Top Halloween Events in & Around Pleasant Hill
09/22/25Find out about all the spooky events and haunted happenings this Halloween in Pleasant Hill.
The weather is cooler, the sky a deeper blue. The sunlight has taken on a distinctly golden hue, and leaves crunch underfoot, confirming that autumn is well underway. It's time to carve your pumpkin and give Halloween season the ghoulish welcome it deserves! From floating pumpkin patches to spooktacular parties and exciting outdoor events, there's plenty of fun for the whole family this Halloween in Pleasant Hill.
Read on to learn about fabulous Halloween & autumn events plus tips on finding Halloween costumes in Pleasant Hill.

1. Pumpkin Splash
Don't miss this spooktacular fun for all ages! Jump into PH Aquatic Park's floating pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin for Halloween. Once you pick your pumpkin, give it a silly face at our pumpkin decorating station on deck! Event will be held in both the Dive Pool and Training Pool.
When: Sunday October 12th, 2025, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Please click here to register or for more information.
Tip: After all that splashing around, you'll probably be hungry! Check out our restaurants page to find out about dining options in the area.
2. Pumpkin Patch at the Farm
Come out to the Farm on Saturday October 18th, 2025 11:00am-4:00pm and join us for the 4th annual PUMPKIN PATCH at Balestrieri Family Farm. This event is free to attend and is fun for the whole family. Tractor Rides, Farm Animals, Shopping with local, vendors, Food trucks, Wine and Beer, and all things pumpkin!
We have a limited quantity of pumpkins, so please pre-order to ensure you get your pick out of the patch.
Purchase Pumpkins Here
When: Saturday, October the 18th, 2025 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: 6140 Alhambra Valley Rd, Briones, CA 94553
3. Zombie Brew Crawl
Get Ready for a Craft Beer Apocalypse – Downtown Martinez 13th Annual Zombie Brew Crawl!
The un-dead are descending upon downtown Martinez, and they're on a quest for craft beer! Join us for a spooktacular event where zombies will roam the downtown corridor, sampling 30+ craft beers from various breweries stationed at participating small businesses.
Costume Contest: Embrace the undead spirit! While zombie costumes are optional, we encourage you to unleash your inner zombie. Prizes will be awarded for the best individual costumes and the most outstanding group ensemble. Enter the contest during the beer tasting, and winners will be announced immediately after the event at Main Street Plaza.
Don't miss this hauntingly hoppy event! Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, a lover of the supernatural, or just looking for a frightfully good time, the Downtown Martinez Zombie Beer Walk is the place to be. Grab your tasting pass, perfect your zombie shuffle, and join us for a day of otherworldly fun!
When: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Where: Main Street, Martinez, CA
Tip: If beer is not your thing, how about checking out one of the local wineries?

4. Witching Wine Walk
Grab the ghouls! It's tiiiiiiiime!
On Saturday, October 18th, hundreds of witching witches descend upon downtown Benicia to sample wine and tasty bites at participating First Street businesses--dare to join them?
Costumes are encouraged but not required. Enjoy up to 15 tastes and souvenir glass with over 25 downtown locations (and wines) to choose from. Lite bites are served at select locations.
Ticketholders must be age 21 or older.
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Main Street, Benicia, CA
Tip: Is craft beer more your speed? Check out the best breweries in Pleasant Hill.

5. Contra Costa Halloween Con
Admire toys, collectibles, artwork, comics, anime, art, apparel, games, LEGO and much more at this family-friendly show hosted by Bay Area Festivals and American Brick Builders. The event culminates in an exciting costume contest with cash and merch prizes for participants in different age groups.
When: Sunday October 19th, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA
Tip: There is always something exciting happening in Pleasant Hill, stay up to date with the events calendar.

6. Haunted Trail
Spine-tingling sights and sounds await you on the Haunted Trail in Pleasant Hill Park! This Halloween-themed stroll is a frightfully fun trick-or-treating park-in-the-dark adventure that you and your family will not soon forget. All ages welcome. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Not too scary!
- Crafts
- Activities
- A goodie bag for each child.
- Food and drinks available for purchase to help support the Pleasant Hill Teen Center.
The event is FREE for Trick-or-Treaters (sealed donations appreciated) but you do need to register your Halloween display or vehicle for the event. Click here for more information.
When: Friday, October 25th 5:00pm -7:00 pm
Where: Pleasant Hill Park (Fields behind Teen Center)
Tip: Are the kids on a sugar high after all that candy? Take them on a hike sometime in the following days to get them back on track. There are many wonderful family-friendly hikes in the Pleasant Hill area.

7. Family Movie Night at Balestrieri Family Farm
Join us at Balestrieri Family Farm for a spook-tacular evening featuring Casper, the friendly ghost who’s all heart! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and cozy layers for this outdoor movie night perfect for all ages. Enjoy treats, crisp fall air, and a little ghostly giggle as we celebrate the season with family fun and flicks. Showtime starts at dusk!
Movie Rating: PG
Runtime: 90 minutes
When: October 25th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Balestrieri Family Farm - 6140 Alhambra Valley Rd, Briones CA, 94553
Tip: If your little one loves the magic of the big screen check out the top movie theaters near Pleasant Hill for endless cinematic adventures.
8. Downtown Pleasant Hill Halloween Spooktacular & Chalk Festival
Pleasant Hill’s most colorful fall celebration returns! Join us for a day of festive fun featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and dazzling chalk art creations lining the streets. Kids can enjoy costume contests, pumpkin crafts, and spooky surprises, while artists transform the sidewalks into vibrant masterpieces. It’s a family-friendly mashup of Halloween magic and creative flair—don’t miss this seasonal favorite!
When: Tuesday, October 26th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Downtown Pleasant Hill, near Jack's Restaurant and Bar
Tip: Fall doesn't end with Halloween! Keep enjoy the cool weather with these fun fall activities.

Where to purchase a Halloween Costume in Pleasant Hill
Try Spirit Halloween or Party City in Pleasant Hill or Halloween Outlet, which has several locations near Pleasant Hill.

The final takeaway: be safe and have tons of spooky fun this Halloween in Pleasant Hill (A lone wolf howls in the distance...)
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