California Events
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 26, 2025
ALAMEDA: Alameda 21st Annual October 24-26, 2025 Teen Haunted House at South Shore Center, Park Street & Otis Drive, Alameda, CA $, alamedaca.gov/recreation
ALHAMBRA: Alhambra Pumpkin Run and Halloween Fest, 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 100 South 2nd St. Alhambra, CA 91801 $, alhambrapumpkinrun.com
ANAHEIM: Spooktacular Halloween Celebration October 26, 2025, 3-6 p.m. at Anaheim Town Square. Location: 2180 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA. Free, anaheimtownsquare.com
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
ANTELOPE: Citrus Heights Floating Pumpkin Patch October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Antelope Aquatic Complex, Citrus Heights, CA $15 per child all ages includes pool entry, one pumpkin, and all decorating materials, sunriseparks.com
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
ANTELOPE: Antelope Floating Pumpkin Patch October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Antelope Aquatic Complex 7990 Palmerson Drive Antelope, CA $10 per child all ages includes pool entry, one pumpkin, and all decorating materials, sunriseparks.com
APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Asylum Haunted Attraction Halloween Edition takes place in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days through November 2, 2025. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley, CA. $, allsaintsasylum.com
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: Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors October 24-26, 2025 + Halloween October 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: Pumpkin Smash, October 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Central Coast Zoo. A fantastic schedule of events surrounding the theme Thanksgiving, animals & pumpkins. Central Coast Zoo! Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $15 zoo admission, centralcoastzoo.org
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
BELVEDERE: Belvedere Halloween Carnival October 26, 2025 at Belvedere Park and Community Center. $20 per child approx., ages 2-12 years, theranchtoday.org - reservations
BELMONT SHORE: Haute Halloween Dog Parade October 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Belmont Pool Grass Area lawn, 4000 E. Olympic Plaza, Belmont Shore, CA $10-35 dog registration, free spectators (reserved seating $6)
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
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 Harvest, October 26, 2025, 2-5 p.m. at The Streets of Brentwood Location: 2455 Sand Creek Road, Ste 148 Brentwood, CA. Free, shopstreetsofbrentwood.com
BRENTWOOD: Halloween Hoopla October 26, 2025, 3-5 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries. Safe trick-or-treating. Location: 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood, CA. Free, rezministry.org
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: Halloween Skate Fest, 6-9 p.m. at Valley Skate Park. Free skating, costume contest, BBQ and raffles. Location: 1625 N. Valley St., Burbank, CA. Free, burbankparks.com
CABAZON: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 Held at Morongo Casino Resort 495000 Seminole Dr. Cabazon, CA Free admission morongopowwow.com| pow wow
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: Adolfo Camarillo's Birthday Celebration October 26, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at The Camarillo Ranch House. Includes famous Camarillo White Horses, Docent guided tours of Adolfo Camarillo's 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion, Mariachi Camarillo & Ballet Folklorico Mestizo Camaradio, 101.3 FM, Interactive crafts and games, Free cake to guests as supplies last, Food trucks & Mister Softee ice cream. Location: 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, CA. Free, camarilloranchfoundation.com/ adolfo-day/
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: Capitola Children's Halloween Parade October 26, 2025, 2-3 p.m. Capitola Village Capitola Avenue Free, capitolavillage.com
CATHEDRAL CITY: Cathedral City Halloween Spooktacular, 12-3 p.m. in Downtown Cathedral City in front of City Hall. Location: 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA. Free, and free parking in city garage, discovercathedralcity.com
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
CAMPBELL: Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Campbell, 4-7 p.m. Location: E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA. Free, downtowncampbell.com
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
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org Additional dates: November 16 & 23, December 7 & 14, 2025
DAVIS: Davis Zombie Bike Ride & Zombie Mash After Party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This ride is free and open to the public. Everyone can participate. zombiebikeparade.com
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: All Wheel Drive, swing, dance, 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
EUREKA: Eureka Boo at the Zoo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sequoia Park Zoo. Location: 3414 W Street, Eureka, CA. redwoodzoo.org
FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party train ride October 4, 5, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 $30.85 all ages, roaringcamp.com order tickets early - sells out!
FERNDALE: Scaregrounds, Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium, 5-8 p.m. at Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Three heart-pounding, haunted mazes. Location: 1250 5th Street Ferndale, CA $, screamatoriumhaunt.com
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
FULLERTON: Dia de Los Muertos Festival October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Muckenthaler Cultural Center. Location: 1201 West Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA. Free, themuck.org
FULLERTON: Ghost Walking Tour October 1-31, 2025, 6 p.m. select nights. Stroll the streets of Fullerton learning about its dark side and haunted past in this 90-minute walking tour. $, fullertonmuseum.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
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
HEALDSBURG: Halloween Carnival Francis Ford Coppola Winery's Annual Kids Halloween Carnival October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Francis Ford Coppola Winery 300 Via Archimedes Geyserville, CA. $15 ages 13 years and under, francisfordcoppolawinery.com
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: It's a full day of surfing tunes at Surfin' Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Pier Plaza next to Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. Free, huntingtonbeachsurfingmuseum.org
IRVINE: Pretend City Costume Week October 26-31, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. + Halloween October 31, 2025 Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble Irvine, CA $22, pretendcity.org Free age 12 mos. & under
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
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
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
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
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 Pumpkin Patch Car Show at Heritage Park October 3-26, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with music, prizes, food, hayrides and antique farm equipment. Location: 5001 via de Mansion La Verne, CA. Free admission, laverneheritage.org (909) 593-2862
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: Zoo BOO October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $, lazoo.org
LOS BANOS: Halloween Trunk or Treat October 26, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Downtown. Join us for a FREE event filled with music, games, photo booths, and so much more! Bring your family and enjoy: Candy, Classic Car Display, Pumpkin Contest Trunk Contest and Costume Contest, Dance Performances and Community Resources. A safe place for ALL to trick-or-treat! Location: 6th Street & Main Street, Los Banos, CA. Free, losbanos.com
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.
MENLO PARK: Menlo Park Pumpkin Splash, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Haven & Burgess Pools Menlo Swim & Sport Location: 600 Alma Street Menlo Park, CA $12 reservations required, menlopark.gov
MILLBRAE: Millbrae Kids Halloween Carnival, 11 a.m. at Rotary Park. Location: Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA. Free, ci.millbrae.ca.us
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
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 20-November 2, 2025 at NewPark Mall. Though Ravenwood Sanitarium is supposed to be closed, something still operates inside. You can't prepare for this nightmare...it's sick! Location: 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark CA. $23.99-up, fearoverload.com
NORTH 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: Montclair Village Trick or Treat October 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oakland, CA. Free, montclairvillage.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
OCEANSIDE: Day of the Dead October 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Oceanside Pier View Way at North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA Free admission, friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org
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: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 13-October 31, 2025. Annual attraction and popular place to take children for pumpkin pictures, crafts, kiddie rides, food and wholesome fun! Location: 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA. Free admission on weekdays; $, weekends - reservations required, IrvineParkRailroad.com
PALM DESERT: Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, October 26, 2025, 12 p.m. California Dreaming is the 2025 theme. Free to see, golfcartparade.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
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
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
RIVERSIDE: Halloween Carnival October 26, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Nichols Park. Location: 5505 Dewey Ave., Riverside, CA. Free all ages, riversideca.gov
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
SACRAMENTO: Boo Clues at Sacramento Zoo October 26, 2025, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Sacramento Zoo 3930 West Land Park Drive Sacramento, CA $30, saczoo.org
SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 17-27, 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 DIEGO: Liberty Station Trick or Treat, 12-4 p.m. at Ingram Plaza. Free, libertystation.com
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 DIEGO: Little Italy Trick or Treat, 3:30-7:30 p.m. on India Street and W. Fir St. Maps are provided for parents to take their kids to participating businesses for a great Halloween trick or treat experience. San Diego, CA Free, littleitalysd.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 FRANCISCO: Great Hauntway October 26, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Sunset Dunes Great Highway, between Lincoln and Sloat San Francisco, CA 94122 Free, sfrecpark.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Halloween Spooktacular October 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ocean Avenue Association, 1917 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, CA. $25-30, littleoceanauts.com
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 PEDRO: San Pedro Dia de Los Muertos October 26, 2025, 3-9:30 p.m. Altars Entertainment Food Trucks Beer Garden Vendors Catrina Costume Contest Artisan Crafts. Location: 6th & Mesa, San Pedro, CA. discoversanpedro.org
SAN RAMON: Halloween Pet Parade October 26, 2025 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Location: 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA. citycenterbishopranch.com
SAN RAFAEL: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade October 26, 2025, 2-3 p.m. City Center Bishop Ranch 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, CA citycenterbishopranch.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 CLARITA: Santa Clarita Haunted Jailhouse October 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station 26201 Golden Valley Road Santa Clarita, CA Free, No parking onsite,
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2025. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com
SOLVANG: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch September 26-November 2, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Back for another season with 50 varieties of pumpkins and a 14-acre corn maze! Location: 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA. Free pumpkin patch admission
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 CLARA: Santa Clara Spooktacular Halloween Party, 12-4 p.m. at Central Park. Location: 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Dia de los Muertos October 26, 2025, 12-4 p.m. Veterans' Memorial Community Center 313 West Tunnell Street Santa Maria, CA Free, cityofsantamaria.org City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department
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
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
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
SUNNYVALE: Sunnyvale Pet Parade October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plaza del Sol Downtown Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, CA bigbangartwork.org or facebook.com/ sunnyvaledowntownassociation
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
UPLAND: Dogtoberfest People & Dog Costume Contest October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Upland Memorial Park 1100 E. Foothill Blvd. Upland, CA Admission Is Free! friendsofuplandanimalshelter.org
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 20-November 2, 2025. Haunted Houses, Haunted Mazes, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA. $, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/
VENTURA: Kids Seaside Trick or Treat, 12-3 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. venturaharborvillage.com
VENTURA: Downtown Ventura Crawl-o-Ween October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Ventura 454 E. Main St. Ventura, CA $71.21, nextgenrotary.com
WALNUT: Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl + Trunk or Treat October 26, 2025, 2-6 p.m. in Downtown Watsonville City Plaza, Peck Street, Watsonville, CA. Free, watsonville.gov/ 2263/ Downtown-Candy-Crawl
WALNUT CREEK: Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat October 26, 2025, 4-6 p.m. Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church 1801 Lacassie Ave. Walnut Creek, CA Free, wcpc.church/events/
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
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
WINDSOR: Windsor Pumpkin Jamboree October 26, 2025, 10 a.m. Old Downtown Windsor Market St. at McClelland Dr. Windsor, CA Free, facebook.com/windsorcertified or windsorfarmersmarket.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
WOODLAND: Trick or Treat on Main Street October 25, 2025, 3:30-5 p.m. Downtown Woodland 600 Main Free, visitwoodland.com
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
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