40 things to do in Half Moon Bay over the next 14 days, gathered from local calendars and listings. Times and details can change — check the organiser’s page before you go.
Tuesday, October 20
- All day — The Jerry Douglas Band, The Guild Theatre - CA, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 7:00 PM — Half Moon Bay City Council Meeting, Ted Adcock Community Center, Half Moon Bay (coastside411.com)
- 7:00 PM — City Council Meeting, Ted Adcock Community Center, Half Moon Bay (halfmoonbay.gov)
Thursday, October 22
- All day — Steely Dead, The Guild Theatre - CA, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- All day — Live Music: Jimmy Rogers & Lizanah, The Coastal Vine, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:00 PM — Elections Night Out, Half Moon Bay (halfmoonbay.gov)
Friday, October 23
- All day — Live Music: Diamond Head Jazz & Funk, The Coastal Vine, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:30 PM — Live Music - Jim Lewin & Diana Z, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:30 PM — Jim Lewin & Diana Z - Popular Americana, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 6:00 PM — Live Music by Mark Kostrewa, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 6:00 PM — Live Music by Mark Kostrzewa, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (lacostanerarestaurant.com)
Saturday, October 24
- 9:00 AM — Coastside Farmers Market @ Shoreline, Coastside Farmers Market @ Shoreline, Half Moon Bay (smcgov.org)
- 9:00 AM — Coastside Farmers’ Market, Shoreline Station, Half Moon Bay (visithalfmoonbay.org)
- 1:00 PM — Live Music - Mission Hill, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 1:00 PM — Mission Hill - Americana Bluegrass, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:30 PM — Meeting of Acoustic Minds, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (lacostanerarestaurant.com)
- 6:00 PM — Charged Particles plays Classy Jazz, Fattoria e Mare, Half Moon Bay (visithalfmoonbay.org)
- 7:00 PM — THREE ON THE TREE, OPL, Half Moon Bay (oplhmb.com)
- 7:30 PM — Vintage Films Night: Timeless Fun, Ocean View Lodge 143, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 7:30 PM — Movies in the Park: The Sandlot, John L. Carter Park, Half Moon Bay (visithalfmoonbay.org)
Sunday, October 25
- All day — Trunk or Treat, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- All day — Witches Paddle, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 6:00 AM — Half Moon Bay Witch Paddle, 2 Johnson pier, Half Moon Bay, CA (madeinhmb.com)
- 9:00 AM — Coastside Farmers’ Market, Coastside Farmers’ Market, Half Moon Bay (visithalfmoonbay.org)
- 10:00 AM — Free Marine Flare Disposal Day, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 10:00 AM — Witches Paddle - Pillar Point Harbor, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 10:00 AM — San Mateo County Harbor District Hosts 2026 Pillar Point Halloween Witches Paddle, San Mateo County Harbor District Hosts 2026 Pillar Point Halloween Witches Paddle, El Granada (coastsidebuzz.com)
- 12:00 PM — Live Music by Eduardo Alvarez, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (lacostanerarestaurant.com)
- 2:00 PM — Trunk or Treat - Pillar Point Harbor, Pillar Point Harbor, El Granada (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:00 PM — The Nightclub of the Living Dead, Ocean View Lodge 143, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
Tuesday, October 27
- 7:00 PM — Planning Commission Meeting, Ted Adcock Community Center, Half Moon Bay (halfmoonbay.gov)
Wednesday, October 28
- 7:00 PM — Midcoast Community Council Meeting, Half Moon Bay (coastside411.com)
Thursday, October 29
- All day — Blues Traveler, The Guild Theatre - CA, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- All day — Pop-up: Alebrijes Oaxacan Food Truck, The Coastal Vine, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
Friday, October 30
- All day — Live Jazz: Don Rowell Quartet, The Coastal Vine, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:30 PM — Live Music - Individúo, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 5:30 PM — Individúo - Latin pop, Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 6:00 PM — Live Music by Mark Kostrewa, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
- 6:00 PM — Live Music by Mark Kostrzewa, La Costanera, Half Moon Bay (lacostanerarestaurant.com)
Saturday, October 31
- All day — Stu Allen, The Guild Theatre - CA, Half Moon Bay (madeinhmb.com)
In the news
- New $12 Million Water Tank Rises Above Half Moon Bay — Hoodline, Oct 16. New twelve million dollar water tank infrastructure project constructed in Half Moon Bay.
- Nearly 600 proposed housing units knock on Half Moon Bay’s front door under state housing law — Coastside News, Oct 16. Nearly 600 proposed housing units submitted to Half Moon Bay under state housing law requirements.
- Three SB 330 Affordable Housing Applications Submitted to City of Half Moon Bay: 370 for Podesta, 125 for 2281 Hwy 1 North, 99 for Rocket Farms; All 20% Affordable — COASTSIDE BUZZ, Oct 15. Three affordable housing projects submitted to Half Moon Bay under state law, totaling 594 units with 20% affordability requirements at Podesta, Highway 1 North, and Rocket Farms sites.
- Pillar Point Harbor Entrance Foghorn is No Longer Automated; Must Now be Mariner Activated When Visibility Drops Due to Fog: VHF Channel 83A, Key Mic 6x to Trigger Sound — COASTSIDE BUZZ, Oct 14. Pillar Point Harbor foghorn system changed from automatic to manual activation by mariners via VHF radio when fog reduces visibility.
- New campaign opposing 555 Kelly emerges in Half Moon Bay — Coastside News, Oct 14. Community opposition campaign launches against proposed 555 Kelly Avenue development project in Half Moon Bay.
- Man Kills Coworker At Shopping Center: PD | World Pumpkin Record? | Tesla Plows Through Front Door: Patch PM — San Francisco, CA Patch, Oct 13. 53rd Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off held in Half Moon Bay on October 12, with Minnesota grower winning $21,501.