Foster City’s 2026 “Halloween Spooktacular” + Trick-Or-Treat Trail

Foster City Parks & RecreationFoster City’s annual Halloween Festival returns to Leo J. Ryan Park with a trick-or-treat trail for ages 2-12, games, entertainment, a costume contest, kids’ fashion show and a magic show. The costume contest includes individual, group, creative and pet costume categories. Pre-registration is required for all attendees, with separate trick-or-treat and adult entrance ticket prices. 🎟️ Tickets: For kids (ages 2-12): $10 residents, $12 non-resident For non-trick-or-treaters: $5 resident, $7 non-resident To register, visit registration.fostercity.org Day of Schedule 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Trick-or-Treating (Ages 2–12) – Leo J Ryan Meadow 12:45 PM: Costume Contest Entry Closes 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Costume Contest & Kids’ Fashion Show – Amphitheater 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Spooky Magic Show – Amphitheater Original Event Description: _🎃 Registration is NOW OPEN for the Halloween Spooktacular! 👻 Join us for a frightfully fun time at our annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24th at Leo J. Ryan Park! 🎟️ Tickets: For kids (ages 2-12): $10 residents, $12 non-resident For non-trick-or-treaters: $5 resident, $7 non-resident To register, visit registration.fostercity.org and click on “Special Events.” Don’t miss out on this SPOOKTACULAR event! 👻🎉 #bayarea #fostercity #parksandrecreation #parks #Halloween #halloween🎃 #Halloween2026 #halloween2026 #spooky #spookyszn #SpookyVibes #spookyvibes #kidsfriendly #halloweenfun #halloweenfun🎃 #HalloweenFestival #halloweenfestival 2026 Halloween Festival Join Us for the 2026 Halloween Festival! Get ready for a spooktacular time at this year’s Halloween Festival, happening on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled day with games, entertainment, and trick-or-treating for kids ages 2–12. Registration will open September 28. Ticket Information: Trick or Treat (ages 2-12): $10 Residents, $12 Non-Residents Adults (not trick or treating): $5 Residents, $7 Non-Residents Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult. This event will sell out so don’t forget to register your entire family! Ticket Pickup: Starting October 19, you can pick up your wristbands at the Community Center (650 Shell Blvd) Monday–Friday between 2–5pm to skip the check‑in line. On the day of the event, put on your wristband before entering and simply show it to staff—no need to wait in line. Everyone in your party must be wearing a wristband to enter. If you’re unable to pick up during the designated hours, please check in at the blue FOSTER CITY canopy at the event to receive your wristbands. Come in costume, bring your treat bags, and get ready for an afternoon full of Halloween fun! Trick – or – Treat Trick-or-Treat Trail Information Trick-or-treating stations will be open from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM during the Halloween Festival. Local businesses and community organizations will host festive booths and hand out treats along the trail. All candy will be pre-packaged and distributed from sealed bags, which will only be opened at the start of the event to ensure safety and freshness. Please Note: Pre-registration is required for all participants. Each child may walk through the trick-or-treat trail one time only. Children under the age of 10 with a Trick-or-Treat ticket must be accompanied by an adult who has a valid Entrance ticket. Costume Contest Our Annual Costume Contest is Back! All festival attendees are invited to participate—just register on site by 12:45pm (no extra fee required). Categories include: Best Individual Best Group Most Creative Best Pet Costume (yes, pets in costume are welcome!) The contest kicks off in the amphitheater at 1:00pm with a short fashion show so judges can see all the costumes. Winners will be announced shortly after and featured on Foster City Recreation’s social media pages. Participants must be present in the amphitheater to win. Magic Show The fun continues after the Costume Contest—join us in the amphitheater at 1:30pm for an amazing Magic Show full of illusions and entertainment for all ages._ Text extracted from provided image: CITY OF FOSTER CITY CITY OF FOSTER CITY INCORPORATED 1971 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Leo J Ryan Park Kids aged 2-12 (trick-or-treating) $10 Residents $12 Non-Residents Parent or chaperone Not trick-or-treating $5 Residents $7 Non-Residents All proceeds benefit the Foster City Youth and Teen Foundation FOSTERCITY.ORG/HALLOWEEN2026 @fcrecreation Foster City Parks & Recreation Official Instagram of the Foster City Parks & Recreation Department! #fcrecreation www.facebook.com/FosterCityRecreation fostercity.org Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.