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ALHAMBRA: Downtown Alhambra Oktoberfest October 10, 2026, 1-8 p.m. Local Brews, bratwursts and giant pretzels, live music, DJ sets, and festive activities running throughout the celebration. Free admission, downtownalhambra.com

ANAHEIM: Halloween Time August 21-October 31, 2026 at Disneyland. Main Street Pumpkins, Halloween Screams show, Nightmare Haunted Mansion, Halloween confections, and photo ops galore. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA.

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Haunt Open Fridays and Saturdays in October, haunts include strobe lights, low visibility, fog, loud noises and special effects for ages 18 and older. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com

ANGELS CAMP: Motherlode Roller Derby at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org

ANTELOPE: Citrus Heights Floating Pumpkin Patch October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Antelope Aquatic Complex, Citrus Heights, CA $10 per child all ages includes pool entry, one pumpkin, and all decorating materials, sunriseparks.com

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Air Show & Car Show October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Apple Valley Airport Location: 21600 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, CA. $15, free under age 12 years applevalleyairshow.com | air show

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

ARCADIA: Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest October 10-11 & 17-18, 2026, 12-5 p.m. Costume contest, stein-holding, musical chairs, keg rolling, cornhole competitions and vintage VW & Porsche mini car show. Admission includes: 8 (3oz) Oktoberfest beer tastings, Mini–souvenir 3 oz. tasting acrylic stein, admission, $5 betting voucher and open grandstand seating $26-75, santaanita.com | Oktoberfest

ARCATA: Checkered Past band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

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: Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Opening Weekend October 8-11, 2026; Closing Weekend October 15-18, 2026.  Peter White, David Benoit Trio, Chase Huna and Blake Aaron are some of the performers. Location: Avalon Casino Ballroom and other venues. Avalon CA Tickets:  jazztrax.com 

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

BELLFLOWER: SteelCraft Bellflower Oktoberfest October 9-11, 2026. Live polka music, Stein Holding Contests, Wiener Dog Races, Balloon Artist, Music and Food for sale.  Location: SteelCraft Bellflower, 16500 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA. Free admission, all ages

BERKELEY: Indigenous Peoples Day, Pow Wow & Indian Market October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park 2180 Milvia St. Berkeley, CA. Free, ipdpowwow.org | pow wow

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

BIG BEAR LAKE: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for October 10, 17 & 24, 2026. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $30, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org

BIG PINE: Big Pine Cemetery Heritage Walk October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring History to Life in 1-hour tours where actors in period clothing tell of their lives, triumphs, burdens and deaths! Location:  Crocker Cemetery, 605 West Crocker Ave., Big Pine, CA $10, call Rose (760) 938-2911 or bigpinecemetery.com

BREA: The Phoenix Club Oktoberfest October 3-25, 2026 held on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) with Saturday age 21+ only and Sunday bring the kids. Live German band at each event. Pre-purchase tickets online only, no sales at door.

BRENTWOOD: Oktoberfest, 1-7 p.m. in Brentwood City Park. Free event in Downtown Brentwood produced by Downtown Brentwood Coalition. Free admission, brentwooddowntown.com

BUENA PARK: The 17th Door, a Halloween scream returns with new thrills, September 18-November 1, 2026, 7-11 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown Mall. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA 90620 $39-up, the17thdoor.com

BURBANK: Sons of Monsterpalooza October 9-11, 2026 at Marriott Burbank Convention Center. Check out seminars, meet & greets and explore topics: films, makeup, special effects, collectible toys, art and monsters! Over 150 exhibitors sell products such as one of a kind masks, hyper-realistic sculptures, costumes, props, collectibles, toys, model kits, makeup, supplies, prosthetics, celebrity autographs, DVD's, apparel, and much more!Location: 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. $38.65-150, monsterpalooza.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

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

CHINO: Chino Harvest Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Schoolhouse Museum. Location: 5443 B Street, Chino, CA. cityofchino.org

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

CITRUS HEIGHTS: Bubbleween Halloween Party, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Citrus Town Center 7925 Greenback Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Free, citrustowncenter.com | citrusheights.net

CLEARLAKE: The Boys of Summer, Eagles tribute, 7 p.m. Clearlake Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us

COARSEGOLD: Chukchansi Pow Wow October 9-11, 2026 Honoring the Creator - Picayune Rancheria, 711 Lucky Lane - Lower Parking Lot, Coarsegold, CA. Free admission, chukchansitribe.net | pow wow

COLOMA: Coloma Gold Rush Live October 9-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.12) Location: Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. $15 per vehicle, marshallgold.org

COLTON: Colton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and Open House. October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $6, coltonca.gov

CONCORD: Concord Floating Pumpkin Patch, October 10, 2026, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Concord Community Pool 3501 Cowell Rd. Concord CA. Age 18 mos through 11 years $20-25, registration

CORNING: Corning Olive Festival with Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown. Free, corningchamber.org

CORONA: Halloweekend October 10, 2026. 5-7 p.m. at City Hall includes Treat Trail, Games and Movie on the Lawn.

COSTA MESA: Scarecrow Festival October 10, 2026, 2-6 p.m. in Lions Park. Costume Contest, Trick or Treat stations, Scarecrow Contest and Kids Costume Parade. costamesaca.gov

COSTA MESA: Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch October 1-31, 2026 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission; Free parking Mon-Thur; $12 parking Fri-Sun, ocfair.com

COTATI: Oktoberfest October 10, 2026, 1-5 p.m. at La Plaza Park, downtown Cotati at the corner of Old Redwood Hwy. & W. Sierra Ave. Contests galore!  Cotati Chamber of Commerce sponsored, free admission, cotati.org

DELANO: Delano Harvest Holidays Kiddie Parade October 9, 2026 +  81st Annual Grand Parade on October 10, 2026, 10-11:30 a.m. on Main Street & 8th Ave.   sites.google.com/view/delanohha

DUBLIN: Halloween Harvest Fair October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dublin Heritage Park & Museums 6600 Donlon Way Dublin, CA Free admission, $7-10, activities wristband, dublin.ca.gov

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

EL CENTRO: Aquatic Center Floating Pumpkin Patch, 12-3 p.m. at 540 Park. Location: Ave., El Centro, CA. cityofelcentro.org

EL DORADO HILLS: El Dorado Hills Pumpkin Splash Patch, 1-3 p.m. at Community Pool. Designed for ages 2-12 years. Location: 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA $ Pre-registration required eldoradohillscsd.org

ESCONDIDO: Autumn Festival October 10-11, 2026, (weekends) at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Celebrate the subtle change of seasons with live music, entertainment and fun educational experiences at the wild animal park! Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org

EUREKA: OktoBEARfest October 10, 2026, 4-7 p.m. at Sequoia Park Zoo     presented by Humboldt Cider Company! benefiting conservation and animal programs at the Zoo! Just for adults - a special science session along with beer sampling. Animal feedings, live music, education stations, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and much more! Space is limited! Location: 3414 W Street, Eureka, CA. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the gate 21+ strictly enforced, redwoodzoo.org | Oktoberfest

EXETER: Exeter Fall Festival & Scarecrow Contest Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Exeter City Park. Location: Downtown Exeter on E St. Exeter, CA exeterchamber.com

FAIR OAKS: Fair Oaks Folk Festival + Finale! October 10, 2026, 12-10 p.m. at Plaza Park. Two outdoor stages of free folk music with performances throughout the day, culminating in a ticketed, main stage concert with The Uprooted Trio. Cost: Free; Finale $30-up, forpd.org

FOLSOM: Folsom Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch October 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Gallery 48 Natoma St. Folsom, CA Free admission, handblownglasspumpkinpatch.com

FOLSOM: Folsom Fall Rally Soap Box Derby October 10-11, 2026 on the 700-900 Blocks of Sutter Street. Double Elimination Race daily with race divisions Ages 7-13 Stock; Super Stock: Ages 9-18 Super Stock; and Ages 10-20 Masters. Registration form on historicfolsom.org and loaner cars available on limited basis

FRESNO: Big Fresno Fair October 7-18, 2026 at The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA fresnofair.com | fairs

FULLERTON: Ghost Walking Tour September-October 2026, select nights. Stroll the streets of Fullerton learning about its dark side and haunted past in this 90-minute walking tour. $34.24, fullertonmuseum.com

HANFORD: Hanford Trunk or Treat October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at College of the Sequoias, Hanford Campus. Location: 925 13th Ave. Hanford, CA Free and open to all ages, facebook.com/ UCPCCParentAndMe

HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach Pumpkins in the Park October 10, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edith Rodaway Friendship Park Prospect & Hollowell, Hermosa Beach, CA.  hbfop.org

HOLLISTER: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 2-31, 2026. Corn Maze + Trail of Lights + Terror in the Corn attractions, food, music and more. Location: 4751 Pacheco Pass Hollister, CA $15-up, swankfarms.com

HOLLYWOOD: Screamfest October 6-15, 2026 at TLC Chinese Theatre. The Sundance of Horror is the longest running horror film festival in the United States. Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA $, screamfestla.com | film

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Your Mom band, 90s pop, rock, current hits and covers, at  SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com

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

INDUSTRY: Industry Hills Charity Pro Rodeo October 10-11, 2026 at Industry Hills Expo Center. City of Industry, CA $42, industryhillsrodeo.org | rodeo

IRVINE: Irvine Global Village Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Great Park. Local artisans, cultural performances, live music, a bustling marketplace with handcrafted items from around the world, restaurants, entertainers, and businesses. Location: 800 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA. Free admission with food available for purchase, irvinefestival.org

JURUPA VALLEY: Jurupa Valley Harvest Parade October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. After enjoying the parade, continue the festivities with Free Pumpkin Patch – Pick out a pumpkin to take home, while supplies last, Caramel Apples and Live DJ. Location:  8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA. rivcodistrict2.org

LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Carved October 2-November 1, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at Descanso Gardens. Wander paths at night with your steps illuminated by the glowing, carved pumpkins that shine through the dark. $25-45 general admission, descansogardens.org

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Haunted Skate Contest, October 10, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at    Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park. Location: 27745 Alicia Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677 (949) 916-7755 $5-15, cityoflagunaniguel.org

LAKE ELSINORE: Lake Elsinore Trunk or Treat October 10, 2026, 5-8 p.m. on Main Street. Get ready for a night of costumes, candy, and Halloween fun as one of Lake Elsinore’s favorite traditions returns! Free, lake-elsinore.org

LAKEWOOD: The Hollow Awakens September 12-October 31, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday evenings) at Lakewood Center Mall. Check out Imaginarium's new Halloween themed attraction with nine haunt zones, circus entertainment and trick or treats. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $22-24, thehollowawakens.com

LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 2-31, 2026. One of the largest, most popular Halloween pumpkin patch & maze attractions in the nation gets over 250,000 visitors annually. Location: 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA. $24-33, pumpkinmaze.com

LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 2-25, 2026 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org

LIVERMORE: ArtWalk  October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Livermore.  200 artists works range from pottery to mixed media, handmade bags, ceramic garden art and jewelry, on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries. New this year is "Chalk It Up" chalk art festival. Location: 2400 First Street, Livermore CA.  $100 for art vendors, free to attend, livermorearts.org/artwalk/

LONE PINE: Lone Pine Film Festival "Reel Adventure in Lone Pine" October 8-11, 2026. Celebrate over 400 films shot in the Eastern Sierra, and the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine with celebrity panels, meet & greet, film viewings where you can tour the filming locations of the festival's featured films. Location: Museum of Western Film History, 701 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA and other locations nearby. $, lonepinefilmfestival.org

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: Haunted Hayride September 18-November 1, 2026 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com

LOS OLIVOS: Day in the Country + Wine Festival October 10, 2026. Day in the Country 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Small-town parade, fun run, scarecrow fest, an apple pie contest, food trucks, 80+ vendors, a kids zone, and free admission.  | Los Olivos Wine Festival: 1-4 p.m. at St. Marks-in-the-Valley Church. Location: 2901 Nojoqui Ave Los Olivos, CA. $55, losolivosca.com/ losolivoswinefestival

McCLOUD: Apple Harvest Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Apple Harvest Festival includes Apple Pie Contest, Fresh Pressed Cider and more, Location: 303 Main St. McCloud, CA 96057 Free, mccloudchamber.com | apples

MENDOCINO / FORT BRAGG: North Coast Kelp Fest October 9-12, 2026. Sand sculptures, uni harvesting, fish taco crawl, films, updates, surf dance party, more! northcoastkelpfest.org

MILPITAS:  Milpitas Fiesta October 10, 2026, 4-6 p.m. at Delano Manongs Park. Celebrate Filipino heritage with us at Milpitas Fiesta at Delano Manongs Park! Performances, cultural dance groups, handmade arts and crafts, and food during Filipino American History Month. Location: 1650 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, CA. Free admission, milpitas.gov

MISSION VIEJO: Haunted Escape Room October 9-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Location: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA. Reservations: free, cityofmissionviejo.org

MONROVIA: Monrovia Fall Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Old Town & Library Park. Includes Costume Contest, Pet Costume Contest, food, fun and a celebration of all things great about Fall. Location: 321 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA Free, monroviaca.gov

MORGAN HILL: Tarantula Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Henry Coe State Park. Celebrate the park's fuzzy, eight-legged tarantulas with guided tarantula hikes. Free admission (State Park day-use parking fee: $8 per vehicle; $7 for seniors 62+)  coepark.net/ events/ tarantula-fest/

MORGAN HILL: Magical Bridge Halloween & Community Dance October 10, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m.   Magical Bridge Park 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Morgan Hill, CA Free, magicalbridge.org

MONTEREY: Bay Birding Festival October 9-11, 2026 Field trips, workshops and lectures take place in and around Watsonville and nearby birding areas montereybaybirding.org | birds

MOORPARK: Underwood Farms Fall Harvest Festival September 26-October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. has tons of pumpkins to admire and purchase and barnyard critters. On themed weekends there are pig races, animal shows, a corn maze, live music and special entertainment. Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. $16 weekdays at gate only; $25-38 online, space limited, underwoodfamilyfarms.com

MORRO BAY: Annual Duck Derby Race 8-10 a.m. at Embarcadero. Presented by Rotary Club of Morro Bay. Location: 901 Embarcadero Morro Bay, CA. $10 per duck, top winner gets $1000 cash prize, morrobayrotary.org

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

NILES: The Beatles Day bands, including The Collective, play Beatles hits at Concerts in the Plaza in Niles Town Plaza. Location: 37592 Niles Blvd.. Fremont, CA. Free, niles.org

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 

NOVATO: Nostalgia Days Cruise & Car Show October 9-10, 2026 in Downtown Novato on 7 blocks of Grant Avenue. As classic rock & roll music fills the air, thousands of visitors enjoy free admission to this spectacular showcase. Friday evening is Hot Rod Cruise. Saturday is full day car show and entertainment. Location: 881 Grant Ave, Novato, CA. Free to see, visitnovato.com

NOVATO: Novato Floating Pumpkin Patch October 10, 2026, 12-2 p.m. at Hamilton Pool. Location: 203 El Bonito Novato, CA $20-23 includes pool admission, a pumpkin and decorating kit of your choice, novato.gov/regforfun

NOVATO: Nostalgia Days Cruise & Car Show October 9-10, 2026 in Downtown Novato on 7 blocks of Grant Avenue. As classic rock & roll music fills the air, thousands of visitors enjoy free admission to this spectacular showcase. Friday evening is Hot Rod Cruise. Saturday is full day car show and entertainment. Location: 881 Grant Ave, Novato, CA. Free to see, visitnovato.com

OAKHURST: Oakhurst Fall Festival with Carnival, Vendors, Entertainment, Wine, Beer & More October 9-11, 2026. Music with concerts, roaming circus acts, fire dancers, food trucks, carnival rides and fall fun. Location: Oakhurst Community Park, 49074 Civic Circle Drive Oakhurst, CA. $ wristband for 3 day admission, oakhurstchamber.com

OJAI: Ojai Studio Art Tours October 10-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year's Art Tours event is free admission, registration needed, however.

ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 12-October 31, 2026. Annual attraction and popular place to take children for pumpkin pictures, crafts, kiddie rides, food and wholesome fun! Location: 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA. Free admission on weekdays; $, weekends - reservations required, IrvineParkRailroad.com

OCEAN BEACH (SAN DIEGO): Ocean Beach "OB" Oktoberfest October 9-10, 2026 | Fri 4-11:30 p.m.; Sat 12-11:30 p.m. OB Oktoberfest is wet, wild and wonderful, taking place on the sandy stretch of "OB". $, oboktoberfest.com

ONTARIO: Historic Cemetery Tour October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. at Bellevue Memorial Park.  Ontario Heritage & Bellevue Memorial Present the Annual Richard D. Delman Historic Cemetery Tour. Location: 1240 W. G Street, Ontario, CA. $25, ontarioheritage.org

OROVILLE: Autoberfest at Feather Falls Casino October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Car show, pinup contest, beer garden and more. featherfallscasino.com/ autoberfest-2026/

PASADENA: Cat Con October 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Cat influencers, podcasters,  and the public converge for the world's largest event dedicated to cat-lovers and pop-culture.  $50 approx., catconworldwide.com

PASADENA: Latino Heritage Festival & Parade October 10, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall. Sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee. For all ages.  Location: 100 N. Garifeld Ave., Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net | Fiestas Patrias

PASADENA: Kidspace Halloween September 18-October 31, 2026, includes a Halloween Parade every day, costumes encouraged, plus Pumpkin bowling, Adopt-a-Monster workshop and Witch's Kitchen. Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA. $17, kidspacemuseum.org

PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Pioneer Day October 10, 2026. Bring the entire family and enjoy viewing running antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, Cowboys & Cowgirls & more! It's free, pasoroblespioneerday.org

PERRIS: Southern California Fair October 8-11, 2026. Concerts, community performances, food trucks, fair vendors, exhibits, animals, games and carnival rides, daily contests on two stages with game shows, pie eating contests, lip sync contests, and much more. Location: 18700 Lake Perris Drive W Perris, CA. Free, socalfair.com | Fairs

PETALUMA: Petaluma Oktoberfest October 10, 2026, 12 p.m. Noon doors open. Music and dancing, parade of flags and more. Presented by Hermann Sons Lodge, public invited, $20-25, (707) 666-7989

PLACENTIA: Heritage Festival "Stars, Stripes & Stories", Parade & Car Show October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Tri-City Park. Location: 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. Free, placentia.org

POMONA: Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest October 10-31, 2026 at Cal Poly Pomona's Huntley College of Agriculture, Kellogg Ranch 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $22 on Sat & Sun "Festival Days", cpp.edu Saturdays & Sundays in October are Pumpkin Festival Days. You must buy a ticket to attend.

POMONA: Oktoberfest October 2-17, 2026, 6-11 p.m. at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more. $17-25 age 21+ only, fairplex.com

PORT HUENEME: Touch a Truck October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hueneme Beach. Food trucks, crafts & activities and literally tons of trucks to explore for all ages! Free, cityofporthueneme.org

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

RIVERSIDE: Halloween Spooktacular  October 10, 2026, 12-2 p.m. Riverside Plaza 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. Riverside, CA 92506 Free, shopriversideplaza.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Home & Garden Fall Show October 9-11, 2026 at Cal Expo Fairgrounds. Landscaping, patios, fencing, plumbing, kitchens, baths, closets, home furnishings, lighting, roofing, painting, gutters, home security, windows, doors, siding, tile, stone, granite, BBQs, spas, and more. Location: Pavilion Building 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $,  sachomeandgardenshow.com | home shows

SACRAMENTO: California Capitol Airshow featuring United States Navy Blue Angels October 10-11, 2026 at Mather Airport. Location: 10425 Norden Ave., Sacramento, CA. $52.50-up, californiacapitalairshow.com

SACRAMENTO: Turn Verein Oktoberfest October 9-10, 2026. Three bands perform! Location: Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento CA. $25-30, $5 age 12 years and under, sacramentoturnverein.com

SAN CLEMENTE: Carnival Colossal October 8-11, 2026 at Vista Hermosa Sports Park includes a food truck festival, carnival rides, games and music. Hours: Thur 6-10p; Fri 5p-12a; Sat 2p-12a; Sun 12-10p. Location: 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, California 92673 Hosted by the Friends of San Clemente Foundation: friendsofsanclemente.org

SACRAMENTO: Splashing Pumpkins October 10, 2026, 2-4 p.m. at Christine Thompson Aquatic Center. Jump in the water and pick a pumpkin. Location: 8025 Waterman Rd. Sacramento, CA $, southgaterecandpark.gov

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: Rendezvous back to Route 66, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on E Street to the West, 5th Street to the North, Arrowhead to the East and 2nd Street to the South San Bernardino, CA. $ car registration at rendezvoustoroute66.com

SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Art & Wine Faire October 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on San Carlos Avenue at Laurel Street. The Peninsula's premiere fall festival. Free admission, sancarlosartandwinefaire.com

SAN DIEGO COUNTY: BONITA, DEL MAR, ESCONDIDO & NATIONAL CITY: Pumpkin Station September 25-October 31, 2026. Five locations include 2 farms: Rancho Bernardo Farm in Escondido or Bonita Pumpkin Farm in Bonita with corn mazes, hayrides, petting zoos and Sunflower Fields. Pumpkin Stations at National City's Plaza Bonita, and Del Mar Fairgrounds include kiddie rides, giant slides and petting zoos. Free admission, $5/ea. ticketed attractions, pumpkinstation.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 DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream September 11-November 1, 2026 is a special ticket, nighttime scare attraction with 6 haunted houses, 3 scare zones, vile vignettes, band/music, and themed bars with drinks for sale age 21+.  $41.50-55 tickets, seaworld.com

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen October 3-31, 2026, 5-9 p.m. in Balboa Park. Location: 2920 Zoo Drive,
San Diego, CA. $Free with admission, sandiegozoo.org

SAN FRANCISCO: The Haunted Haight Walking Tour $29, hauntedhaight.com October 10, 29, 30 & 31, 2026 The Haunted Haight Walking Tour is the ONLY ghost tour in San Francisco that is hosted by a REAL paranormal investigator.

SAN FRANCISCO: Fleet Week October 4-12, 2026 between Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz is headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels. It's the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act. San Francisco, CA. Free to $, fleetweeksf.org

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. Eerie Halloween adventure through a haunted mansion designed by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Rifles fortune. Inspired by her communication with spirits, the 160-room estate and grounds are filled with mysteries, oddities and resident ghosts. Location: 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA. $ tickets, festivalfrightnights.com

SAN JOSE: Halloween Pumpkins in the Park October 10, 2026,  10 a.m.-4 p.m. at  Guadalupe River Conservancy Pumpkins in the Park Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA Free, grpg.org

SAN JOSE: Trunk O' Treat at Alum Rock October 10, 2026, 12-2 p.m. Alum Rock 3090 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95127 Free, sjpl.org/halloween/ | instagram.com/ lowridercouncil/ Free Entry

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

SANTA CRUZ: T-Birds on the Wharf, October 10, 2026, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Santa Clara Valley T-Bird Club, the much anticipated car festival celebrates Thunderbird automobiles. Location: Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA. Free to see, cityofsantacruz.com

SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk, Whispers in the Hall, October 9-25, 2026. Hear deceased souls tell their stories in this annual Santa Paula Theater production. Location: McKevett Elementary School, 955 E Pleasant Street, Santa Paula, CA. $, ghostwalk.com

SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House October 9-31, 2026, 7 p.m. select days. It's baaaack and scarier than ever! Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2026. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com

SIERRA CITY: Sierra City 24th Annual Oktoberfest October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.-3  p.m. Location: Main Street in Downtown Sierra City, CA Experience food, live music, vendors and crafters in the Sierras. sierracountychamber.com | Oktoberfest

SIERRA MADRE: Sierra Madre Wine Walk 5-8 p.m. Downtown. $50-65, sierramadrechamber.com

SOLVANG: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch September 25-October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Back for another season with 50 varieties of pumpkins and a 14-acre corn maze! Location: 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA. Free pumpkin patch admission

TEHACHAPI: Tehachapi Apple Festival October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Downtown Tehachapi. Location: Centennial Plaza and surrounding area.  Tehachapi, CA Free admission  | apples

TEMECULA: Mansion of Lost Souls Halloween Haunt October 1-31, 2026, 7 p.m. Thur-Sun at Pumpkinland. Annual scare attraction recommended for age 12+ years. Location: 40820 Winchester Road,Temecula, CA. $21-30, mansionoflostsouls.com

TEMECULA:  Will Downing and Marion Meadows with Alex Bugnon in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com

TEMECULA: Way Out West Fest October 10, 2026  at Old Town Ranch. Live country music with Coffey Anderson, Sammy Listoe, Nashville singer songwriter, Emmy Moyen, Julia Lyons, Porter Rath and The Barn Owls blues band. Jr steer riding, mutton bustin, ropin dummies, ranch sorting and more. Food for sale, beer & wine.  Location: 43550 Dash for Cash Circle, Temecula, CA. $, charityforcharity.org/ way-out-west-fest/

TEMESCAL VALLEY: Temescal Valley Fall Festival October 10, 2026 in Deleo Park. Terror Truck, Spooky Trian Ride, Trunk or Treat, Pumpkins and more! Location: 25655 Santiago Canyon Rd., Corona, CA. Free, rivcodistrict2.org

THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 25-November 1, 2026. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts in a seamless scare experience. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $42-up, rothauntedhouse.com

TURLOCK: Turlock Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze September 25-October 31, 2026 daily at RAM Farms. Free admission pumpkin patch with fee for Corn Maze. Location: 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock, CA. Free admission, ramfarms.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

VACAVILLE: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 2-5 p.m. at Graham Aquatic Center $5 spectator fee, $16-18 participants, ci.vacaville.ca.us

VENTURA: Seaside Highland Games October 10-11, 2026 at Seaside Park in beautiful Ventura County at California Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W Harbor Blvd Ventura, CA $26.90, seasidehighlandgames.org | Scottish

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Westlake Village City Celebration Celebration October 10, 2026, 3-8 p.m. at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA. Free, wlv.org/ 229/ City-Celebration

WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 4-November 15, 2026. It's a fair of 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

WOODLAND: Dia de Los Muertos Woodland  October 10, 2026, 2-8 p.m. United Methodist Church. Public is invited to this free celebration. Location: 620 North Street, Woodland, CA. Free, umcwoodland.org

WOODSIDE: Spooky Nightfall September 26-October 31, 2026 at Filoli is a Gothic dream. The fantasy 16-acre estate & 54,000 sq. ft. mansion in Santa Cruz mountains has surprises - Shadow Creatures, Blacklight Mushroom Forest, Witches Apothecary, Pumpkin Meadow, Hay Maze and more. $, filoli.org

WRIGHTWOOD: Chili Cook-off & Salsa Competition October 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wrightwood Community Building, 1275 Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA. Event includes hot pepper eating contest. $10 chili tastes; $5 salsa tastes, wrightwoodchamber.org

YUCCA VALLEY: Highway 62 Art Tours Takes places across the gateway communities of Joshua Tree National Park on the first three weekends in October, October 3-18, 2026. Guidebook: hwy62arttours.org

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