# The Great Big BOO! Halloween at Gilroy Gardens

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

- When: Sat, Oct 24 (+4 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Park admission ticket required (prices on the tickets page); free for Premium Members
- Organizer: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- Official page: https://www.gilroygardens.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Gilroy Gardens' Great Big BOO! is a family Halloween event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through November 1, with trick-or-treating and shows starting at 5 p.m. Children grab a Boo Trail Pail and trick-or-treat with the BOO Crew at Wendella's House on the Hill, hear storyteller Sammy Jo Scarecrow at BOO Town Hall, and sing along with The Great Big BOO Musical Show about saving Halloween from Wendella the Witch. The BOO Alley Light Tunnel is a walk-through animated musical light display, and an optional Interactive Pumpkin Wand leads kids to eight hidden BOO Zones. On October 30 and 31, Christopher Ranch gives away free books, garlic and tote bags plus garlic ice cream while supplies last. Costume weapons and weapon-like props are not allowed.

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