Step aboard the USS Hornet for one of the best San Francisco Halloween celebrations, the Monster’s Bash 2025. Dance the night away surrounded by history, hauntings and high-energy hits as the iconic aircraft carrier transforms into a floating party ship filled with spooky fun and live music.
Monster’s Bash 2025
USS Hornet Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Saturday, October 25
7PM – 1AM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
Live Music by Pop Rocks
Get ready to rock the deck with Pop Rocks, one of the Bay Area’s favorite party bands. Known for their incredible mashups and energy, Pop Rocks will bring all the Halloween heat with hits that’ll keep the dance floor moving all night long.
What to Expect
- Huge Dance Floor — let loose under the ship’s historic hangar lights
- Haunted Sickbay Walkthrough — explore one of the Hornet’s eeriest spaces
- Great Food Options — fuel up between songs and scares
- Multiple No-Host Bars — craft cocktails, beer, wine & spirits for your inner ghoul
- Costume Contest — win the $300 cash prize for best costume!
Monster’s Bash is equal parts history and Halloween mayhem. It is where vintage warship meets modern nightlife. Whether you come as a Minion, K-Pop Singer or a baked ham, this is your chance to celebrate Halloween aboard one of the most haunted ships in America.
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