Halloween and Día de los Muertos in Sonoma County 2024

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Fall fun is back in Sonoma County and we’ve got a great line-up of activities for all ages to celebrate both Halloween and Día de los Muertos. We’ve got Halloween carnivals, musicals and movies, cemetery tours, trick or treat events, and dance parties for the over-21 set. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with art, sugar skulls, music, dancing, and altar-making! Find it all right here!

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Halloween events

Saturday, Oct. 12, 6pm-midnight
Santa Rosa Zombie Crawl
Age 21+. The terror begins at Blind Scream Haunted House, continues at downtown taverns, back to Blind Scream, with an after-party at Beer Baron.
Santa Rosa.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 9am-4pm
Pumpkin Day at Oak Hill Farm
Pumpkin launching; farm-grown pumpkins, gourds, flowers; and live music!
Glen Ellen

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 18 & 19 2024, 7-9pm
Fairytales After Dark
Halloween dance showcase ages 18+
Rohnert Park

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 10:30am
Cemetery Walk with the Petalumans of Yesteryear
Ghosts of Petaluma’s Past Come to Life on the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum’s Annual Cemetery Tour!
Petaluma

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 11am-4:pm
The SoCo Halloween Market & Dog Costume Parade
The annual SoCo Halloween Market is back with 80+ vendors to shop from & a Halloween dog costume parade!
Santa Rosa

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 12-2pm
Healdsburg Plaza Howl-o-ween Parade
Come out to the Humane Society of Sonoma County Pet Parade and join our annual costume contest and parade for a howlin’ good time!
Healdsburg

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 1:30-5:45pm
SOLD OUT – Floating Pumpkin Patch
An afternoon filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun at Ridgway Swim Center!
Santa Rosa

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 7pm
Halloween Freaky Fundraiser
It’s the Windsor Community Circle’s Second Annual FREAKY FUNDRAISER, with all proceeds supporting the 2024;  Windsor Holiday Food and Toy Drive!
Windsor

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024; 10pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Phoenix Theater
The 1975 musical comedy film that parodies science fiction and horror films.
Petaluma

Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024; 2pm
Pumpkins on Pikes
Pumpkin carving, live music, food, straw maze and games.
Petaluma


Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27, 2024; 9am-4pm
FUNTazmagoria at Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
This one-of-a-kind seasonal celebration is perfect for families, offering a blend of spooky fun that’s spooky not scary.
Santa Rosa

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 4-7pm
Fall Fun Fest in Downtown Santa Rosa
Trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, costume contests, games with prizes, music and dancing, food trucks, and more!

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 4-8pm
Trunk or Treat at Machado Burgers
Come join us from 4-8 on Friday, October 25th for classic cars and lots of candy!
Santa Rosa

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 5pm
Dia de los Muertos Movie Night at Sonoma State Historic Park Barracks
Celebrate Day of the Dead with music, food, fun activities, and the movie “Coco”
Sonoma

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 5-8pm
Halloween Family Style with Bricoleur
Celebrate Halloween with us at Bricoleur Vineyards! Spooky fun awaits with a family-style dinner and costume contest!
Windsor

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 5:30-9:30 pm
Hitchcock Film Festival 2024
Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Hitchcock’s iconic films in Bodega Bay!
Bodega Bay

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024; 5:30-8pm
Hocus Pocus Under the Stars: A Free Movie Night by AVFilm!
The Sanderson Sisters will kick off your Halloween festivities with the timeless classic HOCUS POCUS.
Healdsburg

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024; 7pm
Coco – Movies in the Park in Lucchesi Park
Movies start at 7pm.; Food and beverage vendors on-site.
Petaluma

Friday, Oct. 25, 7-11pm
THE HAUNT Brew & Scare Fest – For Adults 21+
Haunted Maze, live music, games, craft beer, wine, and food.
Rohnert Park

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 7:30-9pm
Nosferatu, Vampire Movie, at the Sebastiani Theatre
The classic film performed with a live soundtrack by members of the Renegade Orchestra’
Sonoma

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 9am-4pm
FUNTazmagoria at Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
This one-of-a-kind seasonal celebration is perfect for families, offering a blend of spooky fun that’s spooky not scary.
Santa Rosa

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
Halloween at Charlie’s Acres
Fun for the whole family!
Sonoma

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 11am-4pm
Windsor Trick or Treat Trail
A free trick or treating designed for children under the age of 12 and their adult chaperone.
Windsor

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 11am-3pm
Witches & Wizards on The Water at The Floathouse Petaluma
A Spook-tacular celebration on the river! Costume contest & trick or treat water trail! Rent boats or bring your own!
Petaluma

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 12-5pm
Halloween Carnival with Día de los Muertos Celebration
Live performances, exotic animals, carnival games, magic show, haunted maze, community altars, and more.
Rohnert Park Community Center

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 1-6pm
Annual Witches & Brews Market in Santa Rosa
Join us for our annual Witches & Brews Artisan Market!
Santa Rosa

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 4pm-12am
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl-Santa Rosa-7th Annual
Join us for the ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl, where the spooky spirit and good times collide!
Santa Rosa

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 7pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Night at CPAC!
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center’s next movie night is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes encouraged.
Cloverdale

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, 6:30-7:45pm
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like neve
Sonoma

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 7-10pm
Ghost Train Boogie at Cline Family Cellars
Dress in your Halloween best (yes, we mean costume party) and join us on the Haunted Railcar Deck for a selection of Cline wines, bites, music, DANCING, and more!
Sonoma

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 7-11pm
THUGZ and Casual Country Halloween Dance Party
Get ready for the spookiest, most electrifying night of the year at our Halloween Dance Party!
Occidental

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm
FRANKENSTEIN! Classic 1931 movie with a new film score performed live…
Start your Halloween celebrations with a big-screen viewing of FRANKENSTEIN with Sonoma County Philharmonic Orchestra.
Santa Rosa

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 9:30am-1pm
A “Spooky” Autumn Hike with Naturalist John Lynch
Join us on a “spooky” 3 mile hike in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park!
Kenwood

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024; 9:30am
Halloween Walk’n Wag
A gathering of 15 dogs and their humans will walk around the Beauty Ranch and then down to the Wolf House.
Glen Ellen

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 10am-5pm
FREE DAY: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Enjoy a FREE day at the Schulz Museum!
Santa Rosa

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 11am-1pm
Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Annual Kids Halloween Carnival
The Francis Ford Coppola Winery Halloween Carnival returns!
Geyserville

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024; 1-4pm
Occidental Kids’ Halloween Party! Free Community Event
Don’t miss this year’s Halloween Party with spooky fun for all ages.
Occidental

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 2-4pm
FRANKENSTEIN! Classic 1931 movie with a new film score performed live…
Start your Halloween celebrations with a big-screen viewing of FRANKENSTEIN with Sonoma County Philharmonic Orchestra.
Santa Rosa

Sunday Oct. 27 2024; 3-4pm
FLC’s Spooktacular Extravaganza-Santa Rosa Symphony
Featuring Maestro Francesco, Snoopy, and the orchestra beloved masterpieces. Instrument Petting Zoo one hour prior to concert in lobby. For all ages. $1o-/$20.
Rohnert Park

Sunday, Oct.27, 2024, 3-5pm
Trunk Or Treat at La Casita Day School
An evening of frightful fun and delightful treats for the entire community!
Santa Rosa

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024; 4-6pm
Halloween Spooktacular at East Washington Place
Visit East Washington Place for a Halloween Spooktacular celebration! Entertainment will include a face painter and a balloon maker.
Petaluma

Wednesday, Oct. 30,, 4-6pm

Spooky Stroll at Montgomery Village
Celebrate Spooky Season at The Village!
Santa Rosa

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 5-9pm
Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market – Halloween Festival
Trick or Treating, live music, and more!
Santa Rosa

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024; 7-9pm
Scream (1996) Screening
Film Screening at Sonoma Community Center.
Sonoma

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 9am-12:30pm
Halloween Paddle Out
Grab your witch hat, striped socks, & a cape, and jump on your boat!
Jenner

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3-6pm
Mallo-O-Ween at Santa Rosa Plaza
Bring the family down in their favorite spooky costumes to trick or treat at select stores and snap pics at a Halloween balloon display in Center Court.
Santa Rosa

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024; 3-5:30pm
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
A time of Bats and Broomsticks, Blood and Bugs-and of course, Downtown Petaluma’s Safe “Trick or Treat Trail” with the downtown Merchants!
Petaluma

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3-6pm
Spooktacular Trick-Or-Treating at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
Trick-Or-Treating at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets.
Petaluma

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024; 4-6pm
Trunk n’ Treat at Armstrong Redwoods for the kiddos!
Bring your kiddos to Trunk n’ Treat at Armstrong Redwoods!
Guerneville

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 4-5pm
Trick or Treat in Historic Railroad Square!
Find the pumpkin picture in business windows to know who has candy.
Santa Rosa.

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 5:30-8:30 pm
The Great Pumpkin Party at Sebastopol Christian Church
Family Friendly Carnival.
Sebastopol

Thursday, Oct. 31, 7pm
HALLOWEIRD at The Mystic Theatre
Burlesqque & variety show. Sonoma County’s Wildest Halloween Party Is Back!
Petaluma

Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2024
Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog
A side-splitting parody of cult classics Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr Horrible’s Sing Along Blog-come ready to laugh out loud!
Santa Rosa

Friday, Nov. 1, 10pm
21+ Halloween Bash at Poppy Bank Epicenter
Costume party, DJs, multiple bars, games, magic, and more!
Santa Rosa

Día de los Muertos activities

Satuday, Oct. 19, 2024; 12-4pm
Block Party: Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Sonoma County Lowriders at Museum of Sonoma County
An unforgettable day of art, performances, and mouthwatering food trucks, ending with a cruise down 7th street.  Part of a month of community programming.
Santa Rosa

October. 22-Nov. 1
Día de los Muertos Community Altar
Honor loved ones by participating in this year’s Día de los Muertos Community Altar!
Rohnert Park Community Center

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024; 12-5pm
Halloween Carnival with Día de los Muertos Celebration
Live performances, exotic animals, carnival games, magic show, haunted maze, community altars, and more.
Rohnert Park

Fri, Nov. 1, 2024, 5-8pm
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Join in to celebrate this special and colorful tradition, while we honor those who have passed. Event is FREE for all!
Sonoma

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, 5:30-10pm
Dia de los Muertos in Cloverdale
Come honor your loved ones with beautiful altars, Catrin/a contest, artisan vendors, traditional music, and delicious food!
Cloverdale

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, 5-8pm
Día de Los Muertos: An Inclusive Celebration!
Kadiant and Sweetwater Spectrum – Life with Purpose invite you to join an inclusive Día de Los Muertos celebration!
Sonoma

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024; 5:30-8pm
Dia de Muertos at Sonoma Community Center
Altar-Lighting ceremony on the front lawn, a dance performance from Ballet Folklorico Quetzalen on the back patio, food, drinks, and art activities.
Sonoma

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024; 4-8 p.m.
Dia de Muertos de Windsor
Traditional, authentic Latin American family holiday. Sacred blessing of indigenous dancers, procession honoring los muertos, ballet folklorico and mariachi music, food, artisan market and Lowrider car show. Music and dance free; food, drink and artisinal ware for sale.
Windsor Town Green

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