Best Halloween Events in San Francisco for Kids and Families

All aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express, headed straight for Halloween fun. Photo by @thelizw, via the Sacramento River Train, Facebook

Halloween events in San Francisco are haunting all corners of the Bay Area and are springing up at a supernatural rate. There are terrifyingly terrific Halloween activities for kids of all ages, from trick-or-treating to pumpkin patches to Halloween train rides. 

Keep reading below for scary, good Halloween events in San Francisco. Halloween events continue to brew, so check our calendar of events for more haunts and happenings. 

For more spooky and festive fun, enjoy gourds galore at the best pumpkin patches near San Francisco and fall into the best harvest & pumpkin festivals in San Francisco. There are more not-so-frightening festivities to discover in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids.  

Best Halloween Events in Los Angeles for Kids and Families

Treat yourself to an adorable Halloween. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children's Museum

Halloween events are creeping up on us, bringing chills and thrills, bags full of sweets, and loads of Halloween events in Los Angeles—including Boos at Zoos, Halloween haunts, cemetery tours, and harvest festivals.

Among the Halloween events in Los Angeles we're looking forward to are Carved at Descanso, Boney Island at the Natural History Museum, Boo at the LA Zoo, and tons of Halloween movie screenings, including Hocus Pocus.

Some kids (and adults) like the spooks and scares while other kids prefer gentler Halloween activities, so in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles & Orange County Kids, you'll find our picks for not-so-scary events for preschoolers as well as scary Halloween haunts for big kids—plus free Halloween events in Los Angeles for kids, and much more.

Best Halloween Events on Long Island for Kids and Families

Bayville Scream Park's Not So Scary Days offer fun for all ages this Halloween season. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

We've rounded up the best Halloween events for kids on Long Island in 2024 to keep everyone entertained with thrills and chills. Whether your brood is in the mood for spooky scarecrows or not-so-scary Spooky Fests, there is plenty of fun to be had this season.

Our list continues to evolve, so check back regularly for updates on attractions and trick-or-treating opportunities for Long Island families, and be sure to bookmark our Long Island Halloween Guide and Long Island Fall Fun Guide for all the top family-friendly seasonal activities.

Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Kids and Families

Thrills by Day at Six Flags Great Adventure offers fun for all ages as part of Fright Fest. Photo by Elsa Simcik

Spooktacular news, New Jersey: Halloween 2024 is coming, bringing a slew of family-friendly Halloween events! From over-the-top fun at theme parks like Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest Extreme to animal-centric celebrations like Cape May's Boo at the Zoo, here are the best Halloween activities in New Jersey for kids and families.

Be sure to bookmark this post, as we plan to update it throughout the month with all the upcoming must-do events. And check out our Guide to Halloween Events in New Jersey and New Jersey Fall Fun Guide for even more thrills.

Best Halloween Events in NYC for Kids and Families

The Bronx Zoo celebrates Boo at the Zoo with family activities all October long. Photo by Julie Larsen Maher

Halloween is one of the best nights to be a kid in NYC, and our 2024 list of the best Halloween events in New York City includes more than 30 Halloween activities from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and even some top-notch picks in the 'burbs.

We've rounded up our favorite Halloween events in NYC for families, including perennial kid-pleasers, like BAMBoo, Boo at the Zoo, and the big Village Halloween Parade. Our list also includes some brand-new events we can't wait to check out, like the Nightmare Before Christmas at NYBG, as well as our own Halloween Block Party with The Seaport.

So, read on for our curated list of the best Halloween events in New York City for kids, and start planning your spooky fun. We promise to add all the top Halloween events as we confirm them, so be sure to bookmark this post, our Family Activity Calendar, and our New York City Kids' Halloween Guide to keep up with all the seasonal fun, including top pumpkin patches and the best local costume stores to get you ready for the big night.

Best Halloween Events in Orlando for Kids and Families: Theme Parks, Haunted Houses, and More

Meet LEGO Halloween characters, partake in a Monster Party costume parade, and enjoy boo-tastic Halloween shows. Photo by the author

Get ready for spooky fun! Halloween events in Orlando are approaching and festivities are gearing up throughout Central Florida. Theme parks, seasonal attractions, local municipalities, and other organizations are hosting all sorts of frightfully-fun Orlando Halloween events. Read on for our top picks for Halloween happenings in and around Orlando. And for those looking for the ultimate fright, we've included haunted house to visit this season.

For more fall fun, visit an Orlando fall festival and plan a trip to a local corn maze or pumpkin patch. Better yet, get all the details about seasonal fun in our Orlando Fall Fun Guide! And don't forget to sign up for our FREE Orlando newsletter for more fun events delivered to your inbox.

Best Halloween Events in Atlanta for Kids and Families: Halloween Festivals, Trunk or Treats, and More

Zoo Atlanta hosts Boo at the Zoo for two weekends in October. Kids come in costumes for a not-so-scary, daytime Halloween festival. Photo courtesy of Zoo Atlanta

Halloween events in Atlanta allow kids (and adults) to celebrate fall, dress up in costumes, and eat WAY too much candy. There are so many Halloween events this year, it's impossible to show up at everything. We've rounded up our favorite Atlanta Halloween events that will have you screaming for joy (and fright)!

Our list of top Halloween events for families in Atlanta include Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags, Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival, a monster parade in Little Five Points, and so much more. Read on for a sweet treat—our top Halloween events in Atlanta—and the trick is to put them in your family calendar. And as always, check our Fun Atlanta Fall Guide for the best local pumpkin patches, fall festivalscorn mazes, and more. 

Rome with Kids: 23 Best Things To Do in Rome, Italy

There is nothing quite like zipping around Rome on a Vespa while a guide explains the city’s rich history.

Rome, Italy—also known as the Eternal City—is home to ancient attractions, delicious gelato, and some of the most incredible art in the world. Rome also captures the imaginations of kids who can step into the shoes of Gladiators and indulge in pizza in the country where it was invented.

The list of things to do in Rome can be overwhelming, but we're here to help! When it Rome, here are the best things to do with kids.

Looking for more European adventures in cities like London or Paris? Check out our Europe Travel Guide for Families.

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