
Halloween Haunts & Pumpkin Patches 2020: Rohnert Park & North Bay
ROHNERT PARK, CA — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween still is a go in 2020 — with haunted houses, hay rides, corn mazes, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches and Day of the Dead festivities, in-person and virtual, throughout Rohnert Park and the North Bay.
While some annual activities were canceled, sweet and spooky events still abound.
NOTE: Do double-check with organizers to ensure events are still proceeding as planned when posted.
Find out what’s happening in Rohnert Park-Cotati with free, real-time updates from Patch.
Check out our annual Halloween event guide to find what’s going on near you. And Happy Halloween, from Patch!
Find out what’s happening in Rohnert Park-Cotati with free, real-time updates from Patch.
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AMERICAN CANYON:
OCT. 16-30: Wetlands Trail Pumpkin Path. A community event.
- Wetlands Trail, Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA
OCT. 30: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru. First-come, first-served!
- Phillip West Aquatics Center, 100 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA
Through OCT. 31: Halloween Pumpkin Patch & Kids’ Fun. With slide, animals & paint ball.
- 4225 Broadway St., American Canyon, CA
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BENICIA:
Through OCT. 31: Downtown Scarecrow Display. The sweet, Main Street tradition continues.
OCT. 23-31: Haunted Depot. Canceled.
- Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, 90 First St., Benicia, CA
OCT. 24: Halloween Costume Contest and Sidewalk Stroll. Canceled.
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CALISTOGA:
OCT. 31: Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat. Don your costume & deck your car!
- Multiple locations, Calistoga, CA
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CLOVERDALE:
OCT. 3: Oktoberfest & Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch. Canceled.
- Downtown Plaza, Cloverdale, CA
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CORTE MADERA:
OCT. 28-31: Lark Drive-In Halloween Movies. Choose your favorite flick & get tickets!
- 1557 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA
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DAVIS:
OCT. 17 & 24: Pink Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. Donations support breast cancer-awareness & research.
- E Street Plaza, Davis, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Zombie Bike Parade. Free, community celebration.
- Davis Bike Loop, Davis, CA
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DIXON:
OCT. 16: Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Workshop: Barn & Pantry. Fun class. Save your seat!
- The Barn and Pantry, 151 West A St., Dixon, CA
Through OCT. 31: Cool Patch Pumpkins & Corn Maze. Corn maze with widened paths for social distancing.
- Cool Patch Pumpkins, 6150 Dixon Ave. West, Dixon, CA
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkins, Duck Rides & Tree Maze: Silveyville Farm. Don’t miss the ATV-train ride!
- Silveyville Farm, 6248 Silveyville Road, Dixon, CA
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FAIRFAX:
OCT. 10: Biketoberfest Marin. Canceled.
- Fairfax Plaza, Downtown Fairfax, CA
OCT. 31: Annual Halloween Parade. Canceled.
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GEYSERVILLE:
OCT. 25: Fall Colors Festival & Vintage Car Show. Details still underway.
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HEALDSBURG:
OCT. 26-31: Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Fest & Costume Contest. You can still put wheels on pumpkins!
- Online via Healdsburg Farmers’ Market, North & Vine Streets, Healdsburg, CA
OCT. 31: Sonoma County HalloWine Run. Virtual goes all month, or in-person Oct. 31.
- Coyote Sonoma, 44 Mill St, Healdsburg, CA
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LARKSPUR:
OCT. 17: Fall Citrus Gardening with UC Marin Master Gardener Joe Jennings. Learn secrets to autumn planting.
- Online via Larkspur Library, Larkspur, CA
OCT. 28-31: Lark Drive-In Halloween Movies. Choose your favorite flick & get your tickets!
- 1557 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA
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MARSHALL:
OCT. 25: Nick’s Carve: Pumpkins on Pikes: Nick’s Cove. Free & “sure to be a very spooky and beautiful sight!”
- Nick’s Cove & Cottages, 23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA
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MILL VALLEY:
OCT. 30: ‘Spooky Street’ – Space is limited, and advance registration required.
- Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA
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NAPA:
OCT. 17-29: Halloween Home-Decorating & Pumpkin Contests. Deck your house, carve your pumpkins & join citywide fun.
- Online via City of Napa, CA
OCT. 25: Halloween Costume Walk 2020: Kennedy Park. Dress up & enjoy some family time.
- Kennedy Park, 2295 Streblow Drive, Napa, CA
OCT. 25 & NOV. 1: Afternoon Tea Ceremony. Menu boasts autumn inspiration.
- Ackerman Heritage House, 608 Randolph St., Napa, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat. With social-distancing protocols in place.
- Las Flores Community Center, 4300 Linda Vista Ave. and Drive-Thru Stations, Napa, CA
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NICASIO:
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkins, Picnics & Big Jim’s BBQ. A local favorite with BBQ on weekends.
- Nicasio Pumpkin Patch, 5300 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA
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NOVATO:
OCT. 24: FRIGHT NIGHT: Evening of Magic, Music & Mayhem. A fun & full slate of entertainment & free!
- YouTube via Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat. Canceled.
OCT. 31: Halloween Edition: Virtual Magic Show. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
- Virtual format from City of Novato, CA
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PETALUMA:
OCT. 16: “Hocus Pocus” Drive-In Movie. Sold out.
- Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, CA
OCT. 24: Clucktown Collective Fall Gathering. “Join us for some fall fun in the old Kresgie Warehouse on the Petaluma River.”
- 429 1st St., Petaluma, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. Canceled.
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch & Farmstand: Gambonini Family Ranch. Pick the perfect pumpkin & shop for fall decor.
- Gambonini Family Ranch, 7149 Old Lakeville Road No. 3, Petaluma, CA
Through OCT. 31: Peter Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides & Corn Maze. Great setting on a family farm.
- Petaluma Creamery, 4235 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma, CA
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkins On Pikes 2020 Canceled: Farm Open: Tara Firma. Sad news on annual Pikes event, but pumpkins still for sale.
- Tara Firma Farm & Farmstore, 3796 I St. Ext., Petaluma, CA
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkins, Pony Rides & Haunted Village: Pronzini. Enjoy & don’t miss the haunt!
- Pronzini Pumpkin Patch, 3795 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA
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ROHNERT PARK:
OCT. 30-31: Free Halloween Weekend Drive-In Movies. Fun includes in-car, family crafts.
- SOMO Village, 1400 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA
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SAINT HELENA:
OCT. 31: Halloween Bike Parade. (Check to confirm this is still proceeding as planned.)
- Carnegie Building, 1360 Oak Ave., St. Helena, CA
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SAN ANSELMO:
OCT. 26-31: Halloween Costume, Story & Pumpkin Contests. A full week of festive fun!
- Online via Town of San Anselmo, 525 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, CA
OCT.: Goblins’ Spooktacular. Canceled.
- San Anselmo Town Hall Plaza & Lawn, 525 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, CA
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SAN FRANCISCO:
OCT. 12: Thriller Routine (ages 8 & up). Kids can learn the fun, spooky dance.
OCT. 16-31: SF Ghost Hunt Online: Fireside Stories. Get the scoop on the scary!
- Zoom via San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour, San Francisco, CA
OCT. 22-25: The Guardsmen Pumpkin Patch. Festive atmosphere with carving contests & more to support at-risk, Bay Area youth.
- Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA
OCT. 24-31: SF Zoo’s Sloth-oween & Sloth Haunts. With five sloth-themed haunted houses, including “Franken-sloth’s Fort.”
- San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd. and Great Highway, San Francisco, CA
OCT. 28: Shadow Circus: The Void Beyond the Veil. A frightfully good time.
- Online via Shadow Circus Creature Theatre, San Francisco, CA
OCT. 31: Graveyard Row Halloween Pub Crawl. Tickets on sale.
- The Blue Light + Various Venues, 1979 Union St., San Francisco, CA
OCT. 31: ‘Blue Moon’ SF Bay Halloween Sail. “Distinctive sail in honor of the full moon and Halloween!”
- Schooner Freda B, 100 Bay St., Sausalito, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Pet Costume Stroll. Family friendly & socially distanced.
- Folsom Street between 7th and 11th, San Francisco, CA
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SAN RAFAEL:
OCT. 23-NOV. 1: Halloween Fair Food Drive-Thru Spooktacular. Starring ghost-themed candy apples, black and orange cotton candy, plus your fave food from the county fair.
- Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. CA
Through NOV. 1: Dia de los Muertos’ Month Of Events. “A month of learning and family activities.”
- Online via Facebook and Zoom, San Rafael, CA
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SANTA ROSA:
OCT. 9-NOV. 1: Blind Scream Haunted House. Canceled.
- Santa Rosa Plaza, 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA
OCT. Tolay Fall Festival. Canceled.
- Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, CA
OCT. 16-24: ‘Murder on Orient Express’ – SRJC Theatre Arts. A classic mystery for the season!
- Online via Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
OCT. 22-NOV. 8: Día de los Muertos Sculpture Garden. Unique, outdoor exhibit.
- Museum of Sonoma County, 475 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, CA
OCT. 24: Virtual ‘Hoot ‘n Howl’ & Family Crafts. With crafts & trivia led by Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation.
OCT. 29: How to Draw Peanuts Halloween. Celebrate Halloween with cartoonist & Peanuts Gang.
- Zoom via Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Full Moon Paddle. Book soon, as expected to sell out.
- Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa, CA
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SAUSALITO:
OCT. 24-31: Goblin Jamboree: Bay Area Discovery Museum. With Monster Mash-Up Dance Party, Gourd Patch, Hay Mountain & more.
- Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA
OCT. 31: ‘Blue Moon’ SF Bay Halloween Sail. “Distinctive sail in honor of the full moon and Halloween!”
- Schooner Freda B, 100 Bay St., Sausalito, CA
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SONOMA:
OCT. 13: Dia de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls Virtual Workshop. Led by acclaimed artist Diego Marcial Rios.
- Online via Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa St., Sonoma CA
OCT. 30: VIRTUAL Wine & Halloween Candy Tasting. Sweets meet wine.
- Online via Meadowcroft Wines, 23574 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA
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SUISUN CITY:
OCT. 24: BrewBash in a Box. Fundraiser for Fairfield Suisun Rotary Club.
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VALLEJO:
OCT. 17-NOV. 1: BOO 2020! Marine World, Six Flags. With trick-or-treat trail & costume parade.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA
OCT. 18: Halloween Costume Walk: Blue Rock Springs Park. Trick-or-treating with costumed characters along the way.
- Blue Rock Springs Park, 650 Columbus Pkwy., Vallejo, CA
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FOR ENTIRE BAY AREA REGION:
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