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Hayes Valley Halloween Pet Parade

Plan a Halloween afternoon in Hayes Valley with a pet parade, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and jazz. Kids free; adults $10–20.

Events 2 min read· Saturday, October 31 · 1–4 PMUpdated Oct 2026

By Family Friendly SF Editorial Team · Official links are included for booking details that can change.

Coming up

Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · San Francisco time

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Spend Halloween afternoon at the Hayes Valley Art Works garden for a pet parade, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and live jazz. Children can join the costume fun even without a pet.

When and where

Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1–4 PM, at 295 Oak Street at Octavia in Hayes Valley. The garden is the starting point for registration and activities.

Cost and registration

Kids are free; adults pay $10–20 on a sliding scale. Adult entry includes one pet in the parade, jazz, and activities. Proceeds support Hayes Valley Art Works, with a portion benefiting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.

Preregister through the organizer ↗ by Friday, October 30 at 6 PM. Walk-ups are welcome, but costume-contest participants must check in by 2 PM.

Plan your afternoon

Activities begin at 1 PM and jazz starts at 1:30. The neighborhood parade is scheduled around 2:30, followed by prizes around 3. Festivities continue until 4.

Check the official event page ↗ for last-minute changes. For an ordinary weekend visit, see our Hayes Valley Art Works listing.

Check the current booking details

Use the official sources below for current prices, availability, ages, and reservation rules.

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