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Things to do in Half Moon Bay this weekend

Events, festivals, live music, family outings and nightlife in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County — updated every day.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 26 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 7 events in Half Moon Bay, plus 2 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Ring Bar Pop-Up at Abode in Half Moon Bay — Sat, Oct 24, 417 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1749, United States · Half Moon Bay
  2. Sunday Runday with Purisima Creek Runners — Sun, Oct 25, Purisma Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve - North Ridge Trailhead · Half Moon Bay
  3. Half Moon Bay Witch Paddle — Sun, Oct 25, 2 Johnson pier, Half Moon Bay, CA · Half Moon Bay
  4. Trunk or Treat at Pillar Point Harbor — Sun, Oct 25, 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-4000, United States · Half Moon Bay
  5. 2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed “Witch Paddle” on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay) — Sun, Oct 25, Half Moon Bay (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 3🆓 Free 3☀️ Hot Day 21🌧️ Rainy Day 6💘 Date Night 5🎸 Live Music 1😂 Comedy 1🍜 Food & Drink 4🎉 Festivals & Fairs 2🌲 Outdoors & Nature 7🏟️ Sports & Games 1🧘 Fitness & Wellness 2📚 Talks & Classes 2🤝 Community & Causes 12🧸 Family & Kids 3
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 6 picks

Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Sun25Oct

Half Moon Bay Witch Paddle

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 2 Johnson pier, Half Moon Bay, CA · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
Sun25Oct

Half Moon Hike

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Half Moon Bay, California · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
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Sun25Oct

Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

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Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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Tiny Tots Open Gym
Wed28Oct

Tiny Tots Open Gym

Wed, Oct 28 · All day Ted Adcock Community Center · Half Moon Bay
☔ Rainy-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Fri6Nov

Sea Hugger Kids Night Out

Fri, Nov 6 · All day Sea Crest School · Half Moon Bay
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day$28.52–$65.87
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Sun8Nov

The Azar Lawrence Experience

Sun, Nov 8 · All day 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
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Sat21Nov

Counting Banana Slugs!

Sat, Nov 21 · All day Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2013
Sun22Nov

Chester "CT" Thompson Organ Quartet

Sun, Nov 22 · All day 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Half Moon Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Ring Bar Pop-Up at Abode in Half Moon Bay (Sat, Oct 24), Sunday Runday with Purisima Creek Runners (Sun, Oct 25), Half Moon Bay Witch Paddle (Sun, Oct 25), Trunk or Treat at Pillar Point Harbor (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Half Moon Bay?

Yes — 3 free events and activities are listed in Half Moon Bay right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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