California Events
Saturday, October 18, 2025
ALISO VIEJO: Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Grand Park. Location: 6101 City Lights Drive Aliso Viejo, CA. avca.net
ANAHEIM: Halloween Time August 22-October 31, 2025 at Disneyland. Main Street Pumpkins, Halloween Screams show, Nightmare Haunted Mansion, Halloween confections, and photo ops galore. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA.
ANTIOCH: Antioch Falloween October 18, 2025 at Antioch Water Park. Includes Floating Pumpkin Patch and Land Pumpkin Patch. $9-13, antiochwaterpark.com
ANTIOCH: The Walnut Festival October 16-19, 2025 at Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch, CA. thewalnutfestival.org
ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt Open Fridays and Saturdays in October 2025, 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 through November 2, 2025. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley, CA. $, allsaintsasylum.com
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Samba Floresta band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARCADIA: Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest October 11-12 & 18-19, 2025, 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: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters haunted scare attraction September 26-November 1, 2025 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $11.33 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
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 9-12, 2025; Closing Weekend October 16-19, 2025. Mindi Abair Unplugged Under the Stars on Descanso Beach; Damien Escobar, Eric Darius, Gerald Albright, Ronnie Laws, Spyro Gyra, The Bob James Quartet and more. Location: Avalon Casino Ballroom and other venues. Avalon CA Tickets: jazztrax.com | line up
AVENAL: Pistachio Festival October 17-18, 2025 in Downtown on Kings Street. 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 thru October 10-19, 2025 includes a parade, carnival, foods, arts & crafts vendors, a fun run and concerts. Free admission, azusaca.gov
BAKERSFIELD: Boo at the Zoo October 15-19, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at CALM Zoo. Halloween-themed games with candy and prizes. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. Bakersfield, CA $12 approx., calmzoo.org
BAKERSFIELD: Scare Valley Haunted Attraction October 3-November 2, 2025, 8 p.m. at Kern County Fairgrounds. Haunts, a hayride, pumpkin patch and Halloweenville with kids games and activities. Free to $5, scarevalley.com
BAKERSFIELD: Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival October 18-19, 2025, 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
BELLFLOWER: Bellflower Here We Glow Again! Family Dance Party October 18, 2025, 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 18, 2025, 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 $40, 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
BEVERLY HILLS: The Beverly Hills Art Show October 18-19, 2025, 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 6-November 2, 2025 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Zipline Pumpkin Smash Saturdays in October. Location: Action Tours, 41693 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA. $165.85, actiontourscalifornia.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for October 11 & 18, 2025. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $30, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org
BIG SUR: Point Sur Lightstation Halloween Tour October 18 & 25, 2025, 5 p.m. Tour lasts approx. 2 hr. 30 min. A special evening tour to put you in the mood for Halloween. Location: Highway One at mile marker 54.1 approx. 19 miles south of Carmel, Big Sur, CA. $125, reservations required, pointsur.org or eventbrite.com
BISHOP: Bishop Haunted Swamp 7-9 p.m. at FFA School Farm A fun & scary haunted adventure! Bishop, CA bishopvisitor.com
BORREGO SPRINGS: Borrego Desert Days October 18-19, 2025. 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 September 27-October 19, 2025 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.
BUELLTON: Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, Vega Vineyard & Farm October 18, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Location: 151 Sycamore Dr., Buellton, CA, $95-175, sbvintnersweekend.com
BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Festival October 17-19, 2025 at Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr. Buena Park, CA silveradodays.com
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 26-November 2, 2025, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall. Dark corridors with creeps, clowns, carnage and no escape. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $39-up, the17thdoor.com
BURBANK: Burbank Floating Pumpkin Patch October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Verdugo Aquatic Facility 3201 W Verdugo Ave. $5 swimming & pick your own pumpkin, Register for your session at burbankparks.com
BURBANK: Haunted Adventure October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2025, 7-9:30 p.m. Stough Canyon Nature Center. $5-12, burbankparks.com
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 26-November 1, 2025, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Trail or Treat October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Camarillo Grove Park Camarillo, CA $5 to participate in hike | free to attend , pvrpd.org
CAMPBELL: Campbell Oktoberfest October 18-19, 2025, 10 a.m. Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell. Admission is free - activities, food and drinks are ticketed items, campbelloktoberfest.com
CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 4-26, 2025 (Saturdays &Sundays) Toddlers and children get pumpkin with ticket. Additional pumpkins cost $10 each. Times: 10:30 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m. $18.95-39.95, psrm.org| trains
CARLSBAD: Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Location: 6565 Alicante Rd. Carlsbad, CA $10 person, pre-registration a must, carlsbadconnect.org
CHINO: Chino Pumpkin Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chino Community Garden. Location: 5976 Riverside Drive Chino, CA. Registration: cityofchino.org
COSTA MESA: Barktoberfest October 18, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Costa Mesa Bark Park - Tewinkle Park 970 Arlington Dr. Costa Mesa, CA Free, costamesaca.gov
COSTA MESA: Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch October 2-31, 2025 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission; $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
COTATI: Oktoberfest
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Plaza Park, downtown Cotati at the corner of Old Redwood Hwy. & W. Sierra Ave. Contests galore! For more information, Cotati
Chamber of Commerce - cotati.org
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
CUPERTINO: Ikebana Flower Show October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at Quinlan Community Center. Location: 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA. $, wafu-ikebana.org
DANVILLE: Danville Howl-O-Ween October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. Cottage at Hap Magee Ranch Park Danville, CA $10-12, danville.ca.gov All registered participants will receive a themed toy and a treat.
DIXON: Scarecrow Festival October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Dixon. More than 100+ booths and activities on 6 city blocks, include crafters; pumpkin painting, bowling & racing; donut eating contests; a petting zoo; and more! Free admission, discoverdixon.com
DOWNEY: Columbia Space Center Spooky Science Night, 5-9 p.m. at Columbia Memorial Space Center. Location: 12400 Columbia Way Downey, CA. $5, columbiaspacescience.org
EL DORADO HILLS: El Dorado Hills Pumpkin Splash Patch October 18, 2025, 1-3 p.m. at Community Pool. Designed for ages 2-12 years. Location: 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA $ Pre-registration required eldoradohillscsd.org
EL DORADO HILLS: Fine Arts Festival October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Library. 30 Fine Artists show their paintings, photographs, sculptures, glass works and more. There's music, food trucks and art activities for kids. Location: 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills, Ca. Free, eldoradohillscsd.org
ELK GROVE: Pool of Pumpkins October 18, 2025, 1-4 p.m. $13 approx. to pick your own pool pumpkin. Pre-registration encouraged, yourcsd.com
EL SEGUNDO: Pumpkin Pool-ooza, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at The Plunge - Wiseburn Unified School District Aquatics Center. Location: 2240 E. Grand El Segundo, CA. $, must RSVP to guarantee a pumpkin at esrec.org
ESCONDIDO: Autumn Festival October 4-26, 2025 (weekends) at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Celebrate the subtle change of seasons with live music, entertainment and fun educational experiences at the wild animal park! Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org
FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party train ride October 4, 5, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 $30.85 all ages, roaringcamp.com order tickets early - sells out!
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
FOLSOM: Swim with the Pumpkins Halloween Spooktacular October 18, 2025 at Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is a family-friendly event with free admission, trunk or treat and pumpkin swim, among the many Halloween-themed activities and attractions.
FONTANA: Fontana Halloween Howl October 18, 2025, 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: The Nightmare Before Christmas, October 18, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Fontana Park Aquatic Center 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA Free, fontana.org
FOREST CITY: Apple Harvest Celebration October 18, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Dance Hall. Celebrate the Annual Apple Harvest. Location:Forest City, Pliocene Ridge, CA
FORT ROSS: Fort Ross Harvest Festival October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Event includes sports, music, food and fun, plus screening of film, Sequoias of the Sea about kelp forests and performances by Kedry, Gradina & Barn Wreckers band. Location: Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Hwy., One Jenner, CA. Free admission, $10 state park fee, fortross.org
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
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 26-October 26, 2025. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. $, gilroygardens.org
GLENDALE: MARZONA, rock, 5-6 p.m. Jewel City Concert Series Saturdays September-October at Brand Library & Art Center. Location: 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
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 4, cityofglendora.org
GRANADA HILLS: Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting October 18, 2025, 12-4 p.m. Rotary's Annual . Stein-holding contest, live music. Location: Granada Hills Street Faire on Chatsworth Street and Shoshone Ave in front of the Frosty Queen. $32.25 includes 10 samples Craft Beer and Wine, oktoberfestandwine.com
HALF MOON BAY: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 18-19, 2025, 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. $10 All Ages, haywardrec.org
HAYWARD: Hayward Unhaunted House & Carnival October 17-18, 2025 at Sulphur Creek Nature Center.. Location: 835 C St., Hayward, CA. 94544
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: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 4-31, 2025. 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: 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
INDIO HILLS: Halloween Hills October 18 & 25, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Indio Hills Community Center, 80-400 Dillon Road, Indio Hills, CA. Free, myrecreationdistrict.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 20-October 26, 2025, Saturdays & Sundays with musik provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each events, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more. Plus, free admission! lakearrowheadoktoberfest.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
LIVERMORE: Halloween Boo Bash October 18, 2025, 4-6 p.m. at Robert Livermore Rec Center. It's a spooktacular family-friendly event like no other. Location: 4445 East Ave.. Livermore, CA. $16, larpd.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 7-November 9, 2025 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
LAKE FOREST: Night of the Living Shred, 7-10 p.m. at Etnies Skate Park. Location: Lake Forest, CA Free admission, $20 contest registration approx., etniesskatepark.com
LAKEWOOD: Imaginarium's Zenthara August 28-November 9, 2025 at Lakewood Center Mall. Over 5 million lights create a fantastical landscape of larger-than-life Creatures and Dragons. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $23-up, imaginarium360.com
LANCASTER: Halloween Haunt October 18, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Lancaster National Soccer Center Field #30, 45116 Valley Central Way Lancaster CA. Free, cityoflancaster.org
LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 3-31, 2025. 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
LATHROP: Lathrop Trunk-or-Treat October 18, 2025, 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
LOS ALAMITOS: Los Alamitos Race Course Halloween Carnival, 6-9 p.m. Location: 4961 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA. $3, free ages 17 and under, losalamitos.com
LOS ANGELES: Angel City Jazz Festival October 9-19, 2025 at multiple Los Angeles concert halls, Free-$fee, angelcityjazz.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Korean Festival October 16-19, 2025 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, lakoreanfestival.org
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $, lazoo.org
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
LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 3-26, 2025 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 19-November 2, 2025. Scary Mary, The Ringmaster, demented doctor and cannibal chef treat you to their nightmares in 7 mazes on board and outside the ship where circus rides, fire shows and sliders entertain. There's drinking, dining, dancing, swinging (axes) and lots of screaming! $, queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES: Taste of Soul 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 ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 20-November 2, 2025 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
MOORPARK: Underwood Farms Fall Harvest Festival September 27-October 31, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. has tons of pumpkins to admire and purchase, barnyard critters, pig races, animal shows, a corn maze and themed weekends with live music and entertainment. Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. $, 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
MERCED: Merced County Nut Festival October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Merced County Fairgrounds. Nut harvesting time means fun activities, vendors, and food! Location: 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Merced, CA. $1 donation request.
MISSION VIEJO: Trick or Treats at the Library, 2-4 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Location: 100 Civic Center City, Mission Viejo, CA. Free for kids, cityofmissionviejo.org
MONTEREY: The Parks at Monterey Bay Trunk or Treat October 18, 2025, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Stillwell Community Center, 1200 Fechteler Drive, Monterey, CA. Free, parksatmonterey.com
NOVATO: October 18, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Sunrise Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest: Greek Orthodox Church. Admission includes dinner and a drink ticket, an Oom-pah band, dancing, and prizes. Location: 1110 Highland Drive Novato, CA , novatosunriserotary.org
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 20-November 2, 2025 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
NORTH SHORE: North Shore Halloween Spooktacular October 18, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at North Shore Community Park Outdoor Area Pavilion 1. Location: 99-480 70th Avenue, North Shore, CA. Free, all ages, myrecreationdistrict.com
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.org
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
ONTARIO: Howl-o-Ween Costume Dog Pawty October 18, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Schimmel Dog Park, 950 N. Cucamonga Ave., Ontario, CA Free event, open to all ages, ontarioca.gov
ONTARIO: Imaginarium September 5-November 9, 2025 at Ontario Mills. Millions of lights in colorful displays just in time for the holidays at the Alice in Wonderland themed attraction! Location: Ontario Mills Mall, 4377 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA. $27-up, imaginarium360.com
ORANGE: Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show October 18-19, 2025, 10 a.m. at Velvet Rose Event Center. Location: 300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA. $5-7, opalsociety.org
ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 13-October 31, 2025. 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 16-19, 2025 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
PITTSBURG: Pittsburg Halloween Spooktacular, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Century Plaza Shopping Center. Trick or Treat, jump houses, face painting and more. Location: 4085 Century Blvd., Pittsburg, CA. Free, facebook.com/pittsburgc
PITTSBURG: Pittsburg Haunted House October 18, 2025, 7-9 p.m. at Marina Community Center. Location: 340 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg, CA. pittsburgrec.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
PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train Octobter 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $5-20, wplives.org
QUINCY: Mountain Harvest Beer Fest, October 18, 2025 1-5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. $45, plumasarts.org
REDWOOD CITY: Club 90, funk, Motown, old school, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.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
RIALTO: Rialto Floating Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rialto Fitness and Aquatics Center 152 E. San Bernardino Ave. Rialto, CA $7, yourrialto.com
ROSEMEAD: Pumpkin Patch October 18, 2025, 3-6 p.m. at Del Mar Community Garden. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SAN CLEMENTE: Pumpkin Splash, 12-4 p.m. at San Clemente Aquatics Center 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA. $7-10, preregistration recommended, san-clemente.org
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 26-November 1, 2025. 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 20-November 2, 2025, select days. Four radically different nightmares in one all-access ticket. Location: 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA. $, screamparkcalifornia.com
SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Halloween Paint a Plane Oct. 18 & 19, 2025. The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA 94070. $, hiller.org
SAN DIEGO, BONITA, DEL MAR, ESCONDIDO & NATIONAL CITY: Pumpkin Station September 26-October 31, 2025. 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, Del Mar Fairgrounds and San Diego's Mission Valley include kiddie rides, giant slides and petting zoos. Free admission, $5/ea. ticketed attractions, pumpkinstation.com
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 26-November 1, 2025 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 DIMAS: San Dimas Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, 5:30-9 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza. Trunk or Treat and Costume Contest along with other great fun. Location: 245 E. Bonita Ave. San Dimas, CA Free most activities, sandimasca.gov
SAN FRANCISCO: Terror Vault Hexed October 2-November 1, 2025 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: Randall Family Halloween October 18, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way San Francisco, CA 94114 Free, randallmuseum.org
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 PEDRO: USS Iowa Halloween Stemebration, October 18, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Battleship IOWA. Location: 250 S. Harbor Blvd. San Pedro, CA Free, pacificbattleship.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. $, cabrillomarineaquarium.org
SAN RAMON: Trick or Treat on the Farm at Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum. Location: 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon, CA. sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA ANA: Boo at the Zoo October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santa Ana, Prentice Park Zoo 1801 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 $, santaanazoo.org
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 CRUZ: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 12-4 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 CRUZ: Halloween Mask Making October 18, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at London Nelson Community Center. Location: 301 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA. Free, cityofsantacruz.com
SANTA CRUZ: Thrill the World Performance October 18, 2025, in Laurel Park. Santa Cruz, CA. Free, cityofsantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA: Día de los Muertos October 18, 2025, 2-7 p.m. on Third Street Promenade. Free entertainment and activities for the whole family.
ROHNERT PARK: Pumpkin Splash in the public pool! Honeybee Pool, Rohnert Park, CA $15 approx. to swim & pick a pumpkin pre-register rpcity.org or call (707) 588-3456
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society Show October 18-19, 2025, 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, 2025. 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 26-November 2, 2025, 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
SAUSALITO: A Toast to Sausalito - Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival October 18, 2025, 1-5 p.m. Caledonia Street Between Pine & Litho Streets Sausalito, CA Free admission, limited number of wrist bands for drink sampling available for purchase, sausalito.gov | beer
SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley Pumpkin Patch October 18, 2025, 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 18, 2025, 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 Tricks and Treats October 18, 2025, 11 a.m. Downtown Solvang & Solvang Park. Costume Contest for people and dogs, plus trick or treating for kids and adults. Location: Solvang Park, 1st Place Solvang, CA. Free, solvangusa.com
SUISUN CITY: Western Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Festival October 11-26, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. $27, wrm.org
TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 17-19, 2025 at Promenade Mall. Location: 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA. temeculagreekfest.com | Greek
THOUSAND OAKS: Thousand Oaks Haunted Trail, 6-9 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Community Center. Location: 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $5, crpd.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 26- November 2, 2025. 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
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
SEASIDE: Seaside Pumpkin Plunge, 1-3 p.m. at Pattullo Swim Center. Location: 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA. $ per pumpkin, free admission ci.seaside.ca.us, all ages event
TEMECULA: Mansion of Lost Souls Halloween Haunt October 2-November 1, 2025, 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 19-October 31, 2025 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 17-19, 2025. Parade is on Saturday. Downtown Ukiah School Street from the intersection of Seminary Avenue to Smith Street. Free, cityofukiah.com
VENICE: Oktoberfest: Wurstküche Restaurant September 27-October 25, 2025. Dust off your lederhosen & lace-up your dirndls for the Bavarian celebration at Wurstküche Venice location for 5 consecutive weekends! Taps will be flowing, girls will be yodeling, and the band will be performing each weekend! Ticket includes a 1l stein filled with Oktoberfest bier. Location: 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA. $71.55, wurstkuche.com Dates: September 27, 2025; October 4, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2025
WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 6-November 9, 2025. 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 18, 2025, 4-8 p.m. The Real Estate Store Inc. Location: 13225 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA. Free all ages, eventbrite.com e/trunk-or-treat-tickets -1607372346959
WOODSIDE: Spooky Nightfall October 3-November 10, 2025 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
WINDSOR: Windsor Trick or Treat Trail, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Keiser Park. Location: 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor, CA. Free but pre-registration required, townofwindsor.com
WOODSIDE: Taste of Fall October 18-19, 2025 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. Entry is time in 2 hour
increments. Location:
86 Canada Road,
Woodside, CA. $85, filoli.org
YORBA LINDA: Halloween Movie in the Park October 18, 2025, dusk in Hurless Barton Park. Location: 4601 Casa Loma, Yorba Linda, CA. Free and no registrations required, yorbalindaca.gov
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 26-November 2, 2025. 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: Lights Out Halloween October 3-25, 2025, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $30-33, $25 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout
RANCHO CORDOVA: Heartstoppers Haunted House September 27-November 2, 2025. Location: 2300 Mine Shaft Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA. $38.40 approx. +$5 parking, heartstoppershaunt.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen
October 3-26, 2025, 5-9 p.m. in Balboa Park. Location:
2920 Zoo Drive,
San Diego, CA.
$Free with admission, sandiegozoo.org
SANTA ANA: Discovery Cube Pumpkin Palooza October 3-26, 2025. 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. $32-36, discoverycube.org
SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk, Whispers in the Hall, October 10-26, 2025. Hear deceased souls tell their stories in this annual Santa Paula Theater production. Location: McKevett Elementary School, 955 E Pleasant Street, Santa Paula, CA. $, ghostwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House October 10-November 1, 2025, 7 p.m. select days. It's baaaack and scarier than ever! Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 20-November 2, 2025. Haunted Houses, Haunted Mazes, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA. $, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/
WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood Youth Halloween Carnival October 18, 2025, 2-5 p.m. at Plummer Park. Location: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Free, weho.org
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express October 1-31, 2025. 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
WOODLAKE: Big L Ranch Wholesome Halloween October 18 & October 25, 2025, 2-7 p.m. Big L Ranch Wholesome Halloween 20899 Ave. 322 Woodlake, CA Free admission, biglranch.com
YUBA CITY: Kids & Dogs Costume Contests + Pumpkin Decorating Contest October 18, 2025, 12 p.m. at Yuba Sutter Marketplace. Location: 1215 Colusa Ave., Yuba City, CA. Free, shopyubasuttermarketplace.com
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