Animals are simply amazing. They supply us with food, fur for clothing to keep us warm, companionship and when trained, can even guide us through life when we lack sight. Is it in any wonder Californians will be out & about attending amazing animal events?

• SANTA ROSA: Amazing Pet Expo Oct. 18, 2014 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Free, pets welcome!
• SAN MARCOS: Horse Heritage Festival Oct. 19
• WHEATLAND: Naspig Pig Racing at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Oct. 18 & 19
• MOORPARK: Underwood Farms Flea Circus at Western Weekend Oct. 18 & 19
• SAN PEDRO: Autumn Sea Fair at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Free on Oct. 19
• GRASS VALLEY: Gold Country Alpaca Show, Free at Nevada County Fairgrounds Oct. 18
• FRESNO: Bully Boo Walk at Woodward Park Oct. 19
• SAN FRANCISCO: Sharktoberfest, Free Oct. 18 at Gulf of the Farallones Nat’l Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
• HUNTINGTON BEACH: Bulls on the Beach Professional Bull Riders Show, Free on Oct. 18
• SAINT HELENA: Pet Parade at Harvest Festival Oct. 18
• SARATOGA: Woofstock Oct. 19
• SAN DIEGO: Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on Hornblower Cruises Oct. 19
• HUNTINGTON BEACH: Howloween Dog Costume and Trick Contest in Central Park Oct. 19
• TEMECULA: Pig Racing at Peltzer Farms, free daily event through Halloween
• PATTERSON: Pig Races at Fantozzi Farms Pumpkin Patch Oct. 17-19
• HUNTINGTON BEACH: Dachshund Wiener Dog Races at Old World Village Oct. 19
• FRESNO: Zoo Boo Oct. 17-18
• LOS ANGELES Zoo Boo Oct. 18-19
• SANTA ANA Boo at the Zoo Oct. 18-19
• SAN JOSE: Happy Hollow Zoo Flashlight Safari October 17-18