California Events October 2012
OCTOBER 2012
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Monday, October 1, 2012
SANTA BARBARA - epicure.sb is 31 days and 85+ ways to taste the very best of Santa Barbara. epicuresb.com
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly street fair and
farmers market is held from 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
SAN BRUNO - Tastes of San Bruno. Location:
San Bruno Recreation Center
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Tickets: $25 (includes 2 raffle tickets). Call: (650) 588-0180. sanbrunochamber.com
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Fleet
Week, Oct. 4-8. Blue Angels Circle and Arrival Maneuvers practice.
fleetweek.us
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Friday, October 5, 2012
BISHOP -
Fall Color Car Show, October 5-7, 2012. Fireworks, Show & Shine, Pancake Breakfast, Cruisin' Parade, Poker Run. Choo Choo Swap Meet at the Tri County Fairgrounds.
owensvalleycruisers.com
CRESCENT CITY - Sea Cruise, Show & Shine
Car Show, Oct. 5-6. Downtown Crescent City
4-6 p.m.The car show is in Beachfront Park
on Saturday starts at 10 a.m. Food and marketplace vendors will be open throughout the day. After the car show enjoy a Show and Dance at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, featuring Rocky and the Revelettes with music from the 50′s & 60′s, from 8:30pm to 12:30 a.m.
Call 707-464-3174.
LONE PINE -
Lone Pine Film Festival, October 5-7, 2012. Annual event, a long time
tradition, is held in the shadow of the mighty Mt. Whitney at the
southern end of the Owens Valley. Call:
(760) 876 9103, lonepinefilmfestival.org
LOS GATOS - St. Mary's Annual Country Fair, October 5-7, 2012. Carnival rides, Inflatables, Games, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Food Booths, Local Artisans. Free Entertainment and Bands.Location:
219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA. stmaryslg.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Hardly Strictly
Bluegrass, Oct. 5-7. Free music festival in
Golden Gate Park. Preservation Hall Jazz
Band and Elvis Costello are among Friday's
free concerts. hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Fleet
Week, Oct. 4-8. Pier 80 Ships Tours,
Weapons Display at Alameda, US Navy Band concert at Jack London Square, Fleet Week Air Show Practice, Blue Angels Meet and Greet at Pier 39 . fleetweek.us
VENTURA
- Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, October 5-7, 2012.
Indulge in the ultimate shopping and
entertainment experience as the showcase
comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
The hardest part is deciding what you
like best from 24,000 handcrafted made
in America originals. Concert
performances, a celebrity chef
demonstration with tastings, strolling
performers, contests, specialty foods
and a pumpkin patch with Kidzone, add to
the full day of festivities. Tickets are
good for the entire weekend so you can
keep coming back for more. Bring can
goods for donation to FOOD Share and
receive $2 off of admission.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds Seaside Park,
10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001.
Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: $9 Adult, $7 age 62+, $4 age 13-17, Free age 12 and under. Call (800)
346-1212. harvestfestival.com
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
AGOURA HILLS - Reyes Adobe Days
Ghost Tour at the Adobe. Ages 14+
Time: 8 -9:30 p.m. Cost:
$20/person. Pre-register by calling (818) 597-7361. Space is limited.
reyesadobedays.org
ARCATA - Pastels on the Plaza.
North Coast Children’s Services - (707) 822-7206
Event Hours: 10am-2pm Streets Re-Opened: 4pm
Street Closures: Plaza, G & H from 9th to 9th, 8th and 9th from G to H Street cityofarcata.org
BIG BEAR LAKE
- Moonridge Zoo Flashlight Safari. Gates open 6:15 and close at 6:30
p.m. to start the tour. Bring your flashlight
and ware warm clothes. Regular
Admission: Under 3 years old free, for
ages 3-10 $6, and over 10 years old $9. For more information call (909)
584-1299.
BISHOP - Choo
Choo Swap Meet . All day famous
semi-annual 100 yard sales in one place"
swap meet. Held at the Tri County
Fair Grounds. lawsmuseum.org
CARSON - LA Printers Fair. Come and peruse over 80 vendors of Paper, Ink & Graphic Arts (Suppliers & Artists), Rare Books, Printing Presses and Equipment on sale with lots of ....type, type, type
at 4th annual fair! Tours of the museum's exquisite collection of "operating" printing and typesetting machines as well as demonstrations in Papermaking, Silkscreening
and Graphic arts. Ample free parking!
Sat. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $6. Location: International
Printing Museum, 315 W. Torrance Blvd,
Carson, CA 90745. Call: (310) 515-7166. printmuseum.org For tickets and vendor info go to fair@printmuseum.org
COSTA MESA - Community Chili Cook-Off.
Chili Contest 12 - 2 p.m. Entertainment,
Exhibits, Vendors! Vote for your favorite
chili! The competition is ready to heat up!
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane and 3124 College Ave., Costa Mesa, California. Call Halecrest
Park (714) 557-7234. costamesaca.gov
CRESCENT CITY - Sea Cruise, Show & Shine
Car Show, Oct. 5-6. Downtown Crescent City
4-6 p.m. The car show is in Beachfront Park
on Saturday starts at 10 a.m. Food and marketplace vendors will be open throughout the day. After the car show enjoy a Show and Dance at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, featuring Rocky and the Revelettes with music from the 50′s & 60′s, from 8:30pm to 12:30 a.m.
Call 707-464-3174.
DIXON - Lamb Town USA, October 6-7,
2012. Celebrate the lamb with events such as
a Fiber Fair, Fiber Arts Show, livestock
events, classes and workshops, entertainment
and an attempt to break the world knitting
record. Location: Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 South 1st St., Dixon,
CA. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $2,
age 6 - 13 $1, under age 5 free.
lambtown.com
LONE PINE -
Lone Pine Film Festival, October 5-7, 2012. Annual event, a long time
tradition, is held in the shadow of the mighty Mt. Whitney at the
southern end of the Owens Valley. Call:
(760) 876 9103, lonepinefilmfestival.org
LONG BEACH - Charles Phoenix Big Retro Slide Show. A deep-fried and delicious live comedy performance that roasts and toasts classic and kitschy mid-century American life and style
-- in style! Think space age suburbia, car culture, tourist traps, theme parks and much much more!
Charles also reveals his “best of” guide to Long Beach landmarks, legends and lore! — Be prepared for your local and national pride to SWELL!
Cocktails and book signing takes place directly after the show at nearby Inretrospective, a neighborhood vintage store.
Festive dress is encouraged but not expected!
LOOMIS - Eggplant Festival. Time:
4 p.m. Art Theatre 2025 East Fourth St. Long
Beach, CA $20
LOS GATOS - The Magical Glass Pumpkin
Patch, October 6-7, 2012. The
event features a menagerie of hand-blown
glass pumpkins and their respective artists.
Explore one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins, along
with stained glass works and glass
vegetables and fruit. Set in the huge front
lawn of the high school, amid rustic hay
bales. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 20 High
School Court, Los Gatos, CA. Proceeds
benefit Los Gatos High School!
magicalglasspumpkinpatch.com
LOS GATOS - St. Mary's Annual Country Fair, October 5-7, 2012. Carnival rides, Inflatables, Games, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Food Booths, Local Artisans. Free Entertainment and Bands.
Location: 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA.
stmaryslg.org
OXNARD - The 17th Annual Multicultural Festival.
Enjoy music and performances from around the
world! Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Plaza Park, Oxnard, Ca. Cost:
Free. oxnardnews.org skerino
PETALUMA - Wiskerino Contest.
An annual tribute to facial hair, Whiskerino takes place in the Walnut Park Gazebo smack dab in the middle Petaluma Farmers
Market. Time: 4 p.m. petalumawhiskerino.com
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Hardly Strictly
Bluegrass, Oct. 5-7. Free music festival in
Golden Gate Park. Emmylou Harris, the
Chieftans, Steve Earl & the Dukes
are among Saturday's free concerts.
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Fleet
Week, Oct. 4-8. Ships tours aboard LHD 8 USS Makin
Island, 1st Marine Division Band Concert, Parade of Ships coming in under Golden
Gate Bridge to their piers, Fleet Week Air Show,
Pier 39 Band of the Golden West Concert,
Fireworks. fleetweek.us
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
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Living History Days. Step back in time-- meet Victorian ladies, mountain men and
Civil War soldiers. Hands-on craft and cooking demonstrations, old-fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon
and more. See historic horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel and Zanetta family home.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. sanjuanbautistaca.com
VENTURA
- Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, October 5-7, 2012.
Indulge in the ultimate shopping and
entertainment experience as the showcase
comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
The hardest part is deciding what you
like best from 24,000 handcrafted made
in America originals. Concert
performances, a celebrity chef
demonstration with tastings, strolling
performers, contests, specialty foods
and a pumpkin patch with Kidzone, add to
the full day of festivities. Tickets are
good for the entire weekend so you can
keep coming back for more. Bring can
goods for donation to FOOD Share and
receive $2 off of admission.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds Seaside Park,
10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001.
Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: $9 Adult, $7 age 62+, $4 age 13-17, Free age 12 and under. Call (800)
346-1212. harvestfestival.com
WESTPOINT -
Lumberjack Day.
Downtown Westpoint
The Annual Lumberjack Day parade and festival celebrates the lumber history of Calaveras County. It takes place in downtown West Point on the first Saturday of October. Complete with vendors, lumberjack competitions, a parade and car show, this event is fun for the whole family!
Call (209) 293-4325
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
APTOS -
Pottery & Glass Seconds Sale. Nationally-known professional potters,
glass artists, jewelers and other
craftspeople sell seconds, experiments
and overstock at vastly reduced prices!
Find gifts or indulge yourself - lots to
choose from. Free admission. Location:
Park at Cabrillo College parking garage,
6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA | Call: (831)
427-0650. seconds-sale.com
BISHOP -
Fall Color Car Show, October 5-7, 2012. Fireworks, Show & Shine, Pancake Breakfast, Cruisin' Parade, Poker Run. Choo Choo Swap Meet at the Tri County Fairgrounds.
owensvalleycruisers.com
DIXON - Lamb Town USA, October 6-7,
2012. Celebrate the lamb with events such as
a Fiber Fair, Fiber Arts Show, livestock
events, classes and workshops, entertainment
and an attempt to break the world knitting
record. Location: Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 South 1st St., Dixon,
CA. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $2,
age 6 - 13 $1, under age 5 free.
lambtown.com
LONE PINE -
Lone Pine Film Festival, October 5-7, 2012. Annual event, a long time
tradition, is held in the shadow of the mighty Mt. Whitney at the
southern end of the Owens Valley. Call:
(760) 876 9103, lonepinefilmfestival.org
LOS GATOS - The Magical Glass Pumpkin
Patch, October 6-7, 2012. The
event features a menagerie of hand-blown
glass pumpkins and their respective artists.
Explore one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins, along
with stained glass works and glass
vegetables and fruit. Set in the huge front
lawn of the high school, amid rustic hay
bales. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 20 High
School Court, Los Gatos, CA. Proceeds
benefit Los Gatos High School!
magicalglasspumpkinpatch.com
LOS GATOS - St. Mary's Annual Country Fair, October 5-7, 2012. Carnival rides, Inflatables, Games, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Food Booths, Local Artisans. Free Entertainment and Bands.
Location: 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA.
stmaryslg.org
MILLBRAE - Japanese Cultural Festival.
7th annual event includes celebration of
many customs and unique activities. Free
admission. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Plaza, 1 Library
Ave., Millbrae, Ca. ci.millbrae.ca.us
SAN FRANCISCO - America's Cup World Series, Oct. 2-7.
americascup.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Fleet
Week, Oct. 4-8. Italian Heritage Parade North Beach with US Navy Band&USMC Band, Fleet Week Air Show, Pier 39 Navy Band concert, fleetweek.us
SAN FRANCISCO - Hardly
Strictly Bluegrass, Oct. 5-7. Free music
festival in Golden Gate Park. Emmylou
Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Smith, Jimmy
Vaughan and "whoever the cat drags in" are
among Sunday's free concert performers.
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Castro
Street Fair castrostreetfair.org
SANTA CRUZ -
Santa Cruz Open Streets. Come play in
the street! Bike, walk, skate and skip
through a closed street on scenic West
Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. Celebrate
active living with fitness demo classes,
music and performances. Time: 9 a.m. - 1
p.m. Cost: Free. openstreets.org
VENTURA
- Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, October 5-7, 2012.
Indulge in the ultimate shopping and
entertainment experience as the showcase
comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
The hardest part is deciding what you
like best from 24,000 handcrafted made
in America originals. Concert
performances, a celebrity chef
demonstration with tastings, strolling
performers, contests, specialty foods
and a pumpkin patch with Kidzone, add to
the full day of festivities. Tickets are
good for the entire weekend so you can
keep coming back for more. Bring can
goods for donation to FOOD Share and
receive $2 off of admission.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds Seaside Park,
10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001.
Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: $9 Adult, $7 age 62+, $4 age 13-17, Free age 12 and under. Call (800)
346-1212. harvestfestival.com
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Monday, October 8, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO - Ship
Tours, High School Band Challenge. fleetweek.us
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
AZUSA - Azusa Taste of the Town. Azusa Chamber of Commerce - Taste Of The Town is held 5-8 p.m. at Azusa Amory, 1351 W. Sierra Madre, Azusa, CA. Silent, opportunity and live auctions, Live band. Cost: $35 door, $25 pre-sale. Call (626) 334-1507
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
LA MIRADA - Fall Festival. La Mirada. Games, prizes, and entertainment. Location: La Mirada Activity Center, La Mirada, CA. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. cityoflamirada.org
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Friday, October 12, 2012
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street 90
First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
PASADENA - Pasadena ArtWeekend,
October 12 - 14, 2012. 7th Annual
celebration includes five events-- ArtNight, Art of Food, ArtWalk, ArtPerformance, and ArtRhythm.
Each event highlights diverse locations
throughout Pasadena, including Old Pasadena,
the Playhouse District. pasadenaartweekend.com.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
APPLE VALLEY -
Halloween. Ages 5 and up $3
admission.
Apple Valley Conference Center,
applevalley.org
BAKERSFIELD -Old Time Peddler's Faire, October 13 - 14, 2012.
Time: 9a-5p Saturday; 9a-4p Sunday.
Two hundred vendors sell throughout the museum’s 16 acres. Jazz music and
historic displays round out the fun.
Early bird admission Saturday at 7 a.m.
$15. General admission $10, children
under 10 free with adult.
Location:
Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave.,
Bakersfield, CA. Call: (661) 868-8400, kcmuseum.org
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street
90 First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BIG BEAR LAKE
- Moonridge Zoo Flashlight Safari. Gates open 6:15 and close at 6:30
p.m. to start the tour. Bring your flashlight
and ware warm clothes. Regular
Admission: Under 3 years old free, for
ages 3-10 $6, and over 10 years old $9. For more information call (909)
584-1299.
BISHOP - Skate & Bike Jam,
Oct.13-14. All ages invited -3
categories. $10 participant
registration. Contact Bishop City Hall,
(760) 784-1452
ca-bishop.us
CALISTOGA -
Harvest Hoedown. Dance to Nashville
Swing Band, enjoy live and silent
auctions, gourmet BBQ dinner and Salsa
Taste-Off. Cost: $55. (707)
889-0901. calistogarotary.org
PASADENA - Pasadena ArtWeekend,
October 12 - 14, 2012. 7th Annual
celebration includes five events-- ArtNight, Art of Food, ArtWalk, ArtPerformance, and ArtRhythm.
Each event highlights diverse locations
throughout Pasadena, including Old Pasadena,
the Playhouse District. pasadenaartweekend.com.
RIALTO - Fire Department Pancake
Breakfast and Fire Prevention Open
House. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location:
131 S. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA. Call:
(909) 820-2691.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street 90
First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BISHOP - Skate & Bike Jam, Oct.13-14.
All ages invited -3 categories. $10
participant registration. Contact Bishop
City Hall, (760) 784-1452
ca-bishop.us
COSTA MESA - The Big Squeeze
Accordion Festival. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$2 admission to OC Market Place, 88 Fair
Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. ocmarketplace.com
DANA POINT - Woodie Car Show Presented By - SoCal Woodie
Club. Time 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: Free
Location: Lantern Bay Park 25111 Park
Lantern Road Dana Point, California
LOS ANGELES -
Latino Arts
and Culture Family Day. The Day of
the Dead is coming and you can get ready at
this Vivan Los Muertos celebration through
activities like preparing an alter and
decorating sugar skulls.
Time:
1 -3 p.m. Museum admission: $10
adults, $6 students, $4 children. Location:
Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage
Way, Los Angeles, CA. theautry.org
PASADENA - Pasadena ArtWeekend,
October 12 - 14, 2012. 7th Annual
celebration includes five events-- ArtNight, Art of Food, ArtWalk, ArtPerformance, and ArtRhythm.
Each event highlights diverse locations
throughout Pasadena, including Old Pasadena,
the Playhouse District. pasadenaartweekend.com.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
ALAMEDA -History Mystery After Hours Tour.
3 hour tour illuminated in the red lights used for night ops.
Guests will go deep into Hornet where you will also hear the
stories behind her legendary haunts. Time: 7 p.m. Cost:
$35. Reservations Required: (510) 521-8448 x224
LAKEWOOD - Solar 101 Workshop- Solar Straight Talk hosted by Ameco Solar
Description:
Connect with one of California’s oldest established solar companies AMECO Solar
at the 2nd annual night dedicated to the
truth about solar. Learn who qualifies, types of incentives and tax credits, financing,
how to choose an installer. Light
appetizers, beverages. RSVP by October 16: (562)
633-4400 or e-mail: gosolar@solarexpert.com.
When: Time: 7-8 p.m. Where: Lakewood Country Club, on 3101 Carson Street,
Lakewood, CA.
VENICE - Venice Art Crawl.
3rd Thursday Venice Art Crawl celebrates Venice Beach's unique art, music and poetry scene. Location centered north of Venice Boulevard, along the Boardwalk, Speedway and Pacific Avenues ending at Westminster Avenue. Takes place the third Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free. veniceartcrawl.com
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Friday, October 19, 2012
ALAMEDA -History Mystery After Hours Tour.
Sleep among the spirits as you spend the
night onboard after touring the USS Hornet
exclusively in small groups after hours.
Investigate well-known paranormal hot
spots while she is illuminated in the red
lights used for night ops. The
overnight stay begins at 6 p.m. Cost:
$100. Reservations Required: (510) 521-8448 x224
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street 90
First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BUENA PARK - Silverado Days, October 19-21,
2012.
The 3-day, 56th annual festival at William Peak Park includes games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for the whole family. Admission is
free.
Park Hours:
Friday 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dates: October 19-21. Featured contests include World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, Amateur Horseshoe Contest, Pie-Eating Contest, Hog Calling, Baby Contest, Dog Show, Chili Cook-off. silveradodays.com
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
ALISO VIEJO -
Fall Harvest
Festival at Grant Park, 10 am. - Noon. avca.net
APPLE VALLEY
Happy Trails Chili Cookoff. Time: 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $5 admission. Held
at Lenny Brewster Sports Center, 21024
Otoe Rd. ICS sanctioned Chili Cook-off,
great Car Show, sample chili and vote
for favorite. Call: (760) 490-3488.
happytrailschilicookoff.com
ARVIN - Annual
Crab Feed, arvinchamberofcommerce.com
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street
90 First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BIG BEAR LAKE
- Moonridge Zoo Flashlight Safari. Gates open 6:15 and close at 6:30
p.m. to start the tour. Bring your flashlight
and ware warm clothes. Regular
Admission: Under 3 years old free, for
ages 3-10 $6, and over 10 years old $9. For more information call (909)
584-1299.
CITRUS HEIGHTS Antelope Crossing Halloween Spooktacular, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
citrusheights.net
CRESCENT CITY Chills for Children
Adult Halloween Party, 8:30
p.m. - 1 a.m. Crescent City Cultural Center.
Tickets $20, $25 door. delnorte.org
DUBLIN - Harvest Fair and Harvest
Moon Barn Dance. Noon-6 p.m. Heritage Park &
Museums $5 wristband for all festival
activities Harvest Moon Barn Dance 6-8 p.m.
$5 Admission caramel apples kettle corn hay
bales tractor-pulled hay wagon rides arts &
crafts bluegrass band. Location: Heritage
Park and Museums, 6600 Donlon Way,
Dublin, CA. call: (925) 452-2101.
ci.dublin.ca.us
LAKEWOOD -Lakewood's Lollipop Lane craft
boutique. There are three rooms and
outdoor space with over 115 vendors selling
handmade craft and gift items including
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and
country crafts. Free parking and admission.
A free shuttle service will be available
from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and will run every
15 minutes from the City Hall east parking
lot (5050 N. Clark Ave.) to Mayfair Park.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. lakewoodcity.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW -
Deer Hollow Farm Ohlone Day
Step into the daily lives of the original Bay Area
inhabitants, the Ohlone. Hands-on activities such as acorn grinding, cooking
with hot rocks, shell-drilling, and
rope-making, games, face painting,
and music, fire-starting and archery
demonstrations, skilled flint-knapping and toolcrafting artisans. All proceeds
benefit the Farm which is located in Rancho
San Antonio County Park. It’s a flat 1-mile
walk from the parking lot to the Farm.
Parking is limited. Car-pooling is
encouraged. Time: 1 -4 p.m.
$5, under age 1 year free! fodhf.org.
SANTA CRUZ -Heritage Harvest Festival. Draft
horse demonstrations, wagon ride,
harvest and decorate pumpkins, live
music at historic ranch. Time: 11 a.m. -
4 p.m. Cost: Free. Location:
Wilder Ranch State Park, Two miles north on Hwy. 1
Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (831) 426-0505, thatsmypark.org
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 19-21, 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street 90
First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
DOWNEY - Yesterday Once
More: Legend and Landmarks of the
Carpenters, 4 hour tour with Charles Phoenix
and Randy L. Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter.
Sites include:
Shoji Apartments: Richard and Karen’s first residence after they moved to California from Connecticut in 1963; Luxury home they bought for and shared with their parents…and where Karen died. This 4-hour school bus field trip tour and slide show begins and ends at the Downey Woman’s Club, located at 9813 Paramount Blvd Downey, CA 90240
Yesterday Once More: Carpenters Tour
October 21, 2012
11am - 3pm
Downey Women's Club
9813 Paramount Blvd.
Downey, CA
$79. charlesphoenix.com
LA PUENTE - Main Street Run. 21st
Annual Main Street Halloween Run registration begins at
6 a.m. The races will be held on a
challenging course that begins with an
uphill stretch at the start of the race. The
course begins and ends at La Puente City
Hall, located at 15900 East Main Street.
lapuente.org
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Monday, October 22, 2012
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Wednesday, October 23, 2012
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
PISMO BEACH Jubilee by the Sea, October 25-28, 2012. 36TH Annual jazz Festival. 20 bands and several guest artists performing at five venues, all connected by a shuttle bus system. New Orleans-style jazz, big band performances, dancing, food and beverages are available. pismojazz.com or call (805) 481-7840.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
ALAMEDA - Ship of Spirits. Hear tales
about Hornets legendary haunts? Start your Halloween celebration
off early by joining us for a special guest
lecture followed by a paranormal tour. This
special event is 7 p.m. -12 a.m. Cost: $45.
Call: (510) 521-8448 x224. uss-hornet.org
ARROYO GRANDE
-
Halloween Celebration. Ramona Garden
Park Center, 5-9:30 p.m. arroygrande.org
BELLFLOWER
Trick or Treat. Time: 4 - 6 p.m. on Laurel St. in downtown Bellflower, bellflowerchamber.com
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street 90
First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
CAMPBELL
Spooky Halloween. Time: 2-6 p.m.
$5 fee.
ci.campbell.ca.us
LOS OLIVOS
- Santa Ynez Valley Artists' Studio
Tour. Kick-off reception October 26 at the
Wildling Museum; Then Tour 28 Artists'
Studios October 27 & 28 wildlingmuseum.org
PISMO BEACH
Jubilee by the Sea, October 25-28, 2012.
36TH Annual jazz
Festival. 20 bands and several
guest artists performing at five venues,
all connected by a shuttle bus system.
New Orleans-style jazz, big band
performances, dancing, food and
beverages are available. pismojazz.com or call
(805)
481-7840.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
ALAMEDA -
USS Hornet Grey Ghost Monster Bash.
Time: 7:30 p.m. - Midnight.
(510) 521-8448 x282. uss-hornet.org
ATASCADERO -
Zoo Boo.
Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: 9100 Morro Road,
Atascadero, CA.
Call: (805) 461-5080.
charlespaddockzoo.org
AMERICAN CANYON
Halloween
Extravaganza!
Community Center Gym, ci.american-canyon.ca.us
ANAHEIM
-
Fall Festival.
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. anaheimfallfestival.org
ARROYO GRANDE
- Halloween Carnival. Elm Street
Park, 4:30- 7:30 p.m. arroygrande.org
BELVEDERE - Time Machine Halloween Haunt 2012. No Scare version 5- 6:30, scary version
7-8:30 p.m.
Belvedere Community Center, cityofbelvedere.org
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street
90 First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BIG BEAR LAKE
Boo in the Zoo.
Time: 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Big Bear Lake, Moonridge Zoo,
43285 Goldmine Drive,
Big Bear Lake, CA. Call:
(909) 878-4200. moonridgezoo.org
BIG BEAR LAKE
- Moonridge Zoo Flashlight Safari. Gates open 6:15 and close at 6:30
p.m. to start the tour. Bring your flashlight
and ware warm clothes. Regular
Admission: Under 3 years old free, for
ages 3-10 $6, and over 10 years old $9. For more information call (909)
584-1299.
BISHOP
Trunk or Treat. Held
at City Park, 4-6 p.m. ca-bishop.us
BRENTWOOD
Hometown Halloween, 5 - 8 p.m. First & Oak,
Brentwood, CA.
brentwoodchamber.com
BUENA PARK -
Halloween Downtown, 3-5 p.m.
8308 On the Mall,
Buena Park, CA.
buenaparkdowntown.com
CHOWCHILLA
Fairgrounds Trunk or Treat, 4 p.m.
LOS OLIVOS
- Santa Ynez Valley Artists' Studio
Tour. Kick-off reception October 26 at
the Wildling Museum; Then Tour 28
Artists' Studios October 27 & 28 wildlingmuseum.org
PISMO BEACH
Jubilee by the Sea, October 25-28, 2012.
36TH Annual jazz
Festival. 20 bands and several
guest artists performing at five venues,
all connected by a shuttle bus system.
New Orleans-style jazz, big band
performances, dancing, food and
beverages are available. pismojazz.com or call
(805)
481-7840.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
AZUSA
Trunk or Treat Car & Truck
Show, Noon-4
p.m. ci.azusa.ca.us
BENICIA - Haunted Depot, October 26-28th & 31, 2012.
Location: SP Depot/Benicia Main Street
90 First Street Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
CAPITOLA Capitola Village
Children's Halloween Parade, 1:30 p.m.
LOS OLIVOS
- Santa Ynez Valley Artists' Studio
Tour. Kick-off reception October 26 at
the Wildling Museum; Then Tour 28
Artists' Studios October 27 & 28 wildlingmuseum.org
PISMO BEACH
Jubilee by the Sea, October 25-28, 2012.
36TH Annual jazz
Festival. 20 bands and several
guest artists performing at five venues,
all connected by a shuttle bus system.
New Orleans-style jazz, big band
performances, dancing, food and
beverages are available. pismojazz.com or call
(805)
481-7840.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
BAKERSFIELD
Safe Halloween
October 30 & 31, 2012,
5-9 p.m. Reservations recommended, Kern County Museum,
kcmuseum.org
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
ALAMEDA - Halloween History Mystery After
Hours Tour. Time: 7 p.m. Cost:
$35. Reservations Required: (510) 521-8448 x224. uss-hornet.org
ALBANY
Halloween On Solano. Trick or Treat,
Costume Contest and fun games.
ARCATA -
Trick or Treat on the Plaza, 4 - 6 p.m.
ARTESIA
Spooktacular Halloween.
5 - 8 p.m. 18750 Clarkdale Ave. cityofartesia.us
ATASCADERO
Halloween Carnival at the Sunken Gardens,
5-9 p.m. astascadero.org
AVALON l Halloween Parade. The event
convenes and marches at 4 p.m.
catalinachamber.com
BAKERSFIELD
Safe Halloween
October 30 & 31, 2012,
5-9 p.m. Reservations recommended, Kern County Museum,
kcmuseum.org
BALBOA ISLAND Trick or Treat
2012 on the Island - starts at dark. Balboa Island, CA.
BENICIA - Haunted Depot. Location: SP
Depot/Benicia Main Street 90 First Street
Benicia Main Street, BeniciaMainStreet.org
BIG BEAR LAKE - Halloween in
the Village, 4:30 - 8 p.m.
CALISTOGA Halloween Parade. Downtown Lincoln Ave., 6-7 p.m.
CERRITOS Halloween Festival. Regional Park, 5-9 p.m.
ci.cerritos.ca.us
CHICO Treat Street Trick or Treat. 2
- 5 p.m.
downtownchico.net
CHINO
Halloween Spooktacular.
4 -8 p.m. cityofchino.org
October 7 - 9, 2011 Sabor de Mexico Lindo Downtown Festival
Downtown
Huntington Park, CA
CARPINTERIA - California Avocado Festival October
5-7, 2012. Location:
Downtown Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA. Free admission,
October 7 - 9, 2011 Gem Faire / Pleasanton
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
October 7 - 9,
2011 NSRA Golden State Street Rod Nationals Plus
Cal Expo
Sacramento, CA
October 7 - 9, 2011 Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival
Downtown
Rio Vista, CA
October 7 - 9, 2011 Santa Ana Fall Festival
Cesar Chavez Park
Santa Ana, CA
October 7 - 9, 2011 Desert Living Home Show
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs, CA
October 7 - 28,
2011 Long Beach City Place Farmers Market
City Place
Long Beach, CA
October 7 - 28, 2011 Monrovia Family Festival and Farmers Market
Myrtle & Olive Avenues
Monrovia, CA
October 7 - 28, 2011 Covina Farmers Market and Family Night
in front of Covina City Hall
Covina, CA
October 8, 2011 Diwali Festival of Lights
Memorial Park
Cupertino, CA
October 8, 2011 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
Santa Barbara Harbor
Santa Barbara, CA
October 8, 2011 Walnut Family Festival
Suzanne Park
Walnut, CA
October 8, 2011 Celebration of Harvest!
Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Santa Maria, CA
October 8, 2011 San Gabriel Valley Pride Community Unity Day
Pasadena City College Quad
Pasadena, CA
October 8, 2011 Artwalk
Livermore, 2011
Award-winning Downtown Livermore
Livermore, CA
October 8,
2011 Saint Stephen's Church Fall Festival
Saint Stephen's Church
San Jose, CA
October 8, 2011 Craft Fair
Niles Veterans Memorial Building
Fremont, CA
October 8, 2011 Lobster Feed
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Felton, CA
October 8, 2011 Nipomo's Best Octoberfest
Nipomo Community Park
Nipomo, CA
October 8, 2011 Second Saturday Art Fair
Historic Downtown
San Juan Capistrano, CA
October 8, 2011 Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage
Micheltorena Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
October 8,
2011 Dragonart Ceramics
Moose Lodge
Spring Valley, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Pleasant Hill Art, Jazz & Wine
Crescent Avenue, Downtown
Pleasant Hill, CA
October 8 - 9,
2011 Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival
Oakhurst Community Park
Oakhurst, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Steele Wines Harvest Festival
Steele Winery Grounds
Kelseyville, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 San Carlos Art and Wine Faire
Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 San Carlos Art and Wine Faire
Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Los Angeles Latino Book & Family Festival
Cal State L. A.
Los Angeles, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Old Time Peddler's Faire
Kern Co. Museum/Pioneer Village
Bakersfield, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Davis Ranch Harvest Festival
Davis Ranch
Sloughhouse, CA
October 8 - 9, 2011 Celebrate the Arts
Monrovia Library Park
Monrovia, CA
October 8 - 10, 2011 Exeter Fall Festival
City Park
Exeter, CA
October 8 - 16, 2011 Southern California Fair
Lake Perris Fairgrounds
Perris, CA
October 8 - 30, 2011 October Monthly Show
Arts Colony, Gallery SoHo
Pomona, CA
October
9, 2011 Taste of Encino
Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA
October 9, 2011 San Clemente Seafest
San Clemente Pier Area
San Clemente, CA
October 9, 2011 Pleasanton Antiques and Collectibles Faire
Main Street
Pleasanton, CA
October 9,
2011 The Sacramento Antique Faire
21st Street between W and X Streets
Sacramento, CA
October 13 - 15,
2011 Seasons and Holidays
Pacific Christian Center
Upland, CA
October 13 - 16, 2011 Pacific International Quilt Festival
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
October 13 - 16,
2011 Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
Buena Park Downtown Mall
Buena Park, CA
October 15, 2011 West Sacramento Arts & Craft Fair
Raley Field
West Sacramento, CA
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