We’re here for all your Halloween fun, and we love it when our buses and trains serve as inspiration!
Halloween weekend is upon us, and San Francisco is brimming with free, family-friendly celebrations. That means night markets, festivals and trick-or-treat possibilities in every corner of the city.
This is the perfect time to explore your neighborhood – or a new one – with costumes, community and a little candy.
And we’re here to help! Hop on Muni for affordable rides to Halloween fun – and check out our guide of free events happening across the city.
You can jump right to each event below for more information or keep reading for the full list.
Free events and Muni tips for easy trips
- When: Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Sigmund Stern Grove
Kick off Halloween weekend at the annual ScareGrove Festival in Stern Grove! This free, family-friendly event features a costume contest and carnival rides. And you won’t want to miss the live music, entertainment, food and spooky fun for all ages. Free accessible shuttle service available. Learn more at ScareGrove’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 23 Monterey, 28 19th Avenue, 57 Parkmerced bus routes, K Ingleside or M Ocean View Muni Metro lines
This annual waterfront celebration at Ghirardelli Square brings a live magic show, kids’ costume contest and the always popular dog costume contest. Learn more at Ghirardelli Square’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: F Market and Wharves Streetcar routes, 19 Polk, 28 19th Avenue, 30 Stockton, 49 Van Ness/Mission and the Powell-Hyde Cable Car
- When: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Sanchez Slow Street between Day Street and 24th streets
Stop by Sanchez Slow Street to trick-or-treat in daylight, enjoy a costume contest and check out decorated homes. Learn more at Slow Sanchez’s blog page.
How to get there on Muni: J Church, 24 Divisadero, 36 Teresita and 48-Quintara/24th St
- When: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: MinneSLOWta Slow Street, from 19th to 22nd
Don’t miss the Annual Spooky Street Stroll by the Dogpatch Music Series! Candy, costumes, live music, adult beverages and community spirit will be part of the fun at this beloved neighborhood stroll. Learn more at MinneSLOWta St. Spooky Stroll’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: T Third, 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express, 48-Quintara/24th St and 55 Dogpatch
- When: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Grant Avenue and Vallejo Street
North Beach will offer a Halloween-themed extravaganza featuring local restaurants, art vendors, entertainment, games and much more. Learn the details at the North Beach Night Market event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 8 Bayshore, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 30 Stockton, 39 Coit and 45 Union/Stockton
Thrill-O-Ween Fest at Thrive City
- When: Sunday, Oct. 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Thrive City, 1 Warriors Way
Celebrate Halloween with an afternoon of family fun. Enjoy costume contests, DJ sets, a magic show, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treat stations, inflatables, crafts and more. Don’t miss the screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas on the 75-foot screen at 3:15 p.m. Learn more at Thrill-O-Ween Fest’s event page.
How to get there on Muni: Muni Metro T Third, 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express and 22 Fillmore
Great Hauntway at Sunset Dunes
- When: Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Sunset Dunes Park, Judah to Taraval
The Great Hauntway is San Francisco’s largest Halloween event, and it’s completely free to attend. Hop on the special L Taraval train decorated for the occasion. It will be departing Embarcadero at approximately 12:55 p.m. with arrival to the beach at 1:29 p.m. and enjoy the festivities! Enjoy a safe Halloween by the beach with trick or treating, live performers, bounce houses and more! Learn more at Great Hauntway’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: N-Judah, L-Taraval, 7 Haight/Noriega, 18 46th Avenue, 23 Monterey and 48 Quintara/24th Street
- When: Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Sunset Dunes Park, Judah to Taraval
A charming family-friendly block party with candy, costumes and the chance to snap a photo by the iconic Painted Ladies. Learn more at Alamo Square Neighborhood Association’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 5 Fulton, 6 Hayes/Parnassus and 22 Fillmore
- When: Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Ferry Building
Wander through the Marketplace and stop by shops marked with festive signage. That’s your cue that these businesses are ready to welcome trick-or-treaters in their best costumes. Enjoy spooky music, playful games and plenty of Halloween spirit for the whole family! Learn more at Ferry Building Marketplace’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 2 Sutter, 7 Haight/Noriega, 9R San Bruno Rapid, 12-Folsom/Pacific, 14/14R Mission, California Street Cable Car and F Market and Wharves Streetcar routes. Muni Metro: Take the J, K, L, M or N to Embarcadero Station.
- When: Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Grove Street, between Central and Baker
A neighborhood party featuring trick-or-treating and a 6 p.m. costume contest. Learn more at the NOPNA Halloween Block Party webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 5/5R Fulton, 6 Hayes/Parnassus, 24-Divisadero and 43 Masonic
- When: Friday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Sunnyside, Hearst Avenue between Foerster and Acadia
A neighborhood celebration featuring costumes, a trick-or-treat map and a community potluck. Learn more at Slow Hearst’s Halloween webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 23 Monterey, 36 Teresita and 43 Masonic
Halloween Castro Night Market
- When: Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Castro and 18th streets
The last Castro Night Market of 2025 is on Halloween this year! It features local food vendors and merchants as usual. But this time, you can also catch special Halloween live entertainment. That includes a Creature Feature Drag show, DJ sets, Glow in the Streets Costume Contest and more! Learn the details at Castro Night Market’s webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 24 Divisadero, 33 Ashbury/18th Street, 35 Eureka, 37-Corbett routes and F Market and Wharves Streetcar routes. Muni Metro: Take the K Ingleside, L Taraval or M Ocean View to Castro station.
- When: Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Irving Street between 22nd and 25th avenues
A festive, family-friendly Halloween night event. The bazaar features local food, entertainment, merchants and artists in the Sunset neighborhood. Learn more at Sunset Merchants’ event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: N Judah, 7 Haight/Noriega, 28/28R 19th Avenue and 29 Sunset
Travel updates: Irving and nearby streets will be closed from noon to midnight. Learn more at our Travel Updates webpage.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden - 799 Howard Street
The 25th annual Halloween Hoopla returns with fun for kids under 10 and their families. Enjoy Circus Bella performances, live music, craft tables and a costume parade where every child can join in their Halloween best. Learn more at Halloween Hoopla’s event webpage.
How to get there on Muni: 8 Bayshore, 12-Folsom/Pacific, 14 Mission & 14R-Mission Rapid, 15-Bayview Express, 30 Stockton, 45 Union/Stockton and F Market & Wharves.
For Muni Metro: All Market Street lines—Powell or Montgomery stations are two blocks away. Yerba Buena/Moscone Station (T Third line) is less than a block from the Children’s Garden.
Safety first, candy second
Halloween festivities on Minnesota Slow Street.
Please see below for key safety reminders for this spooky season.
Drivers:
- Be alert and watch for children who may be less visible and need more time to cross streets.
Pro tip: Consider walking, biking or taking public transit to your destination. This way, you can avoid parking and traffic!
Parents and caregivers:
- Join your children for trick-or-treating.
- Try to be more visible at intersections by carrying a flashlight or light stick or wearing reflective gear.
- Remind children to cross at intersections or marked crosswalks. Before crossing, look all ways.
- Wear costumes that are light in color to increase visibility. Masks should not obstruct your child’s vision.
Hop on Muni and let the city be your playground
San Francisco is bursting with free, family-friendly celebrations that reflect our city’s diversity and creative spirit. Whether you go trick-or-treating or head to a night market, there’s lots of fun in store this Halloween.
Hop on Muni for a safe, easy ride to each event — and enjoy weekends filled with connection and community pride.
Celebrate responsibly, be aware of your surroundings and respect your neighbors as we share the joy across our neighborhoods.
Plan your trip at our Routes and Stops webpage.
Learn about street closures and more on our Travel Updates webpage.