Calendar Events
Sunday, November 1, 2026
ALAMEDA: The USS Haunted Hornet weekends through November 1, 2026 at USS Hornet Museum. Descend into a steel labyrinth aboard a reportedly haunted ship that served through World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda, CA. $44.02, uss-hornet.org
ANTIOCH: Dia de los Muertos Family Festival November 1, 2026, 1-5 p.m. at Nick Rodriguez Community Center. Take part in displaying your own personal altar while enjoying live dance and musical performances! Free, antiochca.gov
APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Asylum Haunted Attraction Halloween Edition takes place in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days October 2-November 1, 2026. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley, CA. $, allsaintsasylum.com
ATASCADERO: The Curse of the Crimson Tide haunted scare attraction September 25-November 1, 2026 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $14.13 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
AVALON: Día de los Muertos Family Festival November 1, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Catalina Museum for Art & History. Annual Family Festival celebrates and honors life and death with kids' art project, local food vendors, tequila tasting, live music, cultural performances. Location: 217 Metropole Ave Avalon, CA. $, catalinamuseum.org
BAKERSFIELD: Scare Valley Haunted Attraction October 9-November 1, 2026 at Kern County Fairgrounds. Two haunts - Wicked Dark and Blackridge Asylum with live actors, loud sounds, lighting effects, and some intense scenes. $33.92-65.72, scarevalley.com
BALDWIN PARK: Day of the Dead happens annually on November 1 & 2, 2026. The Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) celebrates loved ones who have passed by decorating a community alter. baldwinpark.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 12-November 14, 2026 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
CALABASAS: Night Of The Jack September 25-November 1, 2026, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $, pre-purchase required, nightofthejack.com
CANOGA PARK: Dia de los Muertos Festival November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sherman Way (between Topanga Cyn. Blvd. & Canoga Ave.). Free, mainstreetcanogapark.la
CARLSBAD: Legoland Brick-or-Treat September 19-November 1, 2026. See Brick or Treat Street - an all-new interactive trick-or-treat experience featuring six life-sized LEGO Monster homes inspired by fan-favorite LEGO Minifigures! $, legoland.com/california
CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire November 1, 2026, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. State & Grand Parking Lot Carlsbad, CA carlsbad.org Free Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the semi-annual street fair. Over 900 vendors, 50 food booths, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Kids bounce houses, Beer & Wine Garden.
CHINO: Monster Mall Dia de los Muertos November 1, 2026, 12-6 p.m. at Chino Fairgrounds. Face painting, ofrenda and shopping for Spooky or Goth. Location: 5410 Edison Ave., Chino, CA. Free, eventbrite.com
CHULA VISTA: Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Halloween Shows, music, character photo ops, Trick or Treating in the theme park and Sesame Street's classic kids' rides. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Tickets, sesameplace.com
CLAREMONT: Padua Hills FestivArts November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 50 area artists, art and craft demonstrations. music stage, tacos, festive foods, fine wines and craft beers for sale. Location: Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont, CA. $10, clmoa.org
COLTON: Day of the Dead Community Altar Display October 28-November 2, 2026 at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. Location: 900 N. Meridian Avenue, Colton, CA. Free, coltonca.gov
CONCORD: Contra Costa Halloween Con November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hilton Concord Hotel. The 5th annual Contra Costa Halloween Con features Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, anime, pop culture, toys, collectibles, artwork, comics and more. Location: 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord, CA. $21.95 on eventbrite.com
DEATH VALLEY: Death Valley 49ers Encampment October 29-November 1, 2026. Encampment at Stovepipe Wells. deathvalley49ers.org
DIXON: Dia de Los Muertos November 1, 2026, 1-5 p.m. presented by Silveyville Cemetery District and Friends of Dixon Cemetery. Mariachi America performs, food, music, remembrance, folkloric dancers. cityofdixonca.gov
DOWNEY: Día de los Muertos Art Festival November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Downey Theatre. Location: 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA. Now in its 11th year, the free event expects more than 25,000 people who come to Downey Theatre and Civic Center to see this intriguing tribute to those who have passed. Free, downtowndowney.org
EL CAJON: The Scare Trail at Haunted Amusement Park September 25-November 1, 2026. Mile-long trail includes a Haunted Manor, Mausoleum, Graveyard, Witch's Cottage and Spider Cave - just for starters. Location: 14039 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon, CA. $25-40, scaretrail.com
FONTANA: Dia de Los Muertos November 1, 2026, 3-6 p.m. at Jack Bulick Center. Location: 16581 Filbert Street, Fontana, CA. Free admission, fontana.org
FRESNO: Día De Los Muertos Cala Gala November 1, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Arte Américas event includes Artmaking, food and art vendors, face painters and more. arteamericas.org
GOLETA: Concert, 2-4 p.m. Music at the Ranch Rancho La Patera & Stow House First Sundays at the Ranch Concert Series. Location: 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta, CA. Free, goletahistory.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 12-November 8, 2026 at Old World Village. German Beers & Bands, Brats & Kraut, Shot Girls, and the Chicken Dance at every event! Hosting SoCal's biggest party since 1978, the indoor/outdoor Bavarian Biergarten features free admission nights Wed & Thu; adult nights Fri-Sat; and daytime family Sundays. oldworldhb.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Cydeways, November 1, 2026, 2 p.m. season finale concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.com
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Scary Mary, The Ringmaster, terrifying mazes, carnival rides and ghostly experiences. There's drinking, dining, dancing, swinging (axes) and lots of screaming! $, queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 24, 25, 31, 2026 & November 1, 2026. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $27, lazoo.org
MOORPARK: Boo at the Zoo October 24, 25, 31, 2026 & November 1, 2026 at The Teaching Zoo. Halloween offers special treats for all at Moorpark's Teaching (and Learning) Zoo. $16.05, zoo.moorparkcollege.edu
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 25-November 7, 2026 at NewPark Mall. Though Ravenwood Sanitarium is supposed to be closed, something still operates inside. You can't prepare for this nightmare...it's sick! Location: 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark CA. $23.99-up, fearoverload.com
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Zombie Joe's Haunted Theatre Urban Death: Tour Of Terror October 9-November 1, 2026. Location: ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. $24 /28, UrbanDeath.com
ONTARIO: Día de Los Muertos Event & Procession November 1, 2026, 3-9 p.m. Location: R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand, 1265 S. Palmetto Ave., Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda October 2-November 1, 2026. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 35 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
RANCHO CORDOVA: Heartstoppers Haunted House October 2-November 1, 2026, weekends. Location: 2300 Mine Shaft Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA. $35-60 approx. +$5-10 parking, heartstoppershaunt.com
ORANGE: Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show October 31-November 1, 2026, 10 a.m. at Velvet Rose Event Center. Opal and gem dealers from around the US, gemstone cutting, jewelry making, gemstone identification, faceting, gold panning, and more! Location: 300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA. $5, opalsociety.org
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ultimate Terror Scream Park September 12-November 7, 2026, select days. Four radically different nightmares in one all-access ticket. Location: 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA. $, screamparkcalifornia.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Escape Halloween October 31-November 1, 2025 at National Orange Show. 85 musical acts on 6 stages. Location: 689 S E Street, San Bernardino, CA. $274-up, escapehalloween.frontgatetickets.com
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 25-November 1, 2026 includes two walk-through scares - The Experiment Maze plus Haunted Trail - with zombies, ghouls, loud noises and flashing lights. $34.99-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN FRANCISCO: Terror Vault Hexed October 1-November 1, 2026 at The San Francisco Mint. Guests are recruited to help stop a Coven of Witches from sending the world into eternal darkness in this interactive thriller. Location: 88 5th St., San Francisco, CA. $60-106, age 18+, terrorvault.com
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 18-November 1, 2026 takes guests on an eerie Halloween adventure through an authentic, haunted mansion. Designed by Sarah Winchester, wife and heiress of over $20 million in the estate of her late husband, William Winchester (Winchester Rifles,) the massive, meandering complex is filled with stairways to nowhere and countless mysteries inspired by her communication with spirits. Location: 525 South Winchester Boulevard San Jose, CA. $ tickets, festivalfrightnights.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Pumpkin Smash November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at French Park. Location: 1040 Fuller Street San Luis Obispo, CA Free, slocity.org
SANTA ANA: Discovery Cube Pumpkin Palooza October 3-November 1, 2026, weekends. Explore this annual Spooky Science event that presents holiday learning in a festive, fun way. Location: Discovery Cube Orange County, 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA. $24-27, discoverycube.org
SIMI VALLEY: Snowfest, November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rancho Madera Community Park. Vendor Expo and Food Vendors. Wristbands are $20 per person for Sledding, Snow Lots, Kids' Attractions. Location: 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley, CA. rsrpd.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 24-November 2, 2025 at Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. Unlimited Carnival Rides, circus attraction and concerts in the park are FREE with admission. Closed Monday-Wednesday. 12 acres of amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, crafts, food and fun. Location: 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission at gate; $25-38 wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2026-March 31, 2027, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 25-November 1, 2026. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts connected to each other take you through a seamless scare experience in this annual favorite. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $42-up, rothauntedhouse.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 3-November 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood is back. New this year is Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness at Southern California's scariest Halloween event with terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and attractions. halloweenhorrornights.com
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 20-November 2, 2025. Haunted Houses, Haunted Mazes, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA. $, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/
WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 4-November 15, 2026. It's like going to a fair with fun foods and drinks, barnyard animals, carnival rides, hayrides, firepits, entertainment and free admission! Location: 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA. Free, parking fees select days, bishopspumpkinfarm.com
YERMO: Calico Ghost Haunt Oct. 23-25, 2026 + Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026. Annual event last two weekends in October featuring live music & entertainment, games & activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, gunfighter shows, food, night scarers, train rides and mine tours, and more. $15, $10 for kids ages 4-11 and kids under age 3 are free, parks.sbcounty.gov for a schedule of events. For Ghost Tours, visit calicoghosttours.com for reservations.
YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival October 31-November 1, 2026. Guru Gadee Nagar Kirtan Annual Sikh Parade is on November 1, 2026, 11 a.m. The Sikh Parade starts on Sunday morning with the procession of the main float carrying the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and is followed by thousands of devotees. The procession winds through Yuba City roads on a 4.5-mile route. Each year many volunteers cook and donate an astounding amount of free food and beverages to anyone at the Sikh Parade. All are welcome. Sikh Temple. Location: Tierra Buena 2468 Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City, CA. sikhtempleyubacity.com
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