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Halloween / Fall Activities 2009
for Livermore, Pleasanton, and the Tri-Valley

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Contents:
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
This page is a community service of eLivermore.com

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.  It moon will be almost full  Sun and moon information is available on our calendar pages

All Events in Chronological order
Click links for details below
     
October 1 to 31 every day Joans Farm and Pumpkin Patch
October 3-31 every day G&M Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
October 3-31 every day Moore's Pumpkin Patch
October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Sat-Sun Alden Lane Fall Festival
October 23, 24, 30 Friday, Saturday, Friday Pleasanton Ghostwalk
October 22-25, Oct 28-31 Thurs-Sun, Wed-Sun Haunted Barn (Livermore)
October 24 Saturday Halloween Carnival
October 25 Sunday Reformation Sunday
October 28 Wednesday Livermore Downtown Halloween Carnival
October 31 Wednesday Halloween

 

Special Events

Livermore Downtown Halloween Carnival
October 28, 2009
Wednesday

Due to the current economic climate, Livermore Downtown Inc. will no longer be hosting the annual downtown Trick-or-Treat event. In it's place, a Downtown Halloween Carnival is being planned for families with children 5th Grade and under.

"We are excited about this evolution to a local family, kid focused Carnival event." Says Board President Anthony McPeake. "The downtown Trick-or-Treat had grown over the years to an event huge in attendance and we can no longer afford to support it at the level needed to insure the safety of our attendees. Rather than cancel the tradition completely, we are reeling it back to an event that is focused on our Tri-Valley children in halloween costumes, enjoying a carnival designed just for them by our downtown merchants and Livermore business community."

This year's carnival will be made up of Carnival games and activity booths and take place on J Street and K Street between First and Second Street as well as the Livermore Valley Plaza and the Flag Pole Plaza. The Vine Center businesses will be hosting rides and activities in their back parking lot behind the Vine Cinema. Marcel Orthodontics will be recreating the Grease Carnival, complete with a mechanical fun house that will be located on K Street.

To participate, children will purchase a $5.00 fun pass that will give them access to all of the downtown activities. The fun passes may be purchased in advance at the Livermore Downtown Inc. office at 2060 Second Street. They will be available at fun pass booths in each activity location on the evening of the Carnival.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
Location: J Street and K Street between First and Second Street as well as the Livermore Valley Plaza and the Flag Pole Plaza.
Times:  4:00 to 8:00pm
Admission: $5.00 fun pass per child will give them access to all downtown activities.
More info: Livermore Downtown Association

 

See Photos from: 2002 - 2003


Pleasanton Ghostwalk
October 23, 24, 30, 2009
Friday, Saturday, Friday

Be cautious of what goes bump in the night. Meet dowtown Pleasanton “ghosts” at this fundraising family event. Be afraid, be very afraid until you walk the Ghost Walk to find answers to questions about the tunnels underground and where the ghosts hang out. Ghosts who have lingered in Pleasanton will tell their stories at different downtown locations. Ghost Trackers will assist you along the haunted way. Contact Museum on Main with questions and to make reservations: 462-2766, office@museumonmain.org or go to www.museumonmain.org.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Museum on Main Street.  603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times:  Fri Oct 23: 6-8pm;  Sat Oct 24: 4:30-8:30pm; Fri Oct 30: 6-8pm.  Tours begin every 30 minutes.  Tours are 2 hours long.
Admission: $18 for adults, $13.00 for children 12 and under.
More info: at the Museum on Main  462-2766  Museum on Main Street

 

   

 

Haunted Barn
October 22, 23, 24, 25, 2009
Thurs-Sun
October 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009
Wed-Sat

Come out for a night of screams, thrills, and chills - if you dare!  If you like being scared, then the Hauned Barn is the place to be.  Recommended for ages 10 years and older.
We dare you to be the last one through on any night - especially Halloween night.
Volunteers Needed.  Setup, scaring, or taking down.  If interested please email larpdhauntedbarn@yahoo.com
Sponsor: LARPD
Location:  The Barn.  3131 Pacific Ave, Livermore
Times:  Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 7pm to 11pm,  Halloween Night:  7:00pm to midnight.
Admission: 7.00 per person.
More info: LARPD, 925-373-5700
  


 

 Halloween Carnival
October 24, 2009
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, Face Painting, and lots more.
Sponsor: LARPD
Location:  Robert Livermore Community Center Gym.  4446 East Ave, Livermore
Times:  1-4pm
Admission: $6 per child, sold at Robert Livermore Community Center starting Oct 1 or call 373-5700.  Parents are free.  No tickets sold at the door.
More info: LARPD, 925-373-5700
  


     

 

Places to Visit

Alden Lane Fall Festival
Speculative dates: October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2009
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
2009 Dates Oct 3-31 (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
       Friday, Saturday, Sunday
          Adults: $10    6-11 & Seniors: $9
      5 and under are free.
      Coupon is available on their website.
   Pumpkin Patch:  free admission
More info: G&M Farms


Moore's Bay Area Pumpkin Patch
October 3-31, 2009

Family owned and operated servicing the Bay Area since 1984 and focusing on family fun ever since. Located at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds off 580 in Castro Valley we're not just any old Pumpkin Patch or Christmas Tree Lot, we're a Family Fun Park complete with rides and attractions.

Children can use our provided "Pumpkin Patch Travelers" otherwise known as red wagons to transport their "perfect pumpkins". Then on to the carnival rides you'll see the popular "Super Slide" and various children's rides.

No need to be afraid here. Our patch focuses on a Fall Harvest theme rather than a Dark and Gloomy theme.

School and large groups please make reservations.

Sponsor: Moore's Pumpkin Patch
Location:  Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, and Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park, Castro Valley
Times:  10am to 8pm
Admission:
More info: Moores's Pumpkin Patch
 

 

   

 

 

 

Religious Celebrations
 

Reformation Day
October 31
Reformation Sunday:  October 25

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 25 this year.

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.