California Events
Montrose Oktoberfest at Montrose Shopping Park, montrosechamber.org
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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
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
AMERICAN CANYON: Pumpkin Patch & Splash at Aquatics Center, 100 Benton Way. $10-12, register at city website, americancanyon.govANAHEIM: 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
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 Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival October 3-November 1, 2026, Fridays 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Historic Hawes Farms. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $15-up, under age 3 years free, historichawesfarms.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
APTOS: Johnny Reyes & The Midnight Blues at Summertine Music concert series, 2-4:30 p.m. at California Coffee in the Beer & Wine Garden. All are welcome to listen to the free concerts. Location: 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA. Free & open to public, cacoffeeaptos.com
ARCATA: Rise & bloom band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ATASCADERO: The Curse of the Crimson Tide haunted scare attraction September 25-November 1, 2026 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $14.13 approx., thehauntinatascadero.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
BAKERSFIELD: Oktoberfest October 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at Bakersfield Community Center. Admission ticket include 5 pours, a meal with dessert and contests. $65-75
BELLFLOWER: City of Bellflower Car Show October 3, 2026, 2-6 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard. Flag Salute, Car Show, live music. Location: Bellflower Blvd. between Walnut St. & Flora Vista Ave. Free admission to the viewing public, bellflower-car-show.com
BELL GARDENS: Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Ford Park, Bell Gardens, CA. Free to see, bellgardens.org
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
CONCORD: St. Bonaventure Blessing of the Animals October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. St. Bonaventure Catholic Church 5562 Clayton Road Concord, CA 94521 Phone: (925) 672-5800 stbonaventure.net
OCEANSIDE: St. Francis Festival - Blessing of the Animals October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Mission San Luis Rey 4050 Mission Dr. Oceanside, CA sanluisreyparish.org
SARATOGA: Blessing of the Animals October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 st-andrews-saratoga.org
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
CALISTOGA: Pumpkins in the Pool Pumpkin Float October 3, 2026, 1 p.m. at Calistoga Community Pool Calistoga, CA Registration required: cityofcalistoga.perfectmind.com Ages 3 - 12 free for Calistoga Residents $10 for Non-Residents Questions: (707) 942-2838
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.org
CARSON: Carson Jazz in the Park October 3, 2026, 11 a.m. in Anderson Park featuring Sheila E, B.I.G (Brothers Igniting a Groove), Jazz In Pink, The Family, and the CSUDH Jazz Ensemble plus DJ Alcatraz keeping the vibes going! Location: Anderson Park, 19101 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA. Free, facebook.com/ cityofcarson
CASTRO VALLEY: Greek Festival Castro Valley October 3-4, 2026. Location: 20104 Center St. Castro Valley, CA. Free admission, resurrectiongoc.com | Greek
CATALINA ISLAND / TWO HARBORS: Buccaneer Days October 1-3, 2026. Three days of pirates, beach parties, boats, and late-night parties as pirate campers and boaters take over the island. Dress like a pirate and enjoy live music, costume contests, drinks and dancing. For age 21+, $106.25-up, visitcatalinaisland.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
CARUTHERS: Caruthers District Fair, California's Largest and Longest-Running Free-Gate Fair, September 30-October 3, 2026. Where America's Roots Run Deep. caruthersfair.com
CHICO: Merriam Park Oktoberfest October 2-3, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Oktoberfest at The Barn includes great entertainment, bands, games, contests, plus food and beer. Location: 1930 Market Place Chico, CA $36.50 admission age 21+, meriampark.com
CHICO: Pumpkin Splash October 3, 2026, 1-4 p.m. at PV Pool. Location: 2320 North Ave., Chico, CA. $10, chicorec.gov/ 2026-10-03-pumpkin-splash
CORCORAN: Cotton Festival and Parade October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. parade begins. Route: King Avenue to Dairy Avenue. Cotton Festival celebrates the harvest with a day-long event - a parade, followed by a fun day at the park with diaper derby, soccer tournament, pickleball tournament, carnival rides, petting zoo, cornhole tournament, games and inflatables, beer and wine garden, food/vendor booths, live music and much more! Free, corcoranchamber.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: Cool Patch Pumpkins boasts World's Largest Corn Maze open September-October 31, 2026. Open every day 9 a.m.-8 p.m. seasonally, weather permitting. Corn Maze $22. coolpatchpumpkins.com
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
DUARTE: Halloween Floating Pumpkin Patch October 3, 2026, 12-3 p.m. at Duarte Fitness Center Pool accessduarte.com
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: 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
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
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 roots, jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and blues and many more! $40-195, rcmfest.org | lineup
FOLSOM: Bark 'n' Splash Bash October 3, 2026, 1-3 p.m. at Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Bring your four-legged friends to swim and frolic in the Activity Pool. Dog-related groups and vendors on hand provide information and products. $15 per dog (human companions are free. Please present written proof of current dog license; dogs must be on leash for entry. folsom.ca.us
FONTANA: Fontana Pumpkin Pool-ooza October 3, 2026 at Fontana Park Aquatic Center 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA $5-7, fontana.org
FORTUNA: Apple Harvest Festival takes place downtown, in Rohner Park and at Clendenen's Cider Works. The festival includes shopping, eating, touring the apple orchard, listening to concerts, games for the kids, bounce house and a good time for all. Free admission, facebook.com/ fortunaappleharvestfestival/
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
FULLERTON: Taste of the Town October 3, 2026, presented by the Assistance League. assistanceleague.org/ fullerton | taste
GOLETA: Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers Fest and Convention October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Stow House. Line up: Suzy and Eric Thompson and more. Rancho La Patera & Stow House 304 North Los Carneros Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 $20-25, fiddlersfestival.org
GRASS VALLEY: Brew Fest, October 3, 2026, 1-5 p.m. Downtown on Mill Street. Breweries, food vendors, a main stage for musical entertainment, and a showcase of our unique shops and restaurants. $40-60, downtowngrassvalley.com
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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Calisamba - Brazilian music, at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, sealegsatthebeach.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
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
LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 2-25, 2026 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Scary Mary, The Ringmaster, terrifying mazes, carnival rides and ghostly experiences.
MANTECA: Pumpkin Fair October 3-4, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Manteca. Held first full weekend in October each year. Includes car show, pumpkins galore. mantecapumpkinfair.org
MANTON: Manton Apple Festival October 3, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Manton School. Live entertainment, apple pie baking and eating contests, arts and crafts vendors, family entertainment and fun for all ages. Free admission, mantonapple.com | apples
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
MOORPARK: Country Days Parade October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. on Historic High Street. Join the community in celebrating with a parade & festival (11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., after parade). Event includes a street fair and entertainment. Free admission, moorparkca.gov
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 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: Haunted Hayride September 18-November 1, 2026 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
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
MANTON: Manton Apple Festival October 3, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Manton School. Apple Pie Baking & Apple Pie Eating Contests, 6 bluegrass bands, vendors, food for sale, games. Free admission, mantonapple.com
MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Pumpkin Diving October 3, 2026, 1-5 p.m. Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center 26887 Recodo Lane Mission Viejo, CA. Free admission, $5 pre- $10 door for pumpkin purchase, cityofmissionviejo.org/ register
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
OAKLAND: Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival Parade October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. | Festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in DeFremery Park. Free, oaklandbca.org
OXNARD: Oxnard Multicultural Festival October 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Plaza Park. Live music, performances, food, arts & crafts, and hands-on activities for the entire family. Admission is free, oxnard.gov
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
PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 30-October 4, 2026. $57.30-up, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome
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
PORTERVILLE: Zalud House Museum Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off October 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Rib Competition begins at 7 a.m. The public can buy tickets to sample the ribs, watch Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Pioneer Days Princess Pageants. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the protection and the preservation of the Zalud House Museum. ci.porterville.ca.us
RANCHO BERNARDO: Rancho BEERnardo Festival October 3, 2026, 2-5 p.m. in Webb Park. Location: 16826 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA. Presented by Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary, this adults only fundraiser features food choices available for purchase and great bands. Ticket prices are $65 per person for General Admission and $90 per person for VIP, rbsunrise.org | eventbrite.com | Oktoberfest
RANCHO CORDOVA: Heartstoppers Haunted House October 2-November 1, 2026, weekends. Location: 2300 Mine Shaft Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA. $35-60 approx. +$5-10 parking, heartstoppershaunt.com
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
REDWOOD CITY: Port Fest October 3, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 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
ROSEVILLE: Bacon and Brew Bash, October 3, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square. A showcase of a variety of local and large craft breweries, delicious local food vendors with bacon-inspired dishes, music, dancing, silent auction, and raffles. All proceeds from the event benefit the Roseville Police Activities League, the continuation of our mission and our members! Must be 21 and over to attend. Location: 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA. $50-100, rosevillepal.com/baconandbrewbash
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 | lineup
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 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: 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 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 DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream September 11-November 1, 2026 is a special ticket, nighttime scare attraction with 6 haunted houses, 3 scare zones, vile vignettes, band/music, and themed bars with drinks for sale age 21+. $41.50-55 tickets, seaworld.com
SAN DIEGO: Pacific Beach Fest October 3, 2026, 9:30 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: Taste of North Park October 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. northparkmainstreet.com | taste
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: 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 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 VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2026. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com
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
SELMA: Pumpkin Palooza 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pioneer Village. Free event with pumpkin patch, bouncy house and more! cityofselma.com
SIMI VALLEY: Rotary Club Oktoberfest October 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Lemon Park. Oktoberfest Games & Prizes, Live Music & Entertainment. Location: 3700 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA. $28.52-200, simioktoberfest.com
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
TEHACHAPI: Stallion Springs Oktoberfest October 3, 2026, 12-6 p.m. Stallion Springs Oktoberfest: A Toast to 20 Years of Beer & Cheer! Stallion Springs Community Services District Community Center 27850 Stallion Springs Drive Tehachapi, CA 93561, $ Beer is cash only, facebook.com/ StallionSpringsPR
TEMECULA: Chris Botti 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
TWAIN HARTE: OktoberFest Pub Crawl, October 3, 2026, 12-5 p.m. in downtown Twain Harte. Includes German foods, beers and games such as stein holding contest and yodeling contest. $, twainhartecc.com
TEMECULA: Mansion of Lost Souls Halloween Haunt October 1-31, 2026, 7 p.m. Thur-Sun at Pumpkinland. Annual scare attraction recommended for age 12+ years. Location: 40820 Winchester Road,Temecula, CA. $21-30, mansionoflostsouls.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 25-November 1, 2026. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts in a seamless scare experience. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $42-up, rothauntedhouse.com
TIBURON: Tiburon Wine Festival, October 3, 2026, 1-4 p.m. at Point Tiburon Plaza. Location: 1701 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA $ advance sales only, 21+ event tiburonchamber.org | wine
TURLOCK: Turlock Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze September 25-October 31, 2026 daily at RAM Farms. Free admission pumpkin patch with fee for Corn Maze. Location: 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock, CA. Free admission, ramfarms.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
WEST POINT: Lumberjack Day and Parade 7 a.m.-5 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. lumberjackday.info | facebook.com/ LumberjackDayWestPoint
WHITTIER: Whittier Pumpkin Patch Splash October 3, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Palm Park Pool 5703 Palm Ave. Whittier, CA $5, whittierrec.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
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express October 2-31, 2026. Take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch. Pick your own pumpkin and enjoy some tasty fall treats, then return to the station. $59.95 general seating, skunktrain.com
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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