Past events
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ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 29-October 31, 2023. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights in October, this Halloween attraction includes great costumes and acting.
ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt October 6-29, 2023, 7 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com
APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction set in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days through October 31, 2023. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $, allsaintsasylum.com
ARCADIA: . Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest October 14-15 & 21-22, 2023, 12-4:30 p.m. Drink beer samples in souvenir 3 oz plastic stein, play games, enter the costume contest, stein-holding and cornhole competitions & musical chairs. $26 general pre-sale, santaanita.com | Oktoberfest
ATASCADERO: Showdown Cornhole Tournament October 13-14, 2023 at Sunken Gardens. Location: $60 for 2 person team entry fee donation (40 team maximum) visitatascadero.com
AVALON: Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Oct.14 The Braxton Brothers, Ronnie Laws, Kayla Waters, Sergio Mendes held on top floor of the Wrigley Casino in the Avalon Ballroom $126-up, jazztrax.com
BENICIA: Benicia Dog Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Street Green. Dog Costume Contest, My Dog & Me Obstacle Challenge, K-9 demonstration Pet-related vendor booths Dog Adoptions & Rescue Booths. Food trucks sell - Seafood, Vegan, Pizza, Hawaiian, Mexican & more! MUSIC! All ages of dogs & puppies welcome. This fundraiser is for non-profit organizations that rescue and provide care for animals during natural disasters Location: 1st and, E B St., Benicia, CA. Free, beniciadogfestival.com
BEVERLY HILLS: Last Chance for Animals Compassion Gala, 6 p.m. at The Beverly Hilton. E.G. Daily, Diane Warren and Bobi Leonard will receive honors for tireless and passionate work as a globally recognized animal rescuer and activist. Location: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. $295 ticket includes dinner, live music and dancing, lcanimal.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: Zipline Pumpkin Smash. $150, actiontourscalifornia.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 9-November 5, 2023 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends
BRENTWOOD: Oktoberfest October 14, 2023, 1-7 p.m. in Brentwood City Park. Free event in Downtown Brentwood produced by Downtown Brentwood Coalition. Free-$60, brentwooddowntown.com
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 22-October 31, 2023, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall. Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $36-up, the17thdoor.com
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM: mazes and scare zones, bands performing throughout the park, rides and some pretty cool shows in the oldest, largest and most dedicated Halloween scare experience celebrating 50 years in 2023.
BURBANK: Haunted Adventure at Stough Park Oct.13-14 & 20-21, 2023. Annual Parks & Rec production gives the public a good scare and really fun Halloween time.
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 29-October 31, 2023. Advanced ticket purchase is required. King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302 $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023. Ride decorated rail cars through San Diego County. After the ride return to the pumpkin patch and view Halloween scenes among the rail cars of the museum. 17 years and under each get a pumpkin with ticket. Additional pumpkins cost $5 each Times: 10:30, 11:45 a.m., 1:45 & 3 p.m. $40.95 age 18+ years, $33.95 age 3-17 years; $24.95 under age 3 years, approx., psrm.org | trains
CANYON COUNTRY: Route 66 Classic Car Show 5-9 p.m. at Route 66 Classic Grill. Longest monthly Classic Car Show (1980 and older) in Southern California history. A band performs 50s and early 60s music, great food, full bar, face painting for the kids and there are 20 Trophy Categories, Raffle Prizes. Location: 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351. Spectators free. route66classicgrill.com
CARLSBAD: Brick or Treat at Legoland California through October 29, 2023. Monster Party (wear your costume), treat stations, Zombie Cheer Crew and character meet & greet. Legoland Tickets
CARLSBAD: Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Location: 6565 Alicante Rd. Carlsbad, CA $10 person, pre-registration a must, carlsbadconnect.org
CHICO: Witch's Market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1078 Gallery. 11+ bonafide witches sell witch-made pottery, herbal magick, farm-fresh goods, tarot readings, garments & more, following morning's solar eclipse. Location: 1710 Park Ave., Chico, CA. Organized by Sienna Ceramics (530) 965-3090
CHULA VISTA: The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place through October 29, 2023 includes costume parade, regular parade, costume contest, storytime, shows and character meet & greets.
COARSEGOLD: Chukchansi Pow Wow October 13-15, 2023 Celebration of Resilience - Picayune Rancheria, 711 Lucky Lane - Lower Parking Lot, Coarsegold, CA. Free admission, chukchansitribe.net | pow wow
COLOMA: Coloma Gold Rush Live October 13-15, 2023 Location: Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. marshallgold.org
COLTON: Colton Fire Department Open House and Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: 303 East E Street, Colton, CA. Suggested donation $5, ci.colton.ca.us
COLUMBIA: Harvest FestiFall October 14-15, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Columbia State Historic Park. 40 artisan booths, docents dressed in 1870s clothing, live music, face painting, gold panning, stagecoach rides, candle making, and more! Free parking, free admission, facebook.com/VisitColumbiaCA
CONCORD: Concord Floating Pumpkin Patch, 1:30-3 p.m. Concord Community Pool 3501 Cowell Rd. Concord CA 94518 Age 18 mos through 11 years $18-23, 2023
CORONA: Coffin Creek through October 9, 2023, Coffin Creek's 5 haunted attractions and the Dark Shadow Market Place at one Terrifying Location. $, coffincreek.com
COSTA MESA: Scarecrow Festival October 14, 2023, 2-6 p.m. at Lions Park, 1845 Park Ave. Costa Mesa, CA. Free, costamesaca.gov
CUPERTINO: Bay Area Diwali Festival of Lights, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Memorial Park. Over 13,000 people attend this event which includes food, music, and dance, including a traditional Rangoli display and art and craft booths. Location: 10185 N. Stelling Rd. Cupertino, CA. Free cupertino-chamber.org
DIXON: Dixon Brewski Fest 4-8 p.m. Beert Tasting, Craft Beers, Food, Live Music. Park at W. A Street and N. 1st Street, Dixon, CA $30-35, downtowndixonca.com
EL CERRITO: Folk Festival October 14, 2023, 12-10 p.m. El Cerrito Community Center. Location: 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA Free, elcerritofreefolkfestival.org
EXETER: Exeter Fall Festival & Scarecrow Contest Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Exeter City Park Downtown Exeter on E St. Exeter, CA exeterchamber.com
FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party October 13-29, 2023. Kids can meet Thomas & Percy, take a train ride and pick a pumpkin at Roaring Camp Railroads.
FORT ROSS: Fort Ross Harvest Festival October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Event includes sports, music, food and fun. Fort Ross State Historic Park 19005 Coast Hwy. One Jenner, CA. $state park admission fees apply, fortross.org
FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's ZooBoo October 12-28, 2023, 5-8 p.m. Location: 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 $22, fresnochaffeezoo.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Boo Halloween September 30-October 31, 2023. Attractions include the Boo Show, a Trick or Treat trail and fun entertainment for youngsters and their adults.
HALF MOON BAY: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 14-15, 2023, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street between Miramontes & Spruce Half Moon Bay, CA Free admission - no pets! miramarevents.com
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach Pumpkins in the Park October 14, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edith Rodaway Friendship Park Prospect & Hollowell $ hbfop.org
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 16-October 22, 2023, weekends. Carnevale & Masquerade is this week's theme reflected in costumes and entertainment. Casa de Fruta norcalrenfaire.com
HOPLAND: Second Saturday Oktoberfest Block Party 1-5 p.m. in Downtown Hopland. Live Music by Mendo Nights and 3 Point Hitch. Beer & Wine, BBQ! Location: Center Street, Hopland, CA. facebook.com/ DestinationHopland
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.
IRVINE: Irvine Global Village Festival October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fall festival with global cuisine, artisan's marketplace, music, Kids Village with crafts, interactive activities, and a petting zoo. Location: Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine , CA. Free admission, cityofirvine.org/globalvillage/
JAMESTOWN: Railtown 1897 SHP Skeleton Starlight Halloween Train October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023. Tickets: $35, railtown1897.org | trains
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Haunted Trails October 12-15, 2023 at Crown Valley Park. Location: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA $, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA HABRA: Corn Festival October 13-15, 2023 lahabracornfestival.com
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Falloween October 13-15 & 20-22, 2023, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free Admission & Parking, ocparks.com/heritagehill
LAKEWOOD: Fest-of-all 2-8 p.m. at Lakewood Center featuring multicultural food and music, Family Fun Zone, Craft Village and Children's Cultural Booth! Hanabi Taiko, Fusion Entertainment, Caribbean Dynamics, Lyons Academy of Irish Dance, Hoku Mae'ole Polynesia, and Suave concert. Location: 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodcity.org/festofall
LA VERNE: La Verne Halloween Trunk or Treat October 14, 2023, 5-8 p.m. Community Center / City Hall 3660 D Street La Verne, CA Free, cityoflaverne.org
LODI: Pumpkin Plunge October 14, 2023, 5-8 p.m. at Hutchins Street Square Indoor Pool. Floating pumpkin patch for ages 3-13 years invites kids to jump in the water and pick a pumpkin to take home. Location: 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA. $15 register at lodi.gov/prcs
LONG BEACH: Shaqtoberfest September 28-October 31, 2023 next to The Queen Mary. Includes mazes, scare zones, carnival, pop-up entertainment and themed bars. Location: 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 $25 presale and up, shaqtoberfest.com LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru October 31, 2023 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $29.99-109.99, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
LONG BEACH: Zombie Walk & Halloween Party October 14, 2023, 4-10 p.m. Shoreline Village 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach, CA. Free event for all ages.
LOS ANGELES: Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles October 11-15, 2023 at Regal L.A. Live. IFFLA hosts a lineup of narrative films, documentaries and shorts showcasing the industry's cutting-edge South Asian filmmakers! Spy thriller, Vishal Bhardwaj's, KHUFIYA, starring Hindi film superstar Tabu, is a theatrical world premiere which opens the festival. $15-up, indianfilmfestival.org
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 1-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with special entertainment and activities on the last two weekends in October. Free with paid Zoo admission
LOS ANGELES: Angel City Jazz Festival October 13-29, 2023 Angel City Jazz Festival Lineup October 14, 2023 Destiny Muhammad Trio with Special Guest Teodross Avery at The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd. $20, angelcityjazz.com | lineup
LOS ANGELES: Blessing of the Animals October 14, 2023 after 5 p.m. Mass. 6:45 p.m. approx. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church olachurch.org
LOS ANGELES: Impermanence, Silence, Beauty & More art exhibit opening reception 6-9 p.m. at Mash Gallery. Threads of gentle and powerful tones and brushstrokes converge, intricately weaving a tapestry. Location: 812 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Public invited, mashgallery.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Korean Festival October 12-15, 2023 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, lakoreanfestival.org
LOS GATOS: Fall Festival October 13-14, 2023, 4-8 p.m. Venture Christian Church 16845 Hicks Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 Free, venture.cc
LOS GATOS: Fall Wine Walk 1 p.m. in Downtown Los Gatos.Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce event. $50, losgatoschamber.com
MARINA: Marina Rotary Club Cars in the Park, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Vince DiMaggio Park. All 1978 & Earlier Foreign & Domestic Cars. All modern era 2-Door Muscle Cars are eligible also. $, registration on eventbrite.com Spectators FREE. Location: 3200 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA,
MARTINEZ: Zombie Brew Crawl 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Martinez. Sample 30+ craft beers from breweries stationed at participating small businesses. Zombie costumes are encouraged with prizes awarded and Thriller Flash Mob returns. downtownmartinez.org/ zombie-brew-crawl | beer
McCLOUD: Apple Harvest Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Main Street. The festivities begin with a Scarecrow competition and Apple Pie judging. Bring your scarecrows and fresh, homemade apple pies to Main Street. Enjoy music, vendors, games, children's booths, taste fresh apple juice, visit the pumpkin patch, and select free locally harvested McCloud apples to take home (for a small donation). Locally made apple pie (whole or slice) sold. Pre-orders for apple pies can be made at mccloudchamber.com
MONROVIA: Monrovia Fall Festival October 14, 2023, 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, cityofmonrovia.org
MOORPARK: Monster Mash Skate Night October 14, 2023, 5-8 p.m. Arroyo Vista Community Park 4550 Tierra Rejada Road Moorpark, CA Free, moorparkca.gov
MURRIETA: ScareScape haunted attraction at Heritage Hill September 29-October 29, 2023. Location: 28701 Los Alamos Heights Rd., Murrieta, CA $20-30 general admission $50 VIP, scarescapehaunt.com
NEW CUYAMA (formerly Santa Maria): Giant Scale Fly In October 12-15, 2023 World famous Santa Maria style tri-tip BBQ dinner on Saturday night trivalleyrcmodelers.com | air shows
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Film Festival October 12-19, 2023. Over 300 features and shorts from over forty different countries. newportbeachfilmfest.com | film
NORTH HIGHLANDS: Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Kay F. Dahill Community Center. Pumpkin Patch, Face painting, Cotton Candy, Decorate your pumpkin, Trunk or Treat, Costume Contest, Inflatable Corn Maze and tons of fun. Location: 6040 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660. Free, nhrpd.org
NORWALK: Arturo Sanchez Sr., Halloween Parade & Costume Contest October 14, 2023 , 11 a.m. Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA norwalk.org
NOVATO: Novato Floating Pumpkin Patch October 14, 2023, 12-3 p.m. at Hamilton Pool. Location: 203 El Bonito Novato, CA $16 includes pool admission, a pumpkin and decorating kit of your choice, novato.org
OAKLAND: Autumn Lights Festival October 12-14, 2023, 6-11 p.m. at Gardens at Lake Merritt. One-of-a-kind interactive art experience features 60+ locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland's beloved eight-acre municipal gardens. Location: 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. $7-25, GardensatLakeMerritt.org
OCEANSIDE: Heritage Park Halloween Movie Night - The Addams Family, 5-9 p.m. Location: Heritage Park & Museum, 220 Peyri Road, Oceanside, CA $7, ci.oceanside.ca.us - registration is required
ONTARIO: Historic Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m. at Bellevue Memorial Park. Ontario Heritage & Bellevue Memorial Present the 13th Annual Richard D. Delman Historic Cemetery Tour with costumed actors. Location: 1240 W. G Street, Ontario, CA. $15, ontarioca.gov
PASO ROBLES: Pioneer Day Parade 10 a.m. parade route starts at 16th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park. Look for Antique Tractors, Horse- drawn Wagons, Marching Bands, Mounted Equestrian Groups, vintage vehicles and more. The day begins with Traditional Bean Cooking & Bean Feed in City Park, Kids Pet Show, Whiskerino Contest, Pioneer activities, Horseshoes, and Gymkhana. Free, pasoroblespioneerday.org
PERRIS: Southern California Fair October 5-15, 2023; closed Mon-Wed. 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. $10 admission, $10 parking (look for promo offers on website) socalfair.com | Fairs
PLEASANTON: Alviso Adobe Community Park 15 Year Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free guided tours, local history and nature, hands-on activities, crafts and more. Location: 3465 Old Foothill Road, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantonadobe.com
POMONA: Pumpkin Festival through October 29, 2023, Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cal Poly Pomona's AGRIscapes Center 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $6-10 admission, cpp.edu
POMONA: Oktoberfest October 6-21, 2023 at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more. October 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21, 2023. $12-22 admission, fairplex.com
POMONA: Lights Out Halloween October 6-31, 2023, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $27-33, $17 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout
PORTERVILLE: Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off October 14, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sports Complex. Rib Cook-Off, Pioneer Days Princess Pageants, Historical Displays and Re-enactments, Educational Activities, Kids Crafts, Vendors, Panning for REAL Gold, Buffalo Soldier Mounted Calvary Unit, Live Shoot Out in the Street by the Jackass Mail Run Association, Beer Garden/ Saloon, Old West Gaming Tables, Music, Food and more at this fundraiser for the Zalud House Museum produced by the City of Porterville. Rib Cook-Off begins at 7am Location: 2701 W. Scranton, Porterville, CA . Free admission, ci.porterville.ca.us
REDONDO BEACH: Halloween Marionette Theater with Bob Baker at El Retiro Library. Free, torranceca.gov
REEDLEY: Reedley Fiesta and Parade, October 13-14, 2023. Celebrating the World's Fruit Basket! Annual Reedley Fiesta Parade on Saturday includes beautiful pageantry and tradition of unique floats, custom automobiles, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands down G Street at 10 a.m. The Valley's Biggest, Small Town Celebration moves over to Pioneer Park for two days of carnival rides, vendor booths, entertainment and fun. Pioneer Park, Reedley, CA 93654, Diaper Derby, Frog Jump and fun, fun, fun. reedleychamberofcommerce.com
RIVERSIDE: Halloween Spooktacular Bobby Bonds Park Eastside Fall Festival October 14, 2023 riversideca.gov
ROHNERT PARK: St. George Greek & Middle Eastern Festival October 14-15, 2023, 12-7 p.m. Celebrate Greek & Middle Eastern culture with food, music & entertainment, authentic Mediterranean cuisine, traditional dance, arts & more! Kids Corner features art, face painting, cotton candy, snow cones & tons of fun for kids of all ages! Location: 7311 College View Dr., Rohnert Park, CA. Free Admission & Free Parking. stgeorgefestival.wixsite.com/sgoc
ROHNERT PARK: Pumpkin Splash in the public pool! Magnolia Pool, 1501 Middlebrook Way, Rohnert Park, CA $15 approx. to swim & pick a pumpkin pre-register rpcity.org or call (707) 588-3456
ROSEVILLE: Sierra Native Alliance Big Time Pow Wow October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Placer County's The Grounds, 800 All American Blvd., Roseville, CA sierranativealliance.org | pow wow
ROSEVILLE: Bacon and Brew Bash, 5-9 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square. A showcase of a variety of local and large craft breweries, delicious local food vendors with bacon-inspired dishes, music, dancing, silent auction, and raffles. All proceeds from the event benefit the Roseville Police Activities League, the continuation of our mission and our members! Must be 21 and over to attend. Location: 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678. $65.87, rosevillepal.com/baconandbrewbash
SAN BERNARDINO: Howler-ween Party, 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. Casino Night and Dog House Auction. Location: 374 W. Orange Show Rd. San Bernardino, CA. $50-55, hssbv.org
SACRAMENTO: Goldensky Country Festival in Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA October 14-15, 2023. $158 approx., goldenskyfestival.com Line up: Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Maren Morris...
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park. Both attractions run through October 31, 2023. $36.98-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN DIEGO: HalGLOWeen San Diego Zoo October 1-31, 2023, 5-9 p.m. Location: 2920 Zoo Drive $, sandiegozoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: How Weird Festival, October 14, 2023, 12-8 p.m. Time Travel: Stargate on Howard Street Howard & 2nd Streets San Francisco, CA $25-40, howweird.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Breakaway Music Festival October 13-14, 2023 Civic Center Auditorium 99 Grove St. Oakland, CA $169.50-1000, breakawayfestival.com | Lineup
SAN CLEMENTE: Carnival Colossal October 12-15, 2023 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 JOSE: Halloween Pumpkins in the Park October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guadalupe River Conservancy Pumpkins in the Park Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA Free, grpg.org
SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Unhinged: Housewarming Sept.22-Oct.31, 2023. $69.99-99.99, winchestermysteryhouse.com
SAN LEANDRO: San Leandro Costume Swap last day to bring in old costumes to participate in the Swap taking place October 17 at San Leandro Main Library. sanleandro.org | (510) 577-3960
SANTA ANA: Taste of Santa Ana October 14, 2023, 5-9p. $40-up Mainplace, 2800 N. Main. tasteofsantaana.org | taste
SANTA MARIA: Central Coast AirFest October 14-15, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Santa Maria Airport 3249 Terminal Dr. Santa Maria, CA, 93455 $20-25 centralcoastairfest.com | planesoffame.org | air shows
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Tricks & Treats Sept.22-Oct. 28, 2023, Fridays 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 12-10 p.m. California's Great America Tricks & Treats, a Family Fun Halloween Adventure $34 online-up, cagreatamerica.com 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tickets
SANTA MONICA: Formulae & Fairy Tales October 13-14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. at The Broad Stage! Story telling crafted from motion, in reimagining of Alan Turing's mind, life's work, and mathematical discoveries. Location: 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, CA. $, invertigodance.org
SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk October 13-29, 2023. Produced by Santa Paula Theater, guests hear deceased souls tell their stories. $10-15, ghostwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House Doc Hunter's House of Horror through October 31, 2023. Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Boat Show October 13-15, 2023 at the Clipper Yacht Harbor on the Sausalito waterfront. New luxury yachts, sailboats, powerboats, brokerage boats, gear, accessories, and Sausalito's local culture - food, live music, and art,” bring the maritime community coming together to support an exciting, new event. Nautical novices + serious sailors, check out new boats, get on the water, attend educational seminars, enjoy live entertainment, and have fun. Music lineup: Fog City Swampers, Juke Joint Band, The Millionaires, The Cruz Boys, and Matt Bolton. Show hours: Oct.13 & 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct.15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 310 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA. $20 day or $50 for a weekend pass; age 12 years and under free, sausalitoboatshow.com
SELMA: Pumpkin Palooza 2-6 p.m. at Pioneer Village. Free event with pumpkin patch, bouncy house and more! cityofselma.com
SIMI VALLEY: Town Center Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m. Location: Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleytowncenter.com
SUISUN CITY: Cruisin Suisun Car Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Suisun Waterfront. Enjoy the finer things in life - music, food and cars! Free admission, suisun.com
SUISUN CITY: Suisun City Pumpkin Patch Train Ride & Scarecrow Contest October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Western Railway Museum 5848 California 12 Rio Vista, CA $10-25 often sells out! Tickets: wrm.org
TEHACHAPI: Tehachapi Apple Festival October 14-15, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday) in Downtown Tehachapi Free admission, tehachapiapplefestival.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace through November 4, 2023. Loctaion: 225 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $35-65, rothauntedhouse.com
TORRANCE: Scare Down in Downtown Torrance 1266 Sartori Ave. Torrance, California 90501 Free, torranceca.gov
UKIAH: Pumpkin Festival "Renaissance Pumpkins" October 14-15, 2023 Downtown Ukiah School Street from the intersection of Seminary Avenue to Smith Street. Free, cityofukiah.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Chucky's back, then there's The Exorcist, Stranger Things 4, Holidayz In Hell, Scare Zones, rides like Revenge of the Mummy and a total of 20 attractions unleashed at night. Opens at 7 p.m.
VALLEJO: Floating Pumpkin Patch at Cunningham Aquatic Center. Location: 801 Heartwood Ave. Vallejo, CA $; spectators free, gvrd.org
WALNUT CREEK: Downtown Walnut Creek Oktoberfest October 13-14, 2023 in Civic Park. Free admission! Expanded to 2 days in 2023 Oktoberfest, Music, Dogtober Bark Lounge, Dance & Kinder Zone. Join us in the Biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Westlake Village City Celebration October 14, 2023, 3-8 p.m. Westlake Village Civic Center Westlake Village, CA wlv.org
WEST SACRAMENTO: River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express Train September 30-October 29, 2023 weekends. Stop at a pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin, then re-board the train in this 1 hour experience.$59, $11 age 2 years and under, sacramentorivertrain.com | trains
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express. Take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch filled with seasonal treats. Pick your own pumpkin and return to the station. $59.95, $94.95 VIP, skunktrain.com
WOODSIDE: Filoli Orchard Days Weekends, Saturdays & Sundays, September 23-October 29, 2023, plus Monday, October 9,
2023 in Filoli Meadow,
86 Canada Road
$25 approx., filoli.org
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