Boo-ya, Campbell! It’s time to get spooky in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our charming city is pulling out all the stops this Halloween season to give you a ghoulishly good time. From creepy crawlies to artsy felines, Campbell’s got something for every ghost and goblin!
Pets in Disguise: 4th Annual Cloud City Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest
Date: October 17 – 30
Who says Halloween is just for humans? From October 17 to 30, Cloud City in Campbell is hosting its 4th Annual Howl-oween Pet Costume Contest. This event is perfect for pet owners who love to dress up their furry friends in adorable or spooky outfits. Imagine Chihuahuas as tiny vampires or Great Danes as gentle giants dressed as superheroes. It’s a parade of cuteness that will make your heart melt faster than a chocolate bar left in the sun.
To join in on the fun, simply snap a photo of your pet in their Halloween best and submit it to the contest. The whole community gets involved by voting for their favorites, so make sure your four-legged friend brings their A-game. Who knows? Your pup might just become the talk of the town and win some awesome prizes. Just remember, if your cat gives you the stink eye when you try to put them in a pumpkin costume, you might want to reconsider your life choices.
Kids Night Out at the Art Beat – Halloween Canvas Painting
Date: October 26
Location: The Art Beat, Campbell
Who says art can’t be spooky? On October 26, The Art Beat is hosting a Kids’ Night Out with your little Picassos painting up a storm of Halloween fun. It’s time to trade those crayons for paintbrushes and create a masterpiece that’ll make Vincent van Gogh’s ghost green with envy.
Picture this: your mini-me, decked out in a paint-splattered smock, wielding a brush like a magic wand, and conjuring up witches, pumpkins, and maybe a friendly ghost or two on canvas. It’s like Bob Ross meets Beetlejuice, minus the crazy hair and striped suit.
The best part? While the kids are getting their art on, parents can sneak off for a date night. Just don’t be surprised if you come back to find your budding artist covered head-to-toe in orange and black paint. Hey, that’s one way to start a Halloween costume!
Paint Your Pet Night
Date: October 24
Location: Woofboard, Campbell
Calling all pet lovers! On October 24, Campbell is hosting a Paint Your Pet Night that will get tails wagging. This isn’t your grandma’s still life painting class – unless your grandma’s into immortalizing Fluffy on canvas while sipping wine.
Here’s the deal: bring a photo of your furry (or scaly, or feathery) friend, and the instructors will help you turn that snapshot into a work of art. Can’t draw a straight line? No worries! These art wizards will guide you through the process, ensuring your pet portrait looks more like Fido and less like a blob with legs.
And let’s be real, what’s more Halloween-appropriate than a room full of people painting their black cats? Just remember, if your pet starts giving you a side-eye for not capturing their “good side,” blame it on the artistic license… or the wine.
Signature Perfume Making Workshop
Date: November 15
Location: Florra, Campbell
Okay, this one’s not strictly Halloween-themed, but hear me out. On November 15, Campbell is hosting a Signature Perfume Making Workshop. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “What’s this got to do with Halloween?” Well, my fragrant friends, think of it as creating your magic potion!
Imagine mixing up a scent so bewitching it could charm the socks off a skeleton. You’ll be blending essential oils like a modern-day alchemist, creating a fragrance that’s uniquely you. Who knows? You might even concoct something that smells like “Essence of Pumpkin Spice” or “Eau de Candy Corn.”
Plus, if your Halloween costume this year happens to be a witch, you’ll have the perfect prop – a bottle of your own magical elixir. Don’t try to sell it as a love potion; we can’t be held responsible for accidental toad transformations.
Leonid & Friends – A Tribute to the Music of Chicago
Date: November 9
Location: Heritage Theatre, Campbell
Alright, I admit it. This one’s about as Halloween-related as a sunflower in a pumpkin patch. But hey, who says the spooky season fun has to end on October 31st? On November 9, the Heritage Theatre in Campbell is hosting Leonid & Friends for a tribute to the music of Chicago.
You might wonder, “What’s so Halloween about Chicago?” Well, nothing really. But picture this: you, still riding the sugar high from all that Halloween candy, grooving to “25 or 6 to 4” while wearing your costume. Because who says you can’t be a vampire year-round?
So there you have it, Campbell! It’s a Halloween season packed with more treats than tricks. Whether you’re into spooky art, pet portraits, or musical time travel, our city’s got you covered. Just remember to pace yourself on the candy corn – we don’t want any sugar-induced hauntings. Happy Halloween, Campbell!
Source: downtowncampbell.com
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