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HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - The National and The War On Drugs with special guest Lucius   October 7, 2024, 6:45 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

Past events

AGOURA HILLS: Reyes Adobe Days (RAD) October 6-8, 2023. Parade at 10 a.m. and festival at the Reyes Adobe, Free, reyesadobedays.org

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.

AMADOR COUNTY: Big Crush October 6-8, 2023. 45 Wineries in Amador Wine Country celebrate the grape harvest by inviting our friends to join our member wineries to get in on the most exciting time of year. Visit our participating wineries where you will be welcomed to the scenic foothills of Amador Wine Country by the entire wine community. BIG CRUSH is a grand time to see harvest in action, and this year will be no exception! Tickets amadorwine.com

ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show October 5-8, 2023 Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $12-15, motortrendautoshows.com autoshowoc.com

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt October 6-29, 2023, 7 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com

ANDERSON: Stillwater Pow Wow October 6-8, 2023 Redding Rancheria Shasta District Fair Grounds, 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA stillwaterpowwow.com | pow wow

ANTIOCH: Rivertown Amateur Backyard BBQ Competition and Fall Fest in Downtown Antioch. Presented by Celebrate Antioch Foundation Are people always telling you your ribs are the BEST around? Or maybe you are are looking to take your BBQ skills to the next level. Cook up some of your best chicken and ribs. This amateur contest is intended for the local backyard BBQ enthusiasts. Participants can register as a group or as an individual and the cost to enter the contest is $75. The winners will receive a trophy, a cash prize and ultimate bragging rights! celebrateantioch.org

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Air Show & Car Show October 7, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Apple Valley Airport Location: 21600 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, CA. $10, free under age 12 years applevalleyairshow.com | air show

APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction set in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days through October 31, 2023. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $, allsaintsasylum.com

ARTESIA: International Street Fair October 7, 2023, 3-10 p.m. on Pioneer Boulevard. Live music, a beer garden, food vendors and food trucks, a kid's fun zone, cultural performances, and so much more! Location: Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd & 187th Streets Artesia, CA 90701. Free admission, cityofartesia.us

ATASCADERO: Atascadero Colony Day October 7, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. includes a Parade followed by the Festival at the Sunken Gardens. colonydays.org

AUBURN: Wine, Ale & Food, 1-5 p.m. in Downtown Auburn. Tasting from 25 local wineries & breweries paired with foods from 25 restaurants. $55-65, placerwine.com

AVALON: Catalina Island Chili Cook-Off, 1-4 p.m. at South Beach. Rotary Club of Avalon produces this spicy event. $25, facebook.com/avalonrotary

AVALON-CATALINA ISLAND: Bats in the Belfry Murder Mystery & Bootleggers Bash October 7, 2023, 6 p.m. Catalina Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Avalon, CA 90704 $20-300, lovecatalina.com

BELLFLOWER: Lions Club Car Show 2-6 p.m. Live Music from great band. Visit Local Businesses. Great food from local restaurants and food trucks. FREE gifts from many vendors. Location: Bellflower Boulevard is closed from Park St. to Flora Vista Ave. Free admission, bellflower-car-show.com

BENICIA: Downtown Scarecrow Contest October 7-31, 2023 mostly on First Street from 90 First St. to 929 First St. Voting ends on October 23, 2023. Free to see,  beniciamainstreet.org | scarecrows

BERKELEY: Indigenous Peoples Day, Pow Wow & Indian Market October 7, 2023, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park 2180 Milvia St. Berkeley, CA. Free, ipdpowwow.org | pow wow

BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 9-November 5, 2023at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends

BIG BEAR LAKE: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for October 7 & 21, 2023. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $27, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Yoga Festival October 7-8, 2023 at Performing Arts Center. Over 70 classes (including Kids Yoga,) lectures, vegetarian food, live music, performances, and guided meditation + Odissi dance performance by Nilanjana Banerjee of RDM Studio and Aerial Arts performances with Actor and Yoga Teacher Dorian as Host. Saturday Evening After Glow 7-10 p.m. features Buddhi Yoga with Jeanne Iridescent, Soulful Music with Ryan Heflin, Goddess Yoga with Chelsea Cano, Music with Joss Jaffe and closes with a Soundbath with Ashley Yau. Free parking and trolley from the Village. Location: 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. $, BigBearYogaFestival.com

BIG BEAR LAKE: Zipline Pumpkin Smash. $150, actiontourscalifornia.com

BLUE LAKE: Medieval Festival of Courage October 7-8, 2023 at Perigot Park and Blue Lake Horse Arena in Blue Lakeoff Hwy 299 - 210 Chartain Road 95525. Full Contact Tournament Jousting. $10, medievalfestivalofcourage.org | Ren

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: 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: 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

CARLSBAD: Brick or Treat at Legoland California through October 29, 2023. Monster Party (wear your costume), treat stations, Zombie Cheer Crew and character meet & greet. Legoland Tickets

CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023. Ride decorated rail cars through San Diego County. After the ride return to the pumpkin patch and view Halloween scenes among the rail cars of the museum. 17 years and under each get a pumpkin with ticket. Additional pumpkins cost $5 each Times: 10:30, 11:45 a.m., 1:45 & 3 p.m. $40.95 age 18+ years, $33.95 age 3-17 years; $24.95 under age 3 years, approx., psrm.org | trains

CARLSBAD: Rotary 41st annual Oktoberfest October 7, 2023, 12-8 p.m. German extravaganza held at Carlsbad Strawberry Company. rotaryoktoberfest.org

CARMEL: Poodle Day. poodleday.com

CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival, October 6-8, 2023. avofest.com

CARSON: City of Carson Jazz Festival October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Anderson Park 19101 Wilmington Ave.
Free, recreation. carson.ca.us Line up:  Jamison Ross headliner, Jazz in Pink... see line up

CHICO: Oktoberfest September 29-30 & October 6-7, 2023 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. $60, sierranevada.com

CHULA VISTA: The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place through October 29, 2023 includes costume parade, regular parade, costume contest, storytime, shows and character meet & greets.

CORNING: Corning Olive Festival. The fun never stops, nor does the tasting. Car show, food vendors and olives galore!

CRESTLINE: Corks & Hops Festival, 3-9 p.m. Wine and craft beer tasting festival in a charming mountain town includes samples from craft breweries & wineries from across California. A free shuttle takes you throughout town to all of the Pour Station stops, stages, and shopping. $35-80, corksnhops.com 

CYPRESS: Cypress Community Festival Cypress Community Festiva October 6-7, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave. Free admission, cypressfestival.com City of Cypress community festival includes the Annual Cypress Car Show, Chili Cookoff and Friday night concert. Free, cypressfestival.com

DALY CITY: Grand National Junior Livestock Show, October 6-7, 2023 at Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave.  $13-up tickets, grandnationalrodeo.com  | rodeos

DANA POINT: Halloween Festival on Amber Lantern October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Amber Lantern Dana Point, CA Free admission, thepopupshoppes.org

DIXON: Lambtown Festival October 7-8, 2023. Classes and workshops, entertainment and all things lamb. Location: Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 South 1st St., Dixon, CA.   $ admission, lambtown.org

DIXON: Cool Pumpkin Patch boasts World's Largest Corn Maze open through October 31, 2022. Open every day 9 a.m.-8 p.m. seasonally, weather permitting.  coolpatchpumpkins.com

DUBLIN: Halloween Harvest Fair October 7, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dublin Heritage Park & Museums 6600 Donlon Way Dublin, CA Free admission, $5-10, activities wristband, dublin.ca.gov

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 29-October 1 & October 6-8, 2023 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

ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival October 7-8, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Free admission, $10 parking, yourcsd.com

EUREKA: Redwood Coast Music Festival October 5-8, 2023 Redwood Coast Music Fest Rain or Shine - a great time. Four fun-filled days of Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco, blues and more. rcmfest.org

EXETER: Bratoberfest October 7, 2023, 2-6 p.m. at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Breweries, Bratwurst, Live Music and Games and Contests. Location: 324 N. Kaweah, Exeter, CA. $, exeterchamber.com | Oktoberfest

FAIRFIELD: Vine to Table 5:30-9 p.m. Downtown Fairfield, under the famous arch! The Fairfield Community Services Foundation and the Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers Association, in conjunction with the City of Fairfield partnered to provide an unforgettable night of food and wines. Enjoy a meal under the stars as dinner and local Suisun Valley wines are served with table seating on the street accompanied by live music. Location: 832 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA. $125 – $225, fairfield.ca.gov

FELTON: Brewgrass Festival combines bluegrass music with beer tasting. Lineup: Hot Buttered Rum...

FELTON: Harvest Faire October 7-8, 2023. Take a ride on the steam train up to Bear Mountain and pick a pumpkin at Roaring Camp Railroads. roaringcamp.com

FOLSOM: Soap Box  Derby Races down Sutter Street October 7-8, 2023. Free to see, historicfolsom.org

FORTUNA: Apple Harvest Festival October 7, 2023. A city-wide celebration of the fall apple harvest. Free hayrides around town, orchard BBQ, live music, apple pie contest , merchant and vendor street sales, children's games and much more. Admission Free. Sample some tasty apples and treats in northern California's Humboldt County every October. Apple sampling, cider tasting, as well as other food-tasting opportunities.  735 14th St. Fortuna, CA 95540 Free admission,  fortunaappleharvest.org | apples

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Radiant Health Centers AIDS Walk 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mile Square Park. $25 for a day full of live entertainment, games, local vendors, and a cutest dog and most creative t-shirt contests. Location: 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA. Register: radianthealthcenters.org

FREMONT: Historic Old Mission San Jose Museum Olive Festival October 7-8, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Historic Mission San Jose, 43326 Mission Blvd. Free admission, msjchamber.org | olives

GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Boo Halloween September 30-October 31, 2023. Attractions include the Boo Show, a Trick or Treat trail and fun entertainment for youngsters and their adults.

GILROY: Chalk Fest - Dia de Muertos, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Gilroy. Free to see, visitgilroy.com

HEMET: Rotary Club of Hemet Oktoberfest, 3-10 p.m. at T.H.E. Center. Public invited to this fundraising event complete with food options and a great German band.

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 16-October 22, 2023, theme this week: Oktoberfest! Casa de Fruta norcalrenfaire.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Holiday Boutique October 6-7, 2023, 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

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.

INDIO HILLS: Chili Cook-Off Community Potluck Tradition, 4-6 p.m. at Indio Hills Community Center. Bring a sharable size of your best chili to share and join in the festivities. There's a contest for most savory recipe. Space, sating, and utensils are provided. Also bring other sharable dishes. Location: 80400 Dillon Road, Indio Hills, CA. Free, myrecreationdistrict.com

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Snap & Treat October 7-8, 2023, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Crown Valley Park 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA $5, cityoflagunaniguel.org

LA JOLLA: Art & Wine Festival October 7-8, 2023
 Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm on Girard Avenue between Prospect Street & Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA. Free admission, ljawf.com

LAKEPORT: Falling Leaves Quilt Show October 7-8, 2023, 10 a.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds. Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild 20th Annual Show is a judged event with 150+ quilts, Silent Auction, Country Store, Theme Baskets, Scissor Sharpening, Live Demos, An Opportunity Quilt raffle, and Door Prizes! Meet Hawaiian Quilt Artist Carrie Fondi.  Location: 401 Martin Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.  $10 donation, LLQG.org

LANCASTER: Bark at the Park & Pet Parade, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park, 43011 10th St W., Lancaster, CA, lancasterbarkatthepark.org

LANDERS: Morongo Basin Orchid Festival October 7-8, 2023. 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

LA VERNE: Vendor Faire 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at west side of Heritage Park. Head to the East side of Heritage Park for the City Pumpkin Patch, then shop on the West Side of park for the  4th Annual Vendor Faire featuring 40+ vendors. Food vendors, tractor pulled rides, and music will be available. Location: Heritage Park 5001 via de Mansion La Verne, CA. Free admission, laverneheritage.org

LOLETA: Taco Fest 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Bear River Casino Resort. Taco trucks, margaritas,  and taco-themed activities, all while being entertained by live bands on stage. Location: 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA $10 general, $50 VIP, northcoasttickets.com

LONE PINE: Lone Pine Film Festival October 5-8, 2023. Celebrate over 400 films shot in the Eastern Sierra, and the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine with celebrities, film viewing and presentations. This is the only festival where you can tour the filming locations of the festival's featured films. Location: Museum of Western Film History, 701 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA and other locations nearby. $15-up, lonepinefilmfestival.org

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

LOOMIS: Eggplant Festival includes foods, fun for all ages and even a Chalk Art contest

LOS ANGELES: John Beasley's MONK'estra Big Band 8 p.m. at Zipper Concert Hall, Colburn School. John Beasley shares a birthday with jazz legend Thelonious Monk born on October 10th. With this happy coincidence, Beasley formed his big band MONK'estra. Monk passed away in 1982 but his legendary music lives on thanks to Beasley and his band, performing in concert. Location 200 S. Grand, Los Angeles, CA. $, jazzbakery.org

LOS ANGELES: LA Bike Fest 10 a.m.-2 p.m. atHighland Park Brewery. BikeLA invites the public to its 2nd Annual LA Bike Fest - LA's Pedal-Powered Fundraising Celebration bringing together cyclists from daily commuters to weekend warriors & everyone in between! Location: 1220 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA. $25 for ages 5 and up, la-bike.org

LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 1-31, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with special entertainment and activities on weekends October 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023. Free with paid Zoo admission, lazoo.org

LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park offers a lot more than a Halloween horror hayride, thankfully, for those who have asthma. Runs thru Oct.31, 2023

LOS GATOS: St. Mary's Annual Country Fair, October 6-8, 2023 Carnival rides, Inflatables, Games, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Food Booths, Local Artisans. Free Entertainment and Bands. Location: 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA. stmaryslg.org

MANHATTAN BEACH: Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair & Parade October 7-8, 2023, 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 7-8, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Manteca.  mantecapumpkinfair.org

MANTON: Manton Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Manton School, Manton, California 1st Saturday of October each year mantonapple.com  | apples

MENIFEE: Dog Daze at Aldergate Dog Park, 9-11 a.m. Canine Costume Contest and Festival with Raffle Prizes awarded. Location: 28688 Aldergate Drive, Menifee, CA. Free, gorecreation.org 

MILPITAS: Art Walk 4-7 p.m. on Main Street between Serra Way and South Main Street. Artists, photographers, media artists and dancers, performers and street artists all showcase their talents at this annual event with free admission, public invited. Free, milpitas.gov

MONROVIA: Art in the Park 61st Annual Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Library Park. Fine Art, Chalkfest, Kids Art and Live Music All Day in addition to food and beverages for sale. Kids free face painting and DeCARate (decorate) Me car or truck vehicle that kids can paint. Location: 321 S. Myrtle Ave. approx. address, Free admission, monroviafinearts.org

MONTEREY: Rebels & Renegades Music Festival October 6-8, 2023 Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940 rebelsandrenegadesfest.com | line up

MONTROSE: Montrose Oktoberfest October 7, 2023, 12-10 p.m. Montrose Shopping Park Honolulu Ave. & Oceanview Montrose, CA free admission montrosechamber.org

MOORPARK: Moorpark Country Days Parade (10:30 a.m.)  & Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. On High Street. Vendors, food trucks, kids zone, free admission, moorparkca.gov | moorparkcountrydays.com

MURPHYS: Calaveras Grape Stomp in Murphys Community Park. calaveraswines.org/grape-stomp

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

NEVADA CITY: Indigenous Peoples Days Celebration October 7-8, 2023 at Pana Panaka Village. Oct.7, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunrise and Salmon Ceremony & Potluck Feast, Story Telling, Descendants Circle, Drumming, Music, Bears will come out at night. Location: Burton Educational Preserve, Lake Vera Purdon Rd., Nevada City, CA. Free, indigenouspeoplesdays.org

NOVATO: Nostalgia Days Cruise + Car Show October 6-7, 2023. The city closes down 7 blocks of Grant Avenue for a full day with a classic rock band playing, thousands of visitors and classic cars, hot rods and kustoms. The police escort Hot Rod Cruise through Downtown Novato on the Friday evening before the main event. Free, nostalgiadaysnovato.com

OAKHURST: Oakhurst Fall Festival with Carnival, Vendors, Entertainment, Wine, Beer & More October 6-8, 2023.  Music with concerts, roaming circus acts, fire dancers, food trucks, carnival rides and fall fun. Location: Oakhurst Community Park, 49074 Civic Circle Drive Oakhurst, CA. $5 wristband for 3 day admission, oakhurstchamber.com

OAKLAND: Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival Parade 10 a.m. | Festival 12 p.m.

OCEANSIDE: St. Francis Festival Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at historic Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Dr., Oceanside, CA   sanluisreyparish.org 

OJAI: Ojai Studio Art Tours October 7-9, 2023. This year's Art Tours event is free admission, registration needed, however.

ORCUTT: Chalk Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Clark Avenue, Old Town Orcutt. The 11th annual Chalk Festival features temporary works of sidewalk art made with chalk. The event features live music, food for sale, kids corner and artisan and vendor booths to browse and shop. Cost: Free to see, orcuttarts.com

OROVILLE: Feather Falls Casino Autoberfest Car Show Car Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Beer Garden Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Live music 12-5 p.m. Feather Falls Casino, Brewing Company, 3 Alverda Drive Oroville, CA featherfallscasino.com

PACIFIC GROVE: Butterfly Days October 7-8, 2023 and Parade (Oct.7, 10:30a.) in Downtown Pacific Grove. The Butterfly Parade begins 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. A Butterfly Days celebration takes place after the parade. Butterfly weekend includes on October 7, 2023: Blessing of the Monarch Grove Sanctuary in Pacific Grove at 1 p.m.; Sunset Celebration at Point Pinos Lighthouse, 5-7 p.m. with music by David Holodiloff Trio, food, drinks and tour  $55. October 7 & 8, 2023: Birdhouse & Wall Art Auction at Chautauqua Hall, Lectures, and Croquet Tournament. cityofpacificgrove.org 

PALMDALE: Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival October 7, 2023, 10 am to 6 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard, Palmdale CA , 93551. Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival is a free event that celebrates the arts in our high desert community which features diverse artful experiences, to include live music entertainment and artisan displays. Free painting lessons, free kids crafts, live muralists, Fresh Made Market with tasty bites, locally crafted beer and wine. kaleidoscopeartfestival.com or call 661-267-5611.

PARADISE: Johnny Appleseed Days Oct.7-8. 2023. Celebrate locally grown apples at this tasty event.

PERRIS: Southern California Fair October 5-15, 2023; closed Mon-Wed. Concerts, community performances, food trucks, fair vendors, exhibits, animals, games and carnival rides, daily contests on two stages with game shows, pie eating contests, lip sync contests, and much more. Location: 18700 Lake Perris Drive W Perris, CA. $10 admission, $10 parking (look for promo offers on website) socalfair.com | Fairs

PERRIS: Rods & Rails 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Southern California Railway Museum. Train and Car Show  Classic Car and Motorcycle Show includes annaul Potato Festival, Free Children Activities, Face Painting, Gold Panning, Crafts and More, Food and Retail Vendors, Antique Trains, Trolleys, and Cable Cars, Trolley Rides, Live Performance throughout the Day. Location: 2201 South A Street, Perris, CA. Free admission, cityofperris.org

PETALUMA: WKND Fest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Barn5400. Artisans alongside local makers and vendors, local food trucks, live music and more. Location: 5400 Old Redwood Hwy Petaluma, CA  Free, barn5400.com

PLACERVILLE: Oktoberfest. Brats, beers, hot pretzels and oom-pah music. Location: Main Street, Placerville, CA. placervillemainstreet.org

PLEASANTON: Oktoberfest Fundraiser October 7, 2023, 4-7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Traditional German food and drink, along with concert by The Cool Tones, a local big band. With dinner, drinks, music, live & silent auctions, games & more. Location: 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA $30-up, eventbrite.com | Oktoberfest

POMONA: Pumpkin Festival through October 29, 2023, Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cal Poly Pomona's AGRIscapes Center 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $6-10 admission, cpp.edu

POMONA: Lights Out Halloween October 6-31, 2023, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $27-33, $17 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout

POMONA: Oktoberfest October 6-21, 2023 at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more. October 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21, 2023. $12-22 admission, fairplex.com

POWAY: Rendezvous in Poway October 7, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.   in Old Poway Park. Pan for gold on the banks of Rattlesnake Creek, meet cowboys and mountain men, shop the craft market, eat, drink & be merry, and see history come to life as you walk back in time to the 1820-1890s. Location: 14134 Midland, Poway, CA.  Free admission, poway.org

REDWOOD CITY: Port Fest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. free community celebration and waterfront festival that takes place the first Saturday in October. The annual event welcomes the community to learn about Redwood City’s maritime heritage and the history of our industrial working waterfront. The family-friendly event also includes live music, children’s recreational activities, food trucks, vendor booths and a day of fun overlooking the San Francisco Bay. ​ Location: 475 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityport.com

REDLANDS: October 7-8, 2023 Optimist Club Annual Oktoberfest: Sylvan Park. Kids 20 & younger (yes, you read that right - age 20) are free.

RUNNING SPRINGS: Pine Cone Festival, October 7, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.   Rim Nordic/Snow Valley 35050 State Highway 18 PineConeFestival.org

SACRAMENTO: Aftershock Music Festival October 5-8, 2023
Discovery Park 1000 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA $169-up, aftershockconcert.com | see lineup

SACRAMENTO: Greek Festival October 6-8, 2023. Hours: Friday & Saturday: 11am - 10pm; Sunday:11am - 8pm. Location: 600 & 616 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento Sacramento, CA. Annual Food Festival  includes food, dancing and celebrating.  $5 Admission ages 13 & up, sacramentogreekfestival.com | Greek

SALINAS: California International Air Show October 7-8, 2023 Salinas, CA. $, salinasairshow.com | air shows Salinas Municipal Airport 30 Mortensen Ave. Salinas, CA $25-up, salinasairshow.com | air shows

SAN BERNARDINO: Rendezvous back to Route 66,  9 a.m.-9 p.m. on E Street to the West, 5th Street to the North, Arrowhead to the East and 2nd Street to the South
San Bernardino, CA. $ car registration at rendezvoustoroute66.com

SAN CARLOS: Art & Wine Faire October  7-8, 2023 on San Carlos Avenue at Laurel Street. Food trucks, wine & beer, artwork for sale, bands performing, kids shows with puppets and magicians, ant it's all free admission, cityofsancarlos.org

SAN CLEMENTE: 1st Saturday San Clemente Art Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the lawn areas surrounding the San Clemente Library and Community Center. Artisans show and sell hand-crafted fine art, jewelry, woodwork, botanicals, apothecary, leather, wearables, ceramics, home decor, fused/blown glass, photography, metal work, and much more. Location: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA Free, scdba.org

SAN DIEGO: Ocean Beach "OB" Oktoberfest October 6-7, 2023, 11 a.m.  Held on the sunny sands of Southern California's beloved Ocean Beach, OB Oktoberfest is wet, wild and wonderful.   oceanbeachsandiego.com

SAN DIEGO: Pacific Beach Fest October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Event along the boardwalk starts with a beach volleyball tournament and the 5K Run and Shape Up Social (registration required to participate.) Shop Local | 5K Run | Music | Craft Beer | Kids Zone | Family Fun. The Festival is free and begins at 11 a.m. with live music, fish taco contest and beer & wine garden opening.  Music with many bands, live.  Free, pacificbeachfest.org 

SAN DIEGO:  Haunted Trail in Balboa Park. Both attractions run through October 31, 2023.  $36.98-up, hauntedtrail.net

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen October 1-31, 2023, 5-9 p.m. Location: 2920 Zoo Drive $, sandiegozoo.org

SAN DIEGO: Taste of North Park October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  40 food tastes from San Diego's best restaurants. Sip the regions best craft beer. 15 craft brewers convene in North Park for the day to offer 4 ounce samples of their best releases as well as distinctively created non-alcoholic beverages. All of this taste sensation is enhanced by the exploration of the vibrant neighborhood of North Park that awaits you on your self-guided tour. $30 beverage; $45 food; $65 food +bev, northparkmainstreet.com | taste

SAN DIEGO:  Carmel Valley - One Paseo Oktoberfest October 7, 2023, 2-6 p.m. Munich comes to San Diego. Age 21+. onepaseo.com | Oktoberfest

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

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Latino Film Festival September 28-October 15, 2023 Roxie Theater Sept. 28-Oct. 1 & 7-8, 2023 3117 16th Street San Francisco, CA Roxie Theater - Landmark's Opera Plaza Oct. 2-Oct. 8, 2023 $, cinemassf.org | film

SAN JACINTO: Soboba Casino Resort Oktoberfest October 7-8, 2023, 4-9 p.m. Ticket price includes 1 - Beer Stein, $15 for event spending, and 1 - $5 Free Slot Play voucher (minors are excluded from receiving Free Slot Play) Free entry for children under 12 years. Location: 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA. $24, soboba.com

SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Unhinged: Housewarming Sept.22-Oct.31, 2023. $69.99-99.99, winchestermysteryhouse.com

SAN JOSE: BAGI Glass Pumpkin Patch at Santana Row October 6-8, 2023 at Santana Row Central Park
77 Santana Row  San Jose, CA 95128 santanarow.com
Free to view

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Day (first Saturday) 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Docents bring the past to life in Victorian attire, and dressed as Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the family-friendly saloon. Location: 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista, CA. $3, 17 and under Free, parks.ca.gov

SAN RAFAEL: Mill Valley Film Festival October 5-15, 2023. mvff.com | film

SAN RAMON: Oktoberfest Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Forest Home Farms Historic Park means beer, polka, doxie races and cheer. Olympia Fields Brass Band performs, free tours of the glass house, sheep herding demo, and five local breweries pouring beer along with catered meal.  Location: 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA $tickets pre-purchase required, srhf.org or facebook.com/SanRamonHF/ | Oktoberfest

SANTA CLARA: Parade of Champions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Franklin Square. The Parade starts at 11 a.m. after Opening Ceremonies. All day festivities from 9 a.m. with Farmer's Market, Community Village Vendors, Artisans and a Kidzone, Food trucks, Live Music and a Street Dance. Location: 1100-1300 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Free, scparadeofchampions.org

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Tricks & Treats Sept.22-Oct. 28, 2023, Fridays 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 12-10 p.m. California's Great America Tricks & Treats, a Family Fun Halloween Adventure $34 online-up, cagreatamerica.com 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tickets

SANTA CLARITA: Dixon Duck Dash 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, Waterslide Pool. Rubber duckies galore! Every race entry that is purchased will be assigned a unique number and will be in the running to win some amazing prizes. Location: 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Canyon Country, CA. Free park entry, $5 per duck, sdfhc.org/ dixonduckdash2023

SIMI VALLEY: October 7, 2023, 12-5 p.m.  Rotary Club Oktoberfest: Lemon Park, 3700 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA German and Domestic Beer, Classic German Foods And Desserts Wine, Margaritas and Other Beverages, Oktoberfest Games & Prizes, Live Music & Entertainment. Beer included with your ticket.  $44.52, simioktoberfest.com | Oktoberfest

SYLMAR: October 7, 2023, 4-7 p.m. Culinary Arts 'Oktoberfest': Los Angeles Mission College. Culinary Arts Patio will transform into full-scale Biergarten. Beer, wine and all you can eat food for age 21+ only, $85, lamission.edu

TEMECULA: Grape Stomp October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Somerset Vineyard & Winery. The winery's favorite event of the year is here!   Let the games begin! somersetvineyard.com

TRUCKEE: Wine, Walk & Shop October 7, 2023, 12-4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Truckee. Pass includes wine glass and sampling at 30 venues. $71.21, truckeewinewalk.com | wine

TURLOCK: Turlock Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze September 22-October 31, 2023 at RAM Farms Free, ramfarms.com

TUSTIN: Tustin Tiller Days October 6-8, 2023. 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 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!

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Chucky's back, then there's The Exorcist, Stranger Things 4, Holidayz In Hell, Scare Zones, rides like Revenge of the Mummy and a total of 20 attractions unleashed at night. Opens at 7 p.m.

VACAVILLE: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 2-5 p.m. at Graham Aquatic Center $5 spectator fee, $16-18 participants, ci.vacaville.ca.us

VALENCIA: Fright Fest September 8-October 31, 2023 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Annual event with mazes, scare zones and bands & DJs performing.

VENTURA: Harvest Festival October 6-8, 2023. Original Art & Craft Show features thousands of handmade American arts & crafts including jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics and unique home décor. Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., General Admission $9 + $10 parking, harvestfestival.com

VICTORVILLE: Fall Festival 1-7 p.m. in front of City Hall along Civic Drive. The Street Fair experience designed for family entertainment and community involvement features two stages of entertainment and musical performances, food vendors, merchandise vendors, information booths from education and service organizations and Kids Zone attractions. Location: 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA. Free, victorvilleca.gov

VISTA: Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta October 7-8, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Do some holiday shopping and get truly unique hand crafted treasures. Lots of items: beads, books, gems, jewelry, rocks, demonstrations, food and lots of family fun! Fiber Arts Fiesta 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A gathering of artists and guilds representing the Fiber Arts: weavers, basket makers, spinners, felters, knitters, and gourd artists. Location: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM) 2040 N Santa Fe Avenue Free admission, parking, agsem.com

WEST COVINA: Akimatsuri Fall Festival, 12-6 p.m. at ESGVGCC Parking Lot. Food, taiko drumming, ondo dancing, martial arts demonstrations, games, and more! Location: 1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina, CA. Free admission, esgvjcc.org

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Showcase October 7, 2023, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Hollywood Park, Great Lawn. Location: 647 N. San Vincente West Hollywood, CA Free, weho.org

WESTMINSTER: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival October 4-8, 2023, Thurs - Sat 10-7 p.m. Westminster Mall, 1044 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA. Free admission, $5 on opening day only! sugarplumfestivals.com

WEST POINT: Lumberjack Day and Parade 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Soapbox Derby, National Anthem and the crowning of the King and Queen, hometown parade "Footloose in the Foothills", Logging Show and competition. Location: Main Street and Spink Road, West Point, CA. Admission is Free. Parking is $5, lumberjackday.info | facebook.com/ LumberjackDayWestPoint

WEST SACRAMENTO: River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express Train September 30-October 29, 2023 weekends. Stop at a pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin, then re-board the train in this 1 hour experience.$59, $11 age 2 years and under, sacramentorivertrain.com | trains

WILLITS: Oktober Festival in the Redwoods October 7, 2023, 1-4 p.m. Brooktrails Golf Course & Ohl Grove (directly across from Brooktrails Community Center, the fire department, and the golf course. visitmendocino.com Following the Golf Tournament music will be provided 1-3 p.m. by the PoV band and 4-5 p.m. by The Flying Dog Bluegrass Band. Brats, hot dogs, sauerkraut, pretzels, apple cake, locally made gingerbread German cookies, local beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks! visitmendocino.com | Oktoberfest

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.   $59.95, $94.95 VIP, skunktrain.com

WOODSIDE: Filoli Orchard Days Weekends, Saturdays & Sundays, September 23-October 29, 2023, plus Monday, October 9, 2023  in Filoli Meadow, 86 Canada Road
$25 approx., filoli.org

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