Games, crafts and pumpkin decorating at Halloween Land, Oct. 24
Unity Park in Richmond will be transformed into Halloween Land for a festive community celebration. The festivities include trick-ortreat stations, pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, live music and free dental health screenings. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes. The event is sponsored by Urban Tilth in partnership with the city of Richmond, Rich City Rides, FIERCE Advocates, the Richmond Fire Department Youth Academy and Contra Costa Health.
Halloween Land, Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave. Free
Richmond police hosts haunted house, Oct. 24
The Richmond Police Department is inviting Halloween enthusiasts to its haunted house celebration. The annual Cops and Goblins Haunted House will feature a walk through a haunted house as well as a free lunch and other Halloween fun. Children are encouraged to bring a bag to collect their treats.
Cops and Goblins Haunted House, Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Richmond police station, 1701 Regatta Blvd. Free
Dress up your pooch for Barktoberfest contest and parade, Oct. 25
Love dressing up your pet? Don’t miss the Barktoberfest Dog Costume Contest and Parade 2026, an annual tradition held at the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Prizes will be handed out for the best costumes and Mudpuppy will hand out free hot dogs. The event is limited to 120 participants. Preregistration closes today, but sign-ups are still allowed on the day of the contest if spots are available.
Barktoberfest Dog Costume Contest and Parade 2026, Sun., Oct. 25, noon to 2 p.m., Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, 1 Isabel St. Free
Trick-or-treat, slime and science lab at Halloween Stroll, Oct. 29
The Richmond Main Street Initiative will hold Halloween Stroll at The Lot, a community Halloween event for all ages. The event, held in downtown Richmond, will feature trick-or-treating pumpkin painting and a slime and science lab hosted by Chevron. Photo booths as well as arts and crafts will also be available.
Halloween Stroll at The Lot, Thur., Oct. 29, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Lot, 1401 Macdonald Ave. Free
Día de los Muertos ceremony at Los Cenzontles, Oct. 30
The Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy will host a ceremony where the community can remember family members and friends who have died. At the Día de los Muertos celebration, mourners will be encouraged to leave ofrendas at an altar designed by Los Cenzontles artist Marie-Astrid Do-Rodriguez. Flowers should be brought in a vase or other container and photographs should be in frames. Food and beverages will be sold.
Día de los Muertos, Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, 13108 San Pablo Ave. $15 for adults, free for children 17 and younger
School hosts Halloween block party, haunted house, Oct. 30
You can celebrate Halloween a day early at a family friendly community gathering. The St. David of Wales School is hosting a Halloween Block Party that promises to be fun for everyone. The celebration will include costumes, food, games and a haunted house.
Halloween Block Party, Fri., Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., St. David of Wales School, 871 Sonoma St. Free
Trunk or treat at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Oct. 31
Children can go from car to car to pick out prizes and treats at this Halloween event sponsored by the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. The Trunk or Treat gathering will feature jump houses, arts, crafts and an area to roller skate and ride scooters.
Trunk or Treat, Sat., Oct. 31, noon to 2 p.m., Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 684 Juliga Woods St. Free
Autism-friendly pumpkin patch, haunted house, Oct. 31
Halloween can be hard for people on the autism spectrum due to sensory overload, uncomfortable costumes and loud noise. So, a local organization called Unique Support created an ASDM-friendly community pumpkin patch and walk-through haunted house for families and people with autism spectrum disorder. The event will also feature food, beverages, activities, music, jump houses, a petting zoo and mechanical bull.
Community Pumpkin Patch and Haunted House, Sat., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., 828 13th St. Free
Treat-or-trick with pet rabbits, Oct. 31
The House Rabbit Society is hosting a Halloween party for children and adults who are thinking about adopting a new furry pet. At Trick or Treat with the Rabbits, attendees will be able to stroll through the center to visit with rabbits available for adoption and learn about proper pet care. Treats will be available for children and rabbits.
Trick or Treat With the Rabbits, Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., House Rabbit Society, 148 Broadway. Free but donations accepted
