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Trunk or TreatEvents in San Francisco 2026

Celebrate Halloween 2026 with the best Trunk or Treat events in San Francisco. Discover family-friendly Halloween celebrations featuring decorated cars, candy giveaways, costume contests, games, community gatherings, and safe trick-or-treat experiences for children. Whether you're planning a fun family outing or looking for Halloween events near you, explore the top Trunk or Treat events happening across San Francisco.

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Trunk or treat events in San Francisco

On now

Sat, Oct 24The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fairfield

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Ward Trunk or Treat

12:00 AM

Free

On now

Sat, Oct 243505 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church

Join us for a fun, free Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church - games, food, bouncy slides, and community! Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church Get ready for a trunk-full of fun at our Tr

10:00 AM

FreeGames & bounce houses

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Sat, Oct 24Downtown Concord

Spooky Rally & Trunk or Treat

πŸŽƒπŸ‘» SPOOKY RALLY IS THIS SATURDAY! πŸŽͺπŸ§‘πŸ’™ Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR day of cheer, costumes, candy, carnival games, and FUN at Cheergyms! πŸ•·οΈπŸ¦‡ πŸ“… Saturday, October 24th πŸ“£ CHEER RALLY | 12–1 PM Come cheer on our amazing athletes as ALL of our teams take the

12:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Sat, Oct 24Brave Church - Dublin Campus

Orangefest | Dublin

Orangefest 2026 is coming to Dublin! Trunk or Treat, Live Music, Food, Pumpkin Games, Inflatables, CANDY, and fun for the whole family! Join us for Orangefest on Saturday October 24th, from 2-5pm! I

2:00 PM

FreeGames & bounce housesFood trucks

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Sat, Oct 24Coastline Christian Schools, Alameda

Trunk or Treat Family Fest

Saturday, October 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm we will be holding a Trunk or Treat Family Fest event. Food trucks, treats, & more. Come join us! πŸŽƒ TRUNK OR TREAT FAMILY FEST

4:00 PM

Free – $7.18Food trucks

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Sat, Oct 24399 Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek

Trunk or Treat & Oktoberfest

Saint Matthew's favorite October event is back, and we can't wait to see you there! πŸ¦‡ Join us in Walnut Creek on Saturday, October 24th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 🍬 Candy 🎈 Bounce Houses 🎢 Music 🎯 Games 🍻 Adult beverages And more spooky fun! All ages wel

4:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Sat, Oct 24Burbank Elementary, Hayward

Trunk-or-Treat Harvest Festival

Join us for our annual FREE, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat Harvest Festival for students and families, 4:00-6:00 PM on Saturday, Oct 24 at Burbank Elementary School! Safe trick-or-treating, games, activities, and prizes. Hosted by Burbank Elementary Scho

4:00 PM

Games & bounce houses

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Sat, Oct 24The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Concord

Ward Trunk or Treat Party

Ward Trunk or Treat Party Church Halloween themed party focused on children under age of 12. All are invited to come.

5:00 PM

Free

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Sat, Oct 24The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moss Beach

Halloween Party & Trunk or Treat

Join us for our Annual Trunk-or-treat Competition, Chili Cook Off, Costume Parade and Drone Pumpkin Drop! A Drone Pilot drops about 10 pumpkins from small to medium to Extra Large from over 100 feet!

5:30 PM

Costume contest

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Sat, Oct 24Pallen's Martial Arts, San Leandro

San Leandro's Best Trunk or Treat

PARENTS RAVE ABOUT OUR EVENTS! When we were kids, Halloween was one of our most favorite holidays! And we’re pretty sure it’s your kids’, too. They get hyped and happy when they hear a Halloween party is coming… And it’s located right in the neighborhood

6:00 PM

Trunk contest

Sun, Oct 25The Quest, Novato

Trunk or Treat @ The Quest in Novato Sunday 10/25

Trunk or treat is two hours of interactive (non scary) Halloween fun, safe for the whole family. Free hot dogs, candy, jump house and more. This event is a multi-organization partnership wit

11:00 AM

FreeFood trucks

Sun, Oct 25Archbishop Riordan High School

Trunk or Treat @CstoneSF

**Calling ALL KIDS (and kids at heart)!** You’re invited to our **Annual TRUNK or TREAT. **A fun-filled event for the whole family and a perfect opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors! There will be all sorts of engaging activities, treats and

11:15 AM

Trunk or treat decorations, candy and costume ideas

Everything to decorate your trunk, fill the candy bowl and dress the kids β€” from monster-mouth kits and string lights to bulk Halloween candy and costumes. Check delivery dates before you order.

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More to do around San Francisco

More trunk or treat events nearby

Costume corner

What kids are wearing this year, and how to dress for an evening in a car park.

What kids are wearing

  • No. 1SuperheroSpider-Man topped the list for kids: 2.3 million of them.
  • PrincessA classic that never leaves the top five.
  • WitchThe hat does most of the work. Add a broom for the photos.
  • GhostOne sheet, two eye holes, done in ten minutes.
  • NewPop-star demon hunterThis year's breakout, thanks to KPop Demon Hunters.
  • DinosaurPlush and hooded: the warmest costume in the car park.

Costume rankings: National Retail Federation, 2025 Halloween survey.

Dress for a car park in late October

  • Layer underneathMost start around dusk, and it cools fast. A long-sleeve top and leggings under the costume beat a coat over it.
  • Wear real shoesA big car park is a lot of walking. Trainers under a long skirt or a dinosaur tail will not show.
  • Glow, so drivers see youCars still move around the edges. A glow-stick bracelet or a strip of reflective tape on the bucket costs nothing.
  • Face paint over masksPaint lets them see the step down from the curb, and eat the candy on the spot. Masks usually come off by the third car.

Why trick or treat moved into the car park

A 1990s station wagon with its tailgate open outside a small white church, children in costume walking up to it

Since the 1990s

Churches started it. Parents wanted a Halloween with less gore, fewer strangers and no crossing busy roads in the dark, so congregations parked in a circle, opened their boots and handed out candy from the back. In car-dependent suburbs it simply worked better than a street of houses far apart β€” and a flat car park suits children with allergies, wheelchairs and strollers too.

  1. Early 1990sThe first trunk or treats appear at church fall festivals, as a gentler alternative to door-to-door.
  2. 1994A Baptist congregation in Alabama holds one β€” the earliest specific year on record.
  3. Early 2000sChurches across the South add it to their calendars, then malls and schools follow.
  4. TodayCar parks across suburbia fill up, and decorating the trunk has become a contest of its own.

Trunk or treat in San Francisco: the basics

When are trunk or treat events in San Francisco in 2026?

Trunk or treat events in San Francisco run from Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026: 38 events. The busiest weekend is Oct 30 – Nov 1, with 22 events.

Is there a trunk or treat in San Francisco this weekend?

Yes: 16 events are on for Oct 24 – Oct 25, including Trunk or Treat at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church and Trunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-A-Thon at Kennedy Park in Hayward. Another 2 events are on nearby.

Are there free trunk or treat events in San Francisco?

Yes: 17 of the 38 listed are free, including Trunk or Treat at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Trunk or Treat at Peninsula Bible Church and Orangefest | Dublin at Brave Church - Dublin Campus. The ticketed ones run from Β£16.96 to Β£44.04.

Is there a trunk or treat near San Francisco?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach of San Francisco, in Martinez, San Jose, Novato and Santa Rosa and more. The soonest is Downtown Martinez & Co. Halloween Spooktacular in Martinez, on Sat, Oct 24.

Where are trunk or treats held in San Francisco?

At 34 venues, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (5 dates), Kennedy Park in Hayward, Downtown Concord and Brave Church - Dublin Campus. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.

What are the best trunk or treat events in San Francisco?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Wags & Wheels at Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf (Sat, Oct 31), Trunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-A-Thon at Kennedy Park in Hayward (Sat, Oct 24) and Northbay Night Market Trunk or Treat (Wed, Oct 28).

What time do trunk or treats start in San Francisco?

Start times run from 10:00 AM to 6:15 PM. Most begin around dusk, so the decorated trunks are lit when the children arrive, and last two or three hours.

What is a trunk or treat?

A Halloween event where children go from car to car instead of door to door. Families park in one place β€” usually a church, school or community car park β€” open their boots, decorate them, and hand out candy from the back. It began at American churches in the 1990s as a safer, more contained alternative to trick-or-treating, and most now add a costume parade, games or a best-decorated-trunk contest.

What should kids bring to a trunk or treat?

Their costume, a treat bucket or bag, and something that glows β€” a glow stick or a small torch β€” because most events run after dark. Comfortable shoes help: a big car park is a lot of walking.

How do you decorate a trunk for trunk or treat?

Pick a theme and fill the open boot with it. Monster mouths, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, outer space and under the sea are the favourites. Battery string lights matter most, since a car park has no sockets; then a backdrop, cobwebs or props, and a bowl of candy at the front edge.

Are trunk or treats safe for kids with food allergies?

Many are. Look for a teal pumpkin: it is the sign of a trunk handing out non-food treats such as glow sticks, stickers and small toys, part of the Teal Pumpkin Project for children with food allergies.