Fall festivals & spooky season continue
Your October 16–18 weekend: haunted trains, Stanford football, fall festivals, and a little Broadway magic.
Historical edition. Event dates, offers, and availability reflect the original publication.
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OCT 12, 2026 · ISSUE NO. 7
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Oktoberfest, fall festivals, and more!
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This Weekend
Ardenwood Haunted Train
Oct 16 · 7pm - 9:30pm · Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
Ride a playful, low-scare haunted train at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening. Buy timed tickets in advance, arrive 30 minutes early, and note that children 6 and under sit on an adult’s lap.
This Weekend
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Oct 16 · Multiple showtimes · Oakland Arena, Oakland
Family ice show with Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday performances.
This Weekend
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Oct 17 · 9 AM–5 PM · Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay · Free admission; food and some activities extra
The free two-day Main Street festival features giant pumpkins, a Saturday parade, art booths, food, and live music across four stages. Plan for Coastside traffic and paid parking in some lots.
This Weekend
Harvest Festival
Oct 17 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley · Free
Berkeley’s free fall festival brings live music, food contests, a seed swap, family activities, and community booths to Cedar Rose Park. Kids can try pumpkin decorating, games, inflatables, and more.
This Weekend
Stanford Football vs. Elon
Oct 17 · 4:30 PM · Stanford Stadium
Homecoming college football game; tickets start at $20 according to the university calendar.
Eat + Drink
31st Annual Campbell Oktoberfest
Oct 17 · Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 10 AM–5 PM · Historic Downtown Campbell, Campbell · Free admission
Free downtown festival with live music, artisan booths, food and family activities, October 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and October 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
This Weekend
Boo at the Zoo
Oct 17 · Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Celebrate Halloween at Oakland Zoo with costumes, seasonal activities, and animal encounters. Make it a family day out and check the zoo’s event page for admission and the daily activity schedule.
This Weekend
The Phantom of the Opera
Oct 18 · 1 PM & 6:30 PM · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose
Touring Broadway production has two Sunday performances.
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