October 24, 2025
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and witches – join us for the Boo at the Zoo costume contest! Each day, those in attendance will receive a Boo at the Zoo-themed trading card (special edition card changes each day).
Remember to dress in costume (no inflatable costumes – they can scare the Zoo animals) when you visit. Win great prizes at our in-person costume contest held Oct 24 – Oct 26 at 12pm in the Wildlife Theater located in the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo. Join in on some spooky fun at Oakland Zoo this year! It is free with admission, but advanced reservation is required (except for Oakland Zoo members).
Trading Cards this Year?
What trading cards will be available? It’s a surprise! A different limited-edition card will be available each day to both contestants and spectators, so if you’re an avid collector you might want to join us all three days.
No Trick or Treating this Year (2025)
There will not be trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, or goodie bags as part of Boo at the Zoo this year.
Free with admission to the zoo. $27-$30
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$27 – $30
To celebrate Halloween, Kids get a free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP from 4 pm – 10 pm at participating restaurants. Bring your little Ghoul to enjoy Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP.
Available for dine-in only. Kids ages 12 and under. Requires the purchase of an adult meal.
Free scary pancakes are available October 24 – 31, 2023.
Click here to find your local participating location.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of IHOP
October 30, 2025
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10:30 am
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11:15 am
Today: Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade at Educational Park Library.
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Halloween through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.
Costumes are encouraged! After our storytime, we’ll walk around the library to show off our cool costumes!
Free, with limited capacity. ADA Accommodation Requests
Audience: Young Children, ages 0-5 Source
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
October 4, 2025
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Little engineers won’t believe their eyes! Get ready to spend the day out with Thomas and Percy at Roaring Camp Railroads. Thomas and Percy will be coming to Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2026.
Click here to purchase tickets. Car 1 is closest to Percy, Car 8 is closest to Thomas.
Get your tickets in advance to avoid the lines and get the departure time that you want. To allow enough time, plan to arrive 1 hour before your train time. Click here to purchase tickets.
Shop Thomas
Celebrate Halloween with favorites Thomas™ and Percy™, for a 25-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family.
Want more details about Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Click here!
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENT | Image credit/image courtesy of Roaring Camp Railroads
$25 – $27
October 25, 2025
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12:00 pm
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4:00 pm
A family-friendly Santa Clara tradition with a new location! Put on your costumes and have fun at the Children’s Spooktaclara Halloween Party!
The event will take place on the Meadow Area by Bob Fatjo Field.
Event activities include:
- Trick or Treat Row
- Petting Zoo
- Arts & Crafts
- Pumpkin Walk
- Carnival Games, Sponsor Give Aways, Crafts, Music, Food and more!
This free event is for ages 10 and under.
Check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.
Free
