California Floating Pumpkin Patches: Pleasant Hill Pumpkin Splash Oct.8, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

CARPINTERIA: Santa Barbara Polo Club's USPA Wickenden Cup 3 p.m. SB Polo Club. Santa Barbara Polo Club 3300 Via Real $30 grandstand seating, sbpolo.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.

CORONA: Coffin Creek through October 9, 2023, Coffin Creek's 5 haunted attractions  and the Dark Shadow Market Place at one Terrifying Location. $, coffincreek.com

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

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

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

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

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

GARDEN GROVE: Elvis Festival "The Spirit of Elvis" October 8, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Historic Main Street between Garden Grove Blvd. and Acacia Parkway, 12911 Main Street for mapping Garden Grove, CA Free, facebook.com/ElvisFestival ... more

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONTEREY: Party for Old Fisherman's Wharf 178th Birthday, 1-5 p.m. at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy the first ever Candy Crawl on the Wharf for the first 178 visitors, Master of Ceremonies and Radio Personality, David Marzetti, free Wharf Sealife-themed Birthday Cake at the Wharf Tent (in front of Abalonetti Bar & Grill) at 3:30p, Storm Troopers on site for fun photo ops, Meet & Greets with members of the Monterey Police and Monterey Fire Departments with free giveaways, a fire truck and safety tips. In commemoration of the Argentine sailor pirate Hippolyte Bouchard who raided and occupied Monterey in 1818, guests are invited to come in a pirate or sailor costume and take selfies with pirate statues at Pirate's Cove on the Wharf. Location: 101 Washington Street, Monterey, CA. Free, montereywharf.com or call (831) 238-0777

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

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.8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Ricky's Pancake Breakfast, Traditional Herbal/Arts Activities, Music, Community Sharing, Remembrance Potluck Feast Location: Burton Educational Preserve, Lake Vera Purdon Rd., Nevada City, CA. Free, indigenouspeoplesdays.org

NEWPORT BEACH: Blessing of the Animals October 8, 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church courtyard. Bring your pets for a doggy day out and a blessing to support Barks of Love Animal Rescue of Newport Beach. Every dog has its day! 3209 Via Lido Newport Beach, CA stjamesnewport.org/events | blessings

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

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

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

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

PLEASANT HILL: Pumpkin Splash October 8, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. All ages event Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 $16, pre-registration strongly encouraged. pleasanthillrec.com

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: 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

PORTOLA: Historic Railroad Motorcar 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Western Pacific Railroad Museum. The West Coast Railroaders Group bring their historic railroad motorcars to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum offering rides on cars once for railroad track maintenance during the 20th century. Rides operate 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Gates close at 5 p.m. Rides are FREE with regular museum admission. Location: 700 Western Pacific Way, Portola, CA $10 admission, rides included in gate fee, wplives.org

RANCHO SANTA FE: Taste of Rancho Santa Fe October 8, 2023, 4-7 p.m. An event of the Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe. Location: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe 5951 Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe, CA $150, tasteofrsf.org | taste

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

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

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

SARATOGA: Blessing of the Animals October 8, 2023, 10 a.m. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 st-andrews-saratoga.org

TOPANGA: Americana Harvest Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Folk and Country fun fundraiser for the 50th Anniversary Repertory Season includes special events, activities, and treats all day long including: Local Artisan Marketplace, Americana Performances in the Garden, Food, Fixin's and Drinks. Location: 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA. $20, theatricum.com/ americana-harvest-festival | An optional, added event, Geer Family Presents: The Woody Guthrie Story with Special Guests costs $70 more

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!

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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.


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

VENTURA: Los Olivos Adobe Victorian Halloween, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Olivas Adobe Historical Park. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. Free, cityofventura.ca.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

WALNUT CREEK: Contra Costa Crystal Fair, October 7-8, 2023 at Civic Park Community Center. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 30 booths. Hours: Saturday 10a-6p; Sunday 10a-4p. Location: 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway), Walnut Creek, CA. 2 day admission: $14 (under 12 free), crystalfai

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 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: 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

WOODSIDE: Filoli Orchard Days Weekends, September 23-October 29, 2023 in Filoli Meadow, 86 Canada Road
$36 approx., filoli.org

 

 

 

Past events

CALIFORNIA: Scarecrow Festivals October 1-31

• BENICIA: Frightfully First Street Annual Scarecrow Contest  beniciamainstreet.org
• CAMBRIA:  Cambria Scarecrow Festival cambriascarecrows.com
• DANVILLE: The Scarecrow Stroll. The Town of Danville  danville.ca.gov
• EXETER: Scarecrow Contest and Displays exeterchamber.com
• INDIAN VALLEY / LAKE ALMANOR: Merchant's Scarecrow Competition lakealmanorarea.com

• FALLBROOK Scarecrow Days
  fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

• RIPON: Scarecrow Fest Displayed outside  businesses during the month of October. riponchamber.org
• SIERRA MADRE: Scarecrows on Display
   creativeartsgroup.org
• WINTERS: Winters Chamber Scarecrow Contest. winterschamber.com

 

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