8 uniquely quirky Bay Area things to do this Halloween season

This Halloween, there’s no wrong way to smash a pumpkin.

Or maybe you’d rather swim with one.

Whether pumpkins are falling out of helicopters or floating in public pools, these unusual Halloween activities will leave you wondering how you ever settled for that boring old visit to the pumpkin patch.

Looking for century-old ghost stories? We’ve got ’em. Want to explore hidden passageways in a stunning church? No problem. Or maybe you just want to find the best places to sip some festive cocktails.