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ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 29-October 31, 2023. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights in October, this Halloween attraction includes great costumes and acting.

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

AMERICAN CANYON: Pumpkin Patch & Splash at Aquatics Center, 100 Benton Way

AMERICAN CANYON: Halloween Nerf Battle at Community Center, 100 Benton Way

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt October 6-29, 2023, 7 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com

APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction set in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days through October 31, 2023. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $, allsaintsasylum.com

ARCADIA: Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest October 21-22, 2023, 12-4:30 p.m. Drink beer samples in souvenir 3 oz plastic stein, play games, enter the costume contest, stein-holding and cornhole competitions & musical chairs. $26 general pre-sale, santaanita.com | Oktoberfest

AVALON: Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Oct.20 Jazz Holdouts, Keiko Matsui in historic Avalon Ballroom, Wrigley Casino.  $126-up, jazztrax.com

AUBURN: Auburn Community Harvest Festival October 21, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Recreation Park Auburn, CA Free, auburnrec.com

AVALON - CATALINA ISLAND: Avalon Fall Carnival

AZUSA:  Azusa Golden Days thru October 22, 2023 includes a parade, carnival, foods, arts & crafts vendors, a fun run and concerts.  October 20-22, 2023 (event officially October 13-22, 2023), Memorial Park. Food, rides, games, concerts galore, and a festive atmosphere. Saturday is the Elks Lodge Pancake Breakfast plus the Golden Days Parade, 10 a.m. on San Gabriel Ave. & Foothill Blvd. Location: 320 N. Orange Pl., Azusa, CA. Free admission, azusaca.gov

BAKERSFIELD: Boo at the Zoo October 18-22, 2023, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pumpkins $5 each, Unlimited Train Rides $2. Location: CALM Zoo, 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. $10, $4 kids admission, calmzoo.org | zoos

BAKERSFIELD: Oktoberfest October 21, 2023, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Bakersfield Community Center. Cold beer, hot brats, and the best dressed in the West with crowning of Mister or Miss Oktoberfest! Location: 1928 19th St., Bakersfield, CA  $75, jlbakersfield.org age 21+ only | Oktoberfest

BENICIA: Wine Walk & Shop Small November 25, 2023, 1-5 p.m. Wine Walk Downtown Benicia at participating merchants on First Street -- stroll First Street on a beautiful afternoon and taste over a dozen wines being poured inside downtown shops. Benicia, CA.   Benicia, CA.  $, BeniciaMainStreet.org

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 21-22, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park bring to the public 125 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: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for October 7 & 21, 2023. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $27, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 9-November 5, 2023 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends

BIG BEAR LAKE: Zipline Pumpkin Smash. $150, actiontourscalifornia.com

BORREGO SPRINGS: Borrego Desert Days October 21-22, 2023  Saturday 9:45 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

BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Festival October 20-22, 2023 at Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr. Buena Park, CA silveradodays.com

  BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM: mazes and scare zones, bands performing throughout the park, rides and some pretty cool shows in the oldest, largest and most dedicated Halloween scare experience celebrating 50 years in 2023. 

BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires  have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com

BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 22-October 31, 2023, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall.  Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $36-up, the17thdoor.com

BURBANK: Haunted Adventure at Stough Park Oct.13-14 & 20-21, 2023. Annual Parks & Rec production gives the public a good scare and really fun Halloween time.

BURBANK: Floating Pumpkin Patch at Verdugo Aquatic Facility. Dive in and pick a pumpkin! Register for your session at burbankparks.com

CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 29-October 31, 2023. Advanced ticket purchase is required. King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302 $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com

CAMARILLO: Camarillo Trail or Treat October 21, 2023, 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 21-22, 2023, 10 a.m. Oktoberfest  Biersch Garten, German Band & KidsZone. In historic downtown & admission is free. Downtown Campbell. Free admission, campbelloktoberfest.com

CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023. Ride decorated rail cars through San Diego County. After the ride return to the pumpkin patch and view Halloween scenes among the rail cars of the museum. 17 years and under each get a pumpkin with ticket. Additional pumpkins cost $5 each  Times: 10:30, 11:45 a.m., 1:45 & 3 p.m. $40.95 age 18+ years, $33.95 age 3-17 years; $24.95 under age 3 years, approx., psrm.org | trains

CARLSBAD: Brick or Treat at Legoland California through October 29, 2023. Monster Party (wear your costume), treat stations, Zombie Cheer Crew and character meet & greet. Legoland Tickets 

CHINO: Chino Pumpkin Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at  Chino Community Garden. Location:  5976 Riverside Drive Chino, CA. Registration: cityofchino.org/programs

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CHULA VISTA: The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place through October 29, 2023 includes costume parade, regular parade, costume contest, storytime, shows and character meet & greets.

CITRUS HEIGHTS: Citrus Heights Howl 'O Ween Parade and Harvest Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at  Rusch Park, Citrus Heights, CA. sunriseparks.com | chcmb.org

CORONA: Coffin Creek through October 9, 2023, Coffin Creek's 5 haunted attractions  and the Dark Shadow Market Place at one Terrifying Location. $, coffincreek.com

CORONADO: Hotel Del Halloween Haunted Happenings Hotel Del Coronado. Location:  1500 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA. hoteldel.com Halloween Pumpkin Carving $30 | Paranormal Tour October 21, 2023 $75 Explore The Del's "most haunted" room, Room 502, and glimpse some of the rarely seen footage documenting over 400 anomalous (paranormal) phenomena during a 12-month investigation.

COSTA MESA: Costa Mesa Barktoberfest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at  Costa Mesa Bark Park - Tewinkle Park. Location:  970 Arlington Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. Free, costamesaca.gov 

DAIRYVILLE: Dairyville Orchard Festival October 21, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lassen View School 10818 State Highway 99E Los Molinos, CA dairyvillefestival.org/ not active on Aug.3, 2023 facebook.com/DairyvilleOrchardFestival Always the third Saturday in October, this festival includes

DANA POINT: Spooky Treat Trolley  at Pines, Sunset, Dana Woods and Sea Canyon Parks!

DANVILLE: Alamo Cemetery Tour, 11 a.m. Alamo Cemetery. Location:  130 El Portal Danville, CA. Free, museumsrv.org - registration on eventbrite

DIXON: Cool Pumpkin Patch boasts World's Largest Corn Maze open through October 31, 2023. Open every day 9 a.m.-8 p.m. seasonally, weather permitting.  coolpatchpumpkins.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

DUBLIN: Floating Pumpkin Patch October 21, 2023,  1:30 p.m. &  4:30 p.m. sessions. $, dublin.ca.gov

ELK GROVE: Pool of Pumpkins for ages 3-13 years. $13

FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party October 13-29, 2023. Kids can meet Thomas & Percy, take a train ride and pick a pumpkin at Roaring Camp Railroads.

FOLSOM: Electricity Fair  9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Folsom Historic Powerhouse  9980 Greenback Lane. Free admission,  smud.org/ElectricityFair

FONTANA: Fontana Halloween Howl, 3-5 p.m. at  Jessie Turner Center. Location:  15556 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA. Free, fontana.org

FREMONT: The Candlelighters Ghost House October 13-30, 2023 The Chadbourne Carriage House. Location:  39169 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA. $5, candlelighters.com Special Ghost House Events Kids Costume Parade, 1 p.m. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m. Each participant receives a goodie bag and trophies are awarded in several age categories. Lights On Tour, 2-3 p.m. 

FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's ZooBoo October 12-28, 2023, 5-8 p.m. Location: 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 $22, fresnochaffeezoo.org

GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Boo Halloween September 30-October 31, 2023. Attractions include the Boo Show, a Trick or Treat trail and fun entertainment for youngsters and their adults.

GLENDALE: Glendale Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pacific Community Center & Park. Location: 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA  Free, GlendaleCA.gov/Parks

GLENDORA: Glendora Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-3 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

GRASS VALLEY: Grass Valley Music in the Mountains Halloween Masquerade Ball, 5:30-8 p.m. at  Center for the Arts. Location:  314 W Main Street Grass Valley, CA. 95945 $149-up, thecenterforthearts.org

HAYWARD: Hayward Floating Pumpkin Patch Public Swim, 1-4 p.m. at  Hayward Plunge. Location:  24176 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA. $6 All Ages, haywardrec.org

HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg's Jordan: Uninhabited Halloween October 21, 2023 SOLD OUT, jordanhalloween.com Jordan Winery. Location:  1474 Alexander Valley Road Healdsburg, CA.

HEMET: Hemet Halloween Block Party, 4-9:30 p.m. at  Valle Vista Community Center. Location:  43935 E. Acacia Ave. Hemet, CA. gorecreation.org/ halloween-block-party-in-valle-vista

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 16-October 22, 2023, weekends. Halloween Fantasy! is the final week theme  with trick or treating for kids and a costume contest. Casa de Fruta norcalrenfaire.com 

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Autumn Maker Market, 12-8 p.m. at  Bella Terra, On the GREEN located in front of Century Theaters. Location:  7777 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach, CA. Free, bellaterra-hb.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest  September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.

JAMESTOWN: Railtown 1897 SHP Skeleton Starlight Halloween Train October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023. Tickets: $35, railtown1897.org | trains

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Haunted Skate Contest, 5:3-8:30 p.m. at    Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park. Location:  27745 Alicia Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677 (949) 916-7755 $20 pre, $25, cityoflagunaniguel.org

LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Falloween October 13-15 & 20-22, 2023, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free Admission & Parking, ocparks.com/heritagehill

LAKE FOREST: Night of the Living Shred, 7-10 p.m. at Etnies Skate Park. Location: Lake Forest, CA $20 contest registration, etniesskatepark.com

LANCASTER: Lancaster Haunt at the Hangar, 4-8 p.m. at  Lancaster Municipal Stadium. Location:  45116 Valley Central Way Lancaster CA, 93534 Free, cityoflancaster.org

LA VERNE: La Verne Pumpkin Patch Car Show at Heritage Park., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at  with music, prizes, food, hayrides and antique farm equipment.  Location: 5001 via de Mansion La Verne, CA. Free admission, laverneheritage.org (909) 593-2862

LIVERMORE: Pumpkin Patch and Splash at May Nissen Swim Center. $15 registration, larpd.org

LOMPOC: Lompoc Chalks, October 20-22, 2023, at Lompoc Airport, 1801 North H Street. Chalking, entertainment, food trucks, artisan vendors,  and a beer and wine garden! There will be small squares for children  and larger squares for adults for a fee. Everyone is also welcome to sponsor a square for your favorite artist; event proceeds benefit the Lompoc Theatre Project. lompoctheatre.org

LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight October 21, 2023 Long Beach Airport 3590 E Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90807 Free, lgb.org  | air show

LONG BEACH: Shaqtoberfest September 28-October 31, 2023 next to The Queen Mary. Includes mazes, scare zones, carnival, pop-up entertainment and themed bars. Location: 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 $25 presale and up, shaqtoberfest.com

LOS ANGELES: Taste of Soul October 21, 2023. It's only The Largest One Day Free Festival on the West Coast! tasteofsoul.org

LOS ANGELES: Grand Park Dia de los Muertos Community Altars Opening Day October 21, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Grupo Folklorico Huitzillin; Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles will perform in the park at the Fountain Overlook; LA Opera Connects, the educational arm of The Music Center’s resident company partner, LA Opera, will present tenor Jonathan Lacayo, who will perform an array of songs celebrating Día de los Muertos; Workshops: Create your own mini altars and cookie sugar skulls. Location: 200 N. Grand, Los Angeles, CA. Free, grandparkla.org

LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 1-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with special entertainment and activities on the last two weekends in October. Free with paid Zoo admission

LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru October 31, 2023 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $29.99-109.99, losangeleshauntedhayride.com

LOS ALAMITOS: Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat, 5-7:30 p.m. at  Little Cottonwood Park. Location:  4000 Farquhar Ave. Los Alamitos, CA. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org

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 

MANHATTAN BEACH: Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival 35th Annual Family Halloween Carnival, 3-7 p.m. at  Manhattan Heights Park. Location:  1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA. 90266 Free admission, manhattanbeach.gov

MERCED: Halloween Street Bash October 21, 2023. cityofmerced.org

MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Floating Pumpkin Patch, 4:30-8 p.m. at  Mill Valley Aquatics Recreation Pool. Location:  180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA. $25, mymvr.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mountain View Spooky Times, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at  Deer Hollow Farm. Location:  22500 Cristo Rey Drive $7 per person, $5 with costume  Under age 1 year free deerhollowfarmfriends.org

MURPHYS: Murphys Witch Walk. Wear your witch themed costume, bring a broom if you like, and come to Downtown for the annual event that's a Halloween hit! All ages invited

MURRIETA: ScareScape haunted attraction at Heritage Hill   September 29-October 29, 2023. Location: 28701 Los Alamos Heights Rd., Murrieta, CA $20-30 general admission $50 VIP, scarescapehaunt.com

OAKLAND: Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam October 20-22, 2023 and October 27-29, 2023 at Children's Fairyland. Location: 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA. fairyland.org

OJAI: Ojai Day 10 a.m. in Libbey Park and downtown.  Glass magnate Edward Libbey helped to shape downtown Ojai when he financed the construction of the Arcade, Post Office, and Libbey Park. Community leaders said thank you with the first Ojai Day in 1917, held in his honor. This year's event includes vendors, entertainment, food and activities for the whole family. It is traditionally celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in October at Libbey Park and the surrounding areas. Free, ojaiday.com

ORLAND: Gather & Graze October 20-21, 2023 at Glenn County Fairgrounds.  Food, Beer & Wine Tasting, Shop 30+ local vendors, Live Music & Door Prizes, Kids Activities on Saturday. The Fiddlin' Brothers perform at 8 p.m. Location: 221 E. Yolo Street, Whitsett-Cook Bldg., Orland, CA. glenncountyfair.org

OXNARD: Oxnard Halloween Trunk Or Treat Spooktacular, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Oxnard Police Station. Location: 251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, facebook.com/OxnardPD

PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Golden Honey & Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at  Downtown City Park. Free, pasoroblesdowntown.org

PETALUMA: Petaluma Cemetery Tour, 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Location:  430 Magnolia Ave. Petaluma, CA. 707-778-4398 $20, petalumamuseum.com

PLYMOUTH: Harvest Fest, 2-6:30 p.m. on Main Street. Chili Cook-Off, Grape Stomp and more.  pfrotary.org

POMONA: Lights Out Halloween October 6-31, 2023, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $27-33, $17 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout

POMONA: Pumpkin Festival  through October 29, 2023, Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cal Poly Pomona's AGRIscapes Center 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $6-10 admission, cpp.edu 

POMONA: Oktoberfest October 6-21, 2023 at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more. October 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21, 2023.  $12-22 admission, fairplex.com

RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Rancho Palos Verdes Trunk or Treat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ken Dyda Civic Center. Location: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Free, rpvca.gov

REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Halloween Spooktakular Saturday,, 12-3 p.m. at  Red Morton Community Center. Location:  1120 Roosevelt Ave Redwood City, CA. 94061 $10 child includes up to two grown-ups, suitable for up to age 10, pre-registration required: redwoodcity.org

RIALTO: Rialto Floating Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rialto Fitness and Aquatics Center 152 E. San Bernardino Ave. Rialto, CA $, yourrialto.com

RICHMOND: Richmond Fall Festival October 21, 2023, 12-2 p.m. at Nicholl Park. Location: 3230 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA. Free admission, ci.richmond.ca.us

ROHNERT PARK: Rohnert Park Halloween Carnival, 12-5 p.m. at Rohnert Park Community Center. Location: 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA, rpcity.org

SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 21-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Pumpkin Drop on Oct.28 & 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA 94070. $, hiller.org

SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente  Treat Street, 4-6 p.m. in Downtown San Clemente Location: Avenida del Mar San Clemente, CA. Free, scdba.org

SAN DIEGO: 626 Night Market Mini September 30-October 1, 2023, 1-10 p.m. at Mission Valley Center. Three dozen food, merch and craft vendors + an alcohol garden for attendees 21 years and older. Location: 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA. The market is open to all ages and free to attend with advanced ticket reservations, 626nightmarket.com/mini

imgs   SAN DIEGO: HalGLOWeen San Diego Zoo October 1-31, 2023, 5-9 p.m. Location: 2920 Zoo Drive $, sandiegozoo.org

SAN DIMAS: San Dimas Halloween Spooktacular, 5:30-9 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza. Location: 245 E. Bonita Ave. San Dimas, CA Free most activities, sandimasca.gov

SAN JOSE: Outrageous Outgrowns October 19-21, 2023,  9 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 70,000 gently used or new items including kids clothes, expectant & new moms apparel, hundreds of toys, books, movies, games, puzzles, arts & crafts, room decor, strollers, cribs, nursing & maternity items, and much, much more! All items are sold by individual families, but they're all in one place - just like a huge store. Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA outrageousoutgrowns.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Potrero Hill Festival October 21, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Experience the flavor of the Potrero community, featuring local food vendors and chefs, artists, musicians, historians, homegrown entertainment and much more. Location: 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri Streets, San Francisco, CA. potrerofestival.com Line up: Josh Klipp & the Klipptones, Marcus Shelby and the Community Music Center AllStars, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, The Sound Project, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

SAN FRANCISCO: Randall Family Halloween, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Randall Museum. Location: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA. Free, sfrecpark.org

SAN JOSE: Day of the Dead, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. James Park. Location: South 2nd Street San Jose, CA. $10, diasanjose.com

SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Unhinged: Housewarming Sept.22-Oct.31, 2023. $69.99-99.99, winchestermysteryhouse.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. $12-16, cabrillomarineaquarium.org

SAN RAMON: Trick or Treat on the Farm 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023,  5:30-7:30 p.m. Santa Ana, Prentice Park Zoo 1801 East Chestnut Avenue. $35, free under age 3 years, santaanazoo.org/boo.htm  | zoos

SANTA BARBARA: Boo at the Zoo October 20-22 & & October 27-29, 2023 offers fun, Halloween themed activities and six nights of trick or treating. It's the perfect way to celebrate this special season with the ones you love (monkeys, giraffes, lions & tigers, of course!

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Tricks & Treats Sept.22-Oct. 28, 2023, Fridays 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 12-10 p.m. California's Great America Tricks & Treats, a Family Fun Halloween Adventure $34 online-up, cagreatamerica.com 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054   Tickets

SANTA CRUZ: Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival October 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Crest Ranch, 12200 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA  $, age 21+ only, bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

SANTA CRUZ: Halloween Festival and Halloween Mask Making. Fun for youngsters with the non-scary haunted house version during the daylight hours, and the scary version later on.

SANTA CRUZ: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 1-4 p.m. Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave. $8, $6 approx. price, Ages 4-12 & 65+ years $5 approx. price Per Pumpkin, scparks.com

SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk October 13-29, 2023. Produced by Santa Paula Theater, guests hear deceased souls tell their stories.  $10-15, ghostwalk.com

SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House Doc Hunter's House of Horror through October 31, 2023. Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com

SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Floating Pumpkin Patch, 1:30-6 p.m. at Ridgway Swim Center. Location: 455 Ridgway Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. $12 pumpkin included, srcity.org

SEASIDE: Seaside Pumpkin Plunge, 1-3 p.m. at Pattullo Swim Center. Location: 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA. $7 per pumpkin approx., free admission ci.seaside.ca.us, all ages event

SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley Heritage Halloween, 4-9:30 p.m. at Strathearn Historical Park. Location: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA. Free, rsrpd.org

SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 20-November 5, 2023 at Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. Unlimited Carnival Rides, circus attraction and concerts in the park are FREE with admission.  Closed Monday-Wednesday. 12 acres of amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, crafts, food and fun. Location: 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com

SPRINGVILLE: Springville Apple Festival  October 21, 2023 2022, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Springville Apple Festival 35680 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265 springvilleapplefestival.org

SUISUN CITY: Suisun City Pumpkin Patch Train Ride & Scarecrow Contest October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Western Railway Museum 5848 California 12 Rio Vista, CA $10-25 often sells out! Tickets: wrm.org

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) opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace through November 4, 2023. Loctaion: 225 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $35-65, rothauntedhouse.com

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Pioneer Days October 19-22, 2023. The annual celebration includes Pioneer Days Carnival,  parade, concerts in the park, Little Pioneers, Children's Day, Outhouse Races, Old Timers Gathering, Wild West Hoedown, Kickball Tournament, Pancake Breakfast, Pet Parade and more! Thur. 5-10 p.m. |Fri. 5-10 p.m. | Sat. 12-10 p.m. | Sun, 12-9 p. m. Location: 5885 Luckie Avenue, Twentynine Palms, Luckie Park visit29.org

UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!

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Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Chucky's back, then there's The Exorcist, Stranger Things 4, Holidayz In Hell, Scare Zones, rides like Revenge of the Mummy and a total of 20 attractions unleashed at night. Opens at 7 p.m.

UPLAND: Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour & Costume Contest, 12-3 p.m. at Baldy View Dog Park. Upland, CA Admission Is Free!

WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood Youth Halloween Carnival, 2-5 p.m. at Plummer Park. Location: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Free, weho.org

WEST SACRAMENTO: River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express Train September 30-October 29, 2023 weekends. Stop at a pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin, then re-board the train in this 1 hour experience.$59, $11 age 2 years and under, sacramentorivertrain.com | trains

WHITTIER: Spooky Halloween Mentalism Show, 6-7 p.m. at Whittwood Branch Library. Location: 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., Whittier, CA. $, Limited seats available, 562-567-9900

WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express. Take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch filled with seasonal treats. Pick your own pumpkin and return to the station.   $59.95, $94.95 VIP, skunktrain.com

WILLOW GLEN: Fall Wine Walk 2-5 p.m. in Downtown Willow Glen. Wine tastings, souvenir wine glass, wristband, and map to all the tasting sites. Location: 1261 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA. $45-55, willowglen.org

WINDSOR: Windsor Trick or Treat Trail, 12-4 p.m. at Keiser Park. Location: 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor, CA. Free, townofwindsor.com

YORBA LINDA: Yorba Linda Halloween Movie in the Park, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, dusk at  Hurless Barton Park. Location: 4601 Casa Loma Yorba Linda, CA. Free and no registrations required, yorbalindaca.gov

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.


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