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ALAMEDA: Halloween Pumpkin Patch Pool Party at Encinal Swim Center, 230 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA. Online registration $15, alamedaca.gov/recreation 

ALAMEDA: Alameda 21st Annual October 24-26, 2025 Teen Haunted House at South Shore Center, Park Street & Otis Drive, Alameda, CA $, alamedaca.gov/recreation

ALAMEDA: Monsters Bash on the USS Hornet, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dance party of the year on the haunted ship.

ALPINE: Pumpkin Bash October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. at Lions, Tigers & Bears. Watch rescued big cats and bears devour  pumpkin treats stuffed with goodies. $60, lionstigersandbears.org

AMADOR CITY: The Blowbacks, rock, blues, funk at Dancin' in the Streets, presented by Amador City Business and Community Association. Location: Old Highway 49, Main Street, Amador City, CA. Free, facebook.com/visitamadorcity 

AMERICAN CANYON: Halloween Nerf Battle at Napa Junction Community Center, 300 Napa Junction Road. $6-7, registration at americancanyon.gov

ANAHEIM: Fall Festival & Halloween Parade October 25, 2025, includes live entertainment, game booths, craft fair anaheimfallfestival.org

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.

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

ANGELS CAMP: All Hallows Fantasy October 24-26, 2025 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org

ANTIOCH: Antioch Rivertown Trunk or Treat Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown. Free, celebrateantioch.org

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Halloween Spook-Tacular Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. at Civic Center Park. Location: 14999 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA. Free, applevalley.org

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

ARCADIA: Tokyo City Cup and Japan Family Day October 25-26, 2025 at Santa Anita Park. Cultural exhibition booths, Taiko  Drum Performance, Calligraphy, Japanese Pop Culture, Cosplay, Games, Bounce House, Japanese Matsuri Booth, Kids Dance Stage and  Japanese Sushi, Curry Rice, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, Takoyaki, Onigiri, Tonkatsu, Tamagoyaki, Japanese BBQ, Karaage, Shaved Ice, and  Tokyo City Cup Ambassador Atsuna Matsui. Location: 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA. Free-$10, japanfamilyday.com/

ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Be Brave Bold Robot band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

ARCATA: Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors October 24, 25, 30 & 31, 2025, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. at Kinetic Sculpture Lab. Location: Eighth and N Streets Arcata, CA 707-822-4805 $15 cash only sold at gate, ages 13 & older, kineticsculpturelab.com  

ARROYO GRANDE: Halloween Carnival Chaos and Haunted Maze October 25-26, 2025 at Elm Street Park. Corner of Elm and Ash Streets Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, $ haunted house, $ unlimited bounce & play all day arroyogrande.org

ATASCADERO: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters: September 26-November 1, 2025 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $, thehauntinatascadero.com

ATASCADERO: Boo at the Zoo October 24-25, 2025, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Coast Zoo. Dress up in your not-so-scarry costume  at the Central Coast Zoo! Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $, centralcoastzoo.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

BELL: Bell Halloween Carnival & Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m. at Bell Community Center. Spooky fun, games, costume contests, and delicious candy. Location: 6250 Pine Ave., Bell, CA. Free, facebook.com/cityofbell

BELMONT SHORE: Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival & Contest October 25, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  21st annual. 5200 E. Second Street. Free to see, belmontshore.org

BENICIA: Benicia Halloween Costume Contest & Sidewalk Stroll October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. City Park First and Military Streets Benicia, CA beniciamainstreet.org

BERKELEY: Berkeley Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at West Campus Pool 2100 Browning St., Berkeley, CA. 94702 $10-12, berkeleyca.gov

BERKELEY: Berkeley Halloween Parade & Costume Contest October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth Street,Berkeley, CA.   $5, berkeleyca.gov

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 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

BONSALL: Boo at the Zoo, October 25-26, 2025 at Wild Wonders. Flashlight tour after dark lasts an hour.  Halloween tours are a  treat for the entire family - candy stations, apple cider, and cool animals seen by  flashlights. Location: 5712 Via Montellano, Bonsall, CA. $44.52,  wildwonders.org

BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Home-Town Halloween, October 25, 2025, 4 -8 p.m. in Downtown Brentwood at Oak Street between 1st & 3rd St., Brentwood, CA.  Free, brentwoodchamber.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: Haunted Adventure October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2025, 7-9:30 p.m. Stough Canyon Nature Center.  $5-12, burbankparks.com

BURBANK: Halloween Show of Vintage Horror Films with Galen Wilkes, 2-3:15 p.m. at Gordon R. Howard Museum. The Cunningham Room decorated with skeletons & spiders sets the stage and backdrop for an entertaining variety show of vintage horror film selections and excerpts. Location: 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank, CA. Free, historyofburbank.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

CALISTOGA: Calistoga Harvest Fair  always the Saturday before Halloween" Pioneer Park Downtown Calistoga, CA celebratenapavalley.org

CAMARILLO: Camarillo Howl-O-Ween For Dogs , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mission Oaks Dog Park. Location: 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo (off leash area) Free

CAMARILLO: Old Town Boo Fest October 25, 2025, 12-4 p.m. Trick-or-treat down the Boo-levard, collecting sweets from participating businesses and enter the  Costume Contest for your chance to win exciting prizes!  Free, ​camarillomerchant.org

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

CAPITOLA: Boo Bash for Kids - Parents Night Out, 5-9 p.m. at Capitola Community Center Capitola, CA. Registration $25, cityofcapitola.org / recreation

CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Halloween in the Village October 25, 2025. Carlsbad Village Carlsbad, CA carlsbad-village.com

CARMEL: Carmel Annual Pumpkin Roll, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ocean Avenue & Devendorf Park. Location: Carmel by the Sea, CA. Free, Communityactivities@ci.carmel.ca.us

CARMEL: Howl-o-ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest October 25, 2025, 2-5 p.m. at Carmel Plaza. Location: Mission & Ocean, Carmel, CA. $40-45 dog registration, carmelchamber.org

CATHEDRAL CITY: Howl-O-Ween, October 25, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. at Panorama Park Dog Park. Location: 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA. Free, discovercathedralcity.com

CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, 6-9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Location: 600 W. Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA.  cityofchowchilla.org CLOVIS: Clovis Haunted Trail October 24-26, 2025, Parkway Trails Shopping Center   Zombies, creepy dolls, clowns, coffins, skeletons among the nearly deceased. Location: Corner of Willow and Nees, Fresno, CA. Pre-purchase only: $12-22, clovishauntedtrail.com

CLAYTON: Hay Day Trunk-or-Treat  October 25, 2025, 2-4 p.m. in Downtown Clayton. Kids are invited to come trick or treat in costume. Event includes decorated cars, games, dog costume contest and  Kona Ice. Admission is free, and all are welcome! Location: Clayton Community Church and the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA), 6055 Main Street, Clayton, CA. Free, claytoncbca.org

COARSEGOLD: Harvest Rodeo October 25, 2025, 4-11 p.m. at Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. First-ever Coarsegold Harvest Rodeo rooted in western heritage and neighborly spirit features Live Music, Family Friendly, Shopping & More! Location: 44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA. $27.67 early bird pricing,   coarsegoldrodeogrounds.com/ coarsegold-harvest-rodeo

COSTA MESA: Costa Mesa Trunk or Treat, 3-7 p.m. at IKEA Parking Lot. Location: 1475 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free, powerofonefoundation.org/boo

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

COARSEGOLD: Tarantula Festival  October 25, 2025

COARSEGOLD: Battle of the Best 2025 Xtreme Bronc Riding Competition & After Party October 25, 2025, 3-8 p.m. at Veater Ranch. Top saddle bronc riders in the world matched up against NFR quality horses to compete for the title of Battle of the Best 2025. The event takes place within the foothills of Yosemite National Park situated between mountains with breathtaking views. Join us in helping keep the Western Culture alive, enjoy good food, shop our vendors, grab an autograph from a top saddle bronc rider and dance to live music after the event! This event is filmed and played on the Cowboy Channel throughout the year, come be a part and say you were there! Location: 35989 CA-41 Coarsegold, CA. $20-150, veaterranch.com/rodeo | rodeo

CONCORD: Concord Police Department Trunk or Treat October 25, 2025, 3-6 p.m. Concord Police Department 1350 Galindo St. Concord, CA Event parking at BART parking lot Free, cityofconcord.org/police

CUPERTINO: Cupertino Halloween Monster Mash, 5-8 p.m. at Quinlan Community Center. Location: 10185 N. Stelling Road Cupertino, CA.   $17-26 registration, cupertino.org

DANA POINT: Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, 2-6 p.m. at Dana Point Community Center. Location:  34052 Del Obispo Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org

DANA POINT: Doheny Wood All Woodie Car Show 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Doheny State Beach. Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, Free to see, socalwoodieclub.com | woodies

DIAMOND BAR: Diamond Bar Halloween Party, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pantera Park. Location: 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. Free admission, cityofdiamondbar.com

DUBLIN: Floating Pumpkin Patch October 25, 2025, 1:30-3:30 p.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m. $20-24, dublin.ca.gov

DUBLIN: Ghosts of Dublin October 24-25, 7-11:30 p.m. Cemetery flashlight tours run every 30 minutes until 10:30 p.m. Classic fall  refreshments, ages 8 years and up, $15-18, dublin.ca.gov

EL SEGUNDO: El Segundo Halloween Frolic, 12-4 p.m. at 350 Main Street (300 & 400 Blocks of Main) El Segundo, CA.  $ wristband, elsegundo.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

EUREKA: Eureka Old Town Trick or Treat, October 26, 2025, 2-4 p.m. Main Street Eureka, CA. Free, eurekaca.gov

FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Munchkin Masquerade, 9-11 a.m. One Jelly Belly Lane Fairfield, CA. (800) 953-5592 Limited seating, preregistration at jellybelly.com

FALLBROOK: Halloween Festival October 25, 2025, 4-7 p.m. at Fallbrook Community Center. Costume contest, food, games, and meet the raptor at Hawk Talk. Location:341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA. Free, all ages welcome, sdparks.org

FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Wine Festival October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Daily Blooms Farms. Tickets: fallbrookwinefestival.com

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

FIDDLETOWN: Fiddletown Family Funfest October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at  Fiddletown Community Church. Bounce House, Face Painting, Games, Prizes and Treats - Cupcakes, Candy & Corn Dogs.  Location: 14474 Jiboom Street, Fiddletown, CA. Free admission, info: (209) 245-6252

FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Wild Halloween October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Location: 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA $, folsom.ca.us

FOLSOM: Folsom Trick or Treat Festi-fall + Costume Contest Historic District, 2-5 p.m. at Downtown Folsom Sutter Street & Wool Street lot 905 Leidersdorff approx. Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.org

FOLSOM: Trick-or-Treat Safely with Folsom Police & Fire October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. at Folsom City Hall, Police Department. Join Folsom Police and Fire departments at their annual safe Halloween event. Location: 46 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA. Free, all ages, folsom.ca.us

FOLSOM: A Very Spooky Circus Fire & Aerial Show October 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Zittel Family Amphitheater. Location: 200 Wool St., Folsom, CA. $25-50 approx., historicfolsom.org

FONTANA: Fontana Pumpkins in the Park, 2-5 p.m. at 3 Locations! Cypress Center, 8380 Cypress Ave Jessie Turner Health & Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave., Don Day Center, 14501 Live Oak Ave Free, fontana.org

FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Magic Market Halloween October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Fort Bragg Laurel and Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA Free, visitfortbraggca.com

FREMONT: The Candlelighters Ghost House October 11-30, 2025 The Chadbourne Carriage House. Location: 39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. $5, candlelighters.com

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

FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's ZooBoo October 23-25, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Location: 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 $16-22, fcz.org

FRESNO: Trunk or Treat Bash October 25, 2025, 5-8 p.m.  Trunk-or-Treat, Costume Contest and local food vendors. Location: 6759 North First Street, Fresno, CA. Free, public invited, facebook.com/ events/ 1293000685807617

FULLERTON: OctoBOOfest Trick or Treat  October 25, 2025, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Plaza 125 E. Wilshire Ave., between Pomona and Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA Free, cityoffullerton.com

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: 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

GLENDALE: Maria De La Vega and the Wayward Five, jazz and blues, 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 Halloween Carnival, 5-8 p.m. at Finkbiner Park Softball Fields 160 N Wabash Ave Glendora, CA. $15 pre register, $20 day of, cityofglendora.org

GRASS VALLEY: The Center for the Arts Halloween Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Center for the Arts. Location:  314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA. Free Family Event, thecenterforthearts.org

GRASS VALLEY: Winterfaire Artisan & Craft Show October 25-26, 2025, 9 a.m. at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Hand-crafted creations perfect for holiday gifting, Food Trucks and entertainment. Location: 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA. $2 entrance + Free parking, craftguildofnevadacounty.org  

HAYWARD: Hayward Trunk or Treat - Promise Fest October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heritage Plaza. Live music, car show and fun for all. Location: 888 C Street, Hayward, CA. Free, hayward-ca.gov

HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Halloween Pumpkin Festival  October 25, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza North & Vine Streets, one block west of the Plaza Healdsburg, CA Free, healdsburgfarmersmarket.org

HEMET: Ramona Bowl's Boo at the Bowl October 24-26, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Trick or Treat, magic show, carnival games and petting zoo.  Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA. $10-12 plus $5 parking, ramonabowl.com

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: Holiday Boutique October 24-25, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee Annual Holiday Boutique features jewelry, clothing, accessories, home décor, musical gifts, boutique and specialty gourmet items. Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society of Orange County's nationally recognized Youth Music Education  Location: Huntington Harbour Mall - Rear Parking Lot 16889 Algonquin Street Huntington Beach, CA. Free admission, cruiseoflights.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

INDIO: Indio Halloween Carnival October 25, 2025, 1-6 p.m. at Indio Community Center. Location: 45871 Clinton Street, Indio, CA. $5, myrecreationdistrict.com

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

IRVINE: Irvine Monster Splash at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Location:  4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine, CA. cityofirvine.org/monstersplash $  ages 12 years and younger, yourirvine.org registration required or call (949) 724-6717

JOSHUA TREE: Trunk or Treat October 25, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Bell Center Gym 6162 Rotary Way Joshua Tree, CA Free, cmccd.edu/calendar

LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Carved October 3-30, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Descanso Gardens. Wander paths at night with your steps illuminated by the glowing, carved pumpkins that shine through the dark. $45 general admission, descansogardens.org

LAFAYETTE: Lafayette Spooky Walk - Haunted House October 25-26, 2025, 5-9:30 p.m. Jennifer Russell Building Lafayette Community Center 500 St Marys Rd. Lafayette, CA $3-5 Pre-registration required, lafayetterec.org

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Haunted Skate Contest, October 25, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at    Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park. Location:  27745 Alicia Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677 (949) 916-7755 $5-15, cityoflagunaniguel.org

LA HABRA: La Habra Mini Monster Bash October 25, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at The Children's Museum at La Habra. Location: 301 S Euclid Street, La Habra, CA. $20, lhcm.org

LA HABRA: Community Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at City Hall and La Habra Police Department. K9 Demos, SWAT, public works, city tours, games and more. Location: La Habra Blvd. between Euclid & Cypress Streets, La Habra, CA. Free, lahabraca.gov

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

LAKE FOREST: Lake Forest Spooktacular, October 25, 2025, 2-6 p.m.  at Sports Park and Recreation Center. Location: 28000 Rancho Pkwy. Lake Forest, CA. $, lakeforestca.gov

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

LA QUINTA: Floating Pumpkin Patch October 25, 2025, 3-5 p.m. at Fritz Burns Pool. Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool. Location: 78-107 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA. Pre-registration is required, spots are limited. $20 person/ myrecreationdistrict.com

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

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

LEMOORE: Lemoore Candy Crawl October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Downtown Lemoore. Location: D Street, 411 W. D to Follett St., Lemoore, CA. Free, lemoore.com

LIVERMORE: Pumpkin Patch Splash October 25, 2025, 1-4 p.m. at Robert Livermore Aquatic Center 4448 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA. $15 pumpkin, $5 entry fee, larpd.org

LIVERMORE: Kidz Halloween Hay Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Downtown Livermore Trick-or-Treat on First Street and S. Livermore Street + Stockmen's Park Free, 5th grade & under, livermoredowntown.com

LOMPOC: Lompoc Old Town Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 1-3 p.m. atLompoc businesses and organizations in Old Town on H and I streets as well as Centennial Park, feature trick or treat candy distribution to ages 12 and under. Free, donations needed, recreation@ci.lompoc.ca.us or call: (805) 875-8100

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Cemetery Tour October 25, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where every plot has a story! $27.59 approx. Tickets sold online or at gate, hslb.org

LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 19-November 2, 2025. Authentic haunted ship becomes a playground for spirits & ghosts during annual haunt with mazes, music, food & fun. Scary Mary has haunted the ship since her mysterious drowning in the pool in 1952. $, queenmary.com

LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Long Beach Airport - west end of air field 3590 E Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90807 Free, lgb.org  | air show

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 ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 20-November 2, 2025 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com

LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $, lazoo.org

LOYALTON: Loyalton Country Bazaar Pumpkin Fest October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Downtown Loyalton. Costume Contest for teens & kids, home baked goodies, pumpkin painting and more. Loyalton, CA. Free, sierracountychamber.com

MADERA: The 2025 Pumpkin Smash Enduro is a 200 Lap race! October 25th, 2025. Experience the 19th Annual Pumpkin Smash Wet Enduro at the Madera Speedway! $, racemadera.com

MANHATTAN BEACH:  Annual Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival, October 25, 2025 at  Manhattan Heights Park. Location: 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard Manhattan Beach, CA. 90266 Free admission, manhattanbeach.gov

MARINA DEL REY: Marina del Rey Halloween Spooktacular October 25-26, 2025, 4-10 p.m. at Burton Chase Park. Free admission, haunted maze, games, DJ, tons of Halloween entertainment for youngsters to adults.

MARTINEZ: Martinez Trick or Treat + Trunk or Treat Spooktacular October 25, 2025, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Main Street Plaza, 500-900 blocks of Main Street Martinez, CA Free, mainstreetmartinez.org

MENLO PARK: Menlo Park Halloween Hoopla Trick or Treat, Parade & Carnival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fremont Park. Location: Santa Cruz Ave. at University Drive, Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.org

MILPITAS: Pumpkins in the Park at Cardoza Park 1351 Kennedy Drive Milpitas, CA $4.69-19.10 for activities; Free to trick or treat, milpitas.gov

MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Pumpkin Diving October 25, 2025, 1-5 p.m. Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center 26887 Recodo Lane Mission Viejo, CA. Free admission, $5 pre- $10 door for pumpkin purchase, cityofmissionviejo.org/ register

MISSION VIEJO: Día de Los Muertos October 25, 2025, 2 p.m. Location: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. Mariachi entertainment, Folklorico Dance performances, Free, cityofmissionviejo.org/ events/ dia-de-los-muertos

MODESTO: Modesto Halloween Extravaganza, 3-5 p.m. at Marshall Park, Neighborhood Center. Location: 420 Chicago Ave., Modesto, CA. Free, modestogov.com

MONTEREY:  Halloween Family Festival Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 1-3 p.m. at Del Monte Shopping Center. Monterey, CA Free, montereywharf.com

MONTEREY: Monterey Sports Center Annual Pumpkin Plunge, Thriller Dance and Dia de Los Muertos, 2-9 p.m. at Monterey Sports Center, 301 E. Franklin St. Free but registration required & limited space for Pumpkin Plunge. Other activities do not require registration,  monterey.gov

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

MORRO BAY: Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Downtown Morro Bay. Location: Main Street & Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA. Free, morrobay.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mountain View Monster Bash, October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rengstorff Park. Location: 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov

NAPA: Hometown Halloween Party October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Halloween in Downtown Napa. Downtown Napa merchants hand out candy to trick or treaters. Free, donapa.com

NEVADA CITY: Trail or Treat, 3-5 p.m. by Bear Yuba Land Trust. Unique version of trick or treat, but on the trail!  Location: 421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City, CA. Free, but please RSVP  eventbrite.com

NEVADA CITY: Disco Inferno Halloween Ball, 8-11:30 p.m. at Miners Foundry 325 Spring Street Nevada City, CA. $25-30, minersfoundry.org

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Halloween Spooktacular, 3-6 p.m. at Mariners Park. Location: 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, CA. Free, newportbeachca.gov

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach  Exotic Car Show and Music Festival October 24-25, 2025 at Balboa Pier. Halloween theme, regional bands, exhibits, Halloween Costume Contest, trick or treat for kids in kids area, as well as Food Trucks, arts and craft vendors. Hours: 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, newportbeachcarfest.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

NEWPORT BEACH: Boo at the Bay, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Location: 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA. Free and free parking, ocparks.com

NOVATO: Novato Trick or Treat Downtown, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Trick-or-Treat Downtown Novato Grant Avenue, Novato.  at Novato, CA.  Free, downtownnovato.com

NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Zombie Joe's Haunted Theatre Urban Death: Tour Of Terror October 3-November 1, 2025. Location: ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. $25.65 ages 17 and up, UrbanDeath.com 

OAKLAND: Boo at the Zoo October 24-26, 2025 Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA $23.50, advanced reservations required, oaklandzoo.org

OAKLAND: Piedmont Avenue Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission, piedmontavenue.org

OAKLAND: Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland. Location: 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA. $18-20, fairyland.org

OAKLEY: Oaktober Harvest Festival October 25, 2025, 12-4 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza. Oaktober Festival includes beer and wine, 30 vendors, costume parade, pet parade, petting zoo. Location: 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA. Free admission, ci.oakley.ca.us

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, 2-5 p.m. at Mance Buchannon Park. Location: 425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA. Free, ci.oceanside.ca.us

OJAI: Tent or Treat at Camp Arnaz, 2-6 p.m. $15, girlscoutsccc.org Tent-or-Treat is a fun-filled afternoon at Camp Arnaz Ventura), all are welcome to enjoy the festivities! Visit tents decorated by

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: Halloween Zoo-tacular! October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Orange County Zoo. Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA. $2 admission, Park entry $5 per car, ocparks.com

OXNARD: Oxnard Haunted Library October 24-25, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. South Oxnard Branch 4300 Saviers Road Oxnard, CA Free, oxnard.gov Special after hours tour - they're dying to see you!

OXNARD: Halloween Parade of Frights Boat Parade October 25, 2025, 3-8 p.m. | 7 p.m. parade begins Channel Islands Harbor 3350 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA. Free, channelislandsharbor.org

PACIFICA: Boo Bash Halloween Spectacular Haunted House & Carnival, 5-8 p.m. at Pacifica Community Center. Location: 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA. $5 pre, $10 door, cityofpacifica.org

PALO ALTO: Halloween For Families at Gamble Garden October 25, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Gamble Garden 1431 Waverly St. Palo Alto, CA $45 adult, gamblegarden.org

PALM DESERT: The Living Desert Howl-O-Ween October 25-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Living Desert. Location: 47900 Portola Ave. Palm Desert, CA 92260
$40, $30 age 3-17 years, livingdesert.org

PARADISE: Paradise Community Halloween October 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Terry Ashe Recreation Center. Location: 6626 Skyway Paradise, CA. Free, paradiseprpd.com

PASADENA: Fall Festival  3-6 p.m. at Victory Park. Costume Contest, Carnival Games, live entertainment, free food and more. Location: 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net  

PASADENA: Pumpkin Patch Dive-In  October 25, 2025, 1-4 p.m. at John J. Kennedy Pool. For ages through 17 years. $, cityofpasadena.net/reserve

PETALUMA: Witches & Wizards on the Water Paddle October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Floathouse. Dress in your best costume and paddle Trick-or-Treat Water Trail on the river - where riverside businesses offer spooky surprises. Location: 50 Water Street, Petaluma, CA. Free, thefloathousepetaluma.org 

PICO RIVERA: Halloween Spooktacular October 25, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Food trucks, trick or treat and more. facebook.com/cityofpicorivera/

PINON HILLS: Halloween Trunk or Treat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at  Smoke Tree Junction. Includes costume contest, face paint, DJ, photo booth, tacos and more. Location: 815 Highway 138, Pinon Hills, CA. Free

PISMO BEACH: : Pismo Beach Pumpkins in the Park, 1o a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dinosaur Caves Park and Downtown Trick or Treating 12-2 p.m. in Downtown Pismo Beach Free, pismobeach.org

PITTSBURG:  Pittsburg Halloween Bash, 12-5 p.m. at Small World Park. Location: 2551 Harbor St Pittsburg, CA. $3 age 10 and under, $6 adult; $3 senior, pittsburgca.gov

PLEASANTON: Pleasanton Floating Pumpkin Patch, 12-2 p.m. at DBAC Aquatic Center. Location: 4455 Black Avenue Pleasanton, CA. $5 spectator | $15 admission includes 1 pumpkin Pre-registration required pleasantonaquaticcenter.com

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

PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train Octobter 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $5-20, wplives.org

POWAY: Poway Once Upon a Hallowe'en, 4-9 p.m. at Old Poway Park. Location: 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA. Free admission, $Some activities require a nominal fee, poway.org

POWAY: Lake Poway Halloween Campout October 25-26, 2025. at Lake Poway. Location: 14644 Lake Poway Road Poway, CA. (858) 668-4772 $65-78 per car, poway.org

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

RANCHO CORDOVA: Rancho Cordova Halloween at Hagan Trunk or Treat, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Hagan Community Center & Park. Location: 2197 Chase Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA. Free, some activities charge fees, crpd.com

REDLANDS: Monsters on the Move, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza. Candy crawl, scavenger hunt, photo ops and more. Location: 27320 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands, CA. Free, mtgrove.com

REDWOOD CITY: Livewire, Halloween dance party, 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

REDWOOD CITY: Halloween Tour of Historic Union Cemetery October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. 0r 1 p.m. tour Union Cemetery 316 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA. redwoodcity.org or historicunioncemetery.org/ tours/

REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Halloween Spooktakular, 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 

RICHMOND: Richmond Fall Festival October 25, 2025, 12-2 p.m. at Nicholl Park. Location: 3230 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA. Free admission, ci.richmond.ca.us

RIVERSIDE: Halloween Spooktacular  1-8 p.m. at Canyon Crest Towne Centre. Trick or Treating, costume contest, magic show, dog show and fun for kids. Location: 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA. Free, shopcanyoncrest.com

ROHNERT PARK: Rohnert Park Day of the Dead Halloween Carnival October 25, 2025, 12-5 p.m. Rohnert Park Community Center 5401 Snyder Lane Rohnert Park, CA Free admission, fee for carnival games and some activities, rpcity.org 

ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Haunted House October 24-26, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rosemead Community Center, 3936 North Muscatel Avenue. Free, cityofrosemead.org

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

SALINAS: Downtown Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free candy given away by participating merchants.

SALINAS: Halloween in the Park October 25, 2025, 12-2 p.m. Sherwood Community Park 920 N Main St. Salinas, CA Free, cityofsalinas.org

SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente  Treat Street, 3-5 p.m. in Downtown San Clemente Location: Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, CA. Free, scdba.org

SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente Monster Dash, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Downtown Community Center. Location: 100 N. Calle Seville San Clemente, CA. $13-31, san-clemente.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 FRANCISCO: LEAP Sandcastle Contest 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Ocean Beach, Great Highway. Architects, engineers, contractors, designers and San Francisco school children collaborate every year to create majestic sculptures from sand. Free and open to the public. leaparts.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

SAN JOSE: Green Halloween at Happy Hollow October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Road, San Jose, CA. $, facebook.com/hhpzoo

SAN JOSE: Trunk or Treat at Educational Park October 25, 2025, 4-6 p.m. Educational Park 1772 Educational Park Dr. San Jose CA 95133 Free, sjpl.bibliocommons.com

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 LEANDRO: Manor Library Halloween Family Fun Fest October 25, 2025, 2-4 p.m. at Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Boulevard, San Leandro, CA. Free, sanleandro.org

SAN RAFAEL: Trick or Treat on 4th Street  October 25, 2025, 1-3 p.m. Downtown City Plaza and the West End Village, 990 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA. downtownsanrafael.org

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 ANA: Spooktacular Open House October 25, 2025, 2-5 p.m. at Jerome Recreation Center. Location: 726 S Center Street, Santa Ana, CA. Free, santa-ana.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: Chili Cook-Off October 25, 2025 at Beach Boardwalk.  Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Tasting kits $15, beachboardwalk.com

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Halloween Carnival and Costume Parade October 25, 2025, 4-9 p.m. at Los Nietos Park. Location: 11143 Charlesworth Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free,  santafesprings.org

SANTA MARIA: Pumpkin Plunge October 25, 2025, 12-2 p.m. at  Paul Nelson Aquatic Center, 615 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA. $10 registration, cityofsantamaria.org

SANTA PAULA: Santa Paula Halloween Carnival & Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. Community Center Parking Lot. Location: 530 West Main Street, Santa Paula, CA. Free, spcity.org

SANTA ROSA: Halloween at Howarth Trick or Treat, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Must register with city of Santa Rosa for one of three time slots in order to attend event Howarth Park. Location:  630 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA. $7-20, srcity.org - Usually sells out!

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

SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 17-26, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Pumpkin Drop on Oct.25 & 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA 94070. $, hiller.org

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

SAN FRANCISCO: Ghirardelli Spooky Square October 25, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Ghirardelli Square 900 North Point Street San Francisco, CA Free, ghirardellisq.com/events

SAN FRANCISCO: Boo at the Zoo October 25-26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at San Francisco Zoo. Location: Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA. $31, sfzoo.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 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: Día de los Muertos Community Festival at Museum of Art and History October 25, 2025, 1-3 p.m.

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

SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Fall Fun Fest Trick or Treating, October 24-25, 2025 at Courthouse Square; Oct.25 at Bayside Church.)   Santa Rosa, CA.  Free admission, downtownsantarosa.org/ fall-fun-fest

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

SELMA: Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival October 25, 2025, 9 a.m. The annual Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival parade begins at 9 a.m. and runs from Rose Street to Arrants Street and then down High Street with the Field Competition to follow at Selma High School. The stadium opens at Noon and competition begins at 1:30 p.m. The halftime competition begins at 1 p.m. at Selma High School's Staley Stadium located on Wright Street. $10 general admission, $5 student, csbc.compsuite.io/ events/ 75312 

SIMI VALLEY: Simi Street Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Simi Town Center Way,  Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleychamber.org

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

SOLVANG: Halloween Haunted House Nightmares October 24-25, 2025, 6-9:30 p.m. (kid-friendly 6-6:30 p.m.) Solvang Parks & Rec Building 411 Second St. Solvang, CA $15, $10 age 12 and under, cityofsolvang.com

SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 24-November 2, 2025 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 at gate; $25-38 wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Boo Bash October 25, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA, cityofslt.us

STANTON: Stanton Halloween Festival October 25, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Stanton Central Park 10660 Western Ave. Stanton, CA Free, ci.stanton.ca.us

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

SUNSET BEACH: Nobles Halloween "Pirates of Sunset Beach",  October 25, 2025, dusk, at Nobles Family Community Building. Location: 16861 12th Street Sunset Beach, CA Free, sunsetbeachca.org

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

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

TORRANCE: Halloween Movie in the Park, Lilo & Stitch, 5-9 p.m. at Wilson (Charles H.) Park. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA. Free & no registration required, torranceca.gov

TORRANCE: Halloween Train Rides October 24-25, 2025, 4:15-8:15 p.m. at Wilson Park. Enjoy an evening train ride through an elaborate Halloween Decoration Display. Location: 2290 Washington Ave., Torrance, CA. $10, tickets sold at event, torranceca.gov 

TURLOCK: Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Downtown Turlock. Includes activities for the kids and special sales events. Approx. location: 320 E. Main Turlock, CA Free

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

TUSTIN: Boo-Bash Celebration October 25, 2025, 12-2 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy. Creepy Halloween Photo backdrop, character meet and greet, Live DJ, kids crafts, family activities, and more. Costumes are encouraged and there will be plenty of photo opportunities to capture the magic of the season. Location: 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, CA. Free. thedistricttl.com

UNION CITY:  Union City  Boogie Bash & Halloween Carnival October 25, 2025 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Holly Community Center. Location: 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA. $10-15, unioncity.org

UPLAND: Upland Scary-A-Faire, 4-8 p.m. at Downtown Upland. Location: 2nd Ave., & 9th St., Upland, CA. Free, uplandca.gov

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

VENTURA: Howl-O-Ween October 25, 2025, 12-3 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. venturaharborvillage.com

VENTURA: Downtown Ventura Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treat October 25, 2025, 3-7 p.m. Downtown Ventura Main St. Ventura, CA Free, downtownventura.org

WALNUT: Walnut Mostly Ghostly Trunk or Treat, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Suzanne Park. Location: 625 Suzanne Road Walnut, CA. cityofwalnut.org

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: Whittier Museum Haunt October 25-26, 2025, 6-9 p.m. The Haunt attraction plays upon people's fears ranging from spiders to clowns and more. Location: 6755 Newlin Ave. Whittier, CA $10, whittiermuseum.org

WHITTIER: Spooktacular 5K Run Walk  October 25, 2025, 6:30 a.m. at Whittier Community Center. Location: 7630 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA. $25-50, whittier5k.org

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

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 

WINTERS: Winters Harvest Festival October 24-26, 2025, Friday 5-10 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Winters & Rotary Park. Location: East Main Street & Railroad Ave. Winters, CA. winterschamber.com

WINTERS: Winters Trick or Treat 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Winters. Kids come in costume as part of the Winters Harvest Festival celebration and trick or treat while other activities take place such as a hoedown and line dancing. Location: East Main Street & Railroad Ave. Winters, CA. winterschamber.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

YORBA LINDA: Yorba Linda Trail & Treats Halloween Hike, 9-11 a.m. Travis Ranch Youth Park. Location: 21305 Via del Parque Yorba Linda, CA.   $10 per family pre-registration required, yorbalindaca.gov

YUCCA VALLEY: Yucca Valley Halloween Spooktakular, 12-4 p.m. at Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Location: Yucca Valley Community Center, 57116 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA. Free admission, hidesertnaturemuseum.org

 

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