Halloween

Will Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch Survive in San Francisco?
Clancy’s, San Francisco’s only pumpkin patch, is at risk of being sold to developers due to the city’s budget shortfall, but it remains a beloved treasure and a popular destination for Halloween carving.

Halloween Costume Etiquette this Year
Halloween costumes can be fun, creative, meaningful, and/or festive. Halloween costumes also come with some caveats and the notion that what we wear and what others wear is a two-way street.

Eat, Game, & Sing in San Francisco This Spring!
It’s Springtime in San Francisco, which means it’s time to put your phone on silent for a while and step out into our fair city to sing, eat, and play with the wonderful people and programming on offer. Whether in the flesh or on a live stream, the journalists and

The Bay’s Least Scary Haunted House
It’s that time of year when all of the Halloween attractions in the bay are in full swing. From intricate corn mazes to haunted houses and paranormal circuses, there are spooky adventures all around us. I’ll admit it’s somewhat subjective to make this claim without having *yet* experienced each of

Halloween Returns to the Castro…Just a Little Differently
Halloween is making a grand comeback in San Francisco’s colorful Castro neighborhood, and this time, it’s bringing a new, family-friendly vibe. After years of absence, the LGBTQ+ community in the Castro is gearing up for a revitalized Halloween celebration, combining community spirit with innovative ideas.

Get Spooked: The Ultimate Guide to Haunting Adventures in The Bay
Throughout the month, you know we’ll be highlighting all of the best Halloween-themed adventures in The Bay. From spine-chilling and eerie experiences to the most entertaining and kid-friendly adventures, October has it all. It’s basically our summer so get out there and make the most of the weather, embrace the

The Already-Creepy Winchester Mystery House is the Perfect Halloween Setting
The Winchester Mystery House’s annual Halloween Haunt is back after a two year hiatus, and the Bay Area could not be more excited to welcome its return. If you’re not familiar, the Winchester house was built by Sarah Winchester who, ridden with guilt over her family’s role in producing the

10 reasons Why You Should go to Halloween Meltdown
There’s a new Halloween tradition in the Bay Area and it’s called: Halloween Meltdown. Since their first edition last year the folks from Total Trash Productions (same team behind Mosswood Meltdown, former Burger Boogaloo) and JOHN WATERS are bringing punk rock bands to the lovely Mosswood Park in Oakland and

How Scream Changed Horror Films
Scream changed horror films when it was released in 1996. Its legacy is especially notable in my favorite subgenre of horror; slashers. With the release of Scream (2022), it joins the fad of giving a prequel or sequel the exact same title as the original film. This trend feels like