Halloween events will take place today in Petaluma

Halloween doesn’t just happen. It takes a lot of hardworking people, making a lot of plans, making a lot of costumes, hanging a lot of plastic bats on trees – all while coming up with great new ideas for how to share the spookiest of holidays with the entire community.

For example, neighbors who worked for weeks to prepare a special Stranger Things show for magic fans. This is one of many ways to enjoy Halloween in Petaluma this year, including numerous opportunities to trick-or-treat on the big day.

‘The Stranger Things Experience

A group of eight Petaluma families—all of whose homes are located on a residential cul-de-sac at the corner of Jacqueline Lane and Amethyst Court in the Curry Heights neighborhood—have collectively created a “Stranger Things” experience based on the hit TV show. .

And tonight they will share it with the community. Although work was still underway around noon on Halloween, the plan is to open the walk-up “sanctuary” to the public around sunset and keep it open until about 9 p.m.

“This is going to be fun,” said Jimmy Hickman, who was preparing to hang Christmas lights on the garage wall while putting the finishing touches on what will become the home of the show’s Byers family. “Back there,” he said, pointing to a makeshift wall, “we’ll have the Upside Down and all that.” It was a lot of work, but we all enjoy it.”

The Netflix sensation starring Petaluma’s Winona Ryder is set in the fictional town of Hawkins and includes details such as a mysterious scientific compound, the aforementioned danger-filled netherworld called “The Upside Down” and a demonic creature known as the Demogorgon.

It’s an ominous creature that towered over Hickman as he stood in the driveway, a massive winged monster stretching across the yard, tied to the house on both sides. The Halloween effort is largely due to Hickman’s appreciation for Stranger Things and the help and support of his neighbors who share his enthusiasm.

But it won’t end with Halloween, Hickman said. Following tonight, the Petaluma Stranger Things experience will repeat on Friday night and again on Saturday, November 2 starting at approximately 6:00 p.m.

“It will be kind of a party atmosphere on Saturday,” he explained, adding that the experience will likely become even more challenging by then. “We will have a few more family members coming in to play characters and participate. If people like it, who knows, maybe we’ll make it even bigger next year. Maybe we should add Starcourt Mall.”

Halloween Trunk or Treat Event

3:00-5:00 pm at Petaluma Valley Hospital, 400 McDowell Blvd.

Free and open to the public, this fun, family-friendly event held in the Petaluma Valley Hospital parking lot is similar to trick-or-treating, only instead of going door-to-door in costume, you go to your car. -a car with open trunks, decorated in a funny-creepy way.

Trick-or-Treat Trail of Downtown Merchants on Halloween

15:00-17:30 in downtown Petaluma.

More than 70 vendors will once again be handing out treats to children along the beloved Trick or Treat trail in downtown Petaluma. Merchants will advertise their participation by displaying a sign that reads “Trick or Treat.” The map can be picked up at the Visitor Center or Petaluma History Museum or downloaded at PetalumaDowntown.com. To add to the fun, the Petaluma High School Wildlife Museum will offer up-close encounters with snakes and spiders, a photo booth will be running at Poppy’s Toy Store, and Ivy’s Hideout Comic Shop will be giving away prizes for the best kids’ costumes. , Luma Bar & Eatery will host a spooky trampoline and more.

Creepy sweets in retail outlets

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. North

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets invites families of witches, werewolves and more for a fun day of trick-or-treating at Nike, Sunglass Hut, Famous Footwear, Adventure Recreation and more!

Heard Eye Halloween Show

7:30 p.m. at The Big Easy, 123 American Alley.

Every third Thursday of the month, the Petaluma band known as The Heard Eye brings a fun, fun, rowdy and energetic atmosphere to the Big Easy. Dance to great original songs. With Halloween falling on the third Thursday this year, the group is looking forward to costumed wildness on the dance floor. No coverage. BigEasyPetaluma.com

Halloween Burlesque Show

7:00 pm at the Mystery Theatre, 23 N. Petaluma Blvd.

North Bay Cabaret presents “Halloweird,” an annual extravaganza that combines burlesque, comedy and classic performing arts into what producer Jake Ward describes as “an unforgettable night of thrills, chills and exhilarating entertainment for adults only.” MysticTheatre.com.