No matter your corner of the Bay Area, you won’t need to look far to find Halloween excitement for all ages. Ensure pockets full of candy and as many costume-flaunting opportunities as possible with the Chronicle’s region-by-region guide to local happenings designed to please the younger ghosts and ghouls.
San Francisco
Randall Museum Family Halloween Day
Come in costume for an afternoon of Halloween fun with games, craft activities, live critters, a costume contest and live entertainment from the Luke Schwartz Trio and Brian Scott Magic.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Free. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, S.F. 415-554-9600. www.randallmuseum.org
Sandcastle Classic: ‘Bay Area Vibes’
Local elementary school students team up with architects, engineers and businesses to build giant sand sculptures with video game elements. Observe the builds, enjoy live entertainment and DJ sets. Build your own sand creations at a community castle-building area and grab a bite to eat at a food truck. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds benefit arts programming in Bay Area schools.
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Free. Ocean Beach, Great Highway at Balboa Street, S.F. 415-512-1899.
Thrive City’s Thrill-o-ween
Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly event featuring themed activities, a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and a screening of “E.T.”…