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October 31, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Today: Halloween in Japantown. Festivities kickoff at 5th and Jackson. Treats from Japantown businesses, organizations, and partners 4pm – 7 pm. This year Skate Day has been added to the fun.
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October 31, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day packed with sustainable, not-too-spooky fun the whole family will love. Get your costumes ready and your curiosity buzzing: it’s time for an eco-friendly Halloween celebration like no other!
You’ll find seasonal games & crafts that are kind to our planet, Not-so-creepy crawly animal encounters, Halloween fun for everyone. Guests who visit the park and zoo dressed in costume from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 31 can receive a $3 discount on General Admission! All activities are included FREE with admission. So grab your little ghouls, goblins, and baby dragons, and come make green the new orange this Halloween!
All event activities are free with General Admission.
What to expect:
★ Creepy Crawly Critter Show
★ Cute & Creepy Crafts
★ Ghoulish Games
★ Decomposing Decor
★ Enchanting Animal Encounters
★ Eerie Animal Enrichment throughout the Zoo
Tickets:
General Admission: $22, Kids under 2 Free
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October 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tech or Treat is back! Join us for this spooktastic two-day extravaganza at The Tech Interactive, filled with family-friendly science fun!
What is Tech or Treat? This annual event hosted at The Tech Interactive combines the excitement of trick-or-treating and hands-on science activities, creating a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration!
🎃 Trick-or-treat stations throughout the museum
💀 Skeleton Linkages hands-on activity
📸 Halloween photo ops and festive decor
🧪 Spooky Slime Workshop*
👨👩👧👦 Safe, family-friendly fun. This is an excellent first trick-or-treat experience for tiny explorers.
👻 Exclusive member workshop*: Static Electricity Ghosts 🎁 Members also receive a free Domi Halloween sticker and discounts on workshops and laser shows.
Tickets:
General Admission: $38 Adults, $28 Child/Senior/Student
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October 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Experience a chillingly good time as Symphony San Jose and the Symphony San Jose Chorale bring classical music’s spookiest masterpieces to life just for Halloween. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
This thrilling and bone-chilling concert experience is perfect for the entire family. So, whether you bring your flesh-in-blood, your broom-mate, your boo, or just come on your own, Symphonic Spooktacular is guaranteed to raise your spirits.
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Show off your Halloween attire or cosplay skills for a chance to win incredible prizes! If dressing up isn’t your style, you’re still welcome to join the fun and enjoy the festive costume parade. Whether you’re in costume or not, there’s plenty of excitement for everyone!
Dress to enchant and join our costume parade, showcase your creativity, celebrate with the Symphony community, and you could take home one of these prizes!
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October 24, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us this October as History Park transforms into a haunted family-friendly Halloween park. Families can enjoy crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating at our historic houses. The event ends with a single showing of our traditional Light Show at 6:00 PM.
This year we will have the amazing Elizabeth McCarthy hosting a Sugar Skull workshop for a small fee. Guests will be able to learn about the history of Sugar Skulls while they decorate one that they can take home. Purchase a ticket “with Sugar Skull workshop” to enjoy this feature.
Come and have a spooktacular afternoon with History San José and end the day by dancing the daylight away with our Halloween Haunt Light Show!
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