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Halloween Parties

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Recommendation  #1
Corner Bar

Join Corner Bar for its 2nd Annual Halloween Party this Friday!

DJ G Real will be spinning the best hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s — it’s going to be a monster mash for the ages!

The Witching Hour is near… so grab your ghouls, throw on your best costume, and dance the night away! 💃🕺

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💀 No cover charge — just killer vibes. Start hydrating now... you’ll need it. Don’t ghost us this Halloween! 👻

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st: 9:30pm - 12:30am
Recommendation #2
Sweetwater Music Hall

Soul Ska and Fishbone frontman Angelo Moore are teaming up for this year's Halloween Costume Ball at Sweetwater!

Soul Ska is a Bay Area collective with a fresh take on the classic ska/rocksteady idiom. The 10-piece band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more. Drawing equally from the original Jamaican first wave as well as the British second wave, the band’s rootsy, upbeat sound leans heavily on vocal harmony and a three-piece horn section. 

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Tickets: $42.75

** Costumes are encouraged!

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #3
The Trident

Enjoy a Spooky Aloha Weekend at The Trident! 

Sausalito's legendary restuarant is hosting a Halloween celebration filled with live music, ocean views, and island vibes.

👻 Friday, October 31st (6pm – 9pm): Kick off Halloween night with Chris Rowan & Dick Bright — one half of the legendary Rowan Brothers and one of the Bay Area’s most colorful performers! Enjoy great tunes, good times, and stunning Sausalito scenery.

🌺 Saturday, November 1st (6pm – 9pm): Ease into the weekend with the island sounds of Nate Kanae — the perfect soundtrack for a golden Sausalito sunset.

Enjoy Aloha Friday Specials (All Day on Halloween!)Sip and savor Happy Hour Menu & Drink Specials, including: $5 Maui Waui Drafts; $10 Trident Punch & Blue Hawaiians; plus, delicious island-inspired bites! 

🌺 Hawaiian-style weekend brunch specials:

Loco Moco; Seared Ahi Poke Fried Rice & Eggs; and Portuguese Sausage & Eggs

Come for the music, stay for the food/booze & views, and celebrate Halloween—Trident style.

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HOURS:
Friday & Saturday, October 31st and November 1st: 6pm - 9pm
Recommendation #4
Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Get ready to raise the spirits on Friday, October 31st! The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is turning up the fright factor for their Halloween Dance Party.

Expect killer beatswicked moves, and a night full of spine-chilling fun. Dress to impress in your most hauntingly stylish costume — prizes await the best-dressed creatures of the night!

 

Sip on creepy cocktails, feast on devilishly good bites, and dance ‘til the witching hour. Make it a full night out — join Lighthouse for dinner before the party! Reserve your table now: Book on OpenTable

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Tickets: $15 (advance); $20 (at the door)

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st: 8pm - 11:30pm
Recommendation #5
Mac's at 19 Broadway

Fairfax… ready to get spooky AND sweaty? 👻💀

This Halloween, Mac’s at 19 Broadway transforms into a full-throttle haunted dance party — a night of beats and bone-rattling energy you won’t forget. Get your costume ready. Grab your crew. It’s time to turn up the fright and the bass.

🔥 Featuring DJs that’ll raise the dead:

Club Lava’s Craven A DJ — dropping fire sets to light up the dance floor.

Seize the Night’s DJ Chris Tonite — spinning nonstop party anthems.

Club Aqua’s DJ Perez — turning up the heat with Latin, House, and Bass.

What’s waiting inside (and out):

Hip Hop • Latin • Bass • House • Hyphy all night long

Costume Contest — prizes for the best and scariest looks

Signature Cocktails — sip Mac’s famous craft potions

Indoor & Outdoor dance spaces — vibe under the stars or in the dark

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Ticketsjust $17.85

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st: 7pm - Close
Recommendation #6
HopMonk Tavern

Get ready to moonwalk into the spookiest night of the year! 

On Saturday, November 1st, HopMonk transforms into a haunted 80s dance floor for their annual Thriller Halloween Costume Bash featuring local legends The 85s!

These totally rad party pros will keep you dancing all night with your favorite hits from The Clash, Duran Duran, Madonna, Prince, The Police, Eurythmics, and more!

Come dressed to impress — from ghouls and ghosts to pop icons and punk rockers — and get ready to “Shut Up n’ Dance!”

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Tickets: $22

Don’t miss the biggest retro fright night of the season — it’s gonna be thrilling!

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HOURS:
Saturday, November 1st: Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm - Close
Recommendation #7
Elks Lodge

Join The Elks Lodge for their annual Halloween Party — a night of music, costumes, and spooky fun at San Rafael’s legendary Haunted Mansion!

Dance the night away on the Terrace with The Soul Section — the Bay Area’s ultimate funk & soul band, playing the best hits of the ‘60s & ‘70s. 

--A DJ will be spinning inside the mansion all night long!

-- Food & drinks will be available for purchase

-- Costume Contest — show off your spooky style and win prizes!

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Tickets: $33.85

🚫 21+ only — bring your ID

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st. Doors: 7pm / Music: 8pm - 11pm
Recommendation #8
Eria Café

Join fellow creatures of the night at Eria Cafe (Dita's Restaurant) for an unforgettable evening of music, mystery, and Halloween magic. Dance until the early morning hours in an atmosphere that celebrates the spookiness of All Hallows’ Eve.

WHAT AWAITS IN THE DARKNESS:

  • DJs with Haunting Beats featuring spine-tingling mixes, dance floor anthems, and bewitching soundscapes
  • Costume Masquerade Contest with prizes for the most spooky, sensational, and creative transformations
  • Craft Cocktails & Potions expertly mixed by Dita’s renowned bartenders
  • Atmospheric Lighting creating the perfect ambiance for mysterious encounters
  • Photo Enchantments with haunting backdrops and ethereal lighting

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Tickets: $45 (advance); $65 (at the door)

** This party is open to everyone, not just single people.

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HOURS:
Saturday, November 1st: 7pm - 1am
Recommendation #9
The City of Sausalito

Get into the Halloween spirit this Friday at Sausalito's Trick or Treat celebration. The evening festivities will include:

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). 

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.

6:30pm - Howl'O'WeenDog Costume Contest at Robert Sweeny Park. 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:
Friday, October 31st: 5pm - 8pm
Recommendation #10
The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina

Set sail for a spooky night on the Tiburon waterfront.

The Bungalow Kitchen is hosting a late night Pirate-themed Halloween Party! Join them this Friday for a costumed bash featuring a live DJ, specialty cocktails, light bites, and a hauntingly good vibe.

  

Costumes encouraged—bonus points for pirate flair. Grab your crew and book now for a night of mischief, music, and moonlit mayhem.

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HOURS:
Friday, October 31st: 9pm - 11pm