Burlingame Fall Fest returns to Howard Avenue Oct. 25

By Burlingame-Hillsborough Times staff · October 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Burlingame Fall Fest flyer with pumpkins, autumn leaves and event details. — Downtown Burlingame’s Fall Fest is scheduled for Oct. 25 on Howard Avenue, featuring live music, vendors and children’s activities. Courtesy: Downtown Burlingame Business Improvement District via Facebook

Downtown Burlingame's Fall Fest returns to Howard Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 25, with activities running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Downtown Burlingame Business Improvement District is hosting the annual event, which features a petting zoo, kids' activities, train rides, arts and crafts, specialty food vendors, live music, and a Halloween costume contest for kids and families.

Burlingame Parks and Recreation is among more than a dozen sponsors, alongside Barrel House, Recology, Vinyl Room, Infinite Sports Gymnastics and The UPS Store, according to the Downtown Burlingame events page.

City parking lots are available nearby.

The Burlingame Chamber of Commerce is promoting the event. Full details and any schedule updates are posted on the Downtown Burlingame website.

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