California Events
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
ALBANY: Dinner with Albany returns October 4, 2025, 6-9 p.m. in Memorial Park. Location: 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA Save the date! albanyca.org
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Blue Rhythm Revue band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival October 3-5, 2025 On Linden Field 800 Linden Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013 Free, avofest.com
Past events
AGOURA HILLS: Reyes Adobe Days (RAD) October 4-6, 2024. Friday's event is Night at the Adobe, which includes, food, drinks, entertainment and vendors. This event costs $15-21 and is for ages 21+, reyesadobedays.org
ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show October 3-6, 2024 Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $15, motortrendautoshows.com autoshowoc.com
ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt Open every Friday and Saturday in October 2024, 7:30 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com
ANDERSON: Stillwater Pow Wow October 4-6, 2024, Redding Rancheria Shasta District Fair Grounds. Gates open 4 p.m. on Friday with Grand Entry at 7 p.m.; Opens 9 am. Saturday with Grand Entry at 1 & 7 p.m. & 9 a.m. Sunday with Grand Entry at 12 p.m. Location: 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA stillwaterpowwow.com | pow wow
ATASCADERO: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters haunted scare attraction September 27-November 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $11.33 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
AUBURN: Oktoberfest October 4, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn, CA
BEAUMONT: Oktoberfest October 3-6, 2024 at Noble Creek Park is an all ages event with games, contests such as log sawing and bier stein holding, and the ever popular wiener dog race.
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 27-November 3, 2024, 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. $39-up, the17thdoor.com
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 27-November 2, 2024, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Immersive Halloween experience for all ages includes Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, foods and beverages for sale and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival, Peace, Love & Guacamole October 4-6, 2024 on Linden Avenue. 60 bands, 50 arts & crafts and commercial vendors and 15 food vendors! Free admission, avofest.com
CASTRO VALLEY: Greek Festival Castro Valley October 4-6, 2024. Location: 20104 Center St. Castro Valley, California $1, resurrectiongoc.com Hours: Friday: 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cost: $1 Admission, Free Parking | Greek
CHICO: Oktoberfest September 27-28 & October 4-5, 2024 at Sierra Nevada brewery festival field includes music by the band, Lucky Chops, and two Bavarian band each night. Location: 1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA. $62 approx., sierranevada.com
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista's Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 14-November 3, 2024. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Ticket specials, sesameplace.com
CLAYTON: Clayton Oktoberfest & Carnival October 4-6, 2024 on Main Street Downtown Clayton, CA Free admission, no ticket required, claytoncbca.org
DEL MAR: Del Mar Wine + Food Festival October 2-7, 2024, with Grand Tasting October 5-6, 2024. Special Events all week at various locations throughout San Diego. The Grand Tasting at the picturesque Surf Sports Park in Del Mar features bites from Celebrity Chefs and great local restaurants plus over 200 wines, beers, and spirits. Location: 14989 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA. $165 general admission for Grand Tasting, delmar.wine/tickets
EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 27-October 6, 2024 is held for two weekends at German American Societies Of San Diego. Bring your family and friends. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $10 admission
FERNDALE: Halloween Carnival, 5-8 p.m. at Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th Street Ferndale, CA visitferndale.com
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 27-October 27, 2024. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. $50+ $20 parking approx., Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. gilroygardens.org
HOLLISTER: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 4-31, 2024. 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: Old World Village Oktoberfest Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.
LA MESA: La Mesa Oktoberfest October 4-6, 2024 in La Mesa Village celebrates the 51st year in 2024! Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., La Mesa, CA. Free admission, VIP passes can be purchased $15-up Biergarten pass, LaMesaOktoberfest.org
LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 4-27, 2024 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 20-November 2, 2024. 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 thru November 2, 2024 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
MORGAN HILL: Halloween Dance Party for Teens October 4, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center 171 W Edmundson Ave. Morgan Hill, CA $10 registration, magicalbridge.org Ages 12+
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 27-November 2, 2024. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 34 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
POMONA: Oktoberfest October 4-26, 2024, 6-11 p.m. at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more. $14-23 age 21+ only, admission, fairplex.com
POMONA: Lights Out Halloween October 4-27, 2024, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $30-33, $25 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 27-November 2, 2024. Two attractions or haunts at Balboa Park - The Experiment Maze and the Haunted Trail. $32.99-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen
October 4-27, 2024, 5-9 p.m. in Balboa Park. Location:
2920 Zoo Drive,
San Diego, CA.
$Free with admission, sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIMAS: Huck Finn Jubilee October 4-6, 2024 Location: Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campgrounds, 120 E. Via Verde Drive, San Dimas, CA $55-110, huckfinn.com Line up: Cubensis, Magoo, Cross Eyed Possum, Hot Buttered
SAN FRANCISCO: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass October 4-6, 2024 held in Golden Gate Park's Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows) Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
SAN JOSE:
BAGI Glass Pumpkin Patch
at Santana Row October 4-6, 2024 at Santana Row Central Park
77 Santana Row
San Jose, CA
Free to view, santanarow.com
SAN MATEO: CuriOdyssey Halloween First Friday October 4, 2024, 5-8 p.m.
Costumes Encouraged! Puking Pumpkins, live music, a food truck, animal presentations, and Halloweeny
science experiments. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive,
San Mateo, CA. $21.95, curiOdyssey.org
TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 4-6, 2024 at Promenade Mall. Location: 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA. temeculagreekfest.com | Greek
WESTMINSTER: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival October 1-6, 2024, Tues-Fri 10a-7p; Sat 10a-5p; Sun 10a-4p at Westminster Mall. Halloween decorations, home & garden, fudge & cookies, witch hats, costumes and more. Location: 1044 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA. Free admission! sugarplumfestivals.com
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
YORBA LINDA: St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest October 4-6, 2024. Oktoberfest & Carnival with full scale carnival rides. Location: 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA. Free admission, smdpyl.org/oktoberfest | Oktoberfest
Past events
LIVERMORE: Witches Night Out in Downtown Livermore 4-9 p.m. Fantastic line-up of restaurants and retail shops participating in this year's Witches Night Out! For the dining experience choose your preferred restaurant and book. Location: First Street, Livermore, CA. $20-up
PACIFIC GROVE: Pacific Grove Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2023, 5:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Front Yard. A community blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals. Bring your pet to Blessing of the Animal held in partnership with St Angela Merici Parish, First Methodist Church of Pacific Grove and The Christian Church of Pacific Grove. pacificgrovechurch.org
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park. Both attractions run through October 31, 2023. $36.98-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN FRANCISCO: FLEET WEEK October 2-10, 2023
Blue Angels Air Show October 7-8, 2023
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Fleet Week,
see: fleetweeksf.org
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!
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