Thurs:  4pm-8pm
          Friday: 4-10pm
          Saturday: 10am-10pm
          Sunday:  10am-8pm
Admission:
    Corn Maze:
       Monday-Thursday
          Adults: $8    6-11 & Seniors: $7    Group (8 or more) $6    
       Friday, Saturday, Sunday
          Adults: $10    6-11 & Seniors: $9    Group (8 or more) $8
      5 and under are free.
      Coupon is available on their website.
   Pumpkin Patch:  free admission
More info: G&M Farms

 

 

 

Religious Celebrations
 

Reformation Day
October 31
Reformation Sunday:  October 26

October 31 is Reformation Day!!
On Saturday, October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany.  This set in motion the Protestant Reformation, although Luther's intention was to reform the church.  It may have never happened if it were not for an unrelated invention at about the same time:  Guttenberg's Printing Press brought Luther's writings to a much wider audience.  The date is significant, as it was on the eve of the All Saints Festival.

Reformation Sunday is always the last Sunday of October, which is October 26 this year.
More information is at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church web site, where you can also hear the congregation sing "A Mighty Fortress is Our God", Martin Luther's most well known hymn.  Holy Cross is the Provider of this web site.

For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. (Romans 3:28)

Luther the Movie is available on VHS and DVD.  This 2003 production chronicles the life of Martin Luther.

All Saint's Day
November 1

Celebration of all Saints.  Started in 835 by the Roman Catholic Church.  Also known as "All Hallows Day".  Thus the origin of "All Hallows Eve"
All Saint's Sunday is the first Sunday in November.