Halloween in Downtown San Jose
Get Your Spook On in Downtown San Jose
Discover Halloween specials, spooky pop-ups, seasonal treats, and events happening downtown
From spooky cocktails and Halloween-themed pop-ups to family-friendly activities and local events, Downtown San Jose has plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Explore what’s happening and plan your Halloween fun!
Spooky Sips & Halloween Pop-Ups
Spooky Halloween decor and seasonal cocktails.
When: Thursday–Saturday throughout October
- $9 cocktails before 9 p.m.
- 20% off starters
MiniBoss
A Nightmare on 2nd Street
Horror movie-inspired decor, creepy cocktails, and arcade thrills.
When: Now through October 31
Paper Plane
The Haunting Pop-up
Step inside a haunted Victorian mansion with eerie decor and specialty cocktails.
When: Now through October 31
Alter Ego
Dearly Departed
Step into a vampire lair with theatrical cocktails and spooky vibes
When: Now through October 31
Dr. Funk
Ghostbusters Pop-up
A Ghostbusters-inspired takeover with supernatural decor and themed drinks
When: Now through October 31
O’Flahertys Irish Pub
Leprechaun Pop-Up
A playful Irish twist on spooky season.
When: Now through October 31
Seasonal Drinks & Treats
Boba Bar
Seasonal Drinks
Enjoy three special Halloween-themed drinks. Don’t forget to snap a photo with Mr. Cat!
When: Now through November 16
Poppy & Claro
Sip for a Cause
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, try two brand-new pink drinks on their menu to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
When: Now through October 31
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Check out the spooky exhibit, Body Worlds Decoded, where visitors can explore real human anatomy through captivating displays. Thrilling Halloween-themed shows at the IMAX this month include a Halloween and a Stranger Things themed laser show! Plus a slime making workshop for kids on Halloween itself.
Make your own mask! Join a daily workshop inside the Artist Studio where kids can get a hands-on creative experience sculpting their very own mask using Model Magic clay.
When: Now through November 6
Pumpkins, fall fun & photo ops with your pup.
$1 from every pumpkin supports rescue dogs
Dogs must remain on leash
When: Saturdays & Sundays in October,
11 a.m.–8 p.m. (weather permitting)
Halloween Events
👻 Tricks Are Scary. Shopping Local Is a Treat! 🎃
Give them a little Downtown magic this Halloween!
Where to park?
90 Minutes of FREE Parking for all downtown visitors parking in the following garages:
Market & San Pedro Square
Convention Center Garage
Second & San Carlos
Third Street
Fourth Street
Third & Santa Clara (The Globe)