Candle Lighters is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds for non-profit groups and community-based projects in the Tri-City Community. (Fremont, Newark & Union City). We consider ourselves a service and a social organization.
Learn more about our history, and how you can become a member.
Join us as we celebrate 55 Years of Frightful Family Fun!
The air in the parlor of Wilton Manor was heavy with the scent of the wedding flowers adorning each row of seats. The quartet continued to play music softly. But all eyes were on young Rose Wilton, the long train of her wedding gown flowing down the steps, her back to the guests as she stood at the altar, alone, silently looking at the floor, face covered by her veil.
Something was wrong…
We raise money solely through our annual Ghost House. Open during the last two weeks of October and based in a historical 19th century Carriage House, the Ghost House is a wonderful family-oriented event for all ages!
Our 2025 grant proposals will be funded in the following order:
* Second Chance
* Ohlone College Foundation – MECHA
* Fremont Parents’ Nursery School
* Centerville Presbyterian Church
* Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose
* Bay Philharmonic
* S.A.V.E.
* Viola Blythe Community Service Center of Newark, Inc.
* Azevada Elementary PTA
Learn more about the grant application process
Candle Lighters Ghost House was featured in Trips To Discover‘s September 2023 article, 6 Iconic Fall Activities and Where to Enjoy Them!
Since 1969, the Candle Lighters Ghost House has created wonderful Halloween memories for generations of Tri-City families. We’d love to hear your stories and share them with others!
Voted Best Nonprofit Organization in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards hosted by the Argus/Bay Area News Group!
