Enjoy Fall in Pleasant Hill
Enjoy Fall In Pleasant Hill
Fall has arrived in Pleasant Hill, bringing crisp evenings, cozy festivals, pumpkin‑patch adventures, and plenty of Halloween fun across the East Bay. Whether you’re searching for family activities, local harvest traditions, or spooky seasonal events, this guide highlights the best things to do all season long.
🎃Pumpkin Patches
Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch (Oct 2–31)
A beloved fall tradition featuring a sprawling pumpkin patch and a full lineup of family activities. Joan’s Farm blends rustic charm with hands‑on fun, making it one of the most immersive harvest experiences in the region.
G&M Farms (Oct 2–31)
Known for its iconic corn maze and friendly farm atmosphere, G&M Farms offers a relaxed, family‑friendly pumpkin patch with plenty of seasonal photo ops.
Floating Pumpkin Patch (Oct 11)
Make a splash at PH Aquatic Park’s floating pumpkin patch, where kids can pick a pumpkin right from the pool and decorate it on deck. It’s a fun, not‑too‑spooky Halloween event perfect for all ages.
Balestrieri Family Farm (Oct 24)
Nestled in the rolling hills near Pleasant Hill, Balestrieri Family Farm offers a cozy pumpkin patch alongside its seasonal produce, local wines, and charming countryside atmosphere
🍂 Fall Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest (Walnut Creek Sept 25–26)
A high‑energy fall festival featuring craft beer, local food, artisan vendors, and seasonal entertainment.
Pear & Wine Festival (Moraga Sept 26)
A long‑running community favorite blending local wine, pear‑themed treats, artisan booths, and live entertainment.
Clayton Oktoberfest (Clayton Oct 3–4)
A classic Oktoberfest celebration with Bavarian food, beer gardens, live music, and family activities.
Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival (Pleasant Hill Oct 10)
Celebrate the season in downtown Pleasant Hill with live music, local food and drink, artisan vendors, family activities, and community spirit—all part of the city’s first-ever Harvest Festival. The day begins with the Pleasant Hill Stampede Food Drive, bringing neighbors together to support those in need.
Rogers Ranch Harvest Festival (Pleasant Hill Oct 17)
A heritage‑focused harvest celebration with homesteading demos, local makers, seasonal food, and hands‑on activities.
Rock n Roll Flea Market (Alameda-Oct 24)
A music‑themed market with vintage finds, vinyl, band merch, and Halloween‑season flair.
Shadelands Fall Fest (Walnut Creek Nov 15)
A cozy autumn celebration featuring seasonal crafts, local vendors, and family activities at Walnut Creek’s historic Shadelands Ranch.
🦇Halloween Events
Witching Wine Walk (Benicia-Oct 17)
A seasonal wine walk with witchy flair, costumes, and local pours.
Boo at the Zoo (Oakland-Oct 17–Nov 1)
Oakland Zoo’s beloved Halloween celebration featuring trick‑or‑treat stations, animal encounters, and fall decorations.
Haunted Trail (Pleasant Hill-Oct 23)
Join us for a spine‑tingling stroll through PH Park’s Haunted Trail, where themed booths, ghostly scenes, and not‑too‑scary trick‑or‑treating create a magical Halloween night for all ages.
Monsters Ball (Oakland-Oct 23)
A festive Halloween party with music, costumes, and themed entertainment. 21+
Halloween Spooktacular(Pleasant Hill-Oct 31)
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Pleasant Hill with live chalk art, a festive photo booth, creative kid activities, face painting, balloon art, and sweet treats while supplies last. It’s a fun, family‑friendly way to enjoy the spooky season.
Mad Magic (Oakland-Oct 31)
A Halloween‑night magic show filled with tricks, illusions, and spooky surprises.
