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Halloween / Fall Activities 2024
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, so it will be dark for most of this time.  The moon will be one day before a new moon, so will NOT be out in the evening.  Sun and moon information is available on our calendar pages

All Events in Chronological order
Click links for details below
     
Sept 27 - Nov 2 See schedule below Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park
Oct 2-31 every day except Mondays (Open Oct 14) Joans Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Oct 2-31 Open Wed-Sun G&M Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Oct 2 Wednesday Witches Night Out - Martini Tasting
Oct 11-28 Friday-Mon Pumpkin on Main
Oct 11, 12, 18, 19 Friday, Saturday Pleasanton Ghostwalk
Oct 12-13 Saturday, Sunday Alden Lane Fall Festival
Oct 18-19 Friday-Saturday Sycamore Scares at Ravenswood Historic Site
Oct 19 Saturday Pumpkin Patch and Splash (LARPD)
Oct 25, 26, 31 Fri, Sat, Thurs Frightmare Home Haunt
Oct 26 Saturday Halloween Brew Crawl
Oct 26 Saturday Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
October 31 Saturday Reformation Day
October 31 Saturday Halloween

 

Special Events

 

Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park
 

Sept 27 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 - $40 most nights, $45 Premium nights.  Access to all four of our Haunted Houses.

Speed Pass Admission - $60 most nights, $65 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. Also included in the Speed Pass option is entrance to our Frightmares & Oddities Attraction. Online upgrades available for the VR Experience and Games!

VIP Admission:  $95 most nights, $100 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! Also included in a V.I.P. ticket is entrance to our Frightmares & Oddities Attraction, Game upgrade and a Virtual Fear Ride!


More info: Pirates of Emerson website - Alameda County Fairgrounds,

 

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Witches Night Out
October 2, 2024 - 4pm to 9pm
Wednesday

Witches Night Out
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: $20 to $80 depending Number if people (2, 4, 6, or 8)
More info: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 583-5242
 

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Halloween Brew Crawl
Oct 26, 2024
Saturday

Halloween Brew Crawl
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:
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association,

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Pumpkins on Main
Oct 11 to Oct 28, 2024
Friday

Pumpkins on Main
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,

 

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Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
October 26, 2024
Saturday

Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day
Livermore’s Favorite Family Tradition, for families with children 5th grade and under. The day includes our Costume Contest, Trick or Treating at participating downtown businesses and fun kids' games and activities and even MORE trick or treating at Stockmen's Park!

We'll share a "Trick or Treat Trail" flyer before the event where we highlight participating businesses! There will be trick or treating at our participating Downtown Businesses as well as an additional trick or treating experience at Stockmen's Park! It's all happening Oct 28th, 10am - 1pm

Costume Contest 11am-1pm at Stockmen's Park - 29 S. Livermore Ave.

Come participate in our Costume Contest - FREE to all attendees!

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

 

See Photos from: 2002 - 2003 - 2016 Photos

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Pleasanton Ghostwalk
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 2024
Friday, Saturday

Ghost Walk 2024 - 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.  Virtual tour:7:30pm
Admission: In-person: $20 adults, $15 children (Ages 12 & Under)
More info:  Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766


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LARPD Halloween Programs

 

Sycamore Scares at Ravenswood Historic Site
Oct 18 & 19, 20204 (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 7:00 to 9:30 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 7:00 to 9:30pm
Admission: $12 (resident), $13 (non-resident)
More info: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)

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Pumpkin Patch and Splash
Oct 19 (Saturday)

We’ll spend the evening carving this squash into works of art, or horror, depending on your point of view. Please bring your own pumpkin and carving tools if you have them (there will be a few tools to lend).

Carving stencils will be provided.

BYOP - Bring your own pumpkin

RSVP required: 925-960-2400 or natureprograms@larpd.org

 

Sponsor: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)
Location:  Sycamore Grove Park
Times:  4:30pm 
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD)

 

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Frightmare Home Haunt
Oct 25, 26, 31 (Fri, Sat, Thurs)

Walk through haunted house near Granada High School.

Location:  697 Sonoma Ave, Livermore
Times:  Oct 25, 26:  7:00 to 11:00pm; 
     Oct 31:  7:00-10:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:  On Facebook

 

 
   

 

Places to Visit

Alden Lane Fall Festival
October 12-13, 2024
Sat & Sun

Alden Lane Fall Festival
Come and enjoy these activities each weekend:

  • Blind Dog will be performing 1-3pm each day
  • Whole fresh pies (apple, berry & pumpkin) for sale.
  • Free Kid’s Crafts
  • Nana Jean’s FREE book giveaway while supplies last.
  • Ray & Victoria will be here from Erickson’s Ranch with their delicious home grown and handmade jams.
  • Tay’s Custom Cookies will have sweet treats.
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind will be here (Saturday only 10:00am-2:00pm)
  • Native Bird Connections will be joining us for education and the chance to see live raptors. (Saturday only 10:00am-2:00pm)
  • Mr. Softee will be here with delicious ice cream (Saturday 11-2)
  • Our beekeeper, Joan from Dripz Honey, will be here with a demonstration hive (Both days 10:00am-2:00pm)
  • Crane Ridge 4-H will bring some animals (Sunday only 10:00am-3:00pm)
  • Our Water Our World will be here with educational materials. (Sunday only 10:00am-3:00pm)
  • DJ & A Coffee (Both days 10:00am-2:00pm)
  • Out of the Box Quilters will have a display of quilts in our Greenhouse.
  • Fall photo ops
  • 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 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

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Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Oct 4-31, 2024
Daily Except Mondays (open Oct 14)

 

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!

 

AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Snack Shack offers shaved ice, hot dogs and pumpkin pie, soda, water, nachos, etc.
  • Sweets Treats, Corn Nuggets, and Candy
  • Hay bale 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 14.  Activities close at 5:45
More info:  Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch

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G&M Farms
Fall Pumpkin Patch
Oct 2-31, 2024
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
 

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, COW TRAIN, AND JUMP PILLOWS ARE ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS

2006 maze is shown.
Location:
  487 East Airway, Livermore
Times:
    Pumpkin Patch:
          Wed-Fri:  3pm-7pm (morning reserved for field trips)
          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:
       Adults: $10    Child: $9
       5 and under are free.
   Pumpkin Patch:  free admission


More info: G&M Farms


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Religious Celebrations
 

Reformation Day
October 31

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.

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, although this varies by denomination.  Some denominations will celebrate it on Oct 30 or 31 if they fall on a Sunday.
 

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