California Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026
ALAMEDA: The USS Haunted Hornet weekends through November 1, 2026 at USS Hornet Museum. Descend into a steel labyrinth aboard a reportedly haunted ship that served through World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda, CA. $44.02, uss-hornet.org
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. 7 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com
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
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
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: 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
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
BELMONT SHORE: Blessing of the Animals October 18, 2026, 5 p.m. at Granada Avenue Boat Launch Ramp next to Rosie's Dog Beach, Belmont Shore. The event lasts about 30 minutes. Belmont Shore, CA hautedogs.org
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
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
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, nightofthejack.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Rd. Calabasas, CA. $15-20, calabasaspumpkinfestival.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: 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
CAYUCOS: Cayucos Antique Street Faire October 18, 2026, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Treasures abound in this unique antique street faire setting in Cayucos! Antiques, vintage, and collectibles galore Family friendly, free admission, free parking. Location: 10 N. Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA facebook.com/ CayucosAntiqueStreetFaire/
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
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
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
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
FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Harvest Faire October 18, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Avenue and surrounding streets Alvarado, Hawthorne & Fig St., Fallbrook, CA. Free admission, fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
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!
FOREST CITY: Apple Harvest Celebration October 18, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Dance Hall. Celebrate the Annual Apple Harvest. Location: Forest City, Pliocene Ridge, CA
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
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 25-October 31, 2026. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. $, gilroygardens.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
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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Skyler Lutes, October 18, 2026, 2 p.m. concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.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
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
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
LEMOORE: Lemoore Candy Crawl October 18, 2026, 12-2 p.m. in Downtown Lemoore. Location: D Street, 411 W. D to Follett St., Lemoore, CA. Free, lemoore.com
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
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: 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 ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 19-October 25, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays with music provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each event filled with Oktoberfest merriment, beer, dancing, contests, German food & more. Plus, free admission! lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com
LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 2-31, 2026. One of the largest, most popular Halloween pumpkin patch & maze attractions in the nation gets over 250,000 visitors annually. Location: 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA. $24-33, pumpkinmaze.com
LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 2-25, 2026 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org
LOS ANGELES: Angel City Jazz Festival Mekala Session & PAPA + Qur'an Shaheed, REDCAT at Disney Hall. $30, 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
MANHATTAN BEACH: World Famous Pumpkin Race October 18, 2026, 12 p.m. Held on hill above Manhattan Beach Pier. Nothing beats Manhattan Beach's Pumpkin Races held overlooking the pier and beach. Location, location! manhattanbeach.gov
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
MORGAN HILL: Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch September 17-November 2, 2026, hours vary Spina Farms 225 Laguna Avenue & Santa Theresa Blvd. Morgan Hill, CA, 95037 Free admission, $ attractions spinafarmspumpkinpatch.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
NAPA: Napa Harvest Festival October 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Connolly Ranch Education Center. Location: 3141 Browns Valley Road Napa, CA. $25.31, connollyranch.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Environment Nature Center. Location: 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663 encenter.org
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
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week Mini Series October 15-18, 2026 at Palm Springs Convention Center & other venues in Palm Springs, CA. $varies, modernismweek.com
PASADENA: Kidspace Halloween September 18-October 31, 2026, includes a Halloween Parade every day, costumes encouraged, plus Pumpkin bowling, Adopt-a-Monster workshop and Witch's Kitchen. Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA. $17, kidspacemuseum.org
PASADENA: Craftsman Week October 11-18, 2026. Exclusive home tours, guided walking tours and lectures throughout the city celebrate Craftsman architecture, design, and preservation! Enjoy This year’s featured speaker is Brett Waterman, preservationist and host of the Magnolia Network series Restored. $, pasadenaheritage.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
PLACERVILLE: Stammtisch El Dorado Oktoberfest October 18, 2026, 3-7 p.m. Stammtische El Dorado Oktoberfest at Placerville Shakespeare Club. Location: 2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville, CA. $45 approx., stammtischeldorado.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.
PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train October 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $15-20, wplives.org
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Floating Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville, CA $17 admission, Pre-registration is required! roseville.ca.us | floating pumpkins
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: 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 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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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 CLARITA: Santa Clarita Haunted Jailhouse October 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station 26201 Golden Valley Road Santa Clarita, CA $5 donation,
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: 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 ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House October 9-31, 2026, 7 p.m. select days. It's baaaack and scarier than ever! Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2026. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com
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
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
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
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
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
TURLOCK: Trunk or Treat October 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Downtown Turlock Central Park. Includes activities for the kids, candy and performances. Location: 115. S Golden State Boulevard, Turlock, CA. Free, turlockchamber.com
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
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
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
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express October 2-31, 2026. Take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch. Pick your own pumpkin and return to the station. $68.35, $108.25 VIP, skunktrain.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
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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