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
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
BAKERSFIELD: Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival October 17-18, 2026, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Marketplace, Corner of Ming Avenue and Haggin Oaks Boulevard- Bakersfield, CA - Free event with special area for public to create street art in addition to professional artists competing, see: viaartebakersfield.com
BEVERLY HILLS: The Beverly Hills Art Show October 17-18, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park bring to the public 235 fine arts vendors stretching along 2 blocks at North Canon Drive & Santa Monica Boulevard. Food trucks sell bites and meals. Beverly Hills Art Show is family-friendly and free to attend. beverlyhills.org/artshow
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
BONSALL: Boo at the Zoo, October 17-30, 2026 at Wild Wonders. Flashlight tour after dark lasts an hour. Halloween tours are a treat for the entire family - candy stations, apple cider, and cool animals seen by flashlights. Location: 5712 Via Montellano, Bonsall, CA. $45, $25 child, wildwonders.org
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
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
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
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
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: Citrus Heights Howl 'O Ween Parade and Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rusch Park, Citrus Heights, CA. sunriseparks.com | chcmb.org
CLOVIS: Walktoberfest October 17, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. features live music, food trucks and 25 beer & wine tasting stops through Old Town Clovis! facebook.com/OTClovis
COARSEGOLD: Harvest Rodeo October 17, 2026, 2-10 p.m. at Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. Coarsegold Harvest Rodeo, rooted in western heritage and neighborly spirit, features Live Music, Family Friendly, Shopping & More! Location: 44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA. $, coarsegoldrodeogrounds.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: Barktoberfest October 17, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Costa Mesa Bark Park - Tewinkle Park. Includes the every popular Pet Costume Contest. Location: 970 Arlington Dr,. Costa Mesa, CA Free, costamesaca.gov
COSTA MESA: OC Japan Fair October 16-18, 2026 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. $16-22, $ parking, ocfair.com
DANA POINT: Doheny Wood All Woodie Car Show 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Doheny State Beach. Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, Free to see, socalwoodieclub.com | woodies
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
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
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
FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party train ride October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026,, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 $, roaringcamp.com order tickets early - sells out!
FERNDALE: Scream-a-torium October 16-31, 2026 at Humboldt County Fairgrounds returns with three terrifying mazes, plenty of eats & drinks to purchase, bands performing and family days on Sundays with non-scary options.
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
FONTANA: Fontana Halloween Howl October 17, 2026, 3-5 p.m. Jessie Turner Center & Fontana Dog Park 15556 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA Free, fontana.org
FONTANA: Fontana Spooky Splash Dive-in Movie: Coco, October 17, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Fontana Park Aquatic Center 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA Free, fontana.org
FREMONT: Fremont Haunted Train October 16-18 & October 23-25, 2026 at Ardenwood Historic Farm SPCRR Railroad Museum. Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA. $ tickets, spcrr.org
FRESNO: Big Fresno Fair October 7-18, 2026 at The Big Fresno Fair, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA fresnofair.com | fairs
GLENDORA: Glendora Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Centennial Heritage Park. Location: 725 E. Mauna Loa (Adjacent to South Hills Park) Glendora, CA. Free shuttle service at City Hall $3; free under age 3, cityofglendora.org
HALF MOON BAY: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 17-18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street between Miramontes & Spruce Half Moon Bay, CA Free admission - no pets! hmbpumpkinfest.com
HAYWARD: Hayward Floating Pumpkin Patch Public Swim, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Hayward Plunge. Location: 24176 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA. $ All Ages, haywardrec.org
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
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 19-October 25, 2026, weekends. Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, see minstrels, sword fights, jugglers and jesters, shop for cool stuff, eat neat foods and have the time of your life pretending you stepped into the Renaissance era with actors, great costumes, music and entertainment. Location: Casa de Fruta $, norcalrenfaire.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
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
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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Falloween Fest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central Park Bandstand. Costume Contest, Mummy Wrap Contest, Bounce House, photo ops, food trucks, vendor booths and more. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Free, $10 wrist band for activities, huntingtonbeachca.gov
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Pumpkin Rescue at Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center. Location: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA. $10-15
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
LAKEWOOD: Pa's Pumpkin Patch October 1-31, 2026 at the Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA $5, $3 child: paspumpkinpatch.com Activities are additional
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
LANCASTER: Halloween Haunt October 17, 2026, 4-8 p.m. Lancaster National Soccer Center Field, 45116 Valley Central Way Lancaster CA. Free, cityoflancaster.org
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
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: Sycamore Scares October 16-17, 2026, 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
LIVERMORE: Halloween Patch & Splash October 17, 2026, 1-4 p.m. at Robert Livermore Aquatic Center 4448 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA. $15 pumpkin, $5 entry fee, larpd.org
LONG BEACH: Zombie Walk & Halloween Party October 17, 2026, 7-10 p.m.
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 ALTOS HILLS: Costume Game Night October 17, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers 26379 Fremont Los Altos Hills, CA Free, losaltoshills.ca.gov
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: Taste of Soul October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Crenshaw Blvd (near intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) between Stocker and Rodeo Rd. Half a million people show up annually for this event!! Los Angeles, CA. Free admission, tasteofsoulla.com
LOS OLIVOS: Santa Barbara Vintners Festival at Firestone Estate October 17, 2026, 12-4 p.m. Location: 14875 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA. $186.50, sbvintnersweekend.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
MECCA: Halloween Spooktacular October 17, 2026, 6-8 p.m. Mecca Sports Complex Softball Field 1. Location: 65-250 Coahuilla Street, Mecca, CA. Free, all ages, myrecreationdistrict.com
MILPITAS: Pumpkins in the Park at Cardoza Park 1351 Kennedy Drive Milpitas, CAFree to trick or treat, $3-up for activities; milpitas.gov
MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Library Trick or Treat October 17, 2026, 2-4 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MONTEREY: The Parks at Monterey Bay Trunk or Treat October 17, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m. on Pacific Street with Scooby Doo movie on Colton House Lawn at 6:30 p.m. Monterey, CA. Free, parksatmonterey.com
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
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Spooky Times October 17, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Deer Hollow Farm. Location: 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Mountain View, CA. $7-10, deerhollowfarmfriends.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
NORWALK: Arturo Sanchez Sr., Halloween Parade & Costume Contest October 17, 2026, 11 a.m. Norwalk Blvd. Route: Begins at the intersection of Norwalk Boulevard and Excelsior Street; conclude at Arturo Sanchez Elementary School. Free to see, norwalkca.gov
NOVATO: Novato Not so Scary Halloween Magic Show, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Novato City Hall. Location: 901 Sherman Ave., Novato, CA. Free, novato.gov
OAKLAND: Autumn Lights Festival October 15-17, 2026, 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. $28.52 approx., GardensatLakeMerritt.org
OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, 2-5 p.m. at Mance Buchannon Park. Location: 425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA. Free, ci.oceanside.ca.us
ONTARIO: Howl-o-Ween Costume Dog Pawty October 17, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Schimmel Dog Park, 950 N. Cucamonga Ave., Ontario, CA Free event, open to all ages, ontarioca.gov
PALMDALE: Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival October 16-17 2026, 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
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week Mini Series October 15-18, 2026 at Palm Springs Convention Center & other venues in Palm Springs, CA. $varies, modernismweek.com
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Golden Honey & Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Downtown City Park. Free, pasoroblesdowntown.org
PISMO BEACH: Clam Festival October 17-18, 2026 at the Pismo Beach Pier and Beach. Saturday 10 a.m. Parade from Price to Pomeroy; 1 p.m. Clam Chowder Cook off. Bands, vendors, Beer & Wine, foods both days. Free admission, experiencepismobeach.com
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
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
PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train October 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $15-20, wplives.org
QUINCY: Mountain Harvest Beer Fest, October 17, 2026, 1-5 p.m. at the Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds. The Gill Brothers Band & Stone Soup Revival bands, $25-50, plumasarts.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
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Rancho Palos Verdes Trunk or Treat October 17, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ken Dyda Civic Center 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Free, rpvca.gov
RIALTO: Rialto Floating Pumpkin Patch, 4-7 p.m. Rialto Fitness and Aquatics Center 152 E. San Bernardino Ave. Rialto, CA Free to $10, yourrialto.com
RIVERSIDE: Halloween Spooktacular October 17, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Reid Park. Location: 701 N. Orange, Riverside, CA. Free, riversideca.gov
ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Pumpkin Patch October 17, 2026, 3-6 p.m. at Del Mar Community Garden. Location: 3224 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: Fairytale Town Super Safe Halloween October 16, 17, 18, 23 & 24, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Fairytale Town. Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA. $15-18, fairytaletown.org
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ultimate Terror Scream Park September 12-November 7, 2026, select days. Four radically different nightmares in one all-access ticket. Location: 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA. $, screamparkcalifornia.com
SAN CLEMENTE: Pumpkin Splash, 12-4 p.m. at San Clemente Aquatics Center 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA. $7-10, pre-registration recommended, san-clemente.org
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 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 FRANCISCO: Joe Bataanat, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
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: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sea Scare, 7-10 p.m. at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA. $18, cabrillomarineaquarium.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 ANA: Taste of Santa Ana "Frights & Bites" October 17, 2026, 6-10p. Halloween-themed event with plenty of costumes adding to excitement. Location: Mainplace, 2800 N. Main. $35-up, tasteofsantaana.org | taste
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 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
SANTA BARBARA: Boo at the Zoo October 16-31, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Daytime version of BOO includes scavenger hunt, hay maze, candy station, costume contest and spooky story time. $28-38, sbzoo.org
SANTA CRUZ: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 4-7 p.m. Have some fun, find a pumpkin to take home and swim, all in one. Location: Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, Ca. $ Pumpkin, scparks.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Fiestas de Octubre Estilo Jalisco en Santa Fe Springs October 17 & 18, 2026 in Los Nietos Park. Held in partnership with AJUA (Asociacion de Jaliscienses Unidos en Accion), celebrate Mexico's rich heritage with entertainment, traditional mariachi music, family-friendly activities, and an expanded marketplace featuring artisan vendors. Enjoy Mexican cuisine and an unforgettable weekend filled with culture, tradition, and community. Location: 11143 Charlesworth Road Santa Fe Springs, CA santafesprings.org | Fiestas Patrias
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 ROSA: Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society Show October 17-18, 2026, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. (Across from the fairgrounds) Cost: $8 person. Kids under 12 free, srmgs.org | gems
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
SAUSALITO: A Toast to Sausalito - Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival October 17, 2026, 1-5 p.m. Caledonia Street Between Pine & Litho Streets Sausalito, CA $40-55, sausalito.gov
SEASIDE: Seaside Pumpkin Plunge, 1-3 p.m. at Pattullo Swim Center. Location: 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA. $7 per pumpkin, ci.seaside.ca.us, all ages event
SELMA: Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival October 17, 2026, 9 a.m. The annual Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival parade begins at 9 a.m. and runs from Rose Street to Arrants Street and then down High Street with the Field Competition to follow at Selma High School. The stadium opens at Noon and competition begins at 1:30 p.m. The halftime competition begins at 1 p.m. at Selma High School's Staley Stadium located on Wright Street. $10 general admission, $5 student, csbc.compsuite.io/ events/ 75312
SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley Pumpkin Patch October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Simi Valley Town Center 1555 Simi Town Center Way Simi Valley, CA Free, simivalleytowncenter.com
SIMI VALLEY: Junk in the Trunk October 17, 2026, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot. Over 46 local vendors with treasures, trinkets, and unique finds! Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA. Free, rsrpd.org
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
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Apple & Arts Festival October 17, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 35680 Highway 190, Springville, CA. Free admission, springvilleapplefestival.org
SUISUN CITY: Western Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Festival October 10-25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. select days. Take a 15 minute train ride to Gum Grove Farm Pumpkin Patch for zipline, tractor rides, giant hay fort, petting zoo, live music and more. Location: 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585. $28.09, wrm.org
TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 16-18, 2026 at Promenade Mall. Location: 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA. temeculagreekfest.com | Greek
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
UKIAH: Pumpkin Festival October 16-18, 2026. Pumpkin Weigh-off is Friday. Parade is on Saturday. Downtown Ukiah School Street from the intersection of Seminary Avenue to Smith Street. Free, cityofukiah.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
WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood Youth Halloween Carnival October 17, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Plummer Park. Location: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Free, weho.org
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
WHITTIER: Trick or Treat October 17, 2026, 4-8 p.m. The Real Estate Store Inc. Location: 13225 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA. Free all ages,
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
WOODSIDE: Taste of Filoli October 17, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m. at Filoli. Ticket includes tasting
of ciders, festive drinks and artisan treats plus admission to Filoli. There's
live music, food vendors and products for sale. Location:
86 Canada Road,
Woodside, CA. $155, filoli.org
YUBA CITY: Kids & Dogs Costume Contests + Pumpkin Decorating Contest October 17, 2026, 12 p.m. at Yuba Sutter Marketplace. Location: 1215 Colusa Ave., Yuba City, CA. Free, shopyubasuttermarketplace.com
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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