Head to Chinatown or Japantown for some Halloween tricks this year, and then treat yourself to a tasty dinner at a nearby restaurant.
SF Chinatown Ghost Tours leads intrepid explorers on a 90-minute walking tour through Chinatown, revealing myths and mysteries along the way. Afterward, dine out at one of the myriad restaurants in the neighborhood such as R&G Lounge, Great Eastern and Hunan Home's (tours start every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kan’s Restaurant, 708 Grant Ave.; $24 per person, $16 for ages 17 and under; for reservations, call 415-793-1183 or click here).
Meanwhile, Halloween revelers with young 'uns in tow might want to check out Japantown’s kid-oriented, indoor Halloween Carnival on October 31st. Then if you're looking to push your offspring's culinary tastes beyond Happy Meals, take them for sukiyaki at Shabu-Sen, sushi at Maki or udon at Mifune (6-8:30 PM; $3 per person; Japanese Community and Cultural Center, 1840 Sutter St.; for more information, call 415-567-5505 ext. 239 or click here).