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Best trick-or-treating in Berkeley & Oakland

Local picks, not guaranteed. Skip houses with the lights off, stay on sidewalks, and call 911 in an emergency.

Not live yet. Live candy reports switch on Sat, Oct 31, 3 PM to midnight

Streets ranked by local sources

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    Russell Street

    Elmwood, Berkeley

    A four-decade tradition. The street closes between College and Claremont, houses build huge displays, and the fire station hands out candy from a truck.

    πŸ•” About 5–9 PM

    Closed to cars in past years Β· 2026 not confirmedBig decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 4 sources Β· newest source 2026: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Fourth Street merchants

    West Berkeley

    Shops hand out small treats, with face painting and music. Aimed at younger kids.

    πŸ•” 3–5 PM

    Shops give candyToddler-friendly
    Directions β†—
    Named by 3 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    College Avenue shops

    Elmwood, Berkeley

    Merchants along College Avenue hand out treats before the Russell Street crowds.

    Shops give candy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2024: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Solano Avenue shops

    Albany

    Most stores and offices hand out candy, then a costume contest. Parents say nearly every house nearby gives out candy too.

    πŸ•” Shops 3–5 PM

    Shops give candyToddler-friendly
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Trestle Glen

    Crocker Highlands, Oakland

    Big decorations that draw families from across the East Bay.

    Very busyBig decorations
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Haddon Hill & Cleveland Heights

    Near Lake Merritt, Oakland

    Haunted-looking mansions with front-yard cemeteries, giant skeletons and full-size candy bars.

    Big decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Gold Coast (Grand & Paru St)

    Alameda

    A destination for decades: flat streets, grand houses, huge decorations and many full-size bars.

    Big decorationsVery busyStroller-friendly
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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Plan your night

  • 6:11 PM Sunset on Oct 31
  • Forecast Appears here about a week before Halloween

A walking loop to start with

  1. Russell Street Elmwood, Berkeley
  2. College Avenue shops Elmwood, Berkeley

About 0.1 mi of walking in total, always to the nearest next street. Start around sunset and stay on sidewalks.

Getting there

  • Russell Street draws very large crowds. Park several blocks away or come by BART, and agree on a meeting spot.
  • Merchant trick-or-treating (Fourth Street, Solano, College Ave) is in daylight, easier with little kids.

Sources: City of Berkeley council item (2026) Β· Visit Berkeley (2026)

Streets where neighbors pledged candy

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Trunk-or-treats, shop trick-or-treating and parades

Public events at public places. Check the organizer’s page before you go.

  • Festival

    Berkeley Harvest Festival

    • 11 AM–4 PM
    • Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose Street
    • Cost: see event page
    Visit Berkeley β†—
  • Shops hand out candy

    Rockridge Halloween Parade

    • 11 AM–2 PM
    • College Avenue, Broadway to Alcatraz
    • Cost: see event page

    Trick-or-treat at 40+ businesses; costume contests.

    Rockridge District Association β†—
  • Festival

    Downtown Berkeley Halloween party

    • 3–7 PM
    • Downtown Berkeley Plaza, 2170 Shattuck Ave
    • Cost: see event page

    Music, face painting and a costume contest.

    Visit Berkeley β†—
  • Festival

    Halloween Extravaganza

    • 10 AM–12 PM
    • The Freight, 2020 Addison St
    • Cost: see event page

    Musical story time and a marionette show (Berkeley Public Library).

    Berkeley Public Library β†—
  • Festival

    Mad Magic at Children's Fairyland

    • 12–7 PM
    • 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland
    • $25 + $3 fee per child (1–17) or adult
    Children's Fairyland tickets (2026) β†—
  • Shops hand out candy

    Fourth Street Halloween Festival

    • 3–5 PM
    • Fourth Street, Berkeley
    • Cost: see event page

    80+ businesses hand out candy.

    Visit Berkeley β†—

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Berkeley & Oakland trick-or-treat FAQ

Where is the best trick-or-treating in Berkeley & Oakland?

Locals name Russell Street (Elmwood, Berkeley), Fourth Street merchants (West Berkeley), College Avenue shops (Elmwood, Berkeley) most often.

What time is trick-or-treating in Berkeley & Oakland in 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Most blocks run from dusk, around 5:30 PM, to about 8:30 PM. Russell Street: About 5–9 PM.

Where should toddlers trick-or-treat in Berkeley & Oakland?

Fourth Street merchants, Solano Avenue shops: calmer, early and easy to walk.

Remind me on Halloween

For parents and adults (18+). Please don’t enter anything about your kids.

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