Festivals: Art | Food | Music | Beer | Wine | Cars
ALAMEDA: Haunted USS Hornet Ghost Tour
ALAMEDA: Pirates of Emerson in Alameda, CA
ALTADENA: Wicked Lit Play at a Mausoleum and Cemetery
BISHOP: Heritage Ghost Walk Tours of Crocker Cemetery in Big Pine every 15 minutes from 1pm - 3:30pm. donation bishopvisitor
BUENA PARK: Knott's Spooky Farm
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. Pumpkin picking, fire truck rides and food and treats. For contest registration: ocmetrains 436-5460
MILPITAS: Pumpkin Patch
NEWPORT BEACH: Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch Environment Nature Center 1601 E. 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 encenter
PACIFICA: Halloween Spook-Tacular Haunted House and Carnival Games
ROHNERT PARK: Blind Scream Haunted House -30, 7-11p
SACRAMENTO: Spookomotive Train Rides at California State Railroad Museum. 916-445-6645. csrmf
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Haunted Jack House Oct.18 & October 25, 2015, 1-4 p.m. Historic Jack House 536 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 slocity 781-7300
SANTA CRUZ: Thomas the Train and Percy's Halloween Party
SAN JOSE: Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attraction
CAYUCOS: Antiques & Collectibles Street Sale Ocean Avenue, Cayucos, CA
HANFORD: Calico Art Festival Calico Art Festival King River-Hardwick School, Hanford, CA
SHERMAN OAKS: Sherman Oaks Street Fair Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA
FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Harvest Faire Fallbrook Harvest Faire Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA
POMONA: Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, October Fairplex in Pomona, Pomona, CA
ANTIOCH: Fall Festival & Carnival Fall Festival & Carnival St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Antioch, CA
ANAHEIM - Orange County Auto Show October 15-18, 2015
Anaheim Convention Center
Motor Trend Auto Shows
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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.
BERKELEY Community Music Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Crowden Music Center
Berkeley, CA
Phone (510) 559-6910
Price Free
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BUENA PARK: Mustang Madness Car Show, 10 a.m. Ken Grody Ford, 6211 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 584-5111 ocmustangclub Car show entrants 0 by 10/9,
BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Oct. 16-18, free
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
FOREST CITY: Forest City Annual Apple Harvest Celebration, 12 Noon- 4 p.m.
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Location Dance Hall, Forest City, Pliocene Ridge, CA Celebrate 15 years! Annual Apple Harvest Celebration 12-4pm in Forest City held at the Dance Hall. Featuring our regionally famous apple dessert contest with prizes in 3 categories. Live Music, Stamp Mill firing, BBQ lunch available to purchase. Historical tours of the National Register townsite and Museum.
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
GREENFIELD: Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Downtown Greenfield
El Camino Real
Free admission
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Parade is at 11:30 a.m.
5K Run, Parade, Music, Arts, Foods & Crafts, Car Show, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Day of the Dead, Pony Rides and Festival (11-5)
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: Cal Heights Home Tour Annual home & garden tour sponsored by Cal Heights Neighborhood Association. 5. calheights
LOS ANGELES: cicLAvia. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ciclavia
LOS ANGELES: American Indian Games , 1-4 p.m.
The Autry in Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA
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Play a traditional American Indian game with SCIC/American Indian Families Partnership (AIFP) cultural educator John Bradley (Cherokee/Comanche).
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
MURRIETA: Dogtoberfest, 1-4 p.m.
Country Kennels - Murrieta, CA dogs, adopters and others. This 10th anniversary reunion is open to all GRCGLA Rescue alumni and their families, both human and canine alike (as long as everyone's friendly, of course)! The swimming pool on the premises will be open for the dogs only! Dogtoberfest 2015 will feature games, contests and refreshments for all family members. Come spend the day with scores of other Goldens, their family, friends and supporters. Pre-registration is required, so sign up today before we have to close the doggie door on you! Pre-registration is required, 5 per family. grcglarescue
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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PALO ALTO Day of the Dead Celebration (Global Family Day), 2-4:30 p.m.
Annual Day of the Dead Community Celebration was renamed or integrated into a day celebrating arts from various parts of the world. However, in 2015 one art element is a sugar skull workshop.
FREE Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto
Palo Alto's annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos with hands-on art activities and performances for the whole family!
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
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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
ROHNERT PARK: Blind Scream Haunted House -30, 7-10p
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento International Auto Show October 16-18, 2015
Takes place at CAL Expo. sacautoshow
SAN FRANCISCO: Sunday Streets. Location: The Mission Sunday Streets will take place on Valencia St from 26th St to McCoppin Hub Plaza. Sunday Streets is a pet friendly event. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. sundaystreetssf
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
SPRINGVILLE Apple Festival October 17-18, 2015
VACAVILLE: Pups in the Pool, 1 p.m. The Graham Aquatic Center has gone to the dogs and will open its doors to your four-legged friends. Bring your favorite pup for a dip in the pool. There will be pet contests, treats and more! Pet friendly vendors will be on hand. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated and owners must be prepared for clean-up duty. People are not allowed in the pool for this event. person & 1 dog. Graham Aquatic Center Marshall Road/Alamo Drive Vacaville, CA. cityofvacaville
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
-10, parking
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
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