Sonoma County Halloween events guide 2023

Spooky events for kids and adults are happening around Sonoma County this weekend.

Friday, Oct. 27

Fall Fun Fest: Family activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, DJ and dance party, Ferris wheel, zip line and more. Event is from 5 to 8 p.m. at Old Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa. Free. More information at santarosametrochamber.com.

Slater Haunted House: Spooky decorations and actors in costume will give kids a fun fright and hand out candy from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Herbert Slater Middle School, 3500 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $5. More information at pdne.ws/3FxFj8O.

Ha Ha Halloween: Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Evil Comedy present a Halloween-themed improv comedy show, with auctions, raffle, costumes and more at 6 p.m. at Arlene Francis Center, 99 West Sixth St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $10. More information at pdne.ws/3FuxP6F.

Halloween Show: Seattle punk band Kids on Fire headline a concert also featuring local hardcore punks Right to Remain at 7:30 p.m. at The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. Tickets are $10. More information at 707-776-7163, bigeasypetaluma.com.

Halloweird: Live music, burlesque and variety shows, DJ dance party, costume contest and more at 8 p.m. at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. R-rated. Tickets are $29 to $34, VIP tables $400. More information at mystictheatre.com.

“Mars Attacks!” Halloween Party: DJ Fabian spins dance hits at a sci-fi horror themed show featuring door prizes, costume contest, photo booth and spooky cocktails at 9 p.m. at The Flamingo Resort’s Vintage Space Lounge, 27777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are Free with RSVP. The party continues Oct. 28 with hair-metal band Aqua Nett. More information at vintagespacesr.com.

Adult Halloween Bash: Metallica tribute band Immortalica plus three DJs and dancing. Also bowling and arcade add-ons. Party hours are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $20 to $25. More information at visitepicenter.com.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Kids Halloween Carnival: Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s annual event returns with games, a fortune teller, reptiles and other animals to pet, a Wheel of Deals, decorations, and entertainment 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children ages 3-12. All ages welcome. More information at francisfordcoppolawinery.com.

Halloween Carnival and Día de los Muertos Celebration: Haunted maze, magic show, carnival games, exotic animals, community altars and more. Event runs from noon to 5 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. Free. More information at rpcity.org.

Halloween Costume Contest and Ghost Hunt: Pick up your “Ghost Tracker” at Silk Moon Gallery, 195 N Main St., Sebastopol, and look for ghosts in shop windows from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get your Tracker stamped. Drop off the completed Tracker at the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce, 265 S Main St., and win a gift certificate to The Towworks, 6940 Sebastopol Ave., where a costume contest and live music begins at 1 p.m. Free admission. More information at sebastopol.org.

Witches in the Woods: Halloween market and party includes kids and adults costume contests, spooky tunes, craft and decor for sale and more at 4 p.m. at Brew Coffee & Beer, 6566 Front St., Forestville. Free admission. More information at pdne.ws/3FyLlWI.

Halloween Bar Crawl: Sixth annual downtown Santa Rosa crawl includes costume contest, drink and food specials, and an after-party. Crawl begins at 4 p.m. at Beer Baron, 614 Fourth St, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $20-$25. More information at pdne.ws/499LIEM.

Halloween Party on the River: Dress in costume for the party and contest and hear live music from local Grateful Dead tribute act Dead Roses and funky rockers The Heard Eye at 5 p.m. at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Road. Tickets are $10. More information at 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com.

Sonoma County Lowrider Council Trunk-or-Treat: Kids can dress in costume to trick-or-treat from the back of lowrider cars, with decoration and music adding to the spooky atmosphere at 6 p.m. at Mitote Food Park, 665 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. Free admission. More information at pdne.ws/3Fyu3ZT.

Halloween Dance Party: Jam rock band The THUGZ headline Occidental Center for the Arts’ annual bash, featuring a costume contest, at 6:30 p.m. at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental. Tickets are $25-$30. More information at occidentalcenterforthearts.org.

Halloween Covers Show: Local bands and musicians perform hits by Ozzy Osborne, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, The Killers and more at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St., Petaluma. Tickets are $10. More information at thephoenixtheater.com.

Mystic's Halloween Bash: Mystic Theatre’s annual party includes a costume contest featuring cash prizes and performances from Sebastian Saint James and The Highway Poets, Spike Sikes, Shook Train, and Tru Lyric at 7 p.m. at 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. Tickets are $15. More information at mystictheatre.com.

Country Spooktacular: Come early for line dancing lessons and then get moving with Judds tribute band The Juggs. Party also includes drink specials and a costume contest at 8 p.m. at Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $150$20. More information at barrelprooflounge.com.

Nightmare on Mill Street: A 1990s “rock and ghoul” bash with rock cover band Joose from 9 p.m. to midnight at Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., Healdsburg. Costume contest, ’90s attire suggested. Tickets are $20 to $30. More information at 707-433-4444, coyotesonoma.com.

Halloween Party: Music and karaoke kicks off at 9 p.m. Costume Contest results will be announced around midnight at Ricardo's Bar & Grill, 2700 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa. Free admission. More information at pdne.ws/3tFN21R.

Funky Halloween: Driving soul-funk band Marshall House Project headlines a concert at 9:30 p.m. at Forestville Club, 6592 Forestville Street. Tickets are $15. More information at pdne.ws/470NwyF.

Sunday Oct. 29

Kids’ Halloween Party: Costume contest for kids and families, art activities and more at 1 p .m. at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Americana swing music with The Familiar Strangers from 2 to 4 p.m. in the amphitheater. Trick-or-treat parade at 4 p.m. winds along downtown Occidental. Free. More information at 707-874-9392, occidentalcenterforthearts.org.

Monday, Oct. 30

Museum Mondays for Little Ones: “Happy Halloween, Charlie Brown”-themed crafts, stories and activities for children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers. Visit from 10 a.m. to noon at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Admission is $10 per child, free for up to two accompanying adults before 11 a.m. More information at 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: The 1975 musical comedy horror classic screens at 7 p.m. at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Road. Costumes encouraged. Also trick-or-treating for all ages starts at 4 p.m. Free. More information at 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com.

West End Halloween Party and Parade: Santa Rosa neighborhood welcomes families to dress in costume and gather at Coulter and Boyce Street at 5:30 p.m. for a parade at 6 p.m., followed by trick or treating and a "best decorated house in the neighborhood" contest. Free admission. More information at pdne.ws/3Si2JGO.

Halloween Horror Paint Night: Cluster Funk Studios hosts a paint party with Halloween designs, plus costume contest, at 6 p.m. at Parliament Brewing Company, 5865 Labath Ave Ste 9, Rohnert Park. Tickets are $35. More information at clusterfunkstudios.com.

Blind Scream Haunted House: Final day for Halloween chills and thrills and malevolent spirits at “Doc Hunter’s House of Horror.” Visit from 7 to 11 p.m. at 98 Santa Rosa Plaza. (Not for young children.) Tickets are $25 to $35. More information at 707-953-3909, blindscream.com.

Halloween Party: Psychedelic outlaw country band Electric Tumbleweed headlines a show at 7 p.m. at Elephant in the Room, 177 A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Party includes costume contest. Tickets are $10. More information at elephantintheroompub.com.

Halloween 1980s Dance Party: DJ spins top hits of the 1980s, plus a costume contest and themed drinks and food. Party is from 7:30 to 11:55 p.m. at The California, 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Tickets are $10 to $15. More information at 707-664-7529, caltheatre.com.

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Dianne Reber Hart contributed to this story