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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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ALAMEDA: The USS Haunted Hornet weekends through November 1, 2026 at USS Hornet Museum. Descend into a steel labyrinth aboard a reportedly haunted ship that served through World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda, CA. $44.02, uss-hornet.org
ALPINE: Get Wicked Viejas Casino Halloween Bash October 31, 2026, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Music with 38 Special band plus DJs Lisa, Autumn and Dust. $7,500 Costume Contest, Themed Photo Booths, Handcrafted Halloween Cocktails and Caricature Artists. Location: 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA. $11.60, age 21+ only, viejas.com
ALPINE: Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 4-6:30 p.m. at Viejas Outlets. Location: 5003 Willows Rd., Alpine, CA. Free, viejasoutletcenter.com
ANAHEIM HILLS: Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Anaheim Hills Festival. Location: 8020 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA. Free, anaheimhillsfestival.com
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
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
ARCATA: Bayou Swamis 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
ARCATA: Trick or Treat on the Plaza on Arcata Main Street October 31, 2026, 4-7 p.m.
ARCATA: Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors October 23-31, 2026, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. at Kinetic Sculpture Lab. New location: 1680 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA 707-822-4805 $15 cash only, kineticsculpturelab.com
ARTESIA: Halloween Spooktacular with Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026 at Artesia Park. Location: 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA. Free, cityofartesia.us
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
ATASCADERO: Trick or Treat Downtown October 31, 2026, 4-7 p.m. Downtown Atascadero Atascadero, CA Free, visitatascadero.com
AVALON: Nightmare on Front Street Halloween Parade and Party in the Park on Crescent Avenue and Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Patch on the Beach and more.
BAKERSFIELD: Scare Valley Haunted Attraction October 9-November 1, 2026 at Kern County Fairgrounds. Two haunts - Wicked Dark and Blackridge Asylum with live actors, loud sounds, lighting effects, and some intense scenes. $33.92-65.72, scarevalley.com
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Museum Safe Halloween, October 30 & 31, 2026. Location: 3801 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA. $12.51 child, $7.18 adult, kerncountymuseum.org
BALBOA ISLAND: Start at Newport Beach Newport Beach Fun Zone near the Ferry and check out the Ferris Wheel. Then take a ride on the Ferry to Trick or Treat on Balboa Island. It is a real treat for kids. The decorations are amazing!
BELL GARDENS: Bell Gardens Halloween Carnival October 31, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Bell Gardens Veterans Park 6662 Loveland Street Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Free, bellgardens.org
BELMONT SHORE: Haute Halloween Dog Parade October 31, 2026, 2:30 p.m. Marina Park Green, 4000 E. Olympic Plaza, Belmont Shore, CA $10-35 dog registration, free spectators (reserved seating $6)
BELMONT SHORE: 2nd Street Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 4-6 p.m. Location: 2nd Street between Livingston and Bayshore Ave., Long Beach, CA. Free, belmontshore.org
BERKELEY: Berkeley Halloween Howl Dog Parade & Costume Contest October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth Street,Berkeley, CA. $5, berkeleyca.gov
BIG BEAR LAKE: Halloween in the Village offers trick or treating for the kids.
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
BIG SUR: Point Sur Lightstation Halloween Tour at 5:15 p.m. Tour lasts approx. 2 hr. 30 min. A special evening tour to put you in the mood for Halloween. Location: Highway One at mile marker 54.1 approx. 19 miles south of Carmel, Big Sur, CA. $125, reservations required, pointsur.org
BREA: Treats in the Streets October 31, 2026, 5-7 p.m. Location: Downtown Brea Birch & Brea Blvd. Brea, CA.. Free, breadowntown.com
BUENA PARK: Knotts Scary Farm, Thurs.-Sun through October 31, 2026. Haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA. $65-up, sixflags.com/knotts
BURBANK: Burbank Halloween Carnival October 31, 2026, 6:30-8 p.m. McCambridge Park Burbank, CA designed for ages 3-11 years, $5, burbankca.gov
CALISTOGA: City of Calistoga Halloween Parade October 31, 2026, 6 p.m. The public is invited to dress up in your favorite costumes and join the community for a festive walk through downtown. The parade route: On Lincoln from Cedar to Fair Way Line up starts at 5:45 p.m. Questions: (707) 942-2838, Free, calistogaca.gov
CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 24, 25 & 31, 2026. 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. Toddlers and children get pumpkin with ticket. $, psrm.org| trains
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
CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Halloween in the Village October 31, 2026. Carlsbad Village Carlsbad, CA carlsbad-village.com
CARLSBAD: Día de Los Muertos October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. City of Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Candlelight Tour. Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA. Free, no reservations required, carlsbadca.gov
CAMARILLO: Old Town Boo Fest October 31, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Trick-or-treat down the Boo-levard, collecting sweets from participating businesses and enter the Costume Contest for your chance to win exciting prizes! Free, camarillomerchant.org
CARSON: Carson Halloween Carnival October 31, 2026 at Carson Event Center 801 E. Carson St. Carson, CA Free, ci.carson.ca.us
CHINO: Chino Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 3-8 p.m. Rain or shine Ayala Park 14225 Central Ave., Fields 11, 12, 13 & 14 Chino, CA Free, cityofchino.org $12.50 Carnival Wristband
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
CLEARLAKE: Clearlake Trunk or Treat 2-4 p.m. at Red Bud Park. Free event, clearlake.ca.us
CONCORD: Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, 4 p.m. Grace Church 2875 The Alameda Concord, CA 94519 gracefwb.com
CORONADO: Mainstreet Goes Ghostly October 31, 2026, 3-5:30 p.m. Downtown Coronado Orange Avenue and surrounding streets Coronado, CA Free, coronadomainstreet.com
CROCKETT: Stangz on the Strait, Mustang Car Show October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Crockett Scout Hall. Includes a Costume Contest in honor of Halloween. Location: 995 Loring Ave., Crockett, CA. $25, crockettcalifornia.com (proceeds benefit American Cancer Society)
DAVIS: Davis Zombie Bike Ride & Zombie Mash After Party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This ride is free and open to the public. Everyone can participate. zombiebikeparade.com
DAVIS: Downtown Davis Treat Trail October 31, 2026, 3-5 p.m. davisdowntown.com
DIAMOND BAR: Diamond Bar Halloween Party, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pantera Park. Location: 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. Free admission, diamondbarca.gov
DOWNEY: Downey Pumpkin Patch October 31, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. Downey Adult School 12340 Woodruff Ave. Downey, CA Free, downeyca.org
DUARTE: Halloween Howl at Royal Oaks Park, 5-8 p.m. Trick or Treat stations, wandering zombies and more. Duarte, CA accessduarte.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 SEGUNDO: El Segundo Halloween Frolic, 12-4 p.m. at 350 Main Street (300 & 400 Blocks of Main) El Segundo, CA. $10-15 wristband, elsegundo.org
ENCINITAS: Encinitas Safe Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Downtown Encinitas South Coast Highway 101 from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street Free, encinitas101.com
EUREKA: Eureka Boo at the Zoo October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sequoia Park Zoo. Location: 3414 W Street, Eureka, CA. redwoodzoo.org
EUREKA: Eureka Old Town Trick or Treat, October 31, 2026, 2-4 p.m. Main Street Eureka, CA. Free, eurekaca.gov
FONTANA: Halloween Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at Water of Life Community Church. Fun Decorated Trunks and candy for kids. Location: 7625 East Ave., Fontana, CA. Free admission, wateroflifecc.org
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Magic Market Halloween October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Fort Bragg Laurel and Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA Free, visitfortbraggca.com
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off October 31, 2026, 5-7 p.m. Living Waters Christian Fellowship. Location: 9851 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. Free, livingwatersoc.com
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
GLENDALE: Montrose Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 5-7 p.m. The Montrose Shopping 2200, 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Ave. (2200 block of Honolulu Ave. will be closed) Glendale, CA shopmontrose.com
GLENDORA: Glendora Halloween Carnival, 5-8 p.m. at Finkbiner Park Softball Fields 160 N Wabash Ave Glendora, CA. $15 pre register, $20 day of, cityofglendora.org
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 5-9 p.m. C. Robert Lee Activity Center Tennis Courts Hawaiian Gardens, CA Free, hgcity.org
HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Halloween Pumpkin Festival October 31, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza North & Vine Streets, one block west of the Plaza Healdsburg, CA Free, healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
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: Flashback Heart Attack, 80s band at Halloween Party! at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Bella Terra Halloween Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 1-5 p.m. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach, CA Free, bellaterra-hb.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 7-November 9, 2025 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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Spooktacular Halloween, 4-7 p.m. in Downtown Huntington Beach. Location: Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway & Orange Ave. plus 5th Street. Huntington Beach, CA Free, hbdowntown.com
IRWINDALE: Irwindale Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Irwindale Park. Location: 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov Held in the parking lot east
JACKSON: Jackson Halloween Parade October 31, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Parade at 6 p.m. Jackson Fire House Main Street Jackson Jackson, CA Free, jacksonlionsclub.org
JOSHUA TREE: Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Bell Center Gym north parking lot. Inside the Bell Center, CMC student-athletes host games and activities, plus you can get photos with Spike, the Fighting Cacti mascot! The CMC Vocational Nursing Class of 2027 will also be showing FREE movies in the Community Room. Food trucks on-site at 5 pm. Location: 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA. Free, cmccd.edu
LAKEPORT: Trick or Treat on Main Street October 31, 2026, 2-5 p.m. Main Street Lakeport, CA lakeportrotary.org
LAKEWOOD: Pa's Pumpkin Patch October 1-31, 2026 at the Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA $5, $3 child: paspumpkinpatch.com Activities are additional
LAKEWOOD: Halloween Carnivals October 31, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m. Each park has a special theme Biscailuz Park, Bloomfield Park, Bolivar Park, Boyar Park, Del Valle Park, Mayfair Park and Palms Park. Free, lakewoodcity.org
LA HABRA HEIGHTS: La Habra Heights Halloween Haunt October 31, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Held at The Gym in the Park 1885 N. Hacienda Rd. La Habra Heights, CA Admission: One bag of wrapped candy per child lahabraheightsimprovementassociation.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
LOMPOC: Halloween Harvest Block Party October 31, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Lompoc Foursquare Church, 125 North C Street, Lompoc, CA. Free, lompocfoursquare.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: Zoo BOO October 24, 25, 31, 2026 & November 1, 2026. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $27, lazoo.org
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Authentic haunted ship becomes a playground for spirits & ghosts during annual haunt with mazes, music, food & fun. Scary Mary has haunted the ship since her mysterious drowning in the pool in 1952. $, queenmary.com
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
MORGAN HILL: Morgan Hill Safe Trick or Treat, 5-7 p.m. at Downtown Morgan Hill Monterey Road between Main St. & Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, CA. morgan-hill.ca.gov
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
MONTEREY: Monterey Halloween on the Wharf Trick or Treat By the Bay October 31, 2026, 4-7 p.m. Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf 101 Washington Street Monterey, CA Free, montereywharf.com
MOORPARK: Boo at the Zoo October 24, 25, 31, 2026 & November 1, 2026 at The Teaching Zoo. Halloween offers special treats for all at Moorpark's Teaching (and Learning) Zoo. $16.05, zoo.moorparkcollege.edu
MORRO BAY: Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Downtown Morro Bay. Location: Main Street & Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA. Free, morrobay.org
MURRIETA: Rancho Bella Vista Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026 at French Valley/ Rancho Bella Vista Community Center 31757 Browning St., Murrieta, CA Free, gorecreation.org
NAPA: Hometown Halloween Party October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Halloween in Downtown Napa. Downtown Napa merchants hand out candy to trick or treaters. Free, donapa.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
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Zombie Joe's Haunted Theatre Urban Death: Tour Of Terror October 9-November 1, 2026. Location: ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. $24 /28, UrbanDeath.com
NOVATO: Trick or Treat Downtown 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Daytime event for youngsters to visit merchants and get a free treat. Presented by downtownnovato.com
OAKDALE: Oakdale Halloween Parade October 31, 2026, 1-3 p.m. Gene Bianchi Community Center 110 South Second Ave. Oakdale, CA oakdalegov.com
OAKLAND: Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam at Children's Fairyland. Location: 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA. $18-20, fairyland.org
OAKLAND: Boo at the Zoo at Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA $23.50, advanced reservations required, oaklandzoo.org
ORANGE: Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show October 31-November 1, 2026, 10 a.m. at Velvet Rose Event Center. Opal and gem dealers from around the US, gemstone cutting, jewelry making, gemstone identification, faceting, gold panning, and more! Location: 300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA. $5, opalsociety.org
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
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Halloween on Arenas October 30-31, 2026, 4-10 p.m. E. Arenas Road, Block party between Indian Canyon and Calle Encilia Palm Springs, CA 92264 halloweenpalmsprings.com FREE ($10 Suggest Donation)
PALO ALTO: Stanford Shops Trick or Treat October 31, 2026 at Center Pavilion. Location: Stanford Shopping Center, 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford, CA. Free, simon.com
PASADENA: Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at One Colorado. Trick or Treat with merchants. Location: 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA. Free, onecolorado.com
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
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Safe & Fun Halloween October 31, 2026, 4-7 p.m. Safe & Fun Halloween Downtown Free, pasoroblesdowntown.org
PETALUMA: Downtown Trick or Treat Trail October 31, 2026, 3-5:30 p.m. Downtown Petaluma Kentucky St., Western Ave., Petaluma Blvd., 2nd St., C St., Theater Square and Golden Eagle Shopping Center Petaluma, CA petalumadowntown.com/ trick-or-treat-trail
PETALUMA: Halloween Bash October 31, 2026, 3-5:30 p.m. Petaluma Wildlife Museum 201 Fair Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Free, petalumawildlifemuseum.org
PITTSBURG: Pittsburg Halloween Bash, 12-5 p.m. at Small World Park. Location: 2551 Harbor St Pittsburg, CA. Free ages 10 & under with canned food donation, pittsburgca.gov
PLACERVILLE: Trick or Treat on Main Street October 31, 2026, 4-6 p.m. Downtown Placerville Main Street Placerville, CA Free, placervillemerchants.org
PLEASANT HILL: Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 12-2 p.m. Downtown Pleasant Hill Plaza near Jack’s Restaurant 105 Crescent Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Free, shopdowntownpleasanthill.com
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda October 2-November 1, 2026. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 35 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
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
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Howloween Dog Party October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Eastview Dog Park. Location: 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Free, rpvca.gov
REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Beach Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 3-8 p.m. Riviera Village hosts the annual Halloween Trick or Treat -- Catalina Ave. (often closed to traffic for this event from Avenue I to Palos Verdes Blvd.) Free, rivieravillage.net
RIALTO: Halloween Hi-Jinks October 31, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Civic Center 150 S. Palm Rialto, CA Free, yourrialto.com Wristbands for games & attractions $5-7
ROSEMEAD: Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex 8471 Klingerman Ave., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SALINAS: Halloween in the Park October 31, 2026, 12-2 p.m. Sherwood Community Park 920 N Main St. Salinas, CA Free, cityofsalinas.org
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
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
SALINAS: Downtown Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free candy given away by participating merchants.
SAN BRUNO: Trick or Treat on the Avenue October 31, 2026, 1-3 p.m. Downtown San Bruno San Mateo Avenue San Bruno, CA Free, instagram.com/p/DdrfhvBipJm/
SAN CARLOS: Pumpkin Drop Oct.31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Halloween Haunted Hangar which runs October 23-31, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA. $, hiller.org
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: Seaport Village Bayside Boo, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Seaport Village. Trick or treats, costume contest, DJ spins tunes and more. Location: 849 W. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA Free, SeaportVillage.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: Yerba Buena Gardens Halloween Hoopla, 12-3 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens. Location: Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets San Francisco, CA. Free, geared toward age 10 years & under, ybgfestival.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Ghirardelli Spooky Square October 31, 2026, 1-3 p.m. Ghirardelli Square 900 North Point Street San Francisco, CA Free, ghirardellisq.com/events
SAN FRANCISCO: Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ocean Avenue Association, 1917 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, CA. $20-30, littleoceanauts.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
SAN JOSE: Green Halloween at Happy Hollow October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Road, San Jose, CA. $, facebook.com/hhpzoo
SAN LEANDRO: Manor Library Halloween Family Fun Fest October 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at San Leandro Public Library - Manor. Location: 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA. Free, sanleandro.org
SAN PEDRO: USS Iowa Halloween Stemebration, October 31, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at Battleship IOWA. Location: 250 S. Harbor Blvd. San Pedro, CA Free, pacificbattleship.com
SAN PEDRO: Trick or Treat at Crafted October 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Crafted 112 E 22nd Street Warehouse No 10 San Pedro, CA Free, craftedportla.com
SANTA ANA: Discovery Cube Pumpkin Palooza October 3-November 1, 2026, weekends. Explore this annual Spooky Science event that presents holiday learning in a festive, fun way. Location: Discovery Cube Orange County, 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA. $24-27, discoverycube.org
SANTA BARBARA: Boo at the Zoo October 16-31, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Daytime version of BOO includes scavenger hunt, hay maze, candy station, costume contest and spooky story time. $28-38, sbzoo.org
SANTA CRUZ: Trick or Treat on the Wharf October 31, 2026, 3-6 p.m. Santa Cruz Wharf Little witches, goblins, and ghosts and their parents can enjoy safe and sane trick-or-treating at wharf businesses. Free, santacruzwharf.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Floating Pumpkin Patch October 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Paul T. Nakamura Regional Aquatics Center, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Pre-registration is required, santafesprings.gov
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House October 9-31, 2026, 7 p.m. select days. It's baaaack and scarier than ever! Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
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
SAUSALITO: Halloween Sausalito October 31, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Carved Pumpkin Contest, Parade, Trick or Treat and Dog Costume Contest. Location: City Hall & Robin Sweeny Park Johnson and Caledonia Street Sausalito, California Free, sausalito.gov
SEAL BEACH: Trunk or Treat at the City of Seal Beach Municipal Lot, Main Street and Electric Avenue. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Age appropriate kids and youth are invited to don Halloween costumes. Free, sealbeachca.gov
SEASIDE: Seaside Halloween Bonanza October 31, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Seaside, CA. Free admission, ci.seaside.ca.us
SIMI VALLEY: Oak Park Youth Halloween Carnival October 31, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Oak Park Community Center 1000 N. Kanan Rd. Simi Valley, CA Pre-sale $5 ages 2 and over or $10 door, free under age 2 years, rsrpd.org
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: Shops at Heavenly Village Trick or Treat October 31, 2025, 3-6 p.m. Shops at Heavenly 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUISUN CITY: Suisun City Halloween Parade October 31, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Main Street Parking Lot Suisun City, CA Free
TEMECULA: Pennypickle's Halloween October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pennypickle's Workshop 42081 Main Street Temecula, California 92590 $, pennypickles.org
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
THOUSAND PALMS: Thousand Palms Halloween Spooktacular October 31, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at Thousand Palms Community Park, 31-189 Robert Road, Thousand Palms, CA. Free, all ages, myrecreationdistrict.com
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
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
VACAVILLE: Halloween Stroll October 31, 2026, 4-6 p.m. Rain or shine downtownvacaville.com Wear your costume and stroll along Main, Merchant, Parker, Dobbins and other streets in Historic Downtown Vacaville
VENTURA: Downtown Ventura Halloween Night Market Trunk or Treat October 31, 2026 in. Downtown Ventura Main St. Ventura, CA Free, downtownventura.org
YERMO: Calico Ghost Haunt Oct. 23-25, 2026 + Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026. Annual event last two weekends in October featuring live music & entertainment, games & activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, gunfighter shows, food, night scarers, train rides and mine tours, and more. $15, $10 for kids ages 4-11 and kids under age 3 are free, parks.sbcounty.gov for a schedule of events. For Ghost Tours, visit calicoghosttours.com for reservations.
WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval October 31, 2026, 6-11 p.m. One mile of Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny and La Cienega West Hollywood, CA Free, weho.org
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
WHEATLAND: Wheatland Safe Trick or Treat October 31, 2026, 12-3 p.m. at Settler's Village Market. Location: 1912 CA-65 Wheatland, CA Free, facebook.com
WHITTIER: Spooktacular 5K Run Walk October 31, 2026, 6:30 a.m. at Whittier Community Center. Location: 7630 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA. $25-55, runsignup.com
WOODLAND: Woodland Limitless Bash October 31, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m. at Limitless Church. Location: 301 Walnut St., Woodland, CA. Free, limitlesswoodland.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
YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival October 31-November 1, 2026. Guru Gadee Nagar Kirtan Annual Sikh Parade is on November 1, 2026, 11 a.m. The Sikh Parade starts on Sunday morning with the procession of the main float carrying the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and is followed by thousands of devotees. The procession winds through Yuba City roads on a 4.5-mile route. Each year many volunteers cook and donate an astounding amount of free food and beverages to anyone at the Sikh Parade. All are welcome. Sikh Temple. Location: Tierra Buena 2468 Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City, CA. sikhtempleyubacity.com
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