California Events
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
ARROYO GRANDE: Arroyo Grande Marathon Monster Mash October 25-26, 2025 at Elm Street Park. Corner of Elm and Ash Streets Arroyo Grande, CA $ carnival activity or 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
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
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
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 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
CAPITOLA: Boo Bash for Kids - Parents Night Out, 5-9 p.m. at Capitola Community Center Capitola, CA. Registration $25, cityofcapitola.org / recreation
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
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
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $, lazoo.org
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
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 26-November 1, 2025 takes guests on an eerie Halloween adventure through an authentic, haunted mansion. Designed by Sarah Winchester, wife and heiress of over $20 million in the estate of her late husband, William Winchester (Winchester Rifles,) the massive, meandering complex is filled with stairways to nowhere and countless mysteries inspired by her communication with spirits. Location: 525 South Winchester Boulevard 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 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
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2025. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view and you're invited to select the best. Check them out in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com
COARSEGOLD: Battle of the Best 2025 Xtreme Bronc Riding Competition & After Party October 25, 2025, 3-8 p.m. at Veater Ranch. Location: 35989 CA-41 Coarsegold, CA. $20-150, veaterranch.com/rodeo | rodeos
FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Munchkin Masquerade, 9-11 a.m. One Jelly Belly Lane Fairfield, CA. (800) 953-5592 Limited seating, preregistration at jellybelly.com
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
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
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
PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train Octobter 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $5-20, wplives.org
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
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
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: 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
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 26- November 2, 2025. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts connected to each other take you through a seamless scare experience in this annual favorite. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $42-up, rothauntedhouse.com
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express on select days in October take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch filled with seasonal treats. Pick your own pumpkin and enjoy some tasty fall treats, then return to the station. $59.95 general seating,
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
Past events
ANGELS CAMP: All Hallows Eve and Celtic New Year October 25-26, 2025 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org
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
Past events
ALAMEDA: Alameda 20th Annual October 25-27, 2024 Teen Haunted House at South Shore Center, Park Street & Otis Drive, Alameda, CA $, alamedaca.gov/recreation
ALPINE: Spooky Campover October 25, 3 p.m.-Oct.26, 10 a.m., 2024 under the stars with sanctuary animals includes campfire songs & s'mores, hot cocoa, pumpkin carving, a Halloween costume contest, and an all-ages haunted house. $80, lionstigersandbears.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
ARCADIA: Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo October 18-November 17, 2024, select days, 4-11 p.m. at Santa Anita Park. 66 sets of lanterns featuring themes from the Great Tang Dynasty, future and modern technology, holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, and Jurassic Journey featuring life size dinosaurs. 140 food vendors, merchandise galore, and more. Live Shows & Performances include traditional Chinese music, dance and contemporary acts. Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $10-40, $8 parking, santaanita.com
ARCATA: Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors October 24-26, 2024, 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
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
BAKERSFIELD: Trunk or Treat Halloweentown October 25, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Silver Creek Community Center 7011 Harris Road Bakersfield, CA Free, bakersfieldcity.us
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
BALDWIN PARK: City of Baldwin Park Pumpkin Plunge October 25, 2024, 6-8 p.m. at 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., by age group every 15 minutes. Recreation swim 6-8 p.m. Come make a splash by picking your very own pumpkin in the pool. Spooky music, too! Ages 0-17, $5 and adults 18+, $8. Children between the ages of 0-5 years can be accompanied by 1 adult. One (1) pumpkin per child. Swimsuit is required to enter the water. baldwinpark.com (626) 813-5245, Ext. 311
BELLFLOWER: Bellflower Boo-levard Trick or Treat, 4-7 p.m. at Town Center Plaza 16730 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA. Free, bellflower.org
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Treat Streets, October 25, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at The Streets of Brentwood, mall Parking lot between Red Robin and AMC 2455 Sand Creek Road, Ste 148 Brentwood, CA. 94513 shopstreetsofbrentwood.com
CASTAIC LAKE: Castaic Lake State Park Halloween Haunt Spooktacular, a guided hike through the forest at night, October 25-27, 2024, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Castaic Lagoon, 32132 Castaic Lake, Castaic CA. $15-30, castaiclake.com
CONCORD: Concord Trick or Treat Trail, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Baldwin Park. Location: 2790 Parkside Drive Concord, CA. Free, Ages 2-11 years, pre-registration required, cityofconcord.org
CORONADO: Coronado Halloween Happening, 3:30 -5:30 p.m. at Spreckels Park. Location: 601 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA. Free, coronado.ca.us
DUBLIN: Ghosts of Dublin October 25-26, 2024, 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 CAJON: El Cajon Haunt on Main Street, 4-9 p.m. Location: 201 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA, Hauntfest.org
EL CENTRO: El Centro Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m. at Stark Field. Location: 830 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA. cityofelcentro.org
FERNDALE: Scream-a-torium October 17-30, 2025 at Humboldt County Fairgrounds returns with three terrifying mazes, plenty of eats & drinks to purchase, bands performing and family days on Sundays with non-scary options.
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Pumpkin Splash, 1-4 p.m. at Sigrid & Harry Spath Aquatic Facility. Location: 300 S. Lincoln Street Fort Bragg, CA. $, Age 17 years & under Drop-In Fee *Pumpkins are only available to the first 100 participants under the age of 18, mendocoastrec.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
FREMONT: The Candlelighters Ghost House October 11-30, 2025 The Chadbourne Carriage House. Location: 39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. $5, candlelighters.com
FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's ZooBoo October 17-31, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Location: 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 $22, fresnochaffeezoo.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
HANFORD: Hanford Haunted House at Old Kings County Courthouse October 25-27 & October 31, 2024, 6-10 p.m. at Old Kings County Courthouse. Location: 113 Court St., Hanford, CA. $5, cityofhanfordca.com
HOLLISTER: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 3-31, 2025. Corn Maze + Trail of Lights + Terror in the Corn attractions, food, music and more. Location: 4751 Pacheco Pass Hollister, CA $27.54 approx., swankfarms.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Holiday Boutique October 25-26, 2024, 10 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 programs offered free of charge to all Orange County schools. Serving more than 162,000 students. Location: Huntington Harbour Mall - Rear Parking Lot 16889 Algonquin Street Huntington Beach, CA. Free admission, cruiseoflights.org
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: Trick or Treat Street 4-6 p.m. in Downtown Lafayette, Mount Diablo Boulevard. Free, recommended for ages 9 years & under.
LA HABRA: La Habra Mini Monster Bash October 25, 2024, 5-8 p.m. at The Children's Museum at La Habra. Location: 301 S Euclid Street, La Habra, CA. $20, lhcm.org
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
LIVERMORE: Rancho PTA Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. at Rancho Las Positas Elementary Black Top. Location: 401 East Jack London Boulevard Livermore, CA. 94551 livermoreschools.org
LONG BEACH: Fright Night Dive, 7:30-11 p.m. at Aquarium of the Pacific. Night Dive features band, DJs, food trucks, cash bars, DJs throughout the Aquarium galleries, art and more. aquariumofpacific.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
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: MAXIM LA Halloween Party Level 8, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Moxy Hotel. A-List Celebrities, Models, Influencers & World Leading Talent share the night with you and your friends at an unforgettable event at Level 8 clubs—Sinners y Santos, Golden Hour and Que Barbaro—inside Moxy Hotel (eighth floor) in Downtown Los Angeles. Expect headliner performances, 100s of gorgeous Maxim models in sexy costumes, immersive lighting and sound production, unparalleled VIP lounges, brand activations and giveaways, and more! Location: 1254 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA. $40-up, age 21+ only, eventbrite.com or madenightlife.com
MALIBU: Malibu Halloween Bu-Bash, 2 p.m.- sunset at Malibu Bluffs Park. Location: 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA. $20, malibucity.org/BuBash
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Lakes Halloween Party & Haunted Roller Rink Skate, 5-8 p.m. The Friday before Halloween is the Halloween Party and Haunted Roller Rink, a Mammoth tradition. Location: 416 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA. ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us $5 person, no skate adults free
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Center , 4-6 p.m. at Mill Valley Community Center. Location: 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA. Free, millvalleyrecreation.org
MISSION VIEJO: Haunted Escape Room October 25-27, 2024, 1-5 p.m. at Mission Viejo Library. Location: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA. Reservations: free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MORAGA: Haunted Hacienda 5-8:30 p.m. at Haciendade las Flores. See Disney movie Haunted Mansion, enjoy trunk or treats and fun for all ages. Costume Contest, Spooky Swag for first 100 kids, free movie under the stars, bring blankets and lawn chairs. Location: 2100 Donald Drive Moraga, CA. Free admission, moraga.ca.us
MORGAN HILL: Halloween Bash October 25, 2024, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Granada Theatre. Costume Contest: dress to impress - amazing prizes! Location: 17440 Monterey Highway, Morgan Hill, CA. $45, lealgranadatheatre.com
MURRIETA: Murrieta Trunk or Treat, 5:30-8 p.m. at Town Square Park. Location: 11 Town Square Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov
MURRIETA: Murrieta Dark in the Park October 25, 2024, 6-8 p.m. at Town Square Park & Amphitheater. Location: 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov/ 849/ Special-Events
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Exotic Car Show and Music Festival October 25-26, 2024 at Balboa Pier. Halloween theme, regional bands, exhibits, Halloween Costume Contest, kids area, as well as Food Trucks, arts and craft vendors, and Snow and surf exhibits. Hours: 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, newportbeachclassiccarfestival.org
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Zombie Joe's Haunted Theatre, L.A. September 27-November 1, 2024. Urban Death: Tour Of Terror Haunts is a fun, annual Halloween spectacle. Location: ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. $25.65 ages 17 and up, UrbanDeath.com
OAKLAND: Boo at the Zoo October 25-27, 2024 Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA $, advanced reservations required, oaklandzoo.org
OAKLAND: Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam October 19-20, 2024 and October 25-27, 2024 at Children's Fairyland. Location: 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA. fairyland.org
OJAI: Halloween Movie Night - Parents Go Celebrate, 6-9 p.m. at Boyd's Community Center, Ojai, CA. $25, includes popcorn & juice, plus adult supervision
ONTARIO: Ontario Trunk or Treat, 4:30-8 p.m. at Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
OXNARD: Oxnard Haunted Library October 25-26, 2024, 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!
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week Mini Series October 24-27, 2o24 at Palm Springs Convention Center & other venues in Palm Springs, CA. $varies, modernismweek.com
PERRIS: Perris Trunk or Treat, 6-8:30 p.m. at Foss Field Park. Location: 138 N. Perris Blvd., Perris, CA. Free admission, cityofperris.org
PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill Haunted Trail, 5-7 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Teen Center. Location: 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, pleasanthillrec.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: Haunted House at Palomares and Trunk or Treat October 25-26, 2024, 6-9 p.m. Palormares Park 499 E. Arrow Highway Pomona, CA pomonaca.gov
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
REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Beach Pier Halloween Party & Trick or Treat, 6-8 p.m. at 500 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Haunted House 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rosemead Community Center, 3936 North Muscatel Avenue. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Trunk or Treat October 25, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at KW Trunk or Treat 2023. Location: 4080 Truxel Rd. Sacramento, CA. Free ticket on eventbrite.com
SALINAS: Trunk or Treat October 25, 2024, 6-8 p.m. at Graves Elementary School. Location: 15 McFadden Rd., Salinas, CA. Free, salinaschamber.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: San Francisco Scaregrove, 3-9 p.m. at Sigmund Stern Grove. Location: 19th Avenue and Sloat, San Francisco, CA. Free, sfrecpark.org
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk October 25-26, 2024, 6-8:30 p.m. every half hour 3rd & Mariposa Street San Juan Bautista, CA $40 reservations: rotarysanjuanbautista.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Boo Bash, 4-7:30 p.m. Meadow Park. Location: 2333 Meadow San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401 Free. slocity.org - Please bring canned food donation
SAN PEDRO: San Pedro Harvest Fest October 25, 2024, 3:30-6 p.m. Toberman House Toberman Neighborhood Center 131 N. Grand Ave. San Pedro 90731 Free, lawaterfront.org
SAN PEDRO: Witch Craft October 25-27, 2024 at Crafted. Three days filled with over 45 spooky crafts sessions, costume ball, live music, food & drinks, face painting, hair wraps, henna tattoos and more. Location: 112 E. 22nd, San Pedro, CA. Free, craftedportla.com
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 BARBARA: Santa Barbara Spooky Movie: Hocus Pocus, Santa Barbara, CA. Free, paseonuevoshopping.com
SANTA CLARITA:
SANTA CRUZ: Thrill the World based on Michael Jackson's Thriller song, performed by the public at Laurel Park, 3 p.m.
SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk, Whispers in the Hall, October 10-26, 2025. Produced by Santa Paula Theater, guests hear deceased souls tell their stories. Location: McKevett Elementary School, 955 E Pleasant Street, Santa Paula, CA. $, ghostwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House Doc Hunter's House of Horror through October 31, 2024. Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Fall Fun Fest Trick or Treating, October 25-26, 2024 (Oct.25 Courthouse Square; Oct.26 at Bayside Church.) Santa Rosa, CA. Free admission, downtownsantarosa.org/ fall-fun-fest
SEASIDE: Seaside Teen Halloween Social October 25, 2024 Halloween Social ci.seaside.ca.us
SOLVANG: Halloween Haunted House Lost Shadows October 25-26, 2024, 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 25-November 3, 2024 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; $35 wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Boo Bash October 25-26, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA Ages 3-17 years $20, cityofslt.us
SOUTH PASADENA: South Pasadena Halloween Spooktacular, 5:30-8 p.m. Orange Grove Park. Location: 815 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA. Free, southpasadenaca.gov
TEMECULA: Temecula Halloween Carnival, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Civic Center. Location: 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA. 92592 Free, temeculaca.gov
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
UNION CITY: Union City Trunk or Treat Pioneer Elementary School, 5-7 p.m. Pioneer Elementary School 32737 Bel Aire St. Union City, CA. Free, unioncity.org
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 21-November 3, 2024. Haunted Houses, Haunted Mazes, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark for night-time Halloween action. Daytime Boo Fest for Kiddies. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA. $39-up, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/
VICTORVILLE: Victorville Hallow-Boo Drive Thru Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. City Hall (in front of City Hall). Location: 14343 Civic Drive Victorville, CA. victorvilleca.gov
WALNUT CREEK: City of Walnut Creek Parks & Rec Trunk or Treat October 25, 2024, 2-6 p.m. at Civic Park 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA. FREE, walnutcreekca.gov
WESTMINSTER: Halloween Spooktacular October 25, 2024, 4:30 p.m. Westminster Civic Center 8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CA Free, westminster-ca.gov Visiting food trucks charge for purchases of beverages, snacks and tasty treats.
WEST SACRAMENTO: River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express Train through October 30, 2024. Trick or Treat on board the train, then stop at a pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin, then re-board the train in this 1 hour experience.$63.72, $12.22 age 2 years and under, riverfoxtrain.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. $68.35, $108.25 VIP, skunktrain.com
WINCHESTER: Halloween Trunk or Treat October 25, 2024, 4-6 p.m. Francis Domenigoni Community Center 32665 Haddock St. Winchester, CA gorecreation.org (951) 926-5917
WINTERS: Winters Harvest Festival October 25-27, 2024. Hours: 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
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