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HALLOWEEN:
ALAMEDA: USS Haunted Hornet
ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson in Alameda, CA
ALTADENA: Wicked Lit Play at a Mausoleum and Cemetery in California
AMERICAN CANYON: Pumpkin Patch at the Pool.
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Halloween Celebration
APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Haunted Lunatic Asylum
BUENA PARK: Knott's Spooky Farm 220-5220 knotts
COSTA MESA: Scarecrow & Pumpkin Festival October 17 & 18, 2015, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free at Goat Hill Junction, Fairview Park, Costa Mesa, CA train rides, face painting and rocketeers.
GLENDORA: Pumpkin Festival. Centennial Heritage Park 723-725 E. Mauna Loa (Adjacent to South Hills Park) Glendora, CA Free shuttle service at City Hall ; free age 4 and under glendora
SANTA CLARITA: Underwater Pumpkin Carving. SCSC Aquatic Center 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, California santa-clarita
MILPITAS: Pumpkin Patch
NORWALK: Halloween Parade 11 a.m.
Annual Arturo Sanchez Sr., Halloween Parade begins at the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Mapledale Street and concludes at Hermosillo Park.
OROVILLE: BBQ Spooktacular at Larry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary 4995 Durham Pentz Rd Oroville, CA 95965 533-1000 -20 kirshner
PACIFICA: Halloween Spook-Tacular Haunted House and Carnival Games at Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA cityofpacifica Free
PETALUMA: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
ROHNERT PARK: Blind Scream Haunted House -30, 7-11p
SANTA CRUZ: Roaring Camp Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 10- November 1, 2015
SANTA MONICA: Virginia Park Fall Festival. Time: 3-7 p.m. Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. Santa Monica, CA Free
SAINT HELENA: Pet Parade.St. Helena Harvest Festival begins with The Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. followed by The Pet Parade at 9:30 a.m. Oak Avenue, St. Helena, CA sthelenaharvestfestival
SAN JOSE: Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attraction
SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Flashlight Tours
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror Haunted House rothauntedhouse
UKIAH: Pumpkinfest Parade 10 a.m.
VACAVILLE: Floating Pumpkin Patch, Graham Aquatic Center Marshall Road/Alamo Drive Vacaville, CA cityofvacaville
VENTURA: Pumpkin Plunge at Ventura Aquatic Center 901 S. Kimball Dr. Ventura, CA -5
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Goblin Gallop Trick or Treat Run
ANAHEIM - Orange County Auto Show October 15-18, 2015
Anaheim Convention Center
Motor Trend Auto Shows
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APPLE VALLEY: Happy Trails Parade. Time: 10 a.m. Clubs, schools, churches, businesses, individuals, marching bands, car clubs, equestrian groups/individuals, and more are invited to show their community spirit! The route, just over one mile long, begins at the corner of Central Road and Outer Highway 18. The parade travels west to Pawnee Road, left onto Pawnee, and disperse at Powhatan Road. Seating along parade route on south side of Outer Hwy 18 in Apple Valley. GRAND MARSHALL: Cliff Earp – Local Personality, Business Owner & Fire Board Member. applevalleyvillage
ARCADIA: H2O Yeah! Water is our crop! Meet Water Farmers who are creating the water-efficient Crescent Farm, located in the heart of the Los Angeles Arboretum. Children and family activities include making seed balls, rain sticks and mosaic stepping stones for Crescent Farm. Plants featured in Crescent Farm will be on sale. When Saturday, October 17, 2015 Time: 10am - 2pm Where: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 arboretum or 821.3222
Anderson Return of the Salmon Festival October 17, 2015
Admission: Free
Contact: Coleman Fish Hatchery
530-365-8622
Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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AUBURN: Auburn Big Time Pow Wow October 16-17, 2015
Honoring Family and Children of Yesterday and Today
Gold Country Fairgrounds
1273 High Street
Auburn CA
363-8526
Free Admission
Parking
6pm to 9pm Friday
Saturday California Big Time 10am to 9pm – Intertribal Dancing Sierra Native Alliance
AUBURN: Auburn Community Festival.
123 Recreation Dr
Auburn California. 9:30 Am Pumpkin weighing begins 10am Festival begins 11am Scarecrow Contest judging begins Results of pumpkin weigh off 1pm Live Music Registration begins for Costume Contest 1:45pm Registration closes for Costume Contest 2pm CostumeParade/Contest; Contest results 3pm Results of Scarecrow Contest 4pm Festival ends
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BAY AREA: United Nations Association Film Festival October 15-25, 2015 Running Out of Time, unaff
Stanford, East Palo Alto and San Francisco film session.
BELMONT SHORE: Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art ContestSat., Oct. 17, 2015 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on 2nd Street | Long Beach, Calif. justinrudd /chalk.html
BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Oct. 16-18, free
BURBANK: Burbank Beer Festival.12-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Downtown Burbank BurbankBeerFestival
CALIFORNIA CITY October 17-18, 2015
California City Renaissance Festival October Central Park
10460 Heather Avenue
California City, CA
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admission | Renaissance Faires
CAMBRIA: Cambria Scarecrow and Harvest Festival Oct.1-31, 2015. cambriascarecrows | scarecrow festivals
CAMPBELL: Campbell Oktoberfest October 17-18, 2015 Location: Campbell, CA
CARSON: Country Western Fair October 17, 2015, Noon- 5 p.m.
Dominguez Park
21330 Santa Fe
Carson, CA
Free admission
carson
549-3962
Music & dance performances, food & craft vendors, petting zoo, carnival rides, games, car show, boxing exhibition, horse show and more. Sponsored by City of Carson Recreation & Human Services.
CUPERTINO: 13th Annual Bay Area Diwali Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Park
Stevens Creek Blvd/ Mary
Cupertino, CA
Free
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FAIRFAX: Biketoberfest, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at FairAnselm Plaza.
FRESNO: Big Fresno Fair October 7-18, 2015 Location: Fresno, CA -10 admission, -15 parking. Event includes Balloonacy, Cow Milking Demos, Barnyard Adventures, Gold Gulch Panning, Magicians, Strolling Dinosaur, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Robots & Cars, Carnival, Food, Exhibit Halls, Concerts and Horse Racing. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. fresnofair
FULLERTON: RagFest October 17-18, 2015. Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe 138 W. Commonwealth Ave. 836-1104 ragfest
HALF MOON BAY: Art & Pumpkin Festival October 17-18, 2015 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
HEALDSBURG: Russian Tea & Fragrance Festival at Russian River Rose Co. October 17-18, 2015, russian-river-rose
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 19 - October 18, 2015 Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA norcalrenfaire
HOLLYWOOD: Screamfest October 13-22, 2015
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Screamfest new horror films at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA. 461-3331
LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific's Annual Sea Fare October 17, 2015, 7-11 p.m.
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
25, 437-3474
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LOS ANGELES Taste of Soul October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Crenshaw Blvd. between Stocker St. and Rodeo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
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McCLOUD: Apple Harvest Festival October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Barn Dance 7-10 p.m. Historic Mill Site Crane Shed
Main Street
McCloud, CA
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Apple Harvest Festival - Oct 17, 2015 Apple Pie Contest, Fresh Pressed Apple Juice, Artisan Crafts, Scarecrow Contest, Music, Vendors, Games.
MILL VALLEY Film Festival October 8-18, 2015
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Mill Valley Film Festival presents an exciting celebration of film. In September, films and events are announced and tickets go on sale. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th Street, San Rafael, CA. 5 session
MILPITAS: Milpitas Veterans Commission Annual Car Show Saturday, October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Check In Begins at 7:00 am on day of show
Awards Presentation at 3:00 pm
On site registration is 0 per vehicle as space permits
Milpitas Civic Center Plaza
455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA
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OAKLAND: Far West Regional Conference October 15-18, 2015
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 451-4000
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OLIVEHURST: Golden West Regional Fly-in & Airshow October 17, 2015, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Olivehurst, CA
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Includes vintage craft, aerial display and new Drone Zone
OXNARD Oxnard Steampunk Fest October 17, 2015, 11-5pm
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Celebrating all that is whimsical, The Crew and the Oxnard Heritage Foundation would like to invite you to join in the fun! The event takes place at historic Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard, on Saturday the Admission to the festival is FREE, Workshops and other activities available for nominal fees. This is a fundraiser for the Oxnard Heritage Foundation and the Friends of Heritage Square, to benefit their educational programming. Keeping the history of Oxnard alive and well! Costumes, characters, merchants and presenters are all encouraged to participate.
PISMO BEACH: Clam Festival October 16-18, 2015. 773-4382. pismochamber
PLACERVILLE: El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society Show, October 17 - 18, 2015
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Drive
Hours: 10 - 5 daily
Contact: Karen Newlin, 676-2472
rockandgemshow
eldoradorocks
admission
50 dealers featuring worldwide minerals, rough and faceted gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, agate, gold, opal, meteorites, geodes, finished cabochons, slabs and other lapidary material, tools, equipment, books, and kits.
POMONA: Oktoberfest at Fairplex Oct. 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25, 2015
QUINCY: Mountain Harvest Festival, 1-5 p.m.
5 pre, 40 gate. Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
Quincy, CA. plumasarts
REDDING: Indigenous People's History Day October 17, 2015
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Shasta Historical Society is kicking off its season of free programs with . This day will feature a street fair, presentation, and a screening of the award winning documentary, Dancing Salmon Home. The cities of Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake have proclaimed Oct. 17 Indigenous People's History Day, please join us to celebrate.
RIVERSIDE: Archaeology Fair. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Investigators. Hidden Valley Nature Center 11401 Arlington Ave Riverside, Ca.
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento International Auto Show October 16-18, 2015
Takes place at CAL Expo. sacautoshow
SALINAS: Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival October 17, 2015, Noon- 5 p.m.
Old Town Salinas
Salinas, CA
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SAN DIEGO Taste of North Park, October 17, 2015, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. tastenorthpark SOLD OUT
SANTA ANA: Civil War Days at the Heritage Museum Oct. 17-18
SANTA BARBARA: On Edge Festival October 15-18, 2015. Internationally renowned performance artists are coming to Santa Barbara. Most performances and all educational events are free and open to the public. mcasantabarbara
SANTA BARBARA Beer Festival October 17, 2015, Noon- 4 p.m. Ellins Park Santa Barbara, CA sbbeerfestival -60
SANTA BARBARA: LOL Comedy Festival Oct. 8-17, 2015
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SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA
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free
Chuck Waterfront Grill "Green Egg" BBQ Demonstrations | Sea Shanty Sing-a-long | Santa Barbara Chumash Education Booth | Santa Barbara Chumash Tomol Paddle | Kids'Arts & Crafts and make a mini-Lighthouse
SANTA MONICA: Off the Hook Seafood Festival October 17, 2015, 3-7 p.m.
Santa Monica Pier Area / Ocean Avenue
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
458-8900 0-
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SANTA MONICA: We Heart Art Art & Craft Show & Sale October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Santa Monica / Third Street Promenade
1210 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
694-4090
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SPRINGVILLE Apple Festival October 17-18, 2015
STOCKTON: Brubeck Festival October 16-17, 2015
Karrin Allyson & SFJazz Collective
242 E Main St
Stockton CA
(209) 946-3196
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THOUSAND PALMS: Coachella Valley Brewing Co Anniversary Celebration 2-9 p.m. 30650 Gunther St. Thousand Palms cvbco 343.5973
TRES PINOS: San Benito Olive Festival, Saturday, October 17, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
VACAVILLE: Italian Festival October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Town Square Plaza
Vacaville, CA
707-451-2100
downtownvacaville
Join Downtown Vacaville as the event will be a day long adventure filled with music, sidewalk art, bocce ball, Car Show to Parker Street and the 300 block of Main! (6am - 5pm)
VENTURA: Kinetic Sculpture Race October 17, 2015
Held in Ventura Harbor
turningpointfoundation or kineticrace
VISTA: Antique Engine & Tractor Show October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2015 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Celebrating the Lost Arts of Yesterday
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Exhibits & Activities Include: Antique Equipment & Tractor Parade * Grist Mill * Weaving & Spinning Blacksmithing * Wheelwright Demo * N' Scale Model Railroad * School of Times Past * Farmhouse/Parlor Wagon Rides & Train Rides Arts & Crafts * Museum Gift Shop * Food Booths
YORBA LINDA: Community Faire, Car Show, Chili Cook Off & Expo October 17, 2015, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4501 Casa Loma Avenue Yorba Linda, CA yorbalindachamber Free admission Rubber Ducky Race, Car Show, Bike Show Chili Cookoff, Dunk Tank, Kids Fun Zone and more.
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