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Halloween Happenings

Get in the spirit with these family-friendly events.

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Recommendation  #1
Town of San Anselmo

The 2024 Goblins' BOOtacular is set for this Friday starting at 5pm on San Anselmo Avenue in spooky downtown San Anselmo. It is a fun, town-wide trick or treating event for those ages 11 years old and younger.

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Dress in your most boo-tiful Halloween costume and join us for some traditional small town fun. Merchants and volunteers will be standing along San Anselmo Avenue between Woodland and Tamalpais to hand out goodies. We have some non-sugar goodies too!

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HOURS:
Friday, October 25th: 5pm - 7pm
Recommendation #2
Sausalito Parks and Recreation

Sausalito is getting into the Halloween spirit with their annual Trick or Treat celebration. The evening festivities will include:

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5pm - 5:50pm - Carved Pumpkin Contest. Drop off your carved pumpkin at Robin Sweeny Park. Vote for your favorite pumpkin until 7:30pm. Winners will be announced at the end of the Dog Costume Contest.

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5:45pm/6pm - Halloween Parade (Line up for the Parade at 5:45pm at the Station 1 Firehouse on the corner of Johnson & Caledonia streets). 

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6:15pm - The Halloween Parade finishes at Trick or Treat Lane (located at the Robin Sweeny Park Basketball Courts). Sponsors will have tables giving out treats.

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6:30pm - Dog Costume Contest. Dress up your pups and bring them with you to compete. Prizes will be awarded to the best Little Dog (under 35 lbs.) in costume, best Big Dog (over 35 lbs.) in costume and best couple (human and dog). Entry is free.

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Admission is FREE.

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HOURS:
Thursday, October 31st: 5pm - 8pm
Recommendation #3
Bon Air Greenbrae

Get ready to take your costumes out for a test drive and trick-or-treat with Bon Air merchants during our festive Halloween Bash!

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Bring the whole family for Bon Air’s annual FREE Halloween Bash! Enjoy a festive Family Costume Parade, Pet Costume Parade, live DJ, photo booth, children’s activities, and trick-or-treating at merchants throughout Bon Air. Costumes are encouraged as we celebrate a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween excitement and community spirit.

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Highlights Include:

  • Dance with E.N.A. – Kick Off Performances at 11:00am and leading the All-Ages Family Parade
  • Family Costume Contest & Parade – 11:10am
  • Face Painting & Balloon Twisting – Festive fun for little ghouls and goblins
  • Woodland’s Pet Costume Contest & Parade – 12pm
  • Professional Photo Booth
  • Professional DJ 
  • Kid’s Pumpkin Decorating Crafts
  • Trick-or-Treat at all the Bon Air merchants!

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Admission is FREE and Costumes are encouraged.

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HOURS:
Friday, October 30th: 11am - 2pm
Recommendation #4
Downtown San Rafael B.I.D.

Bring the kids to downtown San Rafael this Saturday for Trick-or-Treat on Fourth Street.​

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Event Highlights:

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Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Woodlands Pet Food & Treats in the Plaza from 1:30pm – 3pm.

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Trunk or Treat sponsored by the San Rafael Police Department. A festive San Rafael Police Car will be passing out candy in the Plaza from 1pm - 3pm.

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Prize Wheel in the Plaza sponsored by Foster Our Future from 1pm – 3pm.

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Admission is FREE

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 26th: 1pm - 3pm
Recommendation #5
Strawberry Village

Get ready for a "paw-some" day of Halloween fun at Strawberry Village's annual Pet Costume Contest.

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Prizes include treats, toys, and more! Pre-register for just $10 at Woodlands Pet Food & Treats, or sign up the day of for $15.

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All proceeds benefit Marin Humane and Hopalong Animal Rescue. It's going to be a day filled with tail-wagging joy and heartwarming moments you won't want to miss!

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HOURS:
Saturday, October 26th: 3:30pm - 5pm
Recommendation #6
Strawberry Recreation District

Strawberry Recreation Center is hosting its annual Scary at the Berry Halloween festival on Friday, November 1st.

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Wear your favorite costume; bring your treat bag; and work up an appetite trick-or-treating around Strawberry Rec Center.

Come see the Scary Barnyard, Harry Potter, Aliens, Ghostbusters, Disney Princesses, Toy Story, The Spectacular Glow-In-The-Dark Tunnel, and more...

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After gathering your candy, stop by the Food Trucks for dinner with family and friends.

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Cost: $5 for Trick-or-Treaters (2 years and over). Parents/Guardians are free.

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Friday, November 1st: 5pm - 8pm
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