After a two-year break due to COVID-19, crowds returned to Russell Street in the Elmwood neighborhood for candy, costumes and mischief.
Halloween
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Halloween was once a chaotic night of pranks and violence in the East Bay
Hordes of mischief-making children, punishing adults, rashes of theft, vandalism, and police crackdowns — Halloween in Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda was once mayhem.
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Where to celebrate Day of the Dead, Halloween in Berkeley and Oakland
A free, city-sponsored Haunted House, with a clown room and an insane room, is open Monday night. Plus, other spooky events around town.
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Berkeley resident’s climate disaster Halloween decorations are ‘scarier than any ghost’
Plus: A roundup of spooky Halloween and Dia de los Muertos happenings this weekend.
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Crowds are scarier than creepy costumes: Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos adapt in a pandemic
Masks may be the only constant from past years for fall celebrations upended by COVID-19.
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East Bay Halloween and Día de Los Muertos events where you can eat, drink, and get in the spirit
More than 20 Halloween-themed parties and events featuring tastings, drinks, cookie decorating, special menus and more.
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Your last-minute guide to Halloween activities for kids
Spooky Halloween. Photo: Ira Serkes Courtesy of our friends at the ever-reliable 510 Families, here is a round-up of Halloween activities and outings in the East Bay where Jedi Knights and Cleopatra will be more than welcomed. Decorate a Pumpkin (Berkeley) Decorate a pumpkin in the Art Studio! Where: Habitot Children’s Museum When: 10/31 9:30 a.m. – […]
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Top tips for family Halloween activities in Berkeley
Trick or treat, and so much more: This Halloween in Berkeley. Photo: Thomas Hawke By Heather Flett Local Halloween events for children have been curated for us by our friends at 510Families.com. Face paint optional! Pre-Halloween events Halloween Playdate at Habitot: For special needs children, 0-5, this event is a special celebration that is fun for the whole family. […]
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Photo gallery: A haunted Berkeley on Halloween
Berkeley got its spook on this week with haunted houses, a horror film festival, kids in costume, pets dressed up and, of course, candy. See images in the gallery below that were generously shared by community members in response to our request (click on “Show Info” for captions and credits). You can still share photos with […]
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Share spooky photos with Berkeleyside this Halloween
Hallowed aunts and uncles. Photo: Pete Rosos/2812 Photography As Halloween approaches, with its goblins, ghouls and decorations galore, we invite readers to share photographs of all your spooky moments with Berkeleyside. This weekend is the perfect time to stroll the streets for a sneak peek at your neighbors’ decorations. So grab your camera or your phone […]
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A guide to Halloween celebrations for kids in Berkeley
Photo: Whitney Moss Halloween is just over a week away and our friends at 510 Families have compiled a hugely useful guide to Halloween activities for kids in the broader East Bay. They kindly let us cherry pick those happening in Berkeley for your delectation. MLK Middle School Pumpkin Patch Dash: Track races for all […]
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Skeletons enjoy a last supper for Halloween on Spruce St.
By Colleen Neff A last supper of electrified pirate skeletons seated at a table laden with riches, spiders, bats, rats, eerie music and a yard full of enormous pumpkins are all on display on Spruce Street just north of Vine in North Berkeley. Masterminds Michael Minasian and his 8-year-old son Aaron, spent weeks creating the […]
