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ARCADIA: . Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest October 12-13 & 19-20, 2024, 12-4:30 p.m. 12-4:30 p.m. Drink beer samples in souvenir 3 oz plastic stein, play games, enter the costume contest, stein-holding and cornhole competitions & musical chairs. $26 general pre-sale, santaanita.com | Oktoberfest
ATASCADERO: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters haunted scare attraction September 27-November 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $11.33 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
AVALON: Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival October 10-20, 2024. Final weekend acts: Candy Dulfer, Peter White, Mindi Abair, Vincent Ingala, Booker T Jones, Najee, Paul Taylor, Chris Standring, Peet Project, Josh Vietti, Roberto Restuccia, Myron McKinley: Avalon Casino Ballroom, Avalon CA Tickets: jazztrax.com | line up
AZUSA: Azusa Golden Days thru October 11-20, 2024 includes a parade, carnival, foods, arts & crafts vendors, a fun run and concerts. Free admission, azusaca.gov
BAKERSFIELD: Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival October 19-20, 2024, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Marketplace, Corner of Ming Avenue and Haggin Oaks Boulevard- Bakersfield, CA - Free event with special area for public to create street art in addition to professional artists competing, see: viaartebakersfield.com
BAKERSFIELD: Scare Valley Haunted Attraction October 11-November 2, 2024, 8 p.m. at Kern County Fairgrounds. Haunts, a hayride, pumpkin patch and Halloweenville with kids games and activities. Free to $5, scarevalley.com
BAKERSFIELD: Boo at the Zoo October 16-20, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at CALM Zoo. Halloween-themed games with candy and prizes. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. Bakersfield, CA $12 approx., calmzoo.org
BELMONT SHORE -LONG BEACH: Blessing of the Animals October 20, 2024, 5:45 p.m. Location: 1 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore, CA hautedogs.org | blessings
BEVERLY HILLS: The Beverly Hills Art Show October 19-20, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park bring to the public 235 fine arts vendors stretching along 2 blocks at North Canon Drive & Santa Monica Boulevard. Food trucks sell bites and meals. Beverly Hills Art Show is family-friendly and free to attend. beverlyhills.org/artshow
BORREGO SPRINGS: Borrego Desert Days October 19-20, 2024. Saturday 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Circle Community Park 600 Christmas Circle Dr. Borrego Springs, CA. Free, BorregoDays.com
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 27-November 3, 2024, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall. Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $39-up, the17thdoor.com
BUENA PARK: Silverado Days Festival October 18-20, 2024 at Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr. Buena Park, CA silveradodays.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival Sunday, October 20, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Rd. Calabasas, CA Admission $10 pre, $15 (free under age 2 years), calabasaspumpkinfestival.com
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 27-November 2, 2024, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Immersive Halloween experience for all ages includes Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, foods and beverages for sale and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CAMPBELL: Campbell Oktoberfest October 19-20, 2024, 10 a.m. Oktoberfest Biersch Garten, German Band & KidsZone. In historic downtown & admission is free. Downtown Campbell. Free admission, campbelloktoberfest.com
CAMPO: Pacific Southwest Railway Pumpkin Express Great Pumpkin Patch October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2024. 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. 17 years and under each get a pumpkin with ticket. Additional pumpkins cost $5 each Times: 10:30, 11:45 a.m., 1:45 & 3 p.m. $28.95-43.95 age 18+ years; $20.95-36.95 age 3-17 years; psrm.org | trains
CARLSBAD: Kids Go Free to Legoland Brick-or-Treat Monster Party September 14-October 27, 2024. Meet LEGO Mummy & Spider Lady before brick-or-treating through the Park's candy trails, watch Zombie Cheer Crew on Fun Town stage and show off your costume at Lord Vampyre's Very Important Monsters Costume Contest & Party.
CAYUCOS: Cayucos Antique Street Faire October 20, 2024, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Treasures abound in this unique antique street faire setting in Cayucos! Antiques, vintage, and collectibles galore Family friendly, free admission, free parking. Location: 10 N. Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA facebook.com/ CayucosAntiqueStreetFaire/
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista's Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 14-November 3, 2024. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Ticket specials, sesameplace.com
CORNING: Ice Cream Social October 20, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at Kelly-Griggs Museum. Annual ice cream social includes live music, an art show, antique cars and everyone's favorite food - ice cream! Location: 311 Washington St., Corning, CA. (530) 527-1129 or kellygriggsmuseum.com
COSTA MESA: OC Japan Fair October 18-20, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Taste, shop, and learn about Japanese culture. There's cosplay show, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artists/comedians performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more! Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $10-12, $12 parking, ocfair.com
DANVILLE: Oktoberfest Danville October 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Downtown Danville. danvilleareachamber.com Kid’s Zone and Business Pop-Up Exhibits at 205 Railroad Avenue, next to the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. | Oktoberfest
DUARTE: Halloween Floating Pumpkin Patch 1-3 p.m. at Duarte Fitness Center Pool accessduarte.com
EL CERRITO: Folk Festival October 20, 2024, 12-10 p.m. El Cerrito Community Center. Location: 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA Free, elcerritofreefolkfestival.org
FELTON: Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party train ride October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4484 $30.85 all ages, roaringcamp.com order tickets early - sells out!
FERNDALE: Scream-a-torium October 11-31, 2024 at Humboldt County Fairgrounds returns with three terrifying mazes, plenty of eats & drinks to purchase, bands performing and family days on Sundays with non-scary options.
FREMONT: The Candlelighters Ghost House October 12-30, 2024 The Chadbourne Carriage House. Location: 39169 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA. $5, candlelighters.com
FREMONT: Fremont Haunted Train October 18-25, 2024 at Ardenwood Historic Farm SPCRR Railroad Museum. Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA. $18.91, spcrr.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 27-October 27, 2024. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. $50+ $20 parking approx., Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. gilroygardens.org
HALF MOON BAY: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 19-20 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street between Miramontes & Spruce Half Moon Bay, CA Free admission - no pets! miramarevents.com
HOLLISTER: Swank Farms Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch, Trail of Lights October 4-31, 2024. Corn Maze + Trail of Lights + Terror in the Corn attractions, food, music and more. Location: 4751 Pacheco Pass Hollister, CA $27.54 approx., swankfarms.com
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 14-October 20, 2024 weekends. Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, see minstrels, sword fights, jugglers and jesters, shop for cool stuff, eat neat foods and have the time of your life pretending you stepped into the Renaissance era with actors, great costumes, music and entertainment. Location: Casa de Fruta $, norcalrenfaire.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Joni Mitchell & The Joni Jam October 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Carved through October 30, 2024, 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. $45 general admission, descansogardens.org
HUMBOLDT COUNTY: California Seaweed Festival October 18-20, 2024 at the Humboldt Bay cities of Samoa, Eureka, Arcata and Trinidad. $15-up, californiaseaweedfestival.com
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Carved through October 30, 2024, 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. $45 general admission, descansogardens.org
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 14-October 27, 2024, Saturdays & Sundays with musik provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each events, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Falloween October 11-13 & 18-20, 2024, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free Admission & Parking, ocparks.com/heritagehill
LA VERNE: La Verne Heritage Pumpkin Patch October 4-27, 2024 at Heritage Park Location: 5001 via de Mansion, La Verne, CA, Free admission, laverneheritage.org
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 20-November 2, 2024. 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
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Beer Lab Oktoberfest October 20, 2024, 12-5 p.m. 7th Annual Oktoberfest at Long Beach Beer Lab backlot, Daisy Ave. near 25th Way parking lot behind 518 W. Willow Ave. Long Beach, CA Free admission, lbbeer.com
LOS ANGELES: Zoo BOO October 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2024. Zoo admission includes Zoo Boo entertainment, including Trick or Treat stations. $22 general, $17 age 2-12 years, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Wolf Awareness Week Opening Day Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Four-hour festival includes photographs, members of Research & Collections team, including vertebrate paleontology, mammalogy and more as well as activities and programming such as Wolf Pup Storytime, Dog or ImPAWster, a scavenger hunt and mask activity, plus a discussion panel of three experts. Location: 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. $18, nhmlac.org
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru November 2, 2024 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
MANHATTAN BEACH: World Famous Pumpkin Race, 12 p.m. Held on hill above Manhattan Beach Pier. Nothing beats Manhattan Beach's Pumpkin Races held overlooking the pier and beach. Location, location! manhattanbeach.gov
MARINA: Haunted House at Chaparral Ranch October 19-27, 2024, 12-5 p.m. Chills & thrills, pony rides and more at Marina Equestrian Center. Free admission, cityofmarina.org (408) 726-8453
MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Pumpkin Diving October 20, 2024, 12-4 p.m. Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center 26887 Recodo Lane Mission Viejo, CA $5 pre- $10 door, cityofmissionviejo.org/ register
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Floating Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Morro Bay High School Aquatic Center. Location: 235 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA $15, morrobayca.gov
NAPA: Napa Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Connolly Ranch Education Center. Location: 3141 Browns Valley Road Napa, CA. $25 adult, $15 kids approx -sliding scale, connollyranch.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Film Festival October 17-24, 2024. Over 300 features and shorts from over forty different countries. newportbeachfilmfest.com | film
NORTH HILLS: Galpin Car Show October 20, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. San Fernando Valley’s largest car show celebrates over 130 years of automotive history with more than 1,000 vehicles displayed across nine different locations along Roscoe Blvd. See The "Roach Coach" Hot Rod, Hypercars including Paganis, Bugattis, Koenigseggs; Exotics like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, plus Lowriders, the Batmobile, the Munster Mobile, the Bathtub Buggy and more. Location: Galpin Motors, 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA. Free, galpin.com/car-show/
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Zombie Joe's Haunted Theatre, L.A. September 27-November 1, 2024. Urban Death: Tour Of Terror Haunts is a fun, annual Halloween spectacle. Location: ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. $25.65 ages 17 and up, UrbanDeath.com
OAKLAND: Oakland Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam October 19-20 and October 25-27, 2024 at Children's Fairyland. Location: 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA. fairyland.org
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 27-November 2, 2024. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 34 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
POMONA: Lights Out Halloween October 4-27, 2024, 6-11 p.m. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA $30-33, $25 parking, fairplex.com/lightsout
PORTOLA: Pumpkin Patch Train Octobter 19-27, 2024 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. $15 per car load, wplives.org
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Floating Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville, CA $15 admission, Pre-registration is required! roseville.ca.us | floating pumpkins
SACRAMENTO: Goldensky Country Festival October 18-20, 2024 Discovery Park Sacramento, CA $132-up, goldenskyfestival.com | Line up: Keith Urban, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, Ashley McBride, Clint Black and dozens more.
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ultimate Terror Scream Park September 21-November 2, 2024. eXperience: The Haunting at Iron Veil Asylum, Silverthorn Abusement Park, Classroom of Chaos and Voodoo Blackwater Boneyard
SACRAMENTO: Fairytale Town Super Safe Halloween 5-9 p.m. at Fairytale Town. This 38th year features a pirate theme. Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, $15, fairytaletown.org
SAN CARLOS: Halloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation Museum October 19-31, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily The Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Road San Carlos, CA 94070. $, hiller.org
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 27-November 2, 2024. Two attractions or haunts at Balboa Park - The Experiment Maze and the Haunted Trail. $32.99-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen
October 4-27, 2024, 5-9 p.m. in Balboa Park. Location:
2920 Zoo Drive,
San Diego, CA.
$Free with admission, sandiegozoo.org
SANTA ANA: Discovery Cube Pumpkin Palooza October 4-27, 2024. 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. $32-36, discoverycube.org
SANTA BARBARA: Boo at the Zoo October 18-27, 2024, 5-8 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Trick or Treat, costumes, bounce house, hay maze, animal encounters and All Ghouls Dance Party. $26.88 approx., sbzoo.org
SANTA PAULA: Ghostwalk, The Spirits of the Old Sycamore Tree October 11-27, 2024. Produced by Santa Paula Theater, guests hear deceased souls tell their stories. $10-15, ghostwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society Show October 19-20, 2024, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. (Across from the fairgrounds) Cost: $8 person. Kids under 12 free, srmgs.org | gems
SANTA ROSA: Blind Scream Haunted House Doc Hunter's House of Horror through October 31, 2024. Location: 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, CA $, blindscream.com
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2024. Annual, Valley-wide 2024 participants include: bakery, boutique, hotels & inns, salon, restaurants, auto, wineries, theatre, shoe store, veterinary, skate shop, candy factory, real estate, bookkeeping, care, deli, arcade and more in the cities of Solvang, Buellton and Los Ollivos. Voting takes place to pick favorites. syvscarecrows.com
SUISUN CITY: Western Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Festival October 12-27, 2024. Hop on a five mile - 15 minute train ride to Gum Grove Farm for the best Solano County Pumpkin Patch. Ticket includes ride, a giant hay fort, tractor ride, scarecrow contest, petting zoo and music. Pumpkin chucking and food are extra. The largest collections of historic railway cars & engines, active on tracks spanning over 22 miles, in Solano County since 1946. Location: 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585. $20.94 child age 2-14 years or 65+, $26.09 general, food extra, wrm.org
TEMECULA: Mansion of Lost Souls Halloween Haunt October 3-31, 2024, 7 p.m. at Promenade Temecula (Pumpkinland) Location: 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA. $21-30 approx., mansionoflostsouls.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction thru November 2, 2024. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts connected to each other take you through a seamless scare experience in this annual favorite featuring new scares for 2024. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $47-up, rothauntedhouse.com
TURLOCK: Turlock Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze September 20-October 31, 2024 daily at RAM Farms. Free admission pumpkin patch with fee for Corn Maze. Location: 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock, CA. Free admission, ramfarms.com
UKIAH: Pumpkin Festival October 18-20, 2024. Downtown Ukiah School Street from the intersection of Seminary Avenue to Smith Street. Free, cityofukiah.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood in offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 21-November 3, 2024. Haunted Houses, Haunted Mazes, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark for night-time Halloween action. Daytime Boo Fest for Kiddies. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA. $39-up, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/
VENICE: Wurstküche Oktoberfest Family Day. Dust off your lederhosen & lace-up your dirndls for the Bavarian celebration at Wurstküche Venice restaurant. Ticket includes a 1l stein filled with Oktoberfest bier. Location: 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA. $65.58, wurstkuche.com | Oktoberfest
WEST SACRAMENTO: River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express Train through October 30, 2024. Trick or Treat on board the train, then stop at a pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin, then re-board the train in this 1 hour experience.$63.72, $12.22 age 2 years and under, riverfoxtrain.com | trains
WILLITS: Skunk Train Pumpkin Express. Take a train trip from the heart of the Redwoods to the magical pumpkin patch filled with seasonal treats. Pick your own pumpkin and return to the station. $68.35, $108.25 VIP, skunktrain.com
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