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Past events

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, 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA avca.net

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.22 Nathan Mitchell, Gerald Albright, Dotsero, Chris Walker tribute, Al Jarreau with Chris Walker with Regina Bell, Bobby Lyle & Eric Marienthalheld on top floor of the Wrigley Casino in the Avalon Ballroom $126-up, jazztrax.com

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

BELMONT SHORE -LONG BEACH: Blessing of the Animals October 22, 2023, 3 p.m. Location: 1 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore, CA hautedogs.org | blessings

BELVEDERE: Belvedere Halloween Carnival, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Belvedere Park and Community Center. $20 per child ages 2-12 years, theranchtoday.org - reservations

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

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: 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

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

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 

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.

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

DUARTE: Halloween Floating Pumpkin Patch  1-3 p.m.at Duarte Fitness Center Pool  accessduarte.com

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.

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 

GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Elks Oktoberfest October 20-22, 2023 at Elks Lodge.  Location: Garden Grove Elks, 11551 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA.  $20-25,  elks1952.org/event/okktoberfest/ | Oktoberfest

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.

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

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

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

MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Floating Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Morro Bay High School Aquatic Center. Location: 235 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA $15, morrobayca.gov

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

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Day of the Dead Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way at North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA Free admission, friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org

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 

ROSEVILLE: Roseville Floating Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville, CA $15 admission, Pre-registration is required!  roseville.ca.us | floating pumpkins

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 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

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

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

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

SAN PEDRO: San Pedro Dia de Los Muertos October 22, 2023 , 2-8 p.m. Downtown. Big Festival with music, mariachis, food and fun.

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 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

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

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: 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

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Pioneer Pet Parade, 9:30-11 a.m. at Luckie Park ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us

UNION CITY:  Union City  Halloween Carnival, 1-5 p.m. at Holly Community Center. Location: 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA. Free, unioncity.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!

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.

VENTURA: Crawl-o-Ween. Downtown Ventura Crawl-o-Ween, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ventura Coast Brewing. Location: 76 S. Oak Street, Ventura, CA. $35-$75 Passports, nextgenrotary.com

Ventura California Halloween Events

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

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

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

WOODSIDE: Filoli Orchard Days Weekends, Saturdays & Sundays, September 23-October 29, 2023, plus Monday, October 9, 2023  in Filoli Meadow, 86 Canada Road
$25 approx., filoli.org 

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