October in the Bay Area isn’t just a month, it’s a full-blown supernatural extravaganza where creativity, quirkiness, and Halloween spirit collide.

From haunted theme parks to vampire dance balls, our local scene transforms into a playground of phantasmagorical delights. Imagine paddling with witches in Alameda, exploring virtual reality haunted hospitals in Walnut Creek, or joining a murder ballads concert in Berkeley, these aren’t just events, they’re epic experiences that celebrate the weird, wonderful, and downright spine-chilling.

Drag, Ghosts, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Take the Halloween Drag Brunch, where fabulous queens serve looks so ghoulish they’ll make your mimosa tremble. Or dive into the 50th anniversary of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a campy cult classic that continues to shock and delight audiences with its unapologetic queerness and Tim Curry’s iconic performance.

Haunting Family Fun

For those seeking less terror and more treats, the Bay Area delivers family-friendly options too. Children’s Fairyland transforms into a mad science laboratory, while Gilroy Gardens offers Halloween-themed entertainment that’ll have kids giggling instead of screaming.

Spine-Tingling Spectacles

Hardcore haunt enthusiasts can’t miss attractions like Pirates of Emerson, a massive 6-acre haunted theme park, or the Bernal Scream, a local favorite with a touching origin story of a father-son Halloween tradition.

Whether you’re a horror fanatic, a costume enthusiast, or just looking to embrace the season’s playful spirit, the Bay Area’s Halloween scene proves we don’t just celebrate Halloween, we elevate it to an art form.