2025 Halloween Festival
Calendar Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
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Join Us for the 2025 Halloween Festival!
Get ready for a spooktacular time at this year’s Halloween Festival, happening on Saturday, October 25 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 opens October 1 – preregistration is required; no walk-ups will be accepted.
Ticket Options:
- Entrance Only (No Trick-or-Treating): $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident
- Entrance + Trick-or-Treating (Ages 2–12): $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident
Please note, children under the age of 10 with a Trick-or-Treat ticket must be accompanied by an adult who has a valid Entrance ticket.
Don't miss out on this family-friendly fall celebration! Be sure to check the event schedule linked below for more details.
Day of Schedule
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Trick-or-Treating (Ages 2–12)
12:45 PM: Costume Contest Entry Closes
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Costume Contest & Kids' Fashion Show
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Spooky Magic Show
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.
Event Parking
Festival attendees may park at The Vibe Teen Center lots (670 Shell Blvd) or at The Century Plaza lot (1065 E Hillsdale Blvd.).
Event Partners
Interested in getting involved?
If your business or organization would like to host a booth and be part of the Trick-or-Treat Trail, apply here!
For questions, please contact mkoval@fostercity.org.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
