California Events
KIDS FREE @ San Diego Zoo; HalGLOWeen Fri-Sun October
Sunday, October 4, 2026
AMADOR COUNTY: Big Crush October 3-4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 45 Wineries in Amador Wine Country celebrate the grape harvest in the scenic foothills of Amador Wine Country. BIG CRUSH is a grand time to see harvest in action, and this year will be no exception! $50-75 approx., amadorwine.com
ANAHEIM: Halloween Time August 21-October 31, 2026 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 Haunt Open Fridays and Saturdays in October, haunts include strobe lights, low visibility, fog, loud noises and special effects for ages 18 and older. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com
AGOURA HILLS: Reyes Adobe Days (RAD) October 2-4, 2026. Reyes Adobe includes bands, tours, vendors, kids activities, food trucks and more, Free admission to festival; RAD RUN charges a fee for participatio, reyesadobedays.org
ANAHEIM: Reptile Super Show October 3-4, 2026 at Anaheim Convention Center. World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale boasts more than 100,000 sq.ft. of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, workshops, and more. Location: 1950 West St. Anaheim, CA. $18 + $20 parking, reptilesupershow.com
APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Asylum Haunted Attraction Halloween Edition takes place in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days October 2-November 1, 2026. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley, CA. $, allsaintsasylum.com
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Fair September 23-October 4, 2026. Alaskan Pig Races, Turkey Stampede, Concerts, Rodeo and more. Location: 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA. kerncountyfair.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 12-November 14, 2026 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
HUNTINGTON BEACH: St. Bonaventure Catholic Parish Blessing of the Pets October 4, 2026, 3 p.m. St. Bonaventure Church 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 stbonaventure.org
LOS ANGELES - HOLLYWOOD: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 12 p.m. St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Cathedral 4510 Finley Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 stmaryshollywood.org
LOS OSOS: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2050 Palisades Avenue Los Osos, CA centralcoastcatholic.net
NEWPORT BEACH: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 10 a.m. St. James Episcopal Church 3209 Via Lido Newport Beach, CA stjamesnewport.org/events
PASADENA: All Saints Church St. Francis Day and our Annual Blessing of the Animals Celebration October 4, 2026, 10 a.m. 132 N Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101PETALUMA: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma 939 B Street Petaluma, CA 94952 707.762.8269 petalumafirst.com
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 12:15 p.m. St. John Fisher School Courtyard 5448 Crest Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA sjf.org
SAN DIEGO: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. St. Paul's Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave. (entrance on Fifth Ave.) San Diego, CA stpaulcathedral.org
SAN DIEGO: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 2-3 p.m. Fraternal Spiritualist Church 4720 Kensington Dr. San Diego, CA
SAN FRANCISCO: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026 Grace Cathedral 1100 California St. San Francisco, CA gracecathedral.org
SANTA MONICA: Blessing of the Animals First Sunday in October 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. service Saint Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 1227 Fourth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 saint-augustine.org
SANTA ROSA: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 2-5 p.m. stfranciswinery.com /blessing-of-the-animals St. Francis Winery Visitors Center 100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa, CA FREE but donations are encouraged. See stfranciswinery.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2026, 5-7 p.m. held First Sunday in October in Ascension Lutheran Church parking lot 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA alcto.org
BREA: The Phoenix Club Oktoberfest October 3-25, 2026 held on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) with Saturday age 21+ only and Sunday bring the kids. Live German band at each event. Pre-purchase tickets online only, no sales at door.
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door, a Halloween scream returns with new thrills, September 18-November 1, 2026, 7-11 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown Mall. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA 90620 $39-up, the17thdoor.com
CALABASAS: Night Of The Jack September 25-November 1, 2026, 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, nightofthejack.com
CARLSBAD: Legoland Brick-or-Treat September 19-November 1, 2026. See Brick or Treat Street - an all-new interactive trick-or-treat experience featuring six life-sized LEGO Monster homes inspired by fan-favorite LEGO Minifigures! $, legoland.com/california
CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival, Peace, Love & Guacamole October 2-4, 2026 on Linden Avenue. 60 bands, 50 arts & crafts and commercial vendors and 15 food vendors! Location: Linden Field, 800 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA. Free admission, avofest.orgCASTRO VALLEY: Greek Festival Castro Valley October 3-4, 2026. Location: 20104 Center St. Castro Valley, CA. Free admission, resurrectiongoc.com | Greek
CHICO: Merriam Park Funtoberfest 2-6 p.m. Oktoberfest for the family at The Barn includes great entertainment, bands, games, contests and fun for the family in this all ages event. Location: 1930 Market Place Chico, CA $10 admission, kids get in free! meriampark.com
CHULA VISTA: Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Halloween Shows, music, character photo ops, Trick or Treating in the theme park and Sesame Street's classic kids' rides. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Tickets, sesameplace.com
CLAYTON: Clayton Oktoberfest & Carnival October 3-4, 2026 on Main Street Downtown Clayton, CA. Free admission, no ticket required, claytoncbca.org
COSTA MESA: Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch October 1-31, 2026 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission; Free parking Mon-Thur; $12 parking Fri-Sun, ocfair.com
DEL MAR: Del Mar Wine + Food Festival September 30-October 4, 2026. 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. $, delmar.wine/tickets
DIXON: Lambtown Festival October 3-4, 2026, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / 4 p.m. Sunday at Dixon May Fairgrounds. Sheep & wool shows, shearing and dog demos, food trucks, Make it with Wool Contest, Sheep to Shawl competition, fiber arts competition and vendors. Location: 655 S. First, Dixon, CA. $5-25, lambtown.org
EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 30-October 4, 2026! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. $405 approx., wastelandweekend.com
EL CAJON: The Scare Trail at Haunted Amusement Park September 25-November 1, 2026. Mile-long trail includes a Haunted Manor, Mausoleum, Graveyard, Witch's Cottage and Spider Cave - just for starters. Location: 14039 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon, CA. $25-40, scaretrail.com
EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 25-October 4, 2026 hosted by German American Societies of San Diego. Music Die Guggenbach-Buam, from Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $15 general admission; $5 Sundays - Family Day, germanclubsandiego.org
ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Free admission, $20 parking, yourcsd.com
EUREKA: Redwood Coast Music Festival October 1-4, 2026 at multiple venues. Four fun-filled days of Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and blues features Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang, The Revelers, Michael Doucet, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Holland Coots Jazz Band, Mitch Polzak & the Royal Deuces, SoHum Girls, The Redwood Dixie-Gators, Nice & Easy, The Alpha Rhythm Kings, many more! $40-195, rcmfest.org
FULLERTON: Ghost Walking Tour September-October 2026, select nights. Stroll the streets of Fullerton learning about its dark side and haunted past in this 90-minute walking tour. $34.24, fullertonmuseum.com
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 25-October 31, 2026. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. $, gilroygardens.org
GOLETA: MoneyLuv band, 2-4 p.m. Music at the Ranch Rancho La Patera & Stow House Concert Series. Location: 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta, CA. Free, goletahistory.org
HANFORD: Renaissance of Kings Faire October 3-4, 2026 at Civic Park. New guild demonstrations, costumed performers, musicians, dance, unique arts and crafts, food & drinks, and surprises. Hours: Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5, renaissanceofkings.com
HOLLISTER: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 2-31, 2026. 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: The Great Pacific Airshow October 2-4, 2026 in the water and air above Huntington City Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Blvd. and Seaport Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Highlights include USAF (United States Air Force) Thunderbirds, USAF F-35A, USAF Heritage Flight P-38, US Navy F-35C Demo, US Navy EA-18G Growler Airshow Team, US Navy F/A-18 West Coast Rhino Demo Team, NORAD Interdiction Demo, The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Team and more. Free to see, optional reserved seating & upgrades $45-3900, pacificairshow.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 12-November 8, 2026 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
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Carved October 2-November 1, 2026, 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. $25-45 general admission, descansogardens.org
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 19-October 25, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays with music provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each event filled with Oktoberfest merriment, beer, dancing, contests, German food & more. Plus, free admission! lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com
LAKEWOOD: The Hollow Awakens September 12-October 31, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday evenings) at Lakewood Center Mall. Check out Imaginarium's new Halloween themed attraction with nine haunt zones, circus entertainment and trick or treats. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $22-24, thehollowawakens.com
LA MESA: La Mesa Oktoberfest October 2-4, 2026 in La Mesa Village celebrates the 53rd year in 2026! Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., La Mesa, CA. Free admission, VIP passes can be purchased, LaMesaOktoberfest.org
LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Fair "Ruffling Feathers" September 24-27 & October 1-4, 2026. Bees & Honey, Antique Glass, Miniatures, Scarecrows, Open Wool Show, Gems & Minerals, Baking Challenge and more. Separate ticketed concerts. $11-15, avfair.com | fairs
LANDERS: Morongo Basin Orchid Festival October 3-4, 2026. 10 a.m. at Gublers Orchids, 2200 Belfield Blvd. Greenhouse Tours, Judged Orchid Show, Orchid Classes, Music, Live Entertainment, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Food and Shopping. Free admission, gublers.com
LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 2-31, 2026. 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
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Scary Mary, The Ringmaster, terrifying mazes, carnival rides and ghostly experiences. There's drinking, dining, dancing, swinging (axes) and lots of screaming! $, queenmary.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Korean Festival October 1-4, 2026 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, lakoreanfestival.org
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 18-November 1, 2026 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
LOS GATOS: Fall Festival October 2-3, 2026, 4-8 p.m. Venture Christian Church 16845 Hicks Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 Free to public but registration required, venture.cc
LOS ANGELES: Italian Festival October 4, 2026, 2-10 p.m. at the corner of Hollywood & Highland, 1651 Highland Ave. Free, laitalianfestival.com | Italian
MAMMOTH LAKES: OkTuberFest September 26-27 & October 3-4, 2026 in the Village. Free event includes a pumpkin patch, face painting, drink & food specials, Woolly's Dance Party and Beer Hoist. Location: Woolly's Adventure Summit 9000 Minaret Rd Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free admission, mammothmountain.com
MANHATTAN BEACH: Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair & Parade October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Location: 1901 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, mbfair.org
MANTECA: Pumpkin Fair October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m. in Downtown Manteca. Held first full weekend in October each year. Includes car show, pumpkins galore. mantecapumpkinfair.org
MILLBRAE: Japanese Culture Fest October 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.at Civic Center Plaza. Good food, including beer and sake, live stage performances with Japanese dance, taiko, J-pop, tai chi, hands-on participation in tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, and more. Location: 1 Library Ave., Millbrae, CA. Free, japaneseculturefest-millbrae.org
MODESTO: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze October 2-November 1, 2026 at Dutch Hollow Farms. Location: 5101 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA. Pumpkin Patch is free, admission $15-20 farm pass, dutchhollowfarms.com
MOORPARK: Underwood Farms Fall Harvest Festival September 26-October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. has tons of pumpkins to admire and purchase and barnyard critters. On themed weekends there are pig races, animal shows, a corn maze, live music and special entertainment. Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. $16 weekdays at gate only; $25-38 online, space limited, underwoodfamilyfarms.com
MORRO BAY: Woodies at the Rock October 2-4, 2026. Cruise to Cambria from Santa Cruz on Friday along with meet & greet; Show on Saturday followed by a party; Mick Carolan Memorial Paddle Out on Sunday at San Simeon State Beach. socalwoodieclub.com
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 25-November 7, 2026 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
ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 12-October 31, 2026. 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
PACIFIC GROVE: Butterfly Days and Parade October 3-4, 2026 in Downtown Pacific Grove. The Butterfly Parade begins on Oct.3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Robert H. Down School on Pine Avenue. It goes to Fountain Avenue to Lighthouse Avenue, up 17th Street and concludes on Pine Avenue by returning to the school. cityofpacificgrove.org
PARADISE: Johnny Appleseed Days Festival October 3-4, 2026 in Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA The second largest event on the Paradise Ridge is just around the corner. The annual Johnny Appleseed Days festival. Free admission, paradisechamber.com/ johnny-appleseed-days
PASADENA: Kidspace Halloween September 18-October 31, 2026, includes a Halloween Parade every day, costumes encouraged, plus Pumpkin bowling, Adopt-a-Monster workshop and Witch's Kitchen. Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA. $17, kidspacemuseum.org
REDDING: Stillwater Pow Wow October 2-4, 2026 Redding Rodeo 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. Sunday opens at 9 a.m. with Grand Entry at 12 p.m. Location: 715 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA stillwaterpowwow.com | pow wow
REDLANDS: Optimist Club Annual Oktoberfest October 3-4, 2026 at Sylvan Park. $11.64 admission, Kids 20 & younger (yes, you read that right - age 20) are free, redlandsoktoberfest.com
SACRAMENTO: Aftershock Music Festival October 1-4, 2026 at Discovery Park. Acts include Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, Public Enemy, Stone Temple Pilots, Body Count feat. Ice-T and over 100 acts spanning 4 days. Location: 1000 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA $235-up, aftershockconcert.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ultimate Terror Scream Park September 12-November 7, 2026, select days. Four radically different nightmares in one all-access ticket. Location: 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA. $, screamparkcalifornia.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen October 3-31, 2026, 5-9 p.m. in Balboa Park. Location: 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA. $Free with admission, sandiegozoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Terror Vault Hexed October 1-November 1, 2026 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 DIEGO COUNTY: BONITA, DEL MAR, ESCONDIDO & NATIONAL CITY: Pumpkin Station September 25-October 31, 2026. 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, and Del Mar Fairgrounds include kiddie rides, giant slides and petting zoos. Free admission, $5/ea. ticketed attractions, pumpkinstation.com
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 25-November 1, 2026 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: Castro Street Fair October 4, 2026 Always the first Sunday in October! Celebrating 51 years in 2025 Castro District Castro Street between Market and 19th, Market Street between Noe and Castro, and 18th Street between Noe and Diamond San Francisco, CA castrostreetfair.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass October 2-4, 2026 held in Golden Gate Park's Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows) Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Fleet Week October 4-12, 2026 between Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz is headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels. It's the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act. San Francisco, CA. Free to $, fleetweeksf.org
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 18-November 1, 2026. 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
SANTA BARBARA: Jack Johnson with G. Love at Santa Barbara Bowl Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets $68.50-up, sbbowl.com
SANTA CLARITA: Hart of the West Pow Wow October 3-4, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday in Hart Park. Location: 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA. friendsofhartpark.org | pow wow
SANTA YNEZ: Inter-Tribal Pow Wow October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m. daily at Corner of Meadowvale Road and Hwy 246 in Santa Ynez, CA. $5 admission, santaynezchumash.org | pow wow
SOLVANG: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch September 25-October 31, 2026, 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
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Oktoberfest Camp Richardson October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get ready to loosen your Lederhosen! Location: Historic Camp Richardson Resort, 1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free admission & parking, camprichardsonresort.com
TEMECULA: Boney James and JJ Sansaverino in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com
TRES PINOS: San Benito County Fair October 2-4, 2026. Cowboys, stiltwalker, hula hoops, motocross, truck pulls, carnival, ranch rodeo, concerts & more. Location: Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos, CA. $, sanbenitocountyfair.com
TUSTIN: Tustin Tiller Days October 2-4, 2026 in Columbus Tustin Park. Celebrate Tustin at the Saturday 10 a.m. parade, a main highlight of the three-day celebration of Tustin's farming heritage. Parade route: Main Street from Pacific to Prospect, left on Prospect to Beneta. Carnival & fest location: Columbus Tustin Park, 14712 Prospect Avenue. Free admission, tustinca.org
UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 3-November 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood is back. New this year is Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness at Southern California's scariest Halloween event with terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and attractions. halloweenhorrornights.com
WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 4-November 15, 2026. 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
WOODSIDE: Spooky Nightfall September 26-October 31, 2026 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
YORBA LINDA: St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest October 2-4, 2026. Oktoberfest & Carnival with full scale carnival rides. Location: 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA. Free admission, smdpyl.org/oktoberfest | Oktoberfest
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