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Saturday, October 5, 2024

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AGOURA HILLS: Reyes Adobe Days (RAD) October 4-6, 2024. Saturday is a busy day which launches with a fun, Rad Run, followed by the RAD Parade at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. the festival at the Reyes Adobe includes bands, tours, vendors, kids activities, food trucks and more, Free admission to festival; RAD RUN charges a fee for participatio, reyesadobedays.org

AMADOR COUNTY: Big Crush October 5-6, 2024.  45 Wineries in Amador Wine Country celebrate the grape harvest by inviting our friends to join our member wineries to get in on the most exciting time of year. Visit our participating wineries where you will be welcomed to the scenic foothills of Amador Wine Country by the entire wine community. BIG CRUSH is a grand time to see harvest in action, and this year will be no exception! Tickets amadorwine.com

AMERICAN CANYON: Pumpkin Patch & Splash at Aquatics Center, 100 Benton Way

ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show October 3-6, 2024 Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $15, motortrendautoshows.com autoshowoc.com

ANDERSON: Stillwater Pow Wow October 4-6, 2024,  Redding Rancheria Shasta District Fair Grounds. Gates open 4 p.m. on Friday with Grand Entry at 7 p.m.; Opens 9 am. Saturday with Grand Entry at 1 & 7 p.m. & 9 a.m. Sunday with Grand Entry at 12 p.m. Location: 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA stillwaterpowwow.com  | pow wow

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Taste of the Maize 3-6 p.m. Taste  local brews, wines, and restaurant foods. Get lost in the maze while indulging. Afterward,  enjoy the pumpkin patch, train rides, and other activities. Ticket includes tastings, General Admission to the Fall Festival, and a souvenir Historic Farms wine glass. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $50-60, historichawesfarms.com

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Screaming Haunt Open every Friday and Saturday in October 2024, 7:30 p.m. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd, Anderson, CA. $, historichawesfarms.com

APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction set in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days in October. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $, allsaintsasylum.com

ARCADIA: Tokyo City Cup and Japan Family Day October 5-6, 2024 at Santa Anita Park. Cultural exhibition booths,  Taiko  Drum Performance, Calligraphy, Japanese Pop Culture, Cosplay, Games, Bounce House, Japanese Matsuri Booth, Kids Dance Stage and  Japanese Sushi, Curry Rice, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, Takoyaki, Onigiri, Tonkatsu, Tamagoyaki, Japanese BBQ, Karaage, Shaved Ice, and  Tokyo City Cup Ambassador Atsuna Matsui. Location: 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA. Free-$10, japanfamilyday.com/

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

BEAUMONT: Oktoberfest October 3-6, 2024 at Noble Creek Park is an all ages event with games, contests such as log sawing and bier stein holding, and the ever popular wiener dog race.

BELLFLOWER: City of Bellflower Car Show 2-6 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard. Flag Salute, Car Show, live music from the band Hollywood Blonde. Location: Bellflower Blvd. between Walnut St. & Flora Vista Ave. Free admission to the viewing public, bellflower-car-show.com

BIG BEAR LAKE: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for October 5 &12, 2024. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $30, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org

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

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

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: Rotary 42nd annual Oktoberfest  October 5, 2024, 12-8 p.m. German extravaganza held at Carlsbad Strawberry Company. rotaryoktoberfest.org.

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. 

CARPINTERIA: California Avocado Festival, Peace, Love & Guacamole  October 4-6, 2024 on Linden Avenue.  60 bands, 50 arts & crafts and commercial vendors and 15 food vendors! Free admission, avofest.com

CASTRO VALLEY: Greek Festival Castro Valley October 4-6, 2024. Location: 20104 Center St. Castro Valley, California $1, resurrectiongoc.com Hours: Friday: 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cost: $1 Admission, Free Parking | Greek

CHICO: Oktoberfest September 27-28 & October 4-5, 2024    at Sierra Nevada brewery  festival field includes music by the band, Lucky Chops, and two Bavarian band each night. Location: 1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA. $62 approx., sierranevada.com

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

CITRUS HEIGHTS: Citrus Heights Floating Pumpkin Patch October 5, 2024, 1-3 p.m. Rusch Park Swimming Pool Citrus Heights, CA $15 per child all ages includes pool entry, one pumpkin, and all decorating materials, sunriseparks.com

CLAYTON: Clayton Oktoberfest & Carnival  October 4-6, 2024 on Main Street Downtown Clayton, CA Free admission, no ticket required, claytoncbca.org

CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Wine Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First Saturday event is a collaboration of businesses. Location: Downtown, Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale, CA.  $35, cloverdalechamber.com

CORCORAN: Cotton Festival and Parade. Free, corcoranchamber.com

CONCORD: Harvest Festival October 5, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hospice Thrift Shoppes, 5350 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA. hospiceeastbay.org (925) 674-9427

DANA POINT: Palm Tree Music Festival October 5-6, 2024 at Doheny State Beach. Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA.  $199-up, palmtreemusicfestival.com Lineup: Martin Garrix, One Republic, Cannons, Harry Hudson, Ayokay, Out in Front, Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Chelsea Cutler, Flamingosis, Balthvs, Madame Gandhi

DELANO: Delano Harvest Holidays 79th Annual Grand Parade on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. on Main Street. Pop up car show follows parade 12-9 p.m. in Memorial Park.  sites.google.com/view/delanohha

DEL MAR: Del Mar Wine + Food Festival October 2-7, 2024, with Grand Tasting October 5-6, 2024. Special Events all week at various locations throughout San Diego. The Grand Tasting  at the picturesque Surf Sports Park in Del Mar features bites from Celebrity Chefs and great local restaurants plus over 200 wines, beers, and spirits. Location: 14989 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA.  $165 general admission for Grand Tasting, delmar.wine/tickets

DIXON: Cool Pumpkin Patch boasts World's Largest Corn Maze open through October 31, 2024. Open every day 9 a.m.-8 p.m. seasonally, weather permitting. Corn Maze $22.  coolpatchpumpkins.com

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 27-October 6, 2024  is held for two weekends at German American Societies Of San Diego.  Bring your family and friends. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $10 admission

ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival October 5-6, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Free admission, $20 parking, yourcsd.com

EUREKA: Redwood Coast Music Festival  October 3-6, 2024. Redwood Coast Music Fest Rain or Shine - a great time. Four fun-filled days of Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco, blues and more. $170-185 four day pass, rcmfest.org

EXETER: Bratoberfest October 5, 2024, 2-6 p.m. at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Breweries, Bratwurst, Live Music and Games and Contests. Location: 324 N. Kaweah, Exeter, CA. $, exeterchamber.com | Oktoberfest

FELTON: Harvest Faire October 5-6, 2024. Take a ride on the steam train up to Bear Mountain and pick a pumpkin at Roaring Camp Railroads. roaringcamp.com

FOLSOM: Bark 'n' Splash Bash October 5, 2024, 1-4 p.m. at Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Bring your four-legged friends to swim and frolic in the Activity Pool. Dog-related groups and vendors  on hand provide information and products.  $15 per dog (human companions are free. Please present written proof of current dog license; dogs must be on leash for entry. folsom.ca.us

FONTANA: Fontana Pumpkin Pool-ooza October 5, 2024, 12-4 p.m. Fontana Park Aquatic Center 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA Free, fontana.org

FORTUNA: Apple Harvest Festival October 5, 2024 A city-wide celebration of the fall apple harvest. Free hayrides around town, orchard BBQ, live music, apple pie contest, Fortuna, CA. Free admission,  fortunaappleharvest.org | apples

FULLERTON: Puptoberfest October 5, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Hunt Branch Library. Dog races, dog costume contests, food trucks, beer garden, kids lane and cheers. Location: 201 S. Basque Ave. Fullerton, CA. Free admission, $10 dog race entry by Sept.27 on cityoffullerton.com

GOLETA: Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers Fest and Convention October 5, 2024 at Stow House. fiddlersfestival.org Rancho La Patera & Stow House 304 North Los Carneros Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 $20-25, fiddlersfestival.org | line up

HANFORD: Renaissance of Kings Faire October 5-6, 2024 Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hanford Civic Park 4oo N. Douty St. Hanford, CA $5 all ages, ci.hanford.ca.us Free parking

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH: The Great Pacific Air Show October 4-6, 2024 at Huntington Beaches. Parking is maxed out so come early or prepare to be dropped off. Major flyovers happen twice during the day while aerial and water entertainment go on throughout. Free admission, or VIP upgrades to the tents with seating and perks. pacificairshow.com

IRVINE: Irvine Global Village Festival October 5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Great Park. Local artisans, cultural performances, live music, a bustling marketplace with handcrafted items from around the world, restaurants, entertainers, and businesses. Location: 800 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA.  Free admission with food available for purchase, irvinefestival.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.

LA MESA: La Mesa Oktoberfest October 4-6, 2024 in La Mesa Village celebrates the 51st year in 2024! Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., La Mesa, CA. Free admission, VIP passes can be purchased $15-up Biergarten pass, LaMesaOktoberfest.org

LANDERS: Morongo Basin Orchid Festival October 5-6, 2024. 10 a.m. at Gublers Orchids, 2200 Belfield Blvd. Greenhouse Tours, Judged Orchid Show, Orchid Classes, Music, Live Entertainment, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Food and Shopping. Free admission, gublers.com

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

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: Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair & Parade October 5-6, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Location: 1901 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, mbfair.org

MANTECA: Pumpkin Fair October, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Manteca.  mantecapumpkinfair.org

MANTON: Manton Apple Festival October 5, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Manton School, Manton, California 1st Saturday of October each year mantonapple.com | apples

MARINA DEL REY: Haunted Mansion, movie, Marina Movie Nights October 5-26, 2024, 8 p.m. at Burton Chase Park. Free admission!

MONTEREY: Monterey Beer Festival, October 5, 2024, 12:30-5 p.m. (VIP 11:30a) Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road $, montereybeerfestival.com | beer

MONTROSE: Montrose Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 12-10 p.m. Montrose Shopping Park Honolulu Ave. & Oceanview Montrose, CA free admission montrosechamber.org oktoberfest.montrosechamber.org

MOORPARK: Moorpark Country Days Parade "Homegrown Happiness" October 5, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on High Street. Location: 10 High Street Moorpark, CA. Free to attend, moorparkca.gov

MORGAN HILL: Morgan Hill Tarantula Fest October 5, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Henry W. Coe State Park 9000 East Dunne Avenue Morgan Hill, CA Free, $8 parking, coepark.net /fall-tarantula-fest/

OAKLAND: Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival Parade 10 a.m. | Festival 12 p.m.

OAKLAND:  Oaktoberfest in the Dimond  October 5-6, 2024 Dimond District 'Oaktoberfest'- A two-day, family-friendly fest & admission is free.

OCEANSIDE: St. Francis Festival Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at historic Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Dr., Oceanside, CA   sanluisreyparish.org 

PACIFIC GROVE: Butterfly Days October 5-6, 2024 and Parade  in Downtown Pacific Grove. The Butterfly Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Robert H. Down School on Pine Avenue. It goes to Fountain Avenue to Lighthouse Avenue, up 17th Street and concludes on Pine Avenue by returning to the school. A Butterfly Days celebration takes place after the parade. Butterfly weekend: Blessing of the Monarch Grove Sanctuary in Pacific Grove at 1 p.m.; Sunset Celebration at Point Pinos Lighthouse, 5-7 p.m. with music.   Birdhouse & Wall Art Auction at Chautauqua Hall, Lectures, and Croquet Tournament. cityofpacificgrove.org 

PARADISE: Johnny Appleseed Days October 5-6, 2024 Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Full Weekend in October Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA

PASADENA: 26th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival October 5, 2024, 10 a.m-4 p.m. City Hall, Centennial Square 100 N. Garfield Ave. Pasadena, CA Free, cityofpasadena.net | Fiestas Patrias

PASADENA: Pasadena Rose Bowl Craftoberfest October 5, 2024, 12:30-5:30 p.m. The Greens at the Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA $54-85.80, rosebowlstadium.com

PASADENA: Playhouse District Walking Tour October 5, 2024, 9:30-11 a.m. 34 buildings in the Playhouse Historic District feature a variety of architectural styles and several of the district's most notable landmarks including its namesake, the Pasadena Playhouse! The mile-long walk explores these historic gems. Location: Location:Pasadena Heritage Blinn House, 160 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA. $25.24, playhousevillage.org

PASADENA: Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pasadena Walking Tours offer docent-led tours, pasadenawalkingtours.com/ hauntedpasadena

PASADENA: Latino Heritage Parade and Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall. The parade begins at Route: Los Robles Ave. & Buckeye St., ends in front of Pasadena City Hall with a festival to follow.  Location: 100 N. Garifeld Ave., Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net

PERRIS: Rods & Rails 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Southern California Railway Museum. Classic Car and Motorcycle Show • Free Children Activities • Face Painting, Gold Panning, Crafts and More • Food and Retail Vendors • Antique Trains, Trolleys, and Cable Cars • Trolley Rides • Live Performance throughout the Day. Location: 2201 S. A Street, Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org

PHELAN: Phelan Phamily Phun Days Parade, Car Show and Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Join Phelan, Pinon Hills and Wrightwood for the annual celebration featuring the crowning of Miss Phelan and her court, the Parade at 9 a.m. on Phelan Road from Valle Vista Road to Sheep Creek Road, Champagne Classic Car Show afterwards, Phun Zone for kids and adults, Food Court & Beer Zone, and live music throughout. Free admission,  phelanchamber.info/ Phelan-Phamily-Phun-Days

PIEDMONT: Boosters Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 4-9 p.m. at Piedmont Community Hall. Location: 711 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA. $60-75,  piedmontoktoberfest.com | Oktoberfest

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: Oktoberfest October 4-26, 2024, 6-11 p.m. at Fairplex (a huge venue where Los Angeles County Fair takes place.) You'll be transported to Bavaria with the music, food, dance & more.  $14-23 age 21+ only, admission, fairplex.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

POMONA: : Pumpkin Festival Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Cal Poly Pomona's AGRIscapes Center. Location: 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $6-10 admission, cpp.edu

PORT HUENEME: Touch a Truck, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hueneme Beach, 550 Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme, CA. Free, ci.port-hueneme.ca.us

PORTERVILLE: Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off  11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sports Complex. Rib Cook-Off, Pioneer Days Princess Pageants, Historical Displays and Re-enactments, Educational Activities, Kids Crafts, Vendors, Panning for REAL Gold, Buffalo Soldier Mounted Calvary Unit, Live Shoot Out in the Street by the Jackass Mail Run Association, Beer Garden/ Saloon, Old West Gaming Tables, Music, Food and more at this fundraiser for the Zalud House Museum produced by the City of Porterville. Rib Cook-Off begins at 7am   Location: 2701 W. Scranton, Porterville, CA . Free admission, ci.porterville.ca.us  

RANCHO CORDOVA: Heartstoppers Haunted House thru October 31, 2024. Location: 2300 Mine Shaft Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA. $38.40 approx. +$5 parking, heartstoppershaunt.com

REDLANDS: Optimist Club Annual Oktoberfest October 5-6, 2024 at Sylvan Park. $10 admission, Kids 20 & younger (yes, you read that right - age 20) are free, redlandsoktoberfest.com

REDWOOD CITY: Port Fest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. free community celebration and waterfront festival that takes place the first Saturday in October. The annual event welcomes the community to learn about Redwood City’s maritime heritage and the history of our industrial working waterfront. The family-friendly event also includes live music, children’s recreational activities, food trucks, vendor booths and a day of fun overlooking the San Francisco Bay. ​ Location: 475 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityport.com

 ROSEMEAD: Fall Festival Dia de los Muertos October 5, 2024, 4-9 p.m. at Rosemead Park Location: 4343 Encinita Ave., Rosemead, CA. Grab a Fall Fiesta/Dia de Los Muertos Passport Card at the City booth and visit all the trinket vendors, including Savannah Cemetery, to win a raffle prize. Free, cityofrosemead.org | day of dead

ROSEVILLE: Bacon and Brew Bash, 5-9 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square. A showcase of a variety of local and large craft breweries, delicious local food vendors with bacon-inspired dishes, music, dancing, silent auction, and raffles. All proceeds from the event benefit the Roseville Police Activities League, the continuation of our mission and our members! Must be 21 and over to attend. Location: 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678. $, rosevillepal.com/baconandbrewbash

SAN BERNARDINO: Rendezvous back to Route 66,  9 a.m.-9 p.m. on E Street to the West, 5th Street to the North, Arrowhead to the East and 2nd Street to the South
San Bernardino, CA. $ car registration at rendezvoustoroute66.com

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

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: Taste of North Park   11 a.m.-3 p.m.  40 food tastes from San Diego's best restaurants. Sip the regions best craft beer. 15 craft brewers convene in North Park for the day to offer 4 ounce samples of their best releases as well as distinctively created non-alcoholic beverages. All of this taste sensation is enhanced by the exploration of the vibrant neighborhood of North Park that awaits you on your self-guided tour. $30 beverage; $45 food; $65 food +bev, northparkmainstreet.com | taste

SAN DIEGO: Pacific Beach Fest  11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Event along the boardwalk starts with a beach volleyball tournament and the 5K Run and Shape Up Social (registration required to participate.) Shop Local | 5K Run | Music | Craft Beer | Kids Zone | Family Fun. The Festival is free and begins at 11 a.m. with live music, fish taco contest and beer & wine garden opening.  Music with many bands, live.  Free, pacificbeachfest.org   

SAN DIMAS: Huck Finn Jubilee October 4-6, 2024  Location: Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campgrounds, 120 E. Via Verde Drive, San Dimas, CA $55-110, huckfinn.com Line up: Cubensis, Magoo, Cross Eyed Possum, Hot Buttered

SAN FRANCISCO: Oktoberfest By The Beach October 5, 2024, 4-11 p.m. United Irish Cultural Center 2700 45th Avenue San Francisco, CA $39.19, irishcentersf.org | eventbrite.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass October 4-6, 2024 held in Golden Gate Park's Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows) Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

SAN JACINTO: Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Soboba Casino Resort  Location: 23906 Soboba Road San Jacinto, CA. $35, Ticket price includes, 1 Beer Stein, $5 Free Slot Play, 1 Raffle Ticket and $15 credit in event spending, soboba-nsn.gov

SAN JOSE: BAGI Glass Pumpkin Patch at Santana Row October 4-6, 2024 at Santana Row Central Park
77 Santana Row  San Jose, CA Free to view, santanarow.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 1-6 p.m. at Madonna Inn Expo Center. Loction: 100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA Age 21+ only  $55, oktoberfestslo.com | Oktoberfest

SAN RAFAEL: Mill Valley Film Festival October 3-13, 2024. mvff.com | film

SAN RAMON: Oktoberfest Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Forest Home Farms Historic Park means beer, polka, doxie races and cheer. Location: 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA $tickets pre-purchase required, srhf.org  | Oktoberfest

SANTA CLARA: Parade of Champions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Franklin Square. The Parade starts at 11 a.m. after Opening Ceremonies. All day festivities from 9 a.m. with Farmer's Market, Community Village Vendors, Artisans and a Kidzone, Food trucks, Live Music and a Street Dance. Location: 1100-1300 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Free, scparadeofchampions.org

SANTA CLARITA: Hart of the West Pow Wow  October 5-6, 2024, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Location: 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA. friendsofhartpark.org | pow wow

SANTA CLARITA: Dixon Duck Dash 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, Waterslide Pool. Rubber duckies galore! Every race entry that is purchased will be assigned a unique number and will be in the running to win some amazing prizes. Location: 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Canyon Country, CA. Free park entry, $5 per duck, sdfhc.org 

SANTA YNEZ: Inter-Tribal Pow Wow  October 5-6, 2024, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. at Live Oak Campground, Santa Ynez, CA. $5 parking, Free admission, $35 optional camping santaynezchumash.org | pow wow

SELMA: Pumpkin Palooza  at Pioneer Village. Free event with pumpkin patch, bouncy house and more! cityofselma.com

SIERRA CITY: Sierra City 22nd Annual Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Experience food, live music, vendors and crafters in the Sierras. Location: Downtown Sierra City, CA sierracountychamber.com | Oktoberfest

SIMI VALLEY: Rotary Club Oktoberfest October 5, 2024, 12-5 p.m. at Lemon Park. German and Domestic Beer, Classic German Foods Location: 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA   $40-200, simioktoberfest.com | Oktoberfest

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Oktoberfest Camp Richardson Tahoe October 5-6, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Camp Richardson Resort 1900 Jameson Beach Road South Lake Tahoe, CA Free admission & parking, camprichardsonresort.com

TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 4-6, 2024 at Promenade Mall. Location: 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA. temeculagreekfest.com  | Greek

TWAIN HARTE: OktoberFest Pub Crawl, October 5, 2024, 2-5 p.m. in downtown Twain Harte. Includes German foods, beers and games such as stein holding contest and yodeling contest. $35, twainhartecc.com | Oktoberfest

TUSTIN: Tustin Tiller Days  Celebrate Tustin at the Saturday 10 a.m. parade, a main highlight of the three-day celebration of Tustin's farming heritage. Parade route: Main Street from Pacific to Prospect, left on Prospect to Beneta. Carnival & fest location: Columbus Tustin Park, 14712 Prospect Avenue. Free admission, tustinca.org

VACAVILLE: Floating Pumpkin Patch, 2-5 p.m. at Graham Aquatic Center $5 spectator fee, $16-18 participants, ci.vacaville.ca.us

VENICE: Wurstküche Oktoberfest September 28-October 26, 2024. 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 

VICTORVILLE: Fall Festival 1-7 p.m. in front of City Hall along Civic Drive. The Street Fair experience designed for family entertainment and community involvement features two stages of entertainment and musical performances, food vendors, merchandise vendors, information booths from education and service organizations and Kids Zone attractions. Location: 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA. Free, victorvilleca.gov

WALNUT CREEK: Contra Costa Crystal Fair October 5-6, 2024  at Civic Park Community Center. Wholesale/Retail Crystals, Minerals, and Collector Specimens Also beads, jewelry, psychics, massage and more. Location: 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, $11-up, crystalfair.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Showcase October 5, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Hollywood Park, Great Lawn. Location: 647 N. San Vincente West Hollywood, CA Free, weho.org

WESTMINSTER: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival October 1-6, 2024, Tues-Fri 10a-7p; Sat 10a-5p; Sun 10a-4p at Westminster Mall. Halloween decorations, home & garden, fudge & cookies, witch hats, costumes and more. Location: 1044 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA. Free admission! sugarplumfestivals.com

WEST POINT: Lumberjack Day and Parade 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Soapbox Derby, National Anthem and the crowning of the King and Queen, hometown parade "Footloose in the Foothills", Logging Show and competition. Location: Main Street and Spink Road, West Point, CA. Admission is Free. Parking is $5, lumberjackday.info | facebook.com/ LumberjackDayWestPoint

 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 

YORBA LINDA: St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest October 4-6, 2024.  Oktoberfest & Carnival with full scale carnival rides. Location: 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA. Free admission, smdpyl.org/oktoberfest | Oktoberfest

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