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Pumpkins After Dark

02OctAll DayPumpkins After Dark

Event Details

The Pumpkins are coming! Pumpkins After Dark is making its debut at Alameda County Fairgrounds this fall with an unforgettable Halloween experience. Explore a magical walking trail featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins that light up the night. Enjoy treats & sweets, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, themed photo opportunities and surprises from our roaming performers. Perfect for families, couples and groups of friends, Pumpkins After Dark is the must-see Halloween event of the season!

Admission:
General (ages 18+): $28.80
Youth (ages 4-17): $22.80
Child 3 years old and under FREE

Subject to change, see website for updated pricing

Parking: $15 – Credit, debit and mobile tap-to-pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) only

Hours:
October 2-4: 7:15pm-11pm
October 8-11: 7pm-11pm
October 15- 18 6:45pm-11pm
October 22-25 6:30pm-11pm
October 29-31 6:30pm-11pm

Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Upon arriving at Pumpkins After Dark, enter at Gate 8 off Valley Avenue. Park and walk; follow the wayfinding signs. The promoter has set up their entrance gate and security at this location and did not put a gate at the Pleasanton Avenue Gate, you will not be able to access the event from Pleasanton Avenue.   

Note – For the safety of all, the Pleasanton Avenue Gate is closed for entry, all guests must enter through the security gates

Directions

To learn more, please visit: Pumpkins After Dark (Day of media requests, please email kami@sladecreative.com)  

*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. 

*Subject to Change

Time

October 2, 2026 All Day(GMT-07:00)