Halloween happenings in Berkeley for all

Dress up. Seek a fright. Parade your pooch. Halloween events Oct. 24-31.

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Whether you're young or old, dressed up or not, there are Halloween events for you and your family to enjoy in Berkeley.

For those who dress up, we have a skate event, parades, sing-alongs, and costume contests for kids - or even one for dogs and their owners. You can also get decked out in character and then shred at our skatepark.

Those seeking a scare can dare to traverse our haunted house.

These events across the City's parks and community centers entice a range of ages and interests.

Halloween sing-along for tots, Oct. 24

Ages four and under with adult supervision can join our free indoor sing-along to original songs. Bring an instrument to play or use one of our own.

Enjoy Halloween-themed performances from Together Wee Play and the Story-Time Band, perfect for little ones to enjoy music and play.

Roll into fun at our Roller Skate Boogie, Oct. 24

Whether you glide on four wheels or blades, all ages are welcome to don a costume and move under the lights of Grove Park's basketball courts. Enjoy a night of music, food trucks, and skating vibes. Don't miss out on this free event full of tricks, treats, and some smooth moves on wheels.

Whether you're a seasoned skater or a learner of any age, come out to this dance party on wheels

Skateboard into the night, Oct. 25

Get on your board and throw down some sick tricks! Costumes are encouraged; helmets are required.

The Skate Jam will also have a costume contest, a skate trick contest, and a race. Throughout the event, we'll give out skateboard prizes like wheels, boards, trucks, and stickers.

Strut and howl at the dog parade, Oct. 26

Berkeley dogs and their owners will parade around James Kenney Park. Afterward, we'll crown winners for their getups, including categories for spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie-owner duo.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times, be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, and behave safely around other canines. Pooches displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave.

Parade and kids' costume contest, Oct. 31

Kids in kindergarten up to 5^th grade can participate in costume contests and join others from Berkeley in a parade.

Starting at 4 pm, the group will stroll around San Pablo Park to show off their costumes escorted by the Berkeley Fire and Police departments.

Starting at 5 pm, head to the auditorium where we'll have a costume contest divided by grades kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Contestants will be judged in the following categories, Scariest, Cutest, and Most Creative. First, second, and third-place winners from each category will receive certificates and a goodie bag.

Experience the haunted house thrills, Oct. 31

If you're looking for a night of fright, head to the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center. Twist and turn your way through a haunted house with a Clown Room, Insane Asylum, Beetlejuice-themed area, Corn Field, and Graveyard.

Enjoy additional activities, including music, a photo booth, and jumpers for the little ones aged 5 to 10. Kids will also receive a goody bag of treats.

Guests must remove all costume masks and hoods before entering the haunted house and may not touch or hit the characters. Security will be on site.

Getting to recreation events

To travel to these events without a car, try the AC Transit's route planner or bicycle using our bike boulevards.

These Halloween events are organized by the City of Berkeley's Recreation Division, which offers dozens of camps, classes, and other activities for participants of all ages. Learn more and sign up via our registration portal and see more opportunities on our events calendar.

Dress up. Seek a fright. Parade your pooch. Or swim among the gourds. Whether you prefer our parks, pools, or community centers, we have a Berkeley Halloween event for you.

Links

• Thursday, October 24:
  • Halloween Roller Skate Boogie
  • Halloweeny Musical Story-Time for Tots
• Friday, October 25:
  • Halloween Skate Jam
• Saturday, October 26:
  • Halloween Howl Dog Parade & Costume Contest
• Thursday, October 31:
  • Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
  • House of Screams Haunted House