By Erin Kain By Erin Kain | September 19, 2022 | Lifestyle Feature
Here are all the best Halloween events in Silicon Valley for a spooky good time.
CA Great America’s Tricks and Treats
Travel through the Lands of Tricks and Treats at CA Great America’s latest Halloween showcase. Visit Ickyville and Spooky Spires for a not-so-silent disco,“The Gross Out Gauntlet” live game show, tunes from all-zombie cover band The Snots and more. On the other side, Everfall and Sweet Tooth Acres boast campfire stories, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating and all the nostalgia of late fall festivals. Sept. 23-Oct.30, 4701 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara
It’s not Halloween without a pumpkin, so head to Moreland for a dazzling selection alongside a haunted trail, carnival games, yummy snacks and so much more. Open Friday through Sunday, this family-friendly event also benefits the Moreland Education Foundation. Oct. 14-31, 4835 Doyle Road., San Jose
Back open after a two-year hiatus, the Winchester Mystery House presents Unhinged: Nightshade’s Curse. Expect a sensorial experience full of frights as self-guided tours take guests through the mansion, encountering ghosts and ghouls that illuminate the home’s terrifying past. Be sure to stop by Madame Nightshade’s Spirit Carnival and the Spookeasy Bar. Sept. 30-Oct.31, 545 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose
Napa City Ghosts & Legends Walking Tour
Napa’s premier ghost tour is sure to provide plenty of spooks this Halloween. Starting at the old courthouse, experienced guides introduce guests to local legends like the Coombs’ and serial killer Billy Roe. 825 Brown St., Napa
“Mummy” & Me Halloween Kids Club
Bring the little ones to Santana Row for this family-friendly celebration, including trick-or-treating at the shops, Halloween-themed arts and crafts, live DJs spinning spooky tunes and face painting stations. Oct. 25, 10AM-noon, 377 Santana Row, San Jose
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