🎃 Second Annual Spooktacular Car-Free Halloween on Cortland Avenue! 🎃
Date: Friday, October 31st, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Cortland Avenue (from Bennington to Gates)
Join us for our second year of magical Halloween festivities as we transform Cortland Avenue into a vibrant, car-free celebration for all to enjoy!
Cortland Halloween 2025
Event Highlights
- Safe trick-or-treating along a car-free Cortland Avenue
- Prizes for the most creative costumes and decorations
- Stronger sense of community in Bernal Heights
- Support for local Cortland Avenue businesses
Why Car-Free?
We’re reimagining Halloween to create a more inclusive, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone. By closing Cortland Avenue to vehicles, we’re fostering a festive atmosphere where families and friends can celebrate without worry.
Organized By
Greening Projects, a local nonprofit, collaborated with community organizers to ensure a safe evening for all.
Special Thanks To
- Civic Joy Fund and Baukunst for their generous donations
- Avenue Greenlight and Bernal Business & Art Alliance for their organizational support
Join us in creating unforgettable Halloween memories in the heart of Bernal Heights! This event aims to enhance pedestrian safety, create an inclusive Halloween experience, and strengthen community bonds.
To volunteer, send an email to mpd@greeningprojects.org
Sign up online: https://greeningprojects.org/supporting-local-green-spaces/
Building on the success of our inaugural 2024 event, we’re excited to welcome even more families and community members to this year’s celebration!