Saturday, October 6, 2018

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ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson Alameda October 5-31, 2018. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights in October, this Halloween attraction includes great costumes and acting.

ALTADENA: Wicked Lit Play

ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show October 4-7, 2018. Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $  motortrendautoshows.com autoshowoc.com

ANAHEIM: Oktoberfest at House of Blues Anaheim (GardenWalk)  400 West Disney Way Suite 337, Anaheim, CA
Free parking available at GardenWalk for first hour  houseofblues.com/anaheim

ANAHEIM: Gay Days Anaheim October 5-7, 2018.  gaydaysanaheim.com Disneyland discounts

ANDERSON: Stillwater Pow Wow October 5-7, 2018 Redding Rancheria  Shasta District Fair Grounds 1890 Briggs Street
Anderson, Ca stillwaterpowwow.com $3 admission approx., Free Parking Friday 7 p.m. Grand Entry Master of Ceremonies: Carlos Calica | pow wow

APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction select days through October 31, 2018, 7-10 p.m. 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $admission, allsaintsasylum.com

ARCADIA: Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Race Track October 6-7, 2018. German food, beer, music, carnival and Thoroughbred racing all in one great experience. Santa Anita Park 285 W Huntington Drive $35-60, santaanita.com

ARTESIA: International Street Fair, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Always 1st Saturday in October, event includes cultural performances, live entertainment on two stages, a Kids Zone rides, arts and crafts, games, petting zoo and pony rides, shopping, international cuisine and beer gardens. Location: Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd Street and 187th Street, ci.carson.ca.us
Venue shuttle stops:  Artesia Towne Center on northwest corner of 183rd Street and Pioneer Boulevard | AJ Padelford Park | New Life Community Church in Artesia | Elaine Avenue across from Artesia Park Parking is available at: | New Life Community Church in Artesia (free) | AJ Padelford Park (free) | Artesia Park (free) | At the venue on the old railroad tracks off Pioneer Boulevard

ATASCADERO: Colony Days October 5-6, 2018 colonydays.org Colony Days Parade 10 a.m.   Annual Colony Days celebration includes nostalgic Tent City performances, fun contests, a special children's area, games, vendors, and food & drink booths in Sunken Gardens.

BERKELEY: Indigenous Peoples Day, Pow Wow & Indian Market, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park 2180 Milvia St. Berkeley, CA ipdpowwow.org | pow wow

BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Yoga Festival, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. First class at 9:30am. Stay all day! Last class starts at 6:30pm. New this year is a special post-festival class with a world renowned speaker and healer on Sunday, October 7 for $65 in advance and $85 day of. Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA  Free, BigBearYogaFestival.com 

BIG BEAR LAKE Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest   Big Bear Lake Convention Center Big Bear Lake, CA bigbearevents.com

BISHOP: Wine Spooktacular. Location: BUHS School Farm, Bishop, CA. $50, ffebishop.com

BUENA PARK: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival October 3-7, 2018.  sugarplumfestivals.com

CARLSBAD: Legoland California Brick or Treat  LEGOLAND California   One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008   $59-up, legoland.com

CARLSBAD:  Carlsbad California Oktoberfest October 6, 2018, 12-10 p.m. Oktoberfest at Holiday Park  rotaryoktoberfest.org 

CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival, October 5-7, 2018 avofest.com

CLAYTON: Clayton Oktoberfest October 6-7, 2018
3 day Carnival October 5-7 (no beer sold on Oct.5)

CORNING: Corning Olive Festival. Historic olive tours, car show and more.

DIXON: Lambtown Festival October 6-7, 2018. Classes and workshops, entertainment and all things lamb. Location: Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 South 1st St., Dixon, CA. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5, lambtown.org

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 28-30, 2018 and October 5-7, 2018. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave. $10 admission, germanclubsandiego.org

ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Free admission, $10 parking, yourcsd.com 

FELTON: Big Trees Scottish Gathering and Highland Games, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This new venue resurrects the Scottish Games in the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers all the fantastic traditions people look forward to... vendors, music, dance, and of course, the Games! Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd. $16 -up  bigtreescots.com | Scot

FONTANA: Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Artisanal shopping, interactive art activities, kids zone, authentic food vendors and Live Entertainment by Orgullo Mestizo Folk Ballet, Evie Dance Studio, Marimba Tropical and The Como La Flor Band. Address: 17004 Arrow Blvd Fontana, CA. Free event, fontana.org 

FORTUNA: Apple Harvest Festival October 6-7, 2018. A city-wide celebration of the fall apple harvest. Free hayrides around town, orchard BBQ, live music, apple pie contest , merchant and vendor street sales, children's games and much more. Admission Free. Sample some tasty apples and treats in northern California's Humboldt County every October. Apple sampling, cider tasting, as well as other food-tasting opportunities.
735 14th St. Fortuna, CA 95540 Free admission,  fortunaappleharvest.org | apples

FREMONT: Historic Old Mission San Jose Museum Olive Festival October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking is available at Ohlone College Parking Lot E msjchamber.org

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 15-October 21, 2018. Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollister, CA  Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $, norcalrenfaire.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Holiday Boutique October 5-6, 2018. The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee 12th Annual Holiday Boutique features jewelry, clothing, accessories, home décor, musical gifts, boutique and specialty gourmet items. Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society of Orange County's nationally recognized Youth Music Education programs offered free of charge to all Orange County schools. Serving more than 162,000 students. Hours: Oct.5 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Oct.6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Huntington Harbour Mall – Rear Parking Lot 16889 Algonquin Street Huntington Beach, CA. Free admission

HUNTINGTON PARK: Sabor De Mexico Lindo October 5-7, 2018, The Festival brings together more than 150 Commercial, food, arts and crafts and corporate exhibitors, displays two Major Concert-Stages with Professional Entertainment, a free health fair, two amusement and carnival areas, a petting zoo, plus Menudo Contests and food samplings. Downtown Festival 9 blocks along Pacific Blvd.  hpchamber.org

IDYLLWILD: Idyllwild Ren Faire October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.  Join us for our first faire in the beautiful mountain village of Idyllwild. Saturday & Sunday, Downtown Idyllwild on Park Lane Free admission. For more information call: Roy Regalado at 951-233-4194 or go to: idyllwildrenfaire.com | Ren

LA JOLLA: Tourmaline Club Challenge October 6-7, 2018
Tourmaline Surfing Park 600 Tourmaline St This is the 8th Coalition of Surfing Clubs season event. Individuals can pick up much need points. Hosted by Pacific Beach Surf Club and Cardiff Surf Club.

LAKEPORT: Lakeport Oktoberfest Celebration October 6, 2018

LANDERS: Morongo Basin Orchid Festival October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m. at Gublers Orchids, 2200 Belfield Blvd. Greenhouse Tours, Judged Orchid Show, Orchid Classes, Music, Live Entertainment, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Food and Shopping. Free admission, gublers.com

LONE PINE: Lone Pine Film Festival, October 5-8, 2018.  Annual event, a long time tradition, is held in the shadow of the mighty Mt. Whitney at the southern end of the Owens Valley.  lonepinefilmfestival.org

LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 27-November 2, 2018. Feast Maze, Deadrise, Circus Big Top Terror and Lullaby are among the many mazes and haunts at an authentic, haunted ship.

LOOMIS: Eggplant Festival and Parade

LOS ANGELES: Awareness Film Festival September 27- October 7, 2018. Location: LA Live Regal Cinemas, 1000 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets: $14-200, awarenessfestival.org | film

LOS ANGELES: L.A. Greek Fest October 5-7, 2018. The annual L.A. Greek Fest is held on the Grand Plaza of the St. Sophia Cathedral located in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter of Los Angeles. This event is LA's premier Greek festival featuring the best of Greek foods, pastries, music, and folk dancing along with exotic gifts and arts and crafts. | Location: 1324 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles | St. Sophia Cathedral | lagreekfest.com

LOS ANGELES: LA Fashion Film Festival October 5-6, 2018. LAFFF is a dazzling showcase of how fashion, beauty and tech are blending to create a visionary retail experience. At the same time, it pushes brands to further engage and connect with consumer. Locations: October 5, 10am - 9pm @ Fred Segal 8500 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles | October 6,11:30am - 7pm @ Technicolor Experience Center, 237 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles. Free Registration: lafashionfilmfest.com/2018

LOS ANGELES: Modern Moves, Los Angeles Ballet 13th season  kicks-off, 7:30 p.m. Features Balanchine's Western Symphony, Les Chambres des Jacques, a LAB premiere from Aszure Barton, and Lickety-Split, a LAB premiere from Alejandro Cerrudo. Location: Royce Hall, UCLA, $tickets, losangelesballet.org

LOS ANGELES: LA Korean Festival October 4-7, 2018. Location: Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, lakoreanfestival.org

LOS BANOS: Los Banos Tomato Festival October 6, 2018, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Los Banos Fairgrounds 403 F St. Los Banos, CA lbtomfest.com

LOS GATOS: St. Mary's Annual Country Fair, October 4-7, 2018. 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

MANTECA: Pumpkin Fair October 6-7, 2018. mantecapumpkinfair.org

MANTON: Manton Apple Festival October October 6, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Manton School, Manton, California 1st Saturday of October each year mantonapple.com Celebrating 26 years in 2018! | apples

MONTROSE: Montrose Oktoberfest Celebration October 6, 2018

MOORPARK: Moorpark Country Days Parade (10:30 a.m.)  & Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. On High Street. Vendors, food trucks, kids zone, free admission, moorparkca.gov | moorparkcountrydays.com

MORRO BAY: Harbor Festival October 6, 2018  Free admission | mbhf.com | Celebrate all things waterfront with a full day of live music, fresh local seafood, epicurean delights, wine and craft beer, dancing and family fun activities. 

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival October 4-7, 2018,  2:30-6:30 p.m. Location: 100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660  $150 Four days packed with VIP events ranging from private chef dinners to yacht parties,  Food Network & Top Chef stars, James Beard award winners, and celebrity chefs like Duff Goldman, Richard Blais, Nobu Matsuhisa, and Hubert Keller, among many others. The Grand Tasting event, taking place at the Newport Beach Civic Center on October 6th and 7th, features small plates from 40+ restaurants,  wines, celebrity chef cooking demos, live music, and more. $, newportwineandfood.com

OAKLAND: Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival Saturday, October 6, 2018 Parade 10 a.m. | Festival 12 p.m.

ONTARIO: Huck Finn Jubilee October 5-7, 2018 Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park 800 N. Archibald Ontario, CA off Interstate 10 at the Archibald Exit in Ontario $45-up, huckfinn.com

PACIFIC GROVE: Butterfly Parade and Bazaar October 6, 2018, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Butterfly Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Robert H. Down School on Pine Avenue. It goes to Fountain Avenue to Lighthouse Avenue, up 17th Street and concludes on Pine Avenue by returning to the school. A Butterfly Bazaar takes place after the parade. cityofpacificgrove.org | butterfly

PACIFIC PALISADES: Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, Los Angeles at Will Rogers State Historic Park. Expect a star-studded turn out this year!  $80-450, vcpoloclassic.com.

PARADISE: Johnny Appleseed Days October 6-7, 2018. Location: Terry Ashe Park 6626 Skyway  paradisechamber.com

PERRIS: Southern California Fair October 6-14, 2018. Location: 18700 Lake Perris Drive W Perris, CA.  $8-10, socalfair.com

PITTSBURG: City of Pittsburg Rib Cook-Off, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. City of Pittsburg first Rib Cook-Off with a twist of Zydeco music at the Pittsburg Marina. The Funky Gators band performs, food trucks galore, and the best ribs in town. Dance sessions where you can learn the latest Cajun and Zydeco dance moves. Location: 51 Marina Blvd Old Town Pittsburg  FREE, pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

PLYMOUTH: Amador Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch September 29-October 31, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends. Location: Amador Flower Farm 22001 Shenandoah School Road Plymouth, CA 95669 amadorflowerfarm.com Free, Free Tram Rides

RANCHO CORDOVA: Mad Hatter's Tea Party, 2-4 p.m. Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) host the annual Mad Hatter's Tea Party Saturday,at the Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center. This family friendly event is great for all ages.
Don't be late for this very important date! Take a journey down the rabbit hole and join us for a Mad Hatter Tea Party. Dress up as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character or wear your maddest hat  crpd.com

REDDING: Community Creek Clean-Up, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Tackle the invasive vegetation that has become overgrown and reduces visibility of the Sacramento River at Henderson Open Space,  2650 Henderson Road.  Volunteers ages 10 and older are invited to bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, long pants, plenty of sunscreen, and come out to help restore the riparian corridor in the heart of Redding.  Organizers have extra gloves, safety goggles, buckets, and garden tools for use, shastacreeks.com

REDLANDS: Oktoberfest Beer Festival October 6, 2018

RICHMOND: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 1:30-4 p.m. Richmond Swim Center 4300 Cutting Blvd. Richmond, Ca $fee

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: South Pacific in Concert, October 5-7, 2018. Rodgers and Hammerstein's masterpiece, South Pacific, includes beloved songs "Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair," "Bali Hai," "You've Got To Be Carefully Taught," and "Some Enchanted Evening." Location: Norris Theatre 27570 Norris Center Drive Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 $30-70, 310-544-0403, ext. 221 or palosverdesperformingarts.com

RUNNING SPRINGS: Pine Cone Festival, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.   Rim Nordic/Snow Valley 35050 State Highway 18 PineConeFestival.org

SACRAMENTO: Greek Festival October 5-7, 2018. Sac Convention Center 1400 J Street Sacramento, CA. Annual Food Festival  at Sacramento Convention Center includes food, dancing and celebrating. $, annunciation.ca.goarch.org | Greek

SACRAMENTO Aloha Festival, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Anticipate a large crowd this year please bring your own chairs. Educational Exhibits Workshops Speakers and Presentations Health and Community Awareness Exhibits Cultural Village Keiki Korner Arts & Crafts and Educational Information Merchandise and Food Vendors Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Entertainment Free admission (may be parking fee), Location: Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd.  sacalohafest.org

SAN BERNARDINO: Route 66 Rendezvous Downtown San Bernardino rendezvoustoroute66.com

SAN CARLOS: Art & Wine Faire October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fine Arts & Crafts,  food, beverages, bands and entertainment on Laurel Street & San Carlos Avenue. No pets.
Free admission, pacificfinearts.com

SAN DIEGO: Pacific Beach Fest October 6, 2018, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. October 5, 2018 Adults Beachfest Beercup 6-9 p.m.
Free, pacificbeachfest.org Shop Local | 5K Run | Music | Craft Beer | Kids Zone | Family Fun | beach

SAN DIEGO: Solo Italiano: Dinner in Rosso, 5 p.m. (Dinner in Red) fundraiser to benefit Little Italy Association | presented by PenFed Credit Union, in Piazza della Famiglia. Tuscan-inspired evening featuring an immersive dining experience with strolling Italian entertainment, interactive performances, Gesso Italiano (Chalk Art), dancing and more.  Opera singer, Natalie Moran Clegg and Naples born and raised singer, Pasquale Esposito featured entertainment. Tickets soloitalianosd.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, October 5-7, 2018. Free music festival in Golden Gate Park  hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Fleet Week October 1-8, 2018. Ship Tours, High School Band Challenge. fleetweeksf.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Xichulense Yo Soy, Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco's 25th Anniversary Show, October 6-7, 2018. Location: Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Accompanied by live music from music ensemble Vinic-Kay, led by Jose Roberto Hernandez. Tickets: Ensambles-SF.com

SAN JOSE: BAGI Glass Pumpkin Patch at Santana Row October 5-7, 2018  Santana Row Central Park
77 Santana Row  San Jose, CA 95128 santanarow.com
Free to view

SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Halloween Candlelight Tours. One of America's most unique mansions constructed by the superstitious heiress to the Winchester fortune includes mysteries that remain long after Sarah Winchester left this plain of existence.  Tickets sell out! $41.50-51.50 general admission. 

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Days  Living History Days October 6, 2018 | November 3, 2018 | December 1, 2018 |  Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies,  horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon, Location: SJB State Historic Park. On December 1, enjoy the festive, holiday atmosphere with Cowboy Christmas Songs. sanjuanbautistaca.com

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Haunt September 21-October 28, 2018. Location: 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA. Cost: $tickets, cagreatamerica.com

SANTA CLARITA: Hart of the West Pow Wow October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 24151 Newhall Ave. Newhall, CA 91321  William S. Hart County Park & Museum along with The Friends of Hart Park present the  Annual Hart of the West PowWow and Native American Craft Fair at Hart Park. William S. Hart Park 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321
friendsofhartpark.org

SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz World Arts Festival October 6-7, 2018 Tannery World Dance + Cultural Center celebrate culturally rich music and dance from around the world at the month-long festival which includes free dance and music events  throughout Santa Cruz tanneryworlddance.com

SANTA MONICA: Off the Hook Festival October 6, 2018, 4-7 p.m. Celebrate the sea during National Seafood Month on the Santa Monica Pier. $, offthehookseafoodfest.com

SANTA ROSA: World Championship Grape Stomp October 5-7, 2018. Grape Stomp Teams (one stomper & one swabby) compete for a fabulous grand prize.  harvestfair.org

SANTA ROSA: 22nd Annual Italian County Harvest Party, 4-8 p.m.  D'Argenzio Winery & Tasting Room  1301 Cleveland Avenue $tickets, dargenziowine.com - may sell out. | stomps

SANTA YNEZ: Inter-Tribal Pow Wow October 6-7, 2018
 Live Oak Campground $5 parking, Free admission, $35 optional camping, santaynezchumash.org | pow wow

TRES PINOS: San Benito County Fair  October 4-7, 2018. Motocross, Truck Pulls, Carnival, Ranch Rodeo, Concerts. Location: Bolado Park, sanbenitocountyfair.com

TWAIN HARTE: Twain Harte Oktoberfest Pints in the Pines Festival October 6, 2018

TUSTIN: Tustin Tiller Days October 5 -7, 2018  Celebrate Tustin with Grand Marshall Graham Bunn, at the Saturday 10 a.m. parade, a main highlight of the three-day celebration of Tustin's farming heritage. Parade route: Main Street from Pacific to Prospect, left on Prospect to Beneta. Carnival & fest location: Columbus Tustin Park, 14712 Prospect Avenue.  Saturday, 11 a.m. -11 p.m.;  Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Carnival open to 10:00 p.m.).  Free admission, tustinca.org

VACAVILLE: Solano County Home & Garden Show October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m. daily. Enjoy Arts & Craft exhibitors, Home Improvement exhibitors, Jewelry exhibitors, food exhibitors and much more. There will be a pooch parade, kids costume parade and a Wine & Food pairing with local restaurants providing food samples from the old Nut Tree restaurant menu.  Where: 1661 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA 95688 at the Nut Tree Family Fun Park. $8, solanohomeshow.com

VENTURA: Harvest Festival October 5-7, 2018 | Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Original Art & Craft Show features thousands of handmade American arts & crafts including jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics and unique home décor. Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., General Admission $9, harvestfestival.com

VICTORVILLE: Fall Festival October 5-6, 2018. Sponsors & Vendors Invited to Join City of Victorville 17th Annual Fall Festival. Location: Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Dr. Victorville, Calif. Free, VictorvilleRec.com

VISTA: Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta October 6-7, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM) 2040 N Santa Fe Avenue Free admission, $5 parking, sandiegogourdpatch.com 
Fiber arts weekend, Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta, includes Gourd art, supplies, vendors.  Dry camping available, Picnic area.

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