Halloween Hoopla Parade and Carnival

Next date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Join us for Halloweek!

Halloween Hoopla Parade and Carnival, Saturday, Oct. 25

Pumpkin Splash, Sunday, Oct. 26

Trunk-or-Treat, Tuesday, Oct. 28

Halloween Hoopla Parade and Carnival

Decorate your bike, wagon, or scooter, and wear your Halloween costume as our ghoulish parade struts through downtown Menlo Park on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The costume parade will depart at 11 a.m. from the parking lot behind Cheeky Monkey. Parade participants should arrive 15 minutes early to prepare. Trick-or-treaters receive a free trick-or-treat bag to use at participating downtown Menlo Park stores. 

Attendees will enjoy Halloween-inspired carnival games, jumpers, prizes, candy, balloon and tattoo artists, performances from Menlo Park school bands, and a craft table generously provided by Cheeky Monkey. Photo opportunities abound with our multiple Halloween backdrops, a touch-a-truck ambulance courtesy of American Medical Response, and a spooky vehicle  from our Public Works fleet!

And be sure to catch the 12:30 p.m. magic show on the Fremont Park stage by Dan Chan Presents, a captivating mix of jaw-dropping magic, juggling, and fun that will entertain audiences of all ages!

Parade Details

Parade participants should arrive by 10:45 a.m. to Parking Lot #1 (the Maloney Street parking lot).

The parade begins at 11 a.m. down Santa Cruz Avenue.

Parade ends at Fremont Park where the Carnival is held.

Pumpkin Splash!

Continue the fun the following day at Pumpkin Splash at Belle Haven and Burgess Pools on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Menlo Swim & Sport!

Wear your swimsuit and sunscreen and join us in a floating pumpkin patch at the Belle Haven and Burgess Pools.

Reservations required, tickets are $12 and include swim time, pumpkin decoration, and a treat bag.

For more information on times and to register follow these links -

Belle Haven Pool Splash

Burgess Pool Splash

Trunk-or-Treat

Join in the fun at Belle Haven Community Campus for the return of our family favorite Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.!

Trunk-or-Treat is a safe and fun way for children in our community to enjoy Halloween. Instead of going door-to-door, kids will go from car-to-car, with each vehicle’s trunk decorated in a creative and festive Halloween theme. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring joy to children and families while fostering community spirit.

Trunk-or-treaters will receive a free trick-or-treat bag.  There will be candy, music and fun for all.  

For more information on Trunk-or-Treat click here.

Sponsors

Halloweek is hosted by City of Menlo Park with support from event sponsors Cheeky Monkey Toys and West Bay Sanitary District. Thank you!

Supporting partners

Special thanks to our supporting partners for their participation and help!

When

Location

Parade and Carnival
• Parade participants should arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Maloney Street parking lot.
• The parade begins at 11 a.m. down Santa Cruz Avenue.
• Parade ends at Fremont Park where the Carnival is held.

Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, View map