# Halloween Festival at Joyce Ellington Library

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Where: Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
- Ages: Young Children, Kids and Pre-Teens (ages 0-12)
- Price: Free
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://www.sjpl.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Joyce Ellington Branch Library's Halloween Festival on Halloween afternoon starts with a Halloween-themed storytime, then a parade with trick-or-treating through the library. Children can also choose from an assortment of grab-and-go arts and crafts suitable for all ages. Costumes are encouraged. Free, and no registration is needed; a good, low-key Halloween outing for preschoolers and early elementary kids.

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