Registration is PER PERSON. All persons 2 and over must be registered. Tickets for magic show are time specific and include admission to the event itself, no need to purchase a separate ticket
Magic Show starts promptly at advertised time. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior. Please arrive early to ensure you are checked-in and seated before showtime.


Join us for our annual SPOOKtacular Halloween Festival! This year, all attendees must be pre-registered for the event. All pre-registered attendees are entitled to one admission ticket to be used anytime between 11am and 2:30pm. This event is geared towards preschoolers-fifth grade, but is welcome to anyone! The festival will be held at the meadow and hilltop of Leo Ryan Park (details below). Proceeds from the event benefit the Foster City Youth and Teen Foundation.

Event highlights include:

Trick or Treating: Members of different community organizations and businesses will spread out in the Leo Ryan Park meadow running trick or treat stations. All candy distributed will be pre-packaged, sealed bags candy, which will be opened as the festival begins.

Costume Contest: Our annual costume contest returns! All festival attendees who would like to participate in our costume contest may register on site prior to 1pm. It is completely free to register. Costume Contest categories are Best Individual, Best Group, and Most Creative. At 1:30pm, a short fashion show will be run so costume contest judges may see all entrants. Winners will be announced shortly after the fashion show. Winners of all contest categories will also be highlighted on Foster City Recreation's social media pages. Participants must be present to win.

Spooky Boo Trail: After trick or treating, take a walk through our Spooky Boo Trail! Our Leo Ryan Park hilltop and forest will be haunted, and decorated with spooky Halloween decor.

Halloween Carnival Games and Arts and Crafts: Carnival games and craft projects will be set up in the Meadow for children to enjoy. The carnival games will be sponsored by the San Mateo High School Interact Club, and the arts and crafts will be sponsored by the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee.

Magic Show: Attendees have the option of signing up for one of our two magic shows. Shows begin at 11:00am and 12:00pm. Check in for the magic shows will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime. Must have a ticket to attend magic show. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by parent. Tickets must be purchased in conjunction with general event registration.

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