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SuperNatural Halloween at Cal Academy

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 pm · California Academy of Sciences

Dinosaur skeleton on display in a natural history museum
At a glance
When Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:30–9pm (VIP and early admission from 5pm); the museum closes at 3pm that day
Where California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park
Cost Adults $60, youth 3–17 $45 (members $55 and $40); children 2 and under free
Who it suits Families: every adult ticket holder must come with a child
Getting there Muni 5, 5R and 44 stop within a 5-minute walk; the N Judah at Irving St & 8th Ave is about 11 minutes

The Academy’s kid-focused Halloween night: trick-or-treat stations, live animal demos, face painting and a silent disco in the aquarium. Every adult must come with a child.

Questions People Ask About SuperNatural Halloween at Cal Academy

When is SuperNatural Halloween at Cal Academy 2026?

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 9pm, with VIP and early-admission entry at 5pm. The Academy closes to regular visitors at 3pm that day (last entry 2pm).

How much are SuperNatural Halloween tickets?

General admission is $60 for adults (18+) and $45 for youth aged 3–17; members pay $55 and $40. Children 2 and under are free. Early admission costs $200 for one person or $750 for a family of four.

Can adults go to SuperNatural Halloween without kids?

No. The Academy says all adult ticket buyers must be accompanied by a child.

What is there to do at SuperNatural Halloween?

The Academy lists a silent disco in Steinhart Aquarium, trick-or-treat stations, live animal demonstrations, a Halloween ride, meeting scientists, face painting, a photo booth and a teen lounge.

Are there costume rules at Cal Academy’s Halloween night?

Yes. Costumes should be child-friendly, with no sharp or pointed parts and nothing that could be mistaken for a real weapon; the Academy may refuse entry for a costume it considers offensive or unsafe.

Sources: California Academy of Sciences: SuperNatural (date, hours, prices, age rule and activities), checked 20 October 2026.

Getting There

  • MIrving St & 8th AveMuni Metro N · 0.4 mi, about 11 min walk

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Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.

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Source: California Academy of Sciences ↗ · Checked against the official source on October 22, 2026. Found something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

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Cite this page: Project SF, “SuperNatural Halloween at Cal Academy”, projectsf.com/events/supernatural-halloween-at-cal-academy/ (updated ).