California Events
Saturday, October 17, 2026
ALISO VIEJO: Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival, 4 p.m. at Grand Park. Location: 6101 City Lights Drive Aliso Viejo, CA. avca.net
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
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: Zack Miles 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
AUBURN: Gold Country Rotary Oktoberfest October 17, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Tentative location is Fairgrounds. $, goldcountryrotary.org
AUBURN: Harvest Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Recreation Park. Annual autumn fest includes live music, giant pumpkin and scarecrow contests, artisan arts & crafts, Halloween costume contests, a parade, carnival games, food vendors and free admission!
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
AVENAL: Pistachio Festival October 17, 2026 in Rice Park. F00d, kids activities, a fun run, games and competitions for everyone, live music and more. Free admission to most events, facebook.com/ AvenalRotaryClub/
AZUSA: Azusa Golden Days October 10-18, 2026 includes a parade, carnival, foods, arts & crafts vendors, a fun run and concerts. Free admission, azusaca.gov
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
BAKERSFIELD: Boo at the Zoo October 14-18, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at CALM Zoo. Halloween-themed games with candy and prizes. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. Bakersfield, CA $, calmzoo.org
BELLFLOWER: Bellflower Here We Glow Again! Family Dance Party October 17, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Park 14001 S. Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA $10 for 1 adult & 1 child, $5 for each additional person, ages pre-school to 8th grade + parent/guardian
BENICIA: Benicia Witching Wine Walk October 17, 2026, 1-5 p.m. Downtown Benicia. 15 Wine Tastes include with your ticket and there are more than 25 locations to choose from. Plus, tasty bites accompany the wines. It's for the 21 + crowd only. Location: 90 First Street Benicia, CA $35, beniciamainstreet.org | eventbrite.com
BERKELEY: Berkeley Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cedar Rose Park. Location: 1300 Rose St. Berkeley, CA. Free, berkeleyca.gov
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
BORREGO SPRINGS: Borrego Desert Days October 17-18, 2026. Saturday 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Circle Community Park 600 Christmas Circle Dr. Borrego Springs, CA. Free, BorregoDays.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.
BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Festival October 16-18, 2026 at Peak Park. Carnival, food vendors, contests, car show, merchandise, commercial and community vendors. Location: 7225 El Dorado Dr., Buena Park, CA. Free admission, silveradodays.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: Haunted Adventure October 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026, 7-9:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, CA. $7-12, burbankparks.com
CAMPBELL: Campbell Oktoberfest October 17-18, 2026, 10 a.m. Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell. Admission is free - activities, food and drinks are ticketed items, campbelloktoberfest.com
CARLSBAD: Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Location: 6565 Alicante Rd. Carlsbad, CA $15 person, pre-registration a must, carlsbadconnect.org
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
DOWNEY: Columbia Space Center Spooky Science Night October 17, 2026, 4-9 p.m. at Columbia Memorial Space Center. Location: 12400 Columbia Way Downey, CA. $5, columbiaspacescience.org
ELK GROVE: Pool of Pumpkins October 17, 2026, 1-4 p.m. $13 approx. to pick your own pool pumpkin. Pre-registration encouraged, yourcsd.com
FOLSOM: Spirits Brews and Bites October 17, 2026, 2:30-5:30 p.m. in Folsom Historic District. Considered the district's Trick‑or‑Treating for Adults experience, sample beers and spirits across 20 venues; taste bites from local restaurants; listen to live music enjoy the creative costumes worn by merchants and attendees. $53.29, historicfolsom.org
FRESNO: Big Fresno Fair October 7-18, 2026 at The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA fresnofair.com | fairs
HEMET: Hemet Halloween Block Party, 3:30-9:30 p.m. at Valle Vista Community Center. Location: 43935 E. Acacia Ave. Hemet, CA. gorecreation.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Moto Beach Classic at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Super Hooligan Flat Track Racing, AMA Kicker Arenacross Racing, Live Music, Vendors, Bike Show, Art Show, Food & Drink and Kids E-Bike Races Free, motoclassicevents.com
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: Lathrop Trunk-or-Treat October 17, 2026, 5-7 p.m. at Generations Center. This fun- filled spook-tacular night includes decorated vehicles to trick-or-treat from, a car decoration contest, a costume contest and more. Location: 450 Spartan Way, Lathrop, CA. Free, ci.lathrop.ca.us
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 MOLINOS / DAIRYVILLE: Dairyville Orchard Festival October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lassen View School, Los Molinos, CA dairyvillefestival.com
MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Library Trick or Treat October 17, 2026, 2-4 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Free, cityofmissionviejo.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
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 FRANCISCO: Joe Bataanat, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SANTA ANA: Boo at the Zoo, October 17-18, 24-25, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santa Ana, Prentice Park Zoo 1801 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 $, santaanazoo.org
SANTA BARBARA: MUNA GETS SO HOT with hemlocke springs at Santa Barbara Bowl Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets $66.50-up, sbbowl.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Apple & Arts Festival October 17, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 35680 Highway 190, Springville, CA. Free admission, springvilleapplefestival.org
TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 16-18, 2026 at Promenade Mall. Location: 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA. temeculagreekfest.com | Greek
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
Past events
ANTIOCH: The Walnut Festival October 16-19, 2025 at Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch, CA. thewalnutfestival.org
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
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
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
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
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
COSTA MESA: OC Japan Fair October 17-19, 2025 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Taste, shop, and learn about Japanese culture. There's cosplay, tuna cutting show, artists, comedians, traditional music, games, kimono models and more! Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $14-20, $12 parking, ocfair.com
EL CAJON: El Cajon Haunt on Main Street, 4-9 p.m. Location: 201 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA, Hauntfest.org
EL CERRITO: El Cerrito Pumpkin Splash, 3:30-7 p.m. El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito, CA $, includes pumpkin, el-cerrito.org
FERNDALE: Scaregrounds, Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium, 5-8 p.m. at Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Three heart-pounding, haunted mazes. Location: 1250 5th Street Ferndale, CA $, screamatoriumhaunt.com
FONTANA: Spring Street Night Market 6-10 p.m. on Spring Street. Music, drinks, food vendors and more! Location: Spring Street, Fontana, CA. Free, fontanaca.gov
FREMONT: The Candlelighters Ghost House October 10-30, 2026. The Chadbourne Carriage House. Location: 39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. $5, candlelighters.com
FREMONT: Fremont Haunted Train October 17-19 & October 24-26, 2025 at Ardenwood Historic Farm SPCRR Railroad Museum. Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA. $ tickets, spcrr.org
FONTANA: Night Market 6-10 p.m. Held on Spring Street between Sierra Ave. & Juniper Ave., event includes Music Food, Drinks, Vendors, Graffiti Art, Jumpers, Crafts , Photo Booths & more. Free, fontanaca.gov
FULLERTON: Ghost Walking Tour October 1-31, 2025, 6 p.m. select nights. Stroll the streets of Fullerton learning about its dark side and haunted past in this 90-minute walking tour. $, fullertonmuseum.com
FULLERTON: Peanuts Spooktacular at Laguna Lake October 17, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Laguna Lake Park - Picnic Area 3120 Lakeview Drive Fullerton, CA FREE but pre-register for this event. Grab the Spooktacular Fun Pack during checkout for only $15! cityoffullerton.com
GLENDORA: Glendora Halloween Movie in the Park, 6 p.m. at Finkbiner Park. Location: 160 N Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA. cityofglendora.org
HAYWARD: Hayward Unhaunted House & Carnival October 17-18, 2025 at Sulphur Creek Nature Center.. Location: 835 C St., Hayward, CA. 94544
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: 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
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Haunted Trails, October 16-19, 2025, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Crown Valley Park. Step inside a world of abandoned hospitals and deranged doctors. Location: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. $13-15, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA HABRA: Monstobernight October 17, 2025, 6-10:30 p.m. at La Habra Community Center. Location: 101 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA. $25 ages 4-12 years, Pre-registration is required
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Falloween October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025, 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
LIVERMORE: Sycamore Scares October 17-18, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Ravenswood Historical Site. Join Rangers and awesome volunteers for two nights of haunted tours. Location: 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, CA. 7 yrs-up, $12-13, larpd.org
LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific Scarium Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific, 6:30-9 p.m. Dress up in your coolest costume... Location: 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA $28.95, aquariumofpacific.org $Tickets
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Authentic haunted ship becomes a playground for spirits & ghosts during annual haunt with mazes, music, food & fun. Scary Mary has haunted the ship since her mysterious drowning in the pool in 1952. $, queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 18-November 1, 2026 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
LOS ANGELES: Angel City Jazz Festival October 9-19, 2025 at multiple Los Angeles concert halls, Free-$fee, angelcityjazz.com
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Teen Zone Halloween Party 6-8 p.m. at Mill Valley Community Center. Pizza, movies, fun evening. Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA $35-45, millvalleyrecreation.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
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Film Festival October 16-23, 2025. Over 300 features and shorts from over forty different countries. newportbeachfilmfest.com | film
NORWALK: Halloween Pumpkin Float at Aquatic Pavilion Location: 12301 Sproul Street, Norwalk, CA. $15, norwalk.org Pre-registration required
OAKLAND: Autumn Lights Festival October 16-18, 2025, 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. $30 approx., GardensatLakeMerritt.org
OASIS: Oasis Halloween Spooktacular October 17, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Oasis Del Desierto Park. Location: 88-775 Oasis 76, Oasis, CA. Free, all ages, myrecreationdistrict.com
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week Mini Series October 16-19, 2025 at Palm Springs Convention Center & other venues in Palm Springs, CA. $varies, modernismweek.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: Perris Harvest Festival Perris Harvest Festival October 17, 2025, 5-9 p.m. City Hall Campus 101 N. D Street Perris, CA Free admission, cityofperris.org
PLEASANTON: Trunk or Treat at Hearst Elementary School.
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
PLEASANTON: Oktoberfest October 17-18, 2025 at SideTrack Bar & Grill. Outdoor, Biergarten-Style at SideTrack Bar + Grill. 5th annual Oktoberfest. Free admission, food & guaranteed seating option pre-purchase $40-65, sidetrackeats.com | Oktoberfest
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
REEDLEY: Reedley Fiesta and Parade, October 17-18, 2025. 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, Diaper Derby, Frog Jump and fun. Pioneer Park, Reedley, CA. Free admission, reedleychamberofcommerce.com
RIVERSIDE: Pumpkin Carving Contest October 17, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Orange Terrace Park. Location: 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside, CA. Free, All Ages, riversideca.gov
ROSEVILLE: Trunk 'r Treat Halloween Bash, 5:30-7 p.m. at Mahany Fitness Center. Location: 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA. 95747
SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Haunted House and Movie Night October 17, 2025, 6-10 p.m. Youth Center San Carlos, CA cityofsancarlos.org
SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 17-27, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA. $, hiller.org
ROCKLIN: Live band performs Evenings in the Park, Quarry Park, 4000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA. Free, rocklin.ca.gov
SAN JOSE: Halloween Festival October 17, 2025, 4-5 p.m. Santa Teresa Library 290 International Circle San Jose CA 95119 Free. No registration, sjpl.bibliocommons.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
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
SACRAMENTO: Fairytale Town Super Safe Halloween October 11-19, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Fairytale Town. Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA. $15-18, fairytaletown.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 JUAN BAUTISTA: San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk October 17-18, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. every half hour. Location: 3rd & Mariposa Street, San Juan Bautista, CA/ $40 reservations: rotarysanjuanbautista.com
SAN LEANDRO: San Leandro Pumpkin Splash October 17, 2025, 5-7:30 pm. at Boys & Girls Club Pool. Location: 2200 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro, CA. $15, pre-registration recommend: sanleandro.org
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Lantern Tours at Heritage Park October 17, 2025, 7-10 p.m. Heritage Park 12100 Mora Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA Free, (562) 868-7738
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
SANTA BARBARA: Boo at the Zoo October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Trick or Treat, costumes, bounce house, hay maze, animal encounters and All Ghouls Dance Party. $26.88 approx., sbzoo.org
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Spooky Movie: Hotel Transylvania, 7 p.m. Location: Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA. Free, paseonuevoshopping.com
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
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
UKIAH: Pumpkin Festival October 17-19, 2025. Parade is on Saturday. Downtown Ukiah School Street from the intersection of Seminary Avenue to Smith Street. Free, cityofukiah.com
WHITTIER: Gordon D. Crowell Observatory Public Nights 8-10 p.m. at Rio Hondo College. Meade 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, one of the largest in Southern California, is open to the public, free on special nights. Location: 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, gorio.page/observatory-nights | additional dates: November 7 & 21, and December 5, 2025
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