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Oct 17
46 Ranch, Templeton
Live music performance by Colleen Rhatigan at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch from 12–1:30pm and 3–3:30pm on the truck stage.
“Saturday, October 17 Colleen Rhatigan”
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Oct 17
Albertson Halloween House, San Jose
Community members gather to paint set pieces for the Mandalorian-themed Halloween house. Volunteers of all ages help bring the 25th anniversary house to life on Saturday morning.
“Saturday, October 17th 9:00 am–12:00 pm”
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Oct 17
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center, Long Beach
ENGLISH TEA ROOM DATES: — Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am.
“Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am”
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Oct 17
Buttonwillow Raceway Kart Track, Buttonwillow
Cal Club racing event at Buttonwillow Raceway Park Classic. Track day begins at 8:00 am.
“Cal Club Dates: October 17, 2026 at 8:00 am”
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Oct 17
Check N' Play, Brea
Families trick-or-treat at Check N' Play with a costume parade, dance party, crafts, treats, and photos with special Halloween character guests. Costumes are encouraged.
“10/17/2026, 10:00 AM PDT Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash | 10/17 | 10AM”
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Oct 17
Chino Hills State Park, Chino Hills
Learn about autumn changes, native trees, and seasonal bugs during this guided walk-and-talk hike. Look for tarantulas and inspect leaf litter for insects. Easy hike on dirt surface with little shade. No dogs; strollers okay.
“Dates: October 17, 2026 at 11:00 am”
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119 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year.
Oct 10 – 24Event
San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas
State Park Interpreters lead hands-on learning sessions about the park's cultural and natural resources for ages 7–12. Participants earn stamps in their Junior Ranger logbook and meet fellow park enthusiasts.
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“Oct 10 : [Junior Rangers]”
Oct 15 – 19Event
Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, Julian
Families enjoy a four-course harvest-themed tea with corn chowder, autumn finger sandwiches, scones with curd and jam, and pumpkin bread pudding. Children's and dietary-specific menus available. Served indoors, outdoors, or to go.
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“Our Autumn Harvest Teas will be held Thursday October 15th through Monday October 19th.”
Oct 17 – 25Event
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
The Fall Tractor Show runs across two weekends in October, featuring vintage tractors and agricultural equipment on display for families to explore and learn about farming heritage.
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“OCT. 17-18 & OCT. 24-25, 2026 FALL TRACTOR SHOW!”
Oct 17Event
Fleet Science Center, San Diego
A sensory-friendly experience offered on October 17 at 9:00am, providing an accessible way for families to enjoy the Fleet Science Center.
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“Oct 17 @ 9:00am”
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Oct 6 – 17Season
Historic Bembridge House, Long Beach
Haunted tours return to the historic Bembridge House for fall, running Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 10pm throughout October.
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“Friday, October 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM - 953 N Park Circle (map) - Google Calendar ICS Are you ready? Haunted Tours are back this Fall.”
Oct 17Event
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center, Long Beach
ENGLISH TEA ROOM DATES: — Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am.
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“Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am”
Oct 17Event
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
The Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, families can observe the night sky together.
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“October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm Public Star Party – October 17, 2026”
Oct 17Event
Hurst Ranch Historical Center, West Covina
Families enjoy hands-on activities including touring a fairy garden, making butter, picking pumpkins, panning for gold, visiting a petting zoo, and touring the historic house. A 1923 fire truck and antique cars are on display.
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“Saturday, October 17th from 10am-2pm”
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Oct 13 – 22 · 5:00 pmEvent
Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine
Families enjoy sensory-friendly trick-or-treating with dimmed lights and reduced sounds. Staff provide noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and weighted materials. Limited capacity of 250 guests; registration required.
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“October 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm”
Oct 17Event
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
Kids design and create a spider or friendly monster pot, then plant it with hardy, easy-care plants to take home. Instructors guide children through simple planting steps and share basic care tips.
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“Casa Kids Workshop: Monster Pot Monster Pot Garden workshop for kids 17 Oct 10:30 am - 12:00 pm”
Oct 17Event
Check N' Play, Brea
Families trick-or-treat at Check N' Play with a costume parade, dance party, crafts, treats, and photos with special Halloween character guests. Costumes are encouraged.
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“10/17/2026, 10:00 AM PDT Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash | 10/17 | 10AM”
Oct 17Event
Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
Families celebrate a spooky-themed night of science with a robotics lab, interactive STEM stations, a science show, and trunk-or-treat candy. Costumes encouraged.
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“October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM”
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Oct 15 – 17Event
The Gardens at Lake Merritt, Oakland
The Autumn Lights Festival features lighted art installations throughout the themed gardens at Lake Merritt. Families can walk through the gardens to view the installations and enjoy the event over the three-day weekend.
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“Autumn Lights Festival: OCTOBER 15 - 17, 2026.”
Oct 16 – 18Event
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose
The 52nd year of this cultural celebration features custom-crafted clay idols from Kolkata, classical workshops, international guest artists, and authentic Bengali feast buffets.
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“October 16–18”
Oct 17Event
Albertson Halloween House, San Jose
Community members gather to paint set pieces for the Mandalorian-themed Halloween house. Volunteers of all ages help bring the 25th anniversary house to life on Saturday morning.
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“Saturday, October 17th 9:00 am–12:00 pm”
Oct 17Event
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley
La maison des bois: Episodes 1–3 — Saturday, October 17, 2026 2 PM.
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“Saturday, October 17, 2026 2 PM”
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Oct 16 – 24Event
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara
Halloween fun takes over the Zoo during regular daytime hours with daily costume contests, parades, spooky story time, animal encounters, a Halloween scavenger hunt, hay maze, and face painting.
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“Oct 16”
Oct 17Event
46 Ranch, Templeton
Live music performance by Colleen Rhatigan at the 46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch from 12–1:30pm and 3–3:30pm on the truck stage.
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“Saturday, October 17 Colleen Rhatigan”
Oct 17Event
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, Carpinteria
Carol Koch presents a behind-the-scenes look at Carpinteria's Maple Street, exploring the history of four unique buildings and signs of the past still visible today, with facts and photos.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “The museum is free and open to all!”
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“SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. HISTORY PICNIC HISTORICAL ROOTS OF CARPINTERIA'S MAPLE STREET”
Oct 17Event
Fremont Peak State Park, Fremont
The park's astronomical observatory with a 30-inch telescope opens for a public program. Families should arrive before sundown; clouds or rain will cancel the program.
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“Oct 17 : [Fremont Peak Observatory Evening Program]”
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Oct 17Event
Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Ontario
Ontario Arts Festival — Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM. The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art are excited to announce the seventh annual Ontario Arts Festival. The Arts Festival averages 2,000 visitors annually and exemplifies the City’s commitment to making Ontario the premier destination for arts and culture in
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“Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM”
Oct 17 · 11:00 amEvent
Chino Hills State Park, Chino Hills
Learn about autumn changes, native trees, and seasonal bugs during this guided walk-and-talk hike. Look for tarantulas and inspect leaf litter for insects. Easy hike on dirt surface with little shade. No dogs; strollers okay.
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“Dates: October 17, 2026 at 11:00 am”
Oct 17 · 10:00 amEvent
Chino Hills State Park, Chino Hills
Learn about tarantulas and autumn changes in the park during this hour-long program. Make a creepy-crawly craft to take home, then venture onto trails to photograph plants and insects. Supplies limited; weather permitting.
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“Dates: October 17, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Oct 17Event
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, Ontario
A pumpkin marble maze activity takes place at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park on Saturday afternoon. Families can participate in this hands-on activity from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
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“Sat, Oct 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pmPumpkin Marble Maze Activity at Cucamonga-Guasti”
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Oct 7 – 18Event
The Big Fresno Fair, Fresno
The Big Fresno Fair runs for 12 days in Fresno, California, featuring rides, games, food, animals, competitions, performances, and attractions for families.
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“Dates: October 7, 2026 – October 18, 2026”
Oct 17 – 18Event
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
A community event and fundraiser featuring chalk art from 9am to 8pm, where families can watch artists create colorful street art and participate in the festival.
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“Via Arté Chalk Festival Community event + fundraiser October 17-18”
Oct 17 · 8:00 amEvent
Buttonwillow Raceway Kart Track, Buttonwillow
Cal Club racing event at Buttonwillow Raceway Park Classic. Track day begins at 8:00 am.
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“Cal Club Dates: October 17, 2026 at 8:00 am”
Oct 17Event
Castle Air Museum, Atwater
Castle Airfest takes place at Castle Airport on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Castle Air Museum organizes the Fall Blitz Car Show with online registration available.
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“When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm”
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Oct 16 – 18Event
El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, Placerville
A three-day live music festival at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds featuring incredible performances, camping, late-night shows, and food in a laid-back mountain-town atmosphere.
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“October 16–18, 2026. Enjoy three days of incredible performances, camping, late-night shows, delicious food, and the laid-back mountain-town atmosphere that makes Hangtime a must-attend fall music festival.”
Oct 16 – 23Season
Skatetown Ice Arena, Roseville
Families skate during a Halloween-themed party on Friday evening from 7 to 9pm at Skatetown Ice Arena.
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“Halloween Skate Parties: Fri, Oct 16 & 23, 2026 (7 - 9 pm)”
Oct 17 – 18Event
James Town, Ca, Gold Rush Country, Jamestown
Young visitors dress up in costume for a 45-minute Halloween excursion train ride through the Mother Lode countryside. Trains depart at 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm.
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“Oct. 17-18: Critters & Creatures”
Oct 17Event
Keema's Pumpkin Farm, Elk Grove
Celebrate our 20th Season! — Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:00 PM. Help us celebrate our 20th season with live music by A Little Mayhem
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“Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:00 PM”
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Oct 10 – 18Event
Organic Matters Ranch, Eureka
Two weekends of fall festivities feature 30+ local vendors selling crafts, art, food, and treats. Master pumpkin carvers, face painters, and a petting zoo entertain families.
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“Oct. 10-11, 17-18th, 10am - 6pm”
Oct 17Event
Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park, Oakhurst
Local artisans display and sell handmade crafts and goods at the market held at Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Free to visit and open dawn to dusk – bring the family to experience this slice of western life in the 1800s!”
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“October 17, 2026”
Oct 17 – 25Event
Western Pacific Railroad Museum, Portola
Families ride the train to the Pumpkin Patch to select and purchase pumpkins. Trains depart hourly from 1 PM to 5 PM on October 17–18 and 24–25. Saturday nights feature Super Spooky Night Trains from 7 PM to 9 PM.
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“This year's Pumpkin Patch Express trains will be held October 17-18 and 24-25, Saturdays and Sundays. The museum will open at 10 AM all four days. Trains will depart hourly from 1 PM to 5 PM for the Pumpkin Patch.”
Oct 17Event
Western Pacific Railroad Museum, Portola
See photos from first weekend 2024 Pumpkin Express.... HERE! — October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026. Ride the train to get to the Pumpkin Patch (pumpkins extra price.) The trains will take visitors to the Pumpkin Patch where they can select their pumpkins for purchase.
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“October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026”
132 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
Aug 1 – Oct 22Event
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego
An exhibition on Japanese traditional stencil dyeing techniques runs through October 22. Families can learn about and view katazome artwork on display.
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“August 1, 2026 – October 22, 2026”
Aug 1 – Oct 25Event
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego
An exhibition of work by Fumiyo Imafuku runs through October 25. Families can view the featured artwork exploring colors and nature throughout the garden.
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“August 1, 2026 – October 25, 2026”
Oct 3 – 25Event
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido
On select Saturdays and Sundays in October, families enjoy amazing wildlife, special entertainment including live music and dance parties, scarecrow performers, a corn maze, and delicious fall cuisine throughout the Safari Park.
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“October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, and 24–25”
Oct 9 – 30Event
Ice House Museum at Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
Spooky season specialty tours dig deeper into The Del's haunted history with a variety of experiences including a Victorian séance, visits to Kate Morgan's guest room, and an intimate look at paranormal investigation.
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“Fall Specialty Ghost Tours Oct 9, 16-17, 23, 30 | Ice House Museum”
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Aug 6 – Oct 17Season
Destination: Art, Torrance
Gallery artist show running from August 6 through October 17. The gallery is open Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm.
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“MADE IN THE SOUTH BAY GALLERY ARTIST SHOW August 6-October 17”
Jun 27 – Oct 17Event
Mount Wilson Observatory Museum, Los Angeles County
An exhibition of drawings by California artist Russell Crotty exploring the relationship between scientific observation, landscape, and the night sky, presented in the historic 100-inch telescope dome.
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“June 27, 2026 – October 17, 2026 An exhibition of drawings by California artist Russell Crotty, whose intricate works explore the relationship between scientific observation, landscape, and the night sky, presented in the historic 100-inch telescope dome at Mount Wilson Observatory.”
Oct 2 – 17Season
Sky Zone Alhambra, Alhambra
Throughout the first three weeks of October, participating Sky Zone parks feature themed Halloween activities and GLOW experiences every Friday and Saturday evening.
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“Throughout the first three weeks of October, participating parks will feature themed Halloween activities and GLOW experiences every Friday and Saturday evening.”
Jun 23 – Oct 18Season
The Getty, Los Angeles
An exhibition tracing the journey of an Otto Greiner drawing from Dresden during World War II to Los Angeles, demonstrating the relevance of provenance research in 2026.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission is free, and requires a timed-entry reservation.”
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“Jun 23, 2026–Oct 18, 2026”
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Aug 21 – Oct 31Season
Disneyland Park, Anaheim
The Disneyland Resort celebrates with Halloween décor, themed attractions, Disney Characters in seasonal costumes, specialty entertainment and fireworks on select nights across both parks and resort hotels.
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“August 21 through October 31, 2026!”
Oct 16 – 31Season
Salty Turf, San Clemente
Festive décor transforms the mini golf courses through October with family-friendly activities and treats. Families can golf in costume and enter a photo contest for prizes voted by the Instagram community.
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“Now Through October Spooky Turf Is Here Spooky season has taken over Salty Turf now through October!”
Sep 26 – Oct 31Season
The El Dorado Frontier Theme Park, Long Beach
The Pumpkin Patch runs weekends through October, with extended Friday hours starting October 9th. Families pick pumpkins, enjoy train rides, photo ops, and seasonal activities.
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“Open Weekends First weekend: Sept 26 & 27 | 11 AM – 5 PM October Hours: Saturdays & Sundays | 11 AM – 7 PM Open Fridays beginning October 9th”
Oct 3 – Nov 1Season
Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, Costa Mesa
Seasonal pumpkin patch in Costa Mesa where families pick pumpkins, cut flowers, navigate a corn maze, meet barnyard animals, and enjoy activities like pumpkin blasting and a cow train ride.
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“Opens October 3rd”
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Oct 2 – 24Event
Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park, Pleasanton
The metal band Creepo performs on select October dates at the park. The Eastbay group delivers dynamic metal music with energetic head-banging performances.
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“Playing 10/2, 10/3, 10/16, 10/17, 10/23, 10/24”
Feb 21 – Oct 25Event
Healdsburg Museum, Healdsburg
An exhibition marking the Healdsburg Museum's 50th anniversary pairs 1970s nostalgia with community-sourced artifacts and stories about rights, belonging, land, and how the decade reshaped Healdsburg.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Free Admission”
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“Feb 21 to Oct 25 Healdsburg in the 1970s”
Oct 7 – 28Event
Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek
Little ones discover fall through stories, nature, and hands-on activities exploring harvest time, fruits, vegetables, and seeds that help plants grow.
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“Garden Buds – October Wednesday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 28”
Sep 26 – Oct 30Event
KR Farms Pumpkin Patch, Dublin
The Rowdy Jack Trail is lit nightly from 5pm throughout the season, offering families an illuminated walking experience through the farm after sunset.
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“Nightly, Sept 26–Oct 30”
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Sep 26 – Oct 25Season
Rancho Siempre Verde, Pescadero
Families pick pumpkins, cut flowers, make fall wreaths, ride tractors, swing on giant tree swings, and slide down a tube slide on a coastal farm overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Dogs welcome.
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“Saturdays & Sundays September 26th – October 25th Open9:00 am–4:30 pm (rain or shine*)”
Oct 10 – 25Event
Roaring Camp, Felton
Families dress up for Halloween with Thomas and Percy for a 25-minute train ride, entertainment, and activities including photos with characters, play tables, pumpkin picking, bounce houses, and live music.
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“October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25”
Sep 28 – Oct 30Season
Casa de Fruta, Hollister
Families and school groups enjoy pumpkin picking, gemstone mining, and historical train rides at Pumpkin Junction. Weekday field trips available for groups of ten or more with special pricing and free teacher passes.
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“SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 30, 2026 Pumpkin Junction Field Trips & Casa de Pumpkin Patch”
Sep 26 – Oct 31Season
Brookshire Farms, San Luis Obispo
Families visit the pumpkin patch and corn maze with admission including hay rides, jump pads, corn box, and corn hole. A night maze option is also available during the season.
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“Opening September 26th @10am”
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Jul 24 – Oct 18Event
Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Ontario
Pieces of the Poet - Melanie Walden — July 24 – October 18, 2026. Reception: Sunday, August 9 | 2 PM – 4 PM
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“July 24 – October 18, 2026”
Aug 29 – Oct 18Event
Temecula Valley Fine Art Museum and Gallery, Temecula
The museum displays an exhibition of local artistic voices celebrating Temecula Valley and the cultures that give visitors a sense of home and belonging.
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“Showing through August 29 - October 18”
Oct 13 – 29Season
Troupe of Lost Souls, Hemet
Casa Loca is an insane asylum haunt where families encounter maniacs, crazies, ghouls, and ghosts at the Center for Spiritual Living in Hemet, California.
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“October 13th through the 29th”
Oct 2 – 30Season
La Verne Heritage Foundation, La Verne
The Pumpkin Patch at Heritage Park offers tractor rides, a petting farm, pumpkins of every size, and photo opportunities in a rural setting celebrating La Verne's history.
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“Starting on October 2nd, the Pumpkin Patch at Heritage Park will be open on Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm.”
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Oct 9 – 31Event
209 Haunts, Linden
A haunted house attraction featuring thirteen immersive nightmare-themed scenes with scares, terrifying characters, and haunted objects. Families navigate through different fear-based experiences across the building.
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“209 Haunts: The 13th Nightmare OCTOBER 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31”
Oct 6 – 31Season
Riverdance Farms Gate, Livingston
Families pick seasonal organic fruit, vegetables, and nuts at the farm during October. Hayrides and herb walks are included with admission. Pre-picked options and locally crafted items are available at the general store.
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“October 2026”
Oct 9 – Nov 1Season
Jellystone Park™ Tower Park, Lodi
Families celebrate Halloween with haunted pavilion, magic pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, costume contests, site decorating, golf cart parade, and 20+ activities each weekend throughout October and early November.
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“October 9 - November 1, 2026”
Oct 9 – Nov 1Season
Raisin Hell Ranch, Madera
Central California's immersive Halloween destination opens for select nights with haunted cornfield trails, monsters, midway games, horror movies on a 30-foot screen, food vendors, and a full bar.
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“OPENING Oct. 9th Raisin Hell Ranch opens for select nights starting Friday, October 9th and scares everyone through Sunday, November 1st.”
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Oct 8 – 23Season
Moonlight Tours, Placerville
A guided paranormal investigation at Placerville Union Cemetery where families use EMF detectors and other equipment to attempt spirit communication as the sun sets over the historic burial ground.
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“Date: October 8 Time: 08:00 pm - 09:30 pm”
Oct 9 – 24Event
Preston Castle Foundation, Ione
Preston Castle opens as a haunted walkthrough attraction on select October nights. Visitors encounter ghosts, shadows, and scares throughout the historic reform school building. Gates open at 6:45 pm with walk-throughs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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“Event Dates: October 9,10,16,17, 23 & 24”
Oct 6 – 31Season
Cover's Apple Ranch, Tuolumne
Cover's Apple Ranch has a pumpkin patch and hay maze available throughout October for families to visit and enjoy seasonal activities.
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“Cover's Apple Ranch has a pumpkin patch and hay maze all October.”
Oct 6 – 31Season
Little Field Farms, Loomis
The farm's pumpkin patch opens throughout October with a corn maze, photo opportunities, and mini-pumpkin slingshot. All pumpkins are grown on the farm.
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“Open throughout October, we feature a corn maze, photo opportunities and mini-pumpkin slingshot.”
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Oct 10 – 31Season
Providence Riverland Farm, Redding
The pumpkin patch and activity maze open for the season, offering a relaxed daytime experience perfect for younger kids, school visits, and warm fall afternoons. Families explore the farm and enjoy the early harvest.
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“Sat, Oct 10, 2026 10:00 AM Sat, Oct 31, 2026 2:30 PM”
Oct 6 – 31Season
Tahoe Sailing Charters, Tahoe City
Public sailing cruises depart daily from Tahoe City on the 50-foot Tahoe Cruz. Morning, afternoon, and evening trips are available with beverages included. Families can enjoy views of Lake Tahoe's landmarks and surrounding peaks.
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“Tahoe Sailing Charters offers public and private sailing charters from May through October.”
Aug 14 – Jan 2Season
Gateway Science Museum, Chico
Gateway welcomes a nationwide traveling exhibit exploring dinosaur bones and fossils. Visitors touch full skeletal replicas including Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Velociraptor, examine replica skulls and eggs, and use dig boxes to unearth dinosaur bones interactively.
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“August 14, 2026 - January 2, 2027”
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Oct 11 – 31Event
Ferndale Museum, Ferndale
A family-friendly, self-guided haunted tour of the museum featuring visits from Ferndale's historic spirits. Tours last about 30 minutes and doors open at 6 p.m. on select October dates.
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“Tours for 2026 will be held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays the last three weekends in October (Oct. 11 sneak preview, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31). Our doors will open at 6 p.m.”
Sep 12 – Nov 7Event
Siskiyou Arts Museum, Dunsmuir
Opening reception on Saturday, September 12th from 4–7pm. The show runs through November 7th, featuring artwork exploring materials and memory.
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“2nd Saturday Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12th, 4-7pm Show runs through Nov. 7th”
Sep 23 – Nov 21Season
Sutter County Museum, Yuba City
A temporary exhibition highlights ten Indigenous, mestiza, Mexican American, and Afro-Mexican grandmothers and their unique relationships to Mexican cuisine. Families explore through documentary film, audio stories, photographs, kitchen artifacts, and family recipes.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission is Free”
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“September 23rd through November 21st”
5 weekly programmes at 36 venues, each with the venue’s own schedule line. These run every weekend, so they carry a schedule rather than a date.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 11AM – 3PMRecurring
AMF Petaluma Lanes, Petaluma
Families bowl unlimited games with shoes included and enjoy specially priced appetizers and craft beverages on weekend mornings.
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“Every Saturday & Sunday | 11AM – 3PM”
Also at 31 other locations
Fridays after 7 p.m. and Saturdays after 4:30 p.m.Recurring
Keystone Lanes, Norwalk
Families bowl under glow lighting with necklaces during Cosmic Bowling sessions. The two-hour package includes shoe rental and glow necklaces for up to five bowlers per lane.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Offered Fridays after 7 p.m. and Saturdays after 4:30 p.m.”
Every Friday & Saturday nightRecurring
Big Air Trampoline Park, Corona
Big Air transforms with lights dimmed, music turned up, and lasers and strobes firing while families access all attractions. Guests are encouraged to wear neon and glow products.
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“Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and strobes.”
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm–10pmRecurring
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Fremont
GLOW Jump sessions run Friday and Saturday evenings with special lighting effects, offering families an evening trampoline experience with enhanced visual atmosphere.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“GLOW Jump: Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm”
Friday mornings, 9am – 11am & Saturdays, 9am – 10amRecurring
Rare Air Trampoline Park, Redding
Junior jumpers under 42" tall explore the whole park during dedicated Toddler Time sessions on Friday mornings and Saturday mornings.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“we also offer Toddler Time Friday mornings, 9am – 11am & Saturdays, 9am – 10am”
Everything above is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
The pick of this weekend is 6 of the 119, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year, shortest runs first, and each at a place with a photograph of its own. Everything else is listed above.
This page moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what California attractions publish on their own websites.
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list, and the two seasonal pages below run through the fall.
