ANAHEIM: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, Oct. 10-12, 2014
APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Air Show, , free under age 12 years
Apple Valley Airport harrisonairshows
AZUSA: Golden Days, Oct. 4-12, 2014. Parade, carnival, fun run and entertainment galore with days of special dining events. azusa
BAKERSFIELD: Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival, October 11 - 12, 2014. Free event. 323-7219
BISHOP: Lone Pine Film Festival, October 10-12, 2014. lonepinefilmfestivalBLUE JAY: Arrowhead Pine Cone Festival. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. free, pineconefestival
BUENA PARK: Knott's Scary Farm. Return of Elvira. Location:8039 Beach Blvd. 6-48 presale, gate, 220-5000, knotts
CAMBRIA: Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 2-11, 2014. Event says it's one of the best in the U.S.!
CAPITOLA: Fireworks Extravaganza. A wonderful family event featuring a spectacular fireworks display over Capitola Wharf. Time: 8:15 p.m. 685.3317 monte-foundation
COLOMA: Gold Rush Days, Oct. 10-12, 2014
EXETER: Fall Festival. Traditional parade, 10K, all day festivities, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. exeterchamber
FAIRFAX: Bikeoktoberfest Marin. Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m. Free admission. Bike expo, live music, group rides, cargo bike jubilee and more!
FAIRFIELD: BooZ & BrewZ. Beer Festival is a fun mix of Halloween meets Microbrews. Costumes are highly encouraged. Festivities outside with access to indoor facilities if the weather doesn't cooperate. Your ticket gets you unlimited samples in your cool new BooZ & BrewZ tasting mug. There are also discounted Designated Driver tickets available for the responsible one in your group. Dance to the tunes provided by local favorite band, the Time Bandits. Admire hot rods at the car show. Enter the costume contest to win prizes if deemed one of the best dressed. Sample a variety of beers and ciders. Drink, Eat, and be Scary! Location: Specialty Events Center 300 Chadbourne Rd., Fairfield, Ca. Time: 12Noon-4 p.m. boozandbrewz
FELTON: Annual Lobster Feed. Held at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N. Big Trees Park Rd. mountainparks
GLENDALE: Ducks & Dogs. Time: 10am-2pm Where: Glendale, CA Lake Glendale at Verdugo Park Organization: Glendale Kiwanis Foundation
HERMOSA BEACHThe Great Hermosa Beach Glass Pumpkin Patch, October 11-12, 2014. Glass House Studio at Hermosa Beach Community Theatre 710 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach, California 90254. 1000's of glass pumpkins will be on display and for sale to the public! Some proceeds will go to the Hermosa Arts Foundation. Come support the local arts!
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire, September 13 - October 12, 2014. Held at Casa de Fruta. norcalrenfaire
IRVINE: Spooktacular Saturdays! During October at Great Park, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. parking
KENWOOD: Giant Pumpkin Festival October 11-12, 2014, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ing all farmers, gardeners, and pumpkin lovers to the Giant Pumpkin Contest and Festival. Join Kunde Family Estate for the Giants Pumpkin Festival. Kunde Estate kunde
LONE PINE Lone Pine Film Festival October 10-12, 2014
lonepinefilmfestival Lone Pine Film Festival pays tribute to the magnificent landscape of the Eastern Sierras and Alabama Hills west of Lone Pine.
LONG BEACH: Rado's Haunted House, Oct. 10-25. Silverado Park Community Center 570-1675
LOS GATOS: Haunted Harvest Festival. Goblyn's Glen at Oak Meadow Park, 3-up. 459-8509
MILL VALLEY: Film Festival Oct. 2-12, 2014. Annual 36th Mill Valley Film Festival presents 11-day celebration of film at Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th Street, San Rafael, CA. 3.50 -up. mvff
OJAI: Ojai Studio Arts Fall Tour, October 11-13, 2014. Ojai Art Center. Ticket: ojaistudioartists for tickets.
OROVILLE: Full Hunter's Moon Haunted Drift & Concert. -20. Time: 6:30 p.m. Riverbend Park
PALM SPRINGS: American Heat Motorcycle Show, Oct. 10-12. Takes place on Palm Canyon. roadshowsreno
PALM SPRINGS: Astrella & The Musical T's After Party. Astrella, the daughter of famed singer, Donavan, presents her new styles at an event that blends music, art and fashion. DJ set by Carmen Rizzo at the Sidebar, Riviera Palm Springs. T-shirts featuring bands Queen, Elton John, The Who, Ray Charles and more, showcase the art of Miguel Paredes. Sidebar Lounge @ Riviera Palm Springs, 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA. astrellinc
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson. 4 Haunted Houses, Mazes & Bumpkin Patch! Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds. piratesofemerson
PALM SPRINGS: American Heat Motorcycle Show, Oct. 10-12. Takes place on Palm Canyon. roadshowsreno
PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch October 7-12, 2014
REDWOOD CITY: Zoppe Italian Family Circus.
RICHMOND: Home Front Festival. Celebrate Richmond's Cultural Heritage and the Rosie the Riveter National Memorial Park. Enjoy non-stop entertainment, demonstrations, food, and fun for the whole family. The festival takes place at the Lucretia Edwards Park, the Visitor's Center and Red Oak Victory. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Lucretia Edwards Park Address: End of Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Contact: (510) 234-3512 richmond
RIVERBANK: Riverbank Cheese & Wine Exposition, October 11-12, 2014. riverbankcheeseandwine
ROHNERT PARK: Blind Scream Haunted House Oct.10-Nov. 1. -30, blindscream
SACRAMENTO: Ghost Tours. 6:30 -9 p.m. 5. departs every 30 mins. Sacramento History Museum
SAN BERNARDINO: Pow Wow, October 10-12, 2014. Spirit of togetherness and affirmation of Native American culture, the San Manuel Band of Serrano. sanmanuel-nsn.gov
SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, October 11-12 , 2014, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 290 arts and crafts booths, specialty pre-packaged food booths, wine and beer, food, entertainment & family fun zone. pacificfinearts
SAN DIEGO: Ink America Tour, October 10-12, 2014 bodyartexpo
SAN FRANCISCO: Fleet Week, October 9-13, 2014. Blue Angels Maneuvers pre, gate fleetweek.us
SAN FRANCISCO Ocean Beach LEAP Sandcastle Contest. Held at Ocean Beach, the event is a fundraiser. 512-1899 or leaparts
SAN FRANCISCO Madonna del Lume Celebration Grand Ball (Oct. 11) and Parade Oct 12, 2014. Italian Heritage Grand Ball & Banquet; AND Italian Heritage Columbus Day Parade Oct. 12, 2014 sfcolumbusday
SAN JOSE: Ramen Festival Yokocho San Jose, October 10-12, 2014. San Jose Convention Center South Hall 435 S Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Ramen price: /Bowl (flat) Admission: Children 12 and under are ramenyokochous
SAN JOSE: Sparta-Q BBQ Competition Location: 10th Street (between Humboldt & Alma Ave.) San Jose, CA Coach Peter Turner 924-1253
SANTA CRUZ: Open Studios Art Tour, Oct. 11-12, 2014. 300+ artists featured during the month of October. North County art venues are featured this week. artscouncilsc /open-studios/
SCOTTS VALLEY: Glass Pumpkin Patch, October 11 & 12, 2014. Scotts Valley Senior Center Lawn 438-1010, scottsvalleychamber
SOLVANG: Scarecrowfest, Oct. 10-Nov. 10, 2014. Most Danish, Best Action Scarecrow, Spookiest and more. You can vote! syvscarecrows
TRES PINOS: San Benito Olive Festival. All things olives includes gourmet chef presentations, food, wine and a delightful time.
VENTURA: Seaside Highland Games, October 10-12, 2014 seaside-games
VENTURA: Bike MS Coastal Challenge Touring Event Oct. 11-12, 2014. Make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. nationalmssociety
VICTORVILLE: High Desert Haunted Hayride. Fridays & Saturdays. SBC Fair & Event Center up, 760-955-2200
VISALIA: Cowboy Roundup October 10-12, 2014.
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WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Fly-In and Air Show October 11-12, 2014. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Lots of aircraft and flying demonstrations. watsonvilleflyin | Region: Bay Area
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