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Halloween Parties in SF: Top 21+ Celebrations in 2025
By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: January 22, 2025 • Published: August 18, 2014
Get ready for this year's Halloween parties in SF! Since this fun holiday falls on a Friday this year, you can expect several fun events the weekend before and a handful the weekend after.
Many of these annual 21+ parties include several rooms of dance music, costume contests, and drinks all night long. Buy your tickets early as many of them sell out!
Make sure to check all the details as some require costumes to enter.
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Multiple Nights (TBD for 2025)
Crawloween: San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl
Starts at 6 pm on Friday (25) and Thursday (31); starts at 2 pm on Saturday (26)
Drink specials and dancing all night long on this San Francisco Halloween Club Crawl. This event runs from 6 pm to 11 pm (Friday and Tuesday) and from 2 pm to 10 pm on Saturday. All three days will start at Mayes Oyster House at 1233 Polk Street.
Some of the bars participating in this event include McTeagues, Lush Lounge, R Bar, and the Wreck Room. Tickets run from $14 to $58 per person.
SF Halloween Bar Crawl
6 pm to 11:59 pm on Saturday (26) and from 6 pm to 11 pm on Thursday (31)
This pub crawl includes drink specials and free entry at several bars and pubs around San Francisco. All cover charges are included. You MUST check in at the Comet Club SF between 6 pm and 10 pm.
It's a fun way to experience some of SF's top clubs all in one night!
>> Find tickets
Haunted Haight Pub Crawl
Dates: 10/5, 10/12, and 10/26 for 2024
Celebrate Halloween in the Haight with this haunted pub crawl. From the organizers of the Haunted Haight Walking Tours, this event takes you to the most haunted pubs and bars around the Haight Ashbury District.
You'll hear all about this area's dark history from ghost stories to gruesome events that took place here. It will be an authentic paranormal event with real investigators.
Trick or Drink Halloween Bar Crawl
This 3-Day bar crawl event is on Friday 10/25, Saturday 10/26 and Thursday 10/31. It starts at the NorthStar Cafe in North Beach.
Friday registration is between 6 pm and 11 pm and is when you will get your wristband, map, and other details. Check in on Saturday is from 4 pm to 10 pm and check in on Thursday is from 6 pm to 10 pm.
>> Visit Eventbrite for more details
Terror Vault: The Initiation
Dates: 10/4 - 11/3
If you're looking for something a little different, dive into the Initiation, Terror Vault's recruitment seminar for the spiritual cult "INsight," which will open your eyes to true consciousness and help you see what's hiding in the dark.
Tickets start at $60. Head over to the historic San Francisco Mint for this adventure.
You can also start and end your spooky experience with no cover at Fang Bang, an 80s New Wave/Goth pop-up bar serving up Halloween cocktails and bites.
Friday, October 25 (TBD for 2025)
International Ball Volume 1
9 pm to 2 am
One of the most popular Halloween parties in SF can be found at the W Hotel. This night offers an amazing lineup, three separate rooms of entertainment, several DJs, dancers, drummers and more more!
Tickets start at around $30 per person and increase closer to the event.
>> Visit their site for ticketing information
Additional Events This Weekend
- Breakaway Music Festival at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Friday and Saturday
- Red Lace Burlesque and Variety Show at Red Lace Burlesque, Friday and Saturday
- Clue - The Musical at the Curran Theatre, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Saturday, October 26 (TBD for 2025)
Halloween Mega International Ball Volume 2
9 pm to 2 am
Head over to the W Hotel for this year's Halloween International Ball. Starting at 9 pm, you can enjoy four rooms of great music: the Main Room (EDM, house, Top 40, club anthems), the Latin Room, the Persian Room, and the Hip-hop/Mash-up 80s and 90s Room.
World-renowned DJs and performers include DJ Aykut, DJ Santero, DJ Kevin Armstrong, and more. They will perform alongside live drummers.
Costumes are required. Tickets start at $30 per person with prices increasing as the date nears.
>> Visit their site for ticketing information
The Black Pearl Halloween Yacht Party
10 pm to 1 am
Head out on the waters of the SF Bay to celebrate Halloween 2024. This Black Pearl Halloween Party offers three decks of fun with two DJs and a three-hour cruise with amazing views.
Check in beings at 9:15 pm, boarding starts at 9:40 pm at Pier 3, gates close at 9:55 pm, cruise sets sail at 10 pm and returns at 1 am.
Costumes are required. Tickets range from $38 to $271 (plus fees and taxes).
>> Find tickets to this year's event
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Join Crawl with Us this Halloween in San Francisco for their 7th Annual Pub Crawl. It starts at Emperor Norton's BoozeLand and runs from 4 pm to 11:59 pm.
It starts with check in between 4 pm and 6 pm. Bar Crawl drink specials run from 4 pm to 10 pm and then there is an after part from 10 pm to 11:59 pm.
It also features professional photographers, a $1k National Costume Contest, and other fun surprises along the way.
>> Visit Eventbrite to learn more and pick up your tickets today
Thursday, October 31 (TBD for 2025)
Fright Nightlife
Most Thursdays, SF's popular science museum, the Cal Academy in Golden Gate Park, offers a fun nighttime 21+ program that offers music and cocktails as you peruse the exhibits.
This Halloween's 21+ party is called Fright Nightlife. More details to follow soon!
>> Visit their site for ticketing information
Daft Disko Halloween: San Francisco
9 pm to 2 am
This French House & Disco Party is a great option for Halloween in San Francisco. The events is at Audio at 316 11th Street and runs from 9 pm to 2 am.
It will feature music, dancing and a lot of fun!
Tickets start at $20 per person.
>> Find tickets for this event
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