Get spooked at 13th Door Haunted House
The 13th Door Haunted House in downtown Richmond is returning for a third year of Halloween weekend scares.
Organizers promise to celebrate Halloween, “The way it was meant to be — scary, thrilling and full of unforgettable memories.”
13th Door Haunted House, 1420 Macdonald Ave., Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance (can be purchased at Leftside Printing between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays); $15 at the door; buy 10 tickets to get one free.
Pumpkin patch now open at Hilltop mall
Pumpkins, inflatable rides, games and a petting zoo are all part of the action at an amusement center.
Golden State Family Farms has set up its annual Richmond Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall.
The family fun center is open until Oct. 31. The hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
There is a wide selection of pumpkins as well as inflatable slides and other attractions for children. In addition, there’s a petting zoo, pony rides, paint ball and a “memory zone” photo area.
Admission and parking are free, but wristbands need to be purchased for rides and games.
Richmond Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 13 through Oct. 31, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road. Cash prices are $10-$40 based on age, type of package (additional free for credit cards).
Richmond police host haunted house
The Richmond Police Department is organizing some frightful fun for the Halloween season.
The Richmond Cops and Goblins haunted house includes lunch, snacks and drinks and, of course, a trip through a haunted house.
In addition, there will be games, activities and community resource information.
Cops and Goblins Haunted House, Sat., Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the police substation, 1701 Regatta Blvd. Free.
It’s a floating pumpkin patch
Pumpkins will once again populate a popular Richmond swimming pool.
The Floating Pumpkin Patch for children will bob in the waters of The Plunge the Saturday before Halloween.
There are two sessions available — one at 1:15 p.m. and another at 2:45 p.m., according to a flier for the event.
The preregistration fee of $10 allows entrance for one child and one adult. There is a limit of one pumpkin per child.
Floating Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct. 25, 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., The Plunge, 1 East Richmond Ave. Registration is now open.
Now this is getting ghosted: Historic hike returns to Point Richmond
An evening of spooky stories will be part of an historic tour a few days before Halloween.
The 9th Annual Point Richmond Haunted Halloween History Hike will feature performances by local actors portraying some of Point Richmond’s famous residents.
Local comedian/actress Karen Buchanan will lead the tour of the historic downtown area. The walk ends at the Biancoverde Restaurant at the Hotel Mac, where participants can learn about the Ghost of the Bathing Lady and enjoy some special cocktails.
Point Richmond Haunted Halloween History Hike, Sat., Oct. 25, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Indian Statue Park, 198 Park Place. Tickets are $20 plus fees for adults and teens. Children 12 years and younger can attend for free. Costumes are encouraged.
Fall festival to be held at Nicholl Park
The city’s community services and recreation department is hosting a free Fall Festival at Nicholl Park that will feature a petting zoo, hay rides and other activities.
The city says the festival will be a way for community members to learn more about its programs for everyone from youths to seniors.
Fall Festival, Sat., Oct. 25, 2025, noon to 2 p.m., 3230 Macdonald Ave.
Costume contest goes to the dogs
The Point Isabel Dog Owners and Friends (PIDO) group is hosting its annual Halloween costume contest.
Barktoberfest 2025 will feature a short parade, followed by a costume contest with prizes for the winners.
The dog costume contest is free for PIDO members and friends. The contest categories are divided into categories for small, medium and large dogs plus one grand prize (“Judges’ Choice”).
Barktoberfest 2025, Sun., Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Free for PIDO members.
Costume contest and candy on Solano Avenue
Kick off Halloween evening with trick-or-treating and a costume contest on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley.
The Halloween on Solano Avenue event features a contest for best Halloween costumes, beginning at 5 p.m. at Solano-Peralta Park, 1559 Solano Ave.
No advance registration is required. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
Most stores and offices on Solano Avenue will be giving out candy from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. that afternoon.
To find more things to do on Halloween, the NextDoor app offers a trick-or-treat map of to find the fun in your neighborhood.
Halloween on Solano Avenue, Fri., Oct. 31, 5 p.m. costume contest, Solano-Peralta Park, 1559 Solano Ave., Berkeley. Free.
