Four Haunted Alameda Events To Get You In The Mood For Halloween

Attendees of the Menagerie Halloween MarketThe Menagerie

Alameda loves Halloween! Many island residents prepare for the holiday by developing elaborate and decorative house displays to convey their enthusiasm every year. While 2020's celebration was subdued due to the pandemic, there are several events this year to help everyone get into a spooky mood, including:

• The Menagerie's Haunted Halloween Market
• A Bewitching Fete
• Mockingbird Lane — A Halloween Market
• Alameda Recreation and Park's Haunted House

The Menagerie's Haunted Halloween Market, September 18th

Organizers say that the Menagerie was created in 2018 by local Alameda artists to provide a safe environment for artists, vendors, and collectors to come together for all things odd. Spooky artists present handmade wares and ghoulish collectibles, including home décor, fashion, fine art and photography, dolls, taxidermy, jewelry, tarot readings, and more.

The Menagerie is an outdoor event at the al-Fresco Dining Park and Webster Parklets between Taylor and Haight Streets on the West End of Alameda. The event happens on September 18th, 2021, from 11 am to 7 pm. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Besides vendors, you can enjoy:

• Adult beverages by the Fireside Lounge
• Food truck by Satay by the Bay
• Music by DJs Miz Margo, Sid Presley, Fledermaus, and Zlaya presented by A-Town Events
• Additional food options from restaurants along Webster Street
• Pet costume contest with prizes
• Pumpkin painting for children

This is a timed entry ticketed event. Tickets are free to $10 for VIP early entry. Masks are mandatory. Get your tickets here.

The Menagerie Oddities and Curiosities Market is sponsored by The West Alameda Business Association, the West Arts District, Feathered Outlaw, and the Fireside Lounge.

A Bewitching Fete, September 25th

Art by Lulu's AppleA Bewitching Fete

On September 25th, 2021, artists from around the country will gather to sell Halloween art and goods at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue from 9 am to 3 pm. Tickets can be purchased here and range from $6 for general admission to $20 for VIP early entry.

Mockingbird Lane, A Halloween Market, October 3rd

Mockingbird Lane

On Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, the fourth annual Mockingbird Lane Halloween Market will be held from noon to 6 pm at the Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue. Mockingbird Lane is a curated Halloween market that features 30 artists specializing in all things Halloween, spooky, macabre, strange, and unusual.

This is a free event. Masks are required, and multiple sanitation stations will be available throughout the event. You can find more information here.

ARPD's Teen Haunted House, October 28th

Alameda Recreation and Parks Department

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) invites the public to have a ghostly good time at their 13th Annual Teen Haunted House presented by Alameda middle and high school students.

This year's theme is a haunted carnival. The event takes place at South Shore Center between Daiso Japan and Payless Shoesource on:

• Friday, October 28th, from 5 to 9 pm
• Saturday, October 29th, from 3 to 8 pm
• Sunday, October 30th, from 3 to 7 pm.

Admission is $5 per person for those 5 to 17 years; $7 per person for those 18 years and up. Fees are payable at the door. Proceeds raised will benefit the Alameda Youth Committee and ARPD Teen Programs. Additional donations accepted.

The event is sponsored by Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation, South Shore Center, Alameda County Industries, Alameda Youth Committee, and ARPD.

For additional information, check the ARPD website.

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