Halloween in Concord: The Weekend and the Big Day

Here's what is happening for Halloween in Concord and very nearby, Friday, Oct. 28, through Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. Click on the links for more details. Check our events section for information about other Halloween activities in neighboring communities.

, Friday, Oct. 28, 4-8 p.m., Queen of All Saints Parochial School, 2391 Grant St., Concord, 925-685-8700. For elementary school-aged children and their families. $6 entry fee allows access to all of the activities, including the haunted house. Wear your costume and enter the costume contest. Food will be available for purchase. www.­qasco­ncord.­org

, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.-midnight, Concord Cascades Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 241 Aria Dr., Pacheco, 925-687-9331. Not recommended for children under 12. $8 per person, tickets available at the door. www.­conco­rdcascadehau­ntedhouse.­com

, Friday, Oct. 28-Monday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 1060 Pine Ln., Clayton, 925-672-5198. Some activities only available on weekend. Play in the Little Carver's Barnyard play area, explore the tunnels of straw, ride the Pumpkin Farm Express train, try out the old-fashioned water pumps, snack at the Plumpkin Pantry and stock up on pumpkins. $6 for Plumpkin Playyard, $5 for Carver's Barnyard, $2.50 for Pumpkin Farm Express. www.cvpumpkinfarm.com

, Friday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Oct. 30, multiple show times (visit website for schedule), and Monday, Oct. 31, all day, 981 Bancroft Rd., Concord. Pirate-themed, family-friendly guided tour created by artist David Scott Harris. $6 for children ages 2-8, $13 general admission, $10 pre-sales general admission. Buy tickets online at least one hour in advance. houseofblackbeard.eventbrite.com

, Sunday, Oct. 30, noon, Todos Santos Plaza, Salvio and Grant streets, Concord. Bring the kids to Todos Santos Plaza for a parade, treats, entertainment and the Mayor's Mongrel Mash. Costume judging takes place after the parade. See the Todos Santos Scarecrow contest winner. ci.concord.ca.us

, Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Sunvalley Mall, Concord. Free trick-or-treat bags provided by the event sponsor, State Farm, will be available at Guest Services and select children's stores at Sunvalley. www.shopsunvalley.com/events

, Monday, Oct. 31, 7-8 p.m., Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St., Concord, 925-646-5455. Bring your kids to the library for this free Halloween activity, where kids can make Lollypop Spiders and hear some spooky stories. ccclib.org