California Events
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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
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
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
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: Nights 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, nightsofthejack.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
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
COLTON: Colton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and Open House. October 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $6, coltonca.gov
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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/
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
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
Past events
CLOVIS: The Wall that Heals October 9-12, 2025 open 27/7 throughout at David McDonald Park. A three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the Armed Forces and bears the names of 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Location: 101 N. Temperance Ave., Clovis, CA. Free to see, thewallthathealscentralvalley.org
COARSEGOLD: Chukchansi Pow Wow October 10-12, 2025 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 10-12, 2025, 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
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
ESCONDIDO: Mohavisoul featuring Honey Buckets, contemporary bluegrass, Americana, 7:30 p.m. at Escondido Hidden Sounds Concert . Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Lyric Court (outdoors) 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA. Free RSVP admission, artcenter.org
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
INDIO: Indio Halloween Scavenger Hunt October 10, 2025, 5-7 p.m. Rotary Park at North Jackson Park, 43200 Towne Street, Indio, CA. Registration required: myrecreationdistrict.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
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Falloween October 16-18 & 23-25, 2026, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free Admission & Parking, ocparks.com/heritagehill
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 PUENTE: Rhythm Jukeboxx, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LONE PINE: Lone Pine Film Festival "Reel Adventure in Lone Pine" October 9-12, 2025. Celebrate over 400 films shot in the Eastern Sierra, and the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine with celebrities, film viewing and presentations. This is the only festival 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. $15-up, lonepinefilmfestival.org
LOS ANGELES: Angel City Jazz Festival October 9-19, 2025 at multiple Los Angeles concert halls, Free-$fee, angelcityjazz.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 ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Foodbowl October 10-11, 2025. Southern California's culinary scene shines. $, lafoodbowl.com
MILLBRAE: WICKED, movie, Millbrae Goes to the Movies October 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Millbrae Rec Center Great Hall. Location: 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae, CA. Free, millbraelions.club/calendar
MISSION VIEJO: Haunted Escape Room October 10-12, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Location: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA. Reservations: free, cityofmissionviejo.org
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
NOVATO: Nostalgia Days Cruise & Car Show October 10-11, 2025 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
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
OAKHURST: Oakhurst Fall Festival with Carnival, Vendors, Entertainment, Wine, Beer & More October 10-12, 2025.. 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
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
PALMDALE: Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival October 10-11, 2025, 10 am to 6 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard, Palmdale CA , 93551. Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival is a free event that celebrates the arts in our high desert community which features diverse artful experiences, to include live music entertainment and artisan displays. Free painting lessons, free kids crafts, live muralists, Fresh Made Market with tasty bites, locally crafted beer and wine. kaleidoscopeartfestival.com
PASADENA: Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Uncover the darker side of the City of Roses through its eerie alleys, hidden courtyards, and historic sites like mortuaries. $30, pasadenawalkingtours.com/ hauntedpasadena
PERRIS: Southern California Fair October 9-12, 2025. 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
POMONA: Oktoberfest October 3-18, 2025, 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. $16-25 age 21+ only, fairplex.com
RIVERSIDE: The Grove Pumpkin Patch, October 10, 2025, 4-8 p.m. The Grove Community Church 19900 Grove Community Dr Riverside, CA Free, thegrove.cc
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Howl-o-Ween October 10, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Belle Cooledge Community Center. Come for a spooky night of fun: Dog, Youth and Adult Costume Contests. Location: 5699 S Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA. Free, cityofsacramento.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 CLEMENTE: Carnival Colossal October 9-12, 2025 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
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 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 PEDRO: California Seaweed Festival "Urban Ocean Ecosystems" October 9-11, 2025 at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. $, californiaseaweedfestival.com
SAN RAFAEL: Mill Valley Film Festival October 2-12, 2025. mvff.com | film
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Spooky Movie: Coraline, 7 p.m. Location: Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA. Free, paseonuevoshopping.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
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
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
SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk, Whispers in the Hall, October 10-26, 2025. 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
TAFT: Taft Oildorado Days "Make Oil Great Again" October 10-19, 2025. Parade is on Oct.18, 10a-12p; taftoildorado.com
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: The Groove Squad at Friday Night Music Series, Thornton Winery. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA $, thorntonwine.com
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
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
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
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
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.