California Events
Saturday, October 26, 2024
CHICO: Movies in the Park: Coco! Movie, 5-9 p.m. at DeGarmo Park. Grab your family and friends, pack your blankets and chairs, and watch this blockbuster hit under the stars. Location: 3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA. Free, chicorec.gov
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week Mini Series October 24-27, 2o24 at Palm Springs Convention Center & other venues in Palm Springs, CA. $varies, modernismweek.com
Past events
ATASCADERO: Boo at the Zoo 5:30-8 p.m. at Charles Paddock Zoo. Dress up in your not-so-scarry costume and come to the Zoo ready for Trick or Treat fun. Activities include carnival-style games with trinket prizes. A little candy is given out at the exit at this yearly event at the Charles Paddock Zoo! Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $16, charlespaddockzoo.org
Past events
ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 29-October 31, 2023. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights in October, this Halloween attraction includes great costumes and acting.
ANTIOCH: Antioch Falloween October 26-27, 2023 at Antioch Water Park $5, antiochca.gov
ARCATA: Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors 7 p.m.-12 a.m. at Kinetic Sculpture Lab. Location: Eighth and N Streets Arcata, CA 707-822-4805 $15 tickets sold at gate, ages 13 & older, kineticsculpturelab.com
BUENA PARK:
KNOTTS SCARY FARM:
mazes and scare zones, bands performing throughout the park, rides and some
pretty cool shows in the oldest, largest and most dedicated Halloween scare
experience celebrating 50 years in 2023.
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 22-October 31, 2023, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall. Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $36-up, the17thdoor.com
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 29-October 31, 2023. Advanced ticket purchase is required. King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302 $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CARMEL: Carmel Halloween Third Thursday in the Park, 4-7 p.m. at Devendorf Park, Carmel, CA ci.carmel.ca.us Come to Devendorf Park for some Halloween themed fun, music, games, food, and drinks, including wine and beer!
COACHELLA: Coachella Halloween Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bagdouma Park - Softball Field 2. Location: 51-723 Douma St. Coachella, CA Free, all ages, coachella.org
DANVILLE: Danville Spooktacular Celebration, 4-7:30 p.m. at Town Green at Danville Community Center. Location: 420 Front St. Danville, CA danville.ca.gov $, registration required - no walk-ins
DAVIS: Downtown Davisphere Halloween, 4-9 p.m. at Central Park, Davis, CA Free, davisdowntown.com
FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's ZooBoo October 12-28, 2023, 5-8 p.m. Location: 894 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 $22, fresnochaffeezoo.org
FULLERTON: Fullerton OctoBOOfest Trick or Treat, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Downtown Plaza 125 E. Wilshire Ave., between Pomona and Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA Free, cityoffullerton.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.
IRWINDALE: Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 4 p.m. at Dan Diaz Rec Center. Location: 16053 Calle Del Paseo Irwindale, CA Free to residents age 5-12 years, irwindaleca.gov
LONG BEACH: Shaqtoberfest September 28-October 31, 2023 next to The Queen Mary. Includes mazes, scare zones, carnival, pop-up entertainment and themed bars. Location: 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 $25 presale and up, shaqtoberfest.com
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 1-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with special entertainment and activities on the last two weekends in October. Free with paid Zoo admission
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru October 31, 2023 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $29.99-109.99, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
MANHATTAN BEACH: Manhattan Beach Halloween Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. at Farmer's Market. Location: 13th Street - from Valley Drive to Morningside Drive Manhattan Beach, CA Free, manhattanbeach.gov
MURRIETA: ScareScape haunted attraction at Heritage Hill September 29-October 29, 2023. Location: 28701 Los Alamos Heights Rd., Murrieta, CA $20-30 general admission $50 VIP, scarescapehaunt.com
ORANGE: Orange Treats in the Streets Fall Festival, 4-7 p.m. at Old Towne Orange. Location: 1 Plaza Square Chapman & Glassell Orange, CA cityoforange.org The Treats in the Streets Kids Activities, Booths, Community
PORT HUENEME: Halloween Spook-tacular, 5-8 p.m. at Orvene S. Carpenter Center. Location: 550 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA. Free, ci.port-hueneme.ca.us
PORT HUENEME: Port Huenme California Halloween Events Port Hueneme Halloween Spook-tacular
RIVERSIDE: Villegas Park Halloween Carnival, 5-8 p.m. at Riverside Halloween Spooktacular October 14-31, 2023 riversideca.gov
SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 21-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Pumpkin Drop on Oct.28 & 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA 94070. $, hiller.org
SAN CLEMENTE: Halloween Party at the Casa, 7-9 p.m. at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Location: 415 Avenida Granada San Clemente, CA 92672 Pre-sale tickets $30, CasaRomantica.org 21+ only
SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Unhinged: Housewarming Sept.22-Oct.31, 2023. $69.99-99.99, winchestermysteryhouse.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Downtown Trick or Treat Trail, 5-8 p.m. at Farmer's Market. Location: Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA Free, downtownslo.com
SAN PABLO: San Pablo City Hall-o-ween, 3:30, 4, 4:30 or 5 p.m. at entry San Pablo City Hall Courtyard. Location: 1ooo Gateway Ave. San Pablo, CA sanpabloca.gov/CityHalloween
SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita City Halloween Fun, 4-5 p.m. at Old Town Newhall Branch Library. Put on your costumes and head to the Library for these fun Halloween activities.0-11 years of age Halloween Craft & Costume Parade santaclarita.gov
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House Doc Hunter's House of Horror through October 31, 2023. Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 20-November 5, 2023 at Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. Unlimited Carnival Rides, circus attraction and concerts in the park are FREE with admission. Closed Monday-Wednesday. 12 acres of amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, crafts, food and fun. Location: 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace through November 4, 2023. Loctaion: 225 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $35-65, rothauntedhouse.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.