Halloween is Happening in Vallejo
by Dalia Vidor | Published October 13th, 2021
Halloween is our favorite holiday. It’s a secular celebration of the supernatural based on ancient Celtic and Druid traditions, melded with Roman and Christian celebrations as well. Here’s a great simple article about the origins of Halloween on History.com.
I have many fond memories of trick-or-treating with my friends around the neighborhood, including one year we were clearly too old to be going house to house asking for candy. My Girl Scout leader and her family were a REALLY into Halloween and their house was one of those exceptionally decorated affairs that would draw crowds from around the Bay Area, complete with a live vampire (my friend Shannon) who would pop out of a coffin at you and a smoking caldron you had to stick your hand into to get your candy. We’d always pile into the car after thoroughly trick-or-treating through our own neighborhood, to visit them – where, as friends, we would get to enter their home to see the inside which was equally as elaborately decorated.
Then my Mom would drive around to different neighborhoods where we’d find the “good” candy and decorated homes too. My mother didn’t allow us to go to more than one or two outside neighborhoods because it would have been greedy to not leave candy for the other little girls and boys also trick-or-treating, filling their buckets and pillow cases with the coveted chocolate and despised pennies and raisins.
Needless to say last year’s Halloween sucked – and not in a good Vampire movie way (thanks Covid). But this year Dr. Walensky of the CDC says it’s ok to go trick-or-treating!
And it’s ok to visit Haunted Houses and Attractions so long as they do not take place in a small enclosed space, attendees wear masks and are able to socially distance. Attending events taking place outdoors and in large well ventilated spaces are encouraged if you plan on ghoul-ing out.
Here are some big Halloween Happenings Haunting Vallejo:
Fright Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Fright Fest is back and spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day...and thrills once the sun goes down.
Scarezones:
Arachnid Alley - Beware of creature that stalk their prey in the shadows unless you want to have a deathly encounter!
Mt. Rotting Cemetery - Not the best place to venture when a creepy cemetery is haunted by its decaying residents. Presented by TWIX®.
Sawmill Pass - The sound of chainsaws echo through the forest here and they aren't being used for trees.
Plus Entertainment & Shows. The creepy and catchy MONSTERTAINMENT will leave you howling for more! All Entertainment & Shows are included with park admission. And of course you can ride the Rides! Thrilling coasters are event more chilling in the dark!
Additional Haunted Attractions:
CarnEvil -Try to survive a night under the big top where evil clowns lurk! This attraction is presented by Snickers®.
Demon’s Lair - Dare to enter the catacombs of the dreaded demon. This attraction is presented by SNICKERS®.
Nightmare Manor - This once stately Victorian mansion has been plagues with mysterious murders through the years. This attraction is presented by DOVE® Chocolate.
Scrapyard of the Dead - Undead workers love their music loud and deafening - to cover the sound of your screams. This attraction is presented by M&M’s®.
Shipwreck of Horror - Avast ye mates! Something is horrible on the horizon! This attraction is presented by 3 MUSKETEERS®.
St. Hades Hospital - Patients check in, but do they check out? Presented by M&M&S®.
One Day Park Admission: $34.99 - $54.99 depending on date
Parking pass: $25.00 and must be purchase online prior to arrival
Fright Pass starting as low as $29.99
A Fright Pass lets you visit all SIX of the premium haunted mazes, which are sold separately from your park admission. You must have park admission and a Fright Pass to visit the premium haunted mazes.
Skip the lines with an Express Fright Pass.
Fridays 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00p-9:00pm throughout October.
Fright Fest Ghoul Rules: No park entry or re-entry 3-hours prior to park closing. No costumes for Guests over the age of 12.
Their new building is a 45,000 square foot warehouse, with 3 story ceilings and roll up doors, giving it an open air feeling! But you won’t believe how it’s been transformed it! In their new location they were able to add an additional 900+sqft of haunt, so get ready for a true rollercoaster of frights!
NEW Location in the Historic Core, parking at 1080 Nimitz Avenue. Self-parking is included with all tickets. Parking is 3 blocks from the haunt entrance and will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be signage and parking attendants as you approach the venue to direct you to the parking area. Area is patrolled by security, but please, do not leave valuables in sight/in car.
Important safety notes on NightMARE Island:
Vallejo City Council has enacted a mask mandate while indoors or in enclosed public spaces, so attendees must wear a mask to enter, and while in the building. Why not incorporate it into your costume? Regardless of vaccination status, residents, workers, and visitors must wear masks (face coverings) while indoors or in enclosed public spaces in the City of Vallejo.
Access to all Attractions (except Paranormal Ghost Tour - that is $5 additionally, and can only be purchased at the ticket booth). Doors open at 5pm, and you are welcome to arrive at any time after, and explore everything we have to offer!
From 5-6pm there are NO scare actors in the haunted house, NO live animatronics, and NO actors roaming the property outdoors. This is for our younger guests and those who do not like having things jump out at them. From 6pm on there ARE scare actors & live animatronics in the haunted house, as well as actors roaming the property outdoors. At this time we are in FULL EFFECT!
Tickets available online and at the door:
General Admission $15 per person Age 6 & older. Children under 5, Free.
Open at 5pm, every Friday-Sunday in October
5th Annual NorCal HearseCon at Halloween's NightMARE Island
Are you prepared for the Zombie Scourge? Enter at your own risk! Participants will be led through our Zombie Apocalypse where our world has been overrun by the undead. But not to worry. Tourists to our Zombie Experience will be socially distanced from the biting Zombies as long as they stay on the lighted path and listen to their guide.
ShakesFEAR in the DARK will take place October 22-24 and 29-31 from 5pm – 9pm, when Zombies will take over 2112 Sonoma Blvd. Everyone is welcome to enter the Zombie Free Zone foyer of fun vendors, activates and fortune tellers. In this space everyone is protected from the Zombies. But beyond the Zombie-proof door, the environment changes as participants enter the Zombie Forbidden Zone where the Zombies roam. See where our scientists are working to create a Zombie inoculant. Be educated on Zombie traits and how to avoid attack. Our trained guides will help keep you from being bit and becoming a Zombie yourself. But beware, because it’s not just humans that can be infected by the Zombie Virus and fangs may come out as potential victims make their way back to the safety of the Zombie Free Zone.
Masks will be required to enter both the Zombie Free Zone and Zombie Forbidden Zone. From 5pm - 6pm lights will be on in the Zombie Forbidden Zone for our littlest and most freaked out visitors, and the bravest children can trick-o- treat through the Zombie Forbidden Zone. After 6pm, the lights go out and our Zombies get hungry.
Location: 2112 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94590
Dates: October 22, 23, 24; 29, 30 & 31, 2021
Times: 5pm – 6pm Zombie Light
6pm – 9pm Zombies Bite
Cost: Free – Zombie Free Zone
$20 – Zombie Forbidden Zone
Advance tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets
Downtown Vallejo Costume Stroll
Join us downtown Saturday October 30th during farmer’s market! Wear a costume and trick or treat at participating businesses! Look for the “candy stop” signs in the windows and/or balloons outside!
Participating businesses:
Alibi Bookshop
Bare Fruit
Capital City Pharmacy
Cecy’s Beauty Salon
Chinese School of Martial
Elvias
Good Day Cafe
Immersive Learning Center
Indian alley
The Joint
Ladell’s Shoes
MBS Esthetics
Moments Shared Children’s Consignment
Momos Cafe
Napa Natural Dog
Pomegranate beads
Psychic Reality
Visit Vallejo (Ferry Terminal)
Loma Vista Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Loma Vista Farm Returns with their annual Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival. The pumpkin patch goes from October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th while the Harvest Festival takes place on October 16th.
Free Admission! Activity Tickets $.50
Pumpkin Patch
Plants for Sale
Puppet Shows
Apple Cider Press
Animal Feeding
Picnic Space
A Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Empress Theatre!
Join us for this spooktacular party on October 29 at the Empress Lounge. Heavy appetizers, live music and specialty Halloween drinks will be available at the bar. Who says Halloween is only for kids? Eat, drink and be scary!
GVRD Events
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Join GVRD this Halloween at Cunningham Aquatic Complex for a Floating Pumpkin Patch. Swim around in the shallow end and pick out a pumpkin.
Nightmare on Glenn Street
Frightful Costumes Contests, Boo-tacular decorations, haunted carnival games and more!
Family & Friends Character Walk From The Bombshell Group
Please join us at this years Halloween Character Walk event on October 17th! 🎃 👻 🍭
Blue Rock Springs Shotgun Scramble
4-Person Scramble the Saturday before Halloween (10/30/21)! Prizes given to the best dressed teams, the 3 best net scores and the lowest gross score.
Trail Users are invited to come out anytime from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for a self-guided evening and nighttime trail walk out to the San Pablo Bay shore along a trail open to the public daily. The Trail will be decorated for Halloween. Beginning at 8:00pm each evening, Myrna Hayes, will guide a Mare Island Haunted Stories Walk along the San Pablo Bay Trail, returning to the Trailhead by 8:45pm. Nature and History of Mare Island and the Trail will also be woven into her tour. There is no registration required. Simply meet at the Trailhead at 8:00pm, nightly.
Come celebrate at Savage & Cooke the night before Halloween for a fried chicken buffet, costume contest, prizes and and plenty specialty cocktails.
Join Bambinos Vallejo in celebration of Halloween with a night of dancing to Goth, Darkwave, Postpunk, and Deathrock music provided by the wonderful DJ Keyz from New Wave Society, Club Absolution, and Club Necromancy. We will ring in our favorite holiday while dancing the night away and dressed as we are inspired to celebrate Hallow’s Eve. The restaurant has a full bar with a spacious dance floor, and appetizers will be available for purchase. The event is 18 and over.
Hopulent’s 80’s Halloween Party
Celebrate Halloween at Hopulent’s 80’s theme party. Here’s your chance to dress to impress, 80’s style. Get your scrunchies and Madonna bracelets ready! 80’s vinyl spinning all day.
Bring the kids out for this Trunk or Treat event in the Springstowne Shopping center while getting a look at some of the amazing cars that will be handing out candy. The first 50 kids get a free trick or treat bucket. Participation encouraged, arrive 1hr early to enter your car.
Vallejo Crime and Safety's Trunk or Treat
Vallejo Crime & Safety will be hosting their 1st Halloween Trunk or Treat Event at the Moose Lodge at 337 Nebraska St (Safe Location) Oct 31.Bring your children and grab a huge handful from the trunks with over 300lbs of the best candy! Costumes are AWESOME but not mandatory.
This is blog is current as of 10/20/21, will update with more information as it becomes available. Be sure to check out our upcoming events more more events and happenings in and around Vallejo, CA!
Be Safe! Mask up! Have Fun!
Don’t miss this event on November 1st!
Don’t miss the Christmas Tree that is making a stop in Vallejo on it’s way to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Monday November 1st at the Waterfront!
