There's Still Time To Catch Fall Festivals Near Mill Valley

MILL VALLEY, CA — Fall is a great time to get outside and take in the rich offering of festivals.

The changing colors of autumn provide a scenic background for fall and harvest festivals, which have contests ranging from apple bobbing and pumpkin carving to Halloween parades.

Fall is also the season for corn mazes, pumpkin patches and apple orchard visits.

Here are the festivals and events near you:

ALAMEDA

THROUGH NOV. 1: Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch, Bouncers & Petting Zoo. With mini train, slides & adult "chill area," too.

OCT. 22: Witchfest. With food trucks, kids' activities & costume contest.

OCT. 22: Ship of Spirits: Spaghetti & Spirits Paranormal Dinner & Tour. Includes flashlight tour of the most notorious haunted locations on USS Hornet.

OCT. 28-30: Annual Teen Haunted House. "Back & spookier than ever!"

OCT. 29: 'Halloween On West End' Trick-Or-Treat, Music & Free Pumpkins. At Al Fresco Dining Park.

OCT. 29: 'Monsters Bash' Halloween Dance Party: USS Hornet. Dress in spooktacular style & dance to Cocktail Monkeys' tunes.

NOV. 5-6: Annual Holiday Boutique: Albert H. DeWitt Officer's Club. A community tradition at the O' Club.

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ALBANY:

OCT. 31: 'Halloween On Solano' Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest. Costume contest is for little ones and grown-ups!

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APTOS:

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat & Movie Night. Hosted by Mar Vista Parents Club.

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AMERICAN CANYON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables, Paint Ball & Pony Rides. With pumpkins & photo ops.

OCT. 8: Pool Pumpkin Patch & Splash: Aquatic Center. Registration underway. Includes games & snacks, too.

OCT. 15: Halloween Nerf Battle: Community Center. For grades K to 6+.

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BELMONT:

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Free & open to all.

NOV. 19: Holiday Craft Faire: Twin Pines Park. Food trucks, music & kid' games planned, too.

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BENICIA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Annual Scarecrow Contest. An annual downtown event.

OCT. 22: Ghoulish Wine Walk. Don your costume and sample wine & tasty bites.

OCT. 29: Halloween Costume Contest, Trick-Or Treat & Critter Costume Contest. A fun day for kids, families & canines!

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BERKELEY:

OCT. 15: Harvest Festival, Petting Zoo & Kids' Zone. With live music and kids' activities.

OCT. 31: 'Halloween On Solano' Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest. Costume contest is for little ones and grown-ups!

OCT. 31: Haunted House Of Screams, Jumpers & Music. "Get ready to scream as you enter the biggest and scariest haunted house in Berkeley."

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade & Costume Contest. A "spooktacular show" is planned, too!

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BOULDER CREEK:

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat-Street. A festive tradition in the historic downtown.

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BURLINGAME:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. Tons of fun & no reservations required.

OCT. 21: 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Movie In Park. Pack blankets & movie snacks & enjoy the free show.

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CALISTOGA:

OCT. 30: Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs Welcomes Fog City Flea. Halloween weekend event.

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CAMPBELL:

OCT. 15-16: Oktoberfest - Biersch Garten, Music & Kids' Zone. Stein-holding & costume contents planned, too.

OCT. 21-23: Fun Fest. A local fall tradition with rides & more at St. Lucy School.

OCT. 23: Ainsley House Fall Garden Concert With Tony Lindsay. An outdoor performance with Santana's longtime lead singer.

OCT. 28-29: Westmont High School's Super-Scary Fright Nights. "Come see our new scary movie, but don’t be surprised if you’re not alone!"

OCT. 30: Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick-or-Treat. After three years, the popular community event is back.

NOV. 1: VinoPaint: I Love Fall – Board Painting at Tessora’s. Explore your creative side!

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CAPITOLA:

OCT. 30: Capitola Village Halloween Parade & Trick-Or-Treating. All welcome to join parade from Capitola Avenue to Esplanade Park.

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CASTRO VALLEY:

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat & Children's Concert: Castro Village. The annual event is back!

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CLAYTON:

OCT. 16: Clayton Valley Village 8th Annual Sunday Supper & Auction. A four-course fall feast.

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COLMA:

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Don't forget to RSVP.

OCT. 30: Dia de los Muertos Festival. Free, with music, dance, community altar, pan dulce, Mexican hot chocolate & community chalk art mural.

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CONCORD:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. "There will be many different inflatables to choose from. Your children won’t know where to start."

OCT. 16: Mummy & Me Fun Fest: The Veranda. Costume contest, live entertainment, plus "Hotel Transylvania" screening.

OCT. 30: Halloween Spooktacular: Pixieland Amusement Park. With trick-or-treating for little ones, plus rides on the ghost train.

OCT. 31: Trunk-Or-Treat. Open to all at Grace Church.

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 21, 22, 28 & 29: Lark Theater Drive-In Halloween Movies. A slew of scary flicks from which to choose!

OCT. 21: Pumpkin-Carving Dance Night. With glow show, dance & prizes, too.

OCT. 22: Family Buckaroos Dance & Shenanigans. Register soon, as space is limited.

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COTATI:

OCT. 31: Candy Land - Trick-Or-Treat: La Plaza Park. Free to all, and no registration required.

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CROCKETT:

OCT. 15: Bay Area's Oktoberfest. Free admission with live music, yodeling contest, ax throwing, food & bier.

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CUPERTINO:

OCT 22: Wildlife & Harvest Day: Blackberry Farm. Family-friendly fall fest.

OCT. 28: 'Monster Mash'- Registration required.

OCT. 31: Halloween Event. At Marketplace Shopping Center.

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DALY CITY:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. No reservations required.

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DANVILLE:

OCT. 1-31: Annual Scarecrow Stroll. Find a new fall friend at downtown businesses.

OCT. 22: Flavors Of Fall & Kids' Halloween Costume Parade. Free, family fun by day & ticketed foodie event in the evening.

OCT. 27: Spooktacular Halloween Celebration & Trick-Or-Treat. Advance reservations required.

OCT. 28: Hallow Harvest Festival. Fun night at Rolling Hills Church with trick-or-treating, live band & entertainment.

OCT. 29: Boo Bash. Trick-or-treating, petting zoo, carriage rides & more at Livery shopping center.

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DUBLIN:

OCT. 21-22: 'Ghosts Of Dublin' Cemetery Flashlight Tours. Book soon, as typically sells out fast.

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 15: 'Biketoberfest Marin' Music, Beer & Bike Expo. Includes beer tastings, family activities, live music & group bike ride.

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade. A community tradition for all ages.

NOV. 6: Creating Herbal Vinegars, Firecider and Shrubs. A class perfect for the fall season.

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 7- 29: 'Skreamz' Halloween Haunt. "Terror on Texas" supports Fairfield Police Activities League.

OCT. 23: Oktoberfest: Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co. Reserve your pot for harvest celebration with Oktoberfest food & beer.

OCT. 30: 'TANK n TREAT': American Armory Museum. Fun evening for all, plus costume contests.

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FELTON:

OCT. 15-16, 22-23 & 29-30: Thomas & Percy Halloween Party: Roaring Camp Railroads. Train ride, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts included.

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FOSTER CITY:

OCT. 29: SPOOKtacular Halloween Festival. Pre-registration required.

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FREMONT:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables, Paint Ball & Duck Boats. At the Fremont Hub Shopping Center.

OCT. 23: Halloween Spooktacular: Pacific Commons. Goodie bags with treats, while supplies last.

OCT. 30: Halloween Hijinks: Ardenwood Farm. Drop-in; no pre-registration required.

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GEYSERVILLE:

OCT. 30: Fall Colors Festival & Vintage Car Show. A pancake breakfast starts the day.

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GILROY:

OCT. 15: Annual Halloween Beer Crawl. Starring pour stations, home-brew beer, live music, Halloween costumes & more!

OCT. 30: Día de los Muertos Celebration. With dancing, mariachis, vendors, food, beer & wine.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Gilroy Gardens 'A Bigger, Better Boo.' Annual event is back with trick-or-treating, shows, train rides, hay maze & more.

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HALF MOON BAY:

OCT. 15-16: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. Admission free for the jam-packed fest celebrating its 50th anniversary.

OCT. 15-16: Jim Stevens & Friends: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. Don't miss the opening act!

OCT. 16: Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders. With half marathon, 10K, 5K & kids' fun run.

OCT. 29-30: Fall Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale. An annual event for treasure hunters, decorators, collectors & browsers.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Arata’s Pumpkin Farm, Labyrinth Hay Maze, Petting Zoo & Haunted Barn. Hay rides, pony rides & train rides, too.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Lemos Farm Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Haunted House. Featuring a slew of activities for the little ones.

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HAYWARD:

OCT. 21-22 & 28-29: 'Beyond The Veil' Spooky Tours: Meek Mansion & McConaghy House. A mix of history, storytelling & "spirited" thrills.

OCT. 29: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat: Lone Tree Cemetery. Advance registration required & space is limited.

NOV. 5: Explore The Paranormal: Meek Mansion. Experienced paranormal investigators will lead the brave & curious on tour of the 1869 estate.

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HEALDSBURG:

OCT. 29: Farmers' Market Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Costume Contest. With pumpkin decorating, costume competition, plus pumpkins on wheels!

OCT. 30: Día de los Muertos Celebration: Plaza Park. Full day of music, dance, face painting, car show, food & more.

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HERCULES:

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. Prizes to best decorated trunk.

THROUGH OCT. 28: 'PUMPKATAZ' Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest. Tap your creative side, and get to work!

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LAFAYETTE:

OCT. 16: Fall Fest. With pumpkin decorating, games, crafts & food trucks.

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treat Street. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag!

OCT. 29: Halloween/Fall Equinox Art & Craft Class. Save your spot at Hollie's Homegrown.

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LARKSPUR:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Honor Pumpkin Patch: Marin Country Mart. "Locally grown GIANT pumpkin on display."

OCT. 22: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Magic Show: Dolliver Park. Suited for all ages.

OCT. 30: Halloween Festival, Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest: Marin Country Mart. Trick-or -treat at local shops.

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LIVERMORE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: G&M Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy pony rides, hayrides & cow train.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch & Family Fun. Featuring hay-bale maze, train rides, farm critters & more.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Moore Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Rides & Jumpers. Family owned & operated since 1984, with fun for all ages in Livermore & San Ramon.

OCT. 15-16: Fall Festival. Scarecrow-building contest, fresh pies for sale, pumpkins, gardening classes & more at annual Alden Lane Nursery event.

OCT. 28-31: 'Frightmare Home Haunt' - A community tradition for more than a decade. Great candy, too!

OCT. 29: Howl-O-Wine Party. "Join Rosa Fierro Cellars and neighboring wineries at our spooktacular Halloween bash!"

OCT. 29: LVK Annual Halloween Party ft Angie Maserati & DJ Inez. An annual event at Elevation LVK.

OCT. 29: Livermore Wine Trolley Hallo-Wine Party Tour at McGrail Vineyards. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 29: Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day & Trick-Or-Treating. Costume contest, too!

OCT. 30: Trick or Treat: Fun & Games. At Asbury United Methodist Church.

OCT. 30: Dia De Los Muertos from Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Carlos Moreno. With vibrant costumes, makeup, music & dance!

OCT. 30: Spooky Scavenger Hunt: Del Valle Regional Park. Free with parking fee. Costumes welcomed!

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LOS ALTOS:

OCT. 21: Downtown Wine Stroll. Tickets on sale for fall outing.

OCT. 22: Halloween Movie Night. Pack blankets, chairs, snacks & enjoy!

OCT. 31: A Boo-tiful Downtown Halloween & Trick-Or-Treat. Halloween fun planned at Veterans Community Plaza, too.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treat At Town Hall. Free for all ages.

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LOS GATOS:

OCT. 23: The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch. One day only this year, so don't miss out!

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MARTINEZ:

OCT. 15: 'Zombie Brew Crawl' & Halloween Costume Contest. "The un-dead are coming to downtown Martinez."

OCT. 29: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular. Kids' crafts & games added this year.

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MENLO PARK:

OCT. 19: Halloween Costume Movie Night. Ages 12-18 will vote on the movie.

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MILL VALLEY:

OCT. 28: Halloween At The Center & Trunk-Or-Treat. Don't forget your costume!

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MILLBRAE:

OCT. 20: Oktoberfest Beats, Brews & Vines. With live music, beer, wine & stein-holding contest.

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MILPITAS:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. No reservations needed.

OCT. 22: Halloween 'Pumpkins In The Park' & Trick-Or-Treat. Don a costume for inaugural costume contest.

OCT. 29: Dia De Los Muertos: Cardoza Park. With offrendas, activities & entertainment.

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MORGAN HILL:

OCT. 22: Bat Fest. Celebrate creatures of the night with food trucks, live music, festival games, arts, crafts & mini-pumpkin patch.

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Candy Crawl: Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch. A first-time event at the pumpkin patch.

THROUGH NOV. 6: Spina Farm Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Kiddie Train. Hay rides, pumpkin blasters & more.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

OCT. 29: Bewitched By the Bay. Back by popular demand...

OCT. 29: Monster Bash & Halloween Costume Parade: Rengstorff Park. Fest with twisty maze, spooky games, performances, stilt walkers, inflatables, creepy- crawly-ooey-gooey zone, Dia de Muertos exhibit & more.

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NAPA:

OCT. 28: Trunk-or-Treat. Annual event is back at Queen of the Valley.

OCT. 29: Seasonal Family Fall Festival. With carnival games, bounce house, Halloween crafts & pet costume contest at Meritage Resort.

OCT. 29: Hometown Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. At Oxbow Commons.

OCT. 29-31: 'Evil Vines Cemetery' Halloween Yard Haunt. Trick-or-treating planned Oct. 31.

OCT. 30: Spooktacular Tulocay Cemetery Tour. Sold out.

OCT. 30: Howl-oween Yappy Hour. Four-legged fun at Carneros Resort and Spa.

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NEWARK:

OCT. 22: NewBark Park Howl-O-Ween. Free event with costume contest & resource fair.

OCT. 22 & 29: Witch's Cupboard - Arts and Crafts. For kids 5-14.

OCT. 29: Horror Hop: October Swing Dance Party. A vintage swing dance and rockin' '50's Halloween record hop party.

THROUGH NOV. 5: Fear Overload Scream Park: Newark Mall. Venture into the Blind Asylum or the Underdead Underpass. Those are your choices.

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NOVATO:

OCT. 15: Sunrise Rotary's Annual Oktoberfest: Greek Orthodox Church. "Admission includes dinner and a drink ticket, an 'Oom-pah' band, dancing & prizes!"

OCT. 22: Free, Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show. Halloween fun appropriate for all ages.

OCT. 23: Halloween Craft Fair. With trick-or-treating, too.

OCT. 29: Safe Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. Treat your little ghosts & goblins to downtown event.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze & Kids' Fun. Farm animals, face painting, corn hole, hay pyramid & more.

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OAKLAND:

OCT. 21-30: Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam. With decked-out sets, creepy-crawly scavenger hunt, arts & crafts stations and "ghost town," formerly known as Old West Junction.

OCT. 22-31: 'Boo At The Zoo' & Scavenger Hunt: Oakland Zoo. Family-friendly with spooky animal-themed scavenger hunt.

OCT. 30: Halloween Parade & Trick-Or-Treat. DJ, costume contest & dance party planned.

OCT. 30: 'The Haunted Garden' Halloween Party: Camron-Stanford House. With spooky fun & games for all ages.

OCT. 30: Halloween & Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest: Jack London Square. Includes DJ, chalk artists, face painting, crafts, pumpkins, costume contest, mariachis, dancers & goody bags.

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PACIFICA:

OCT. 29: Pacifica Runners Halloween 5K. Prizes for best costumes!

OCT. 29: Trunk-Or-Treat, Car Show & Halloween Fair. Chili cook-off planned, too.

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PALO ALTO:

OCT. 15: Autumn Wreaths with Katherine Glazier. A workshop perfect for the season at Gamble Garden.

OCT. 27: Baby BOOgie: '80's Halloween Party. Geared to toddlers to 11 years old.

OCT. 28: Halloween at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Sold out.

OCT. 28: Halloween Jack-O-Jaunt. A not-to-be-missed, jack-o-lantern display!

OCT. 29: Bats, Bats, and More Bats! Featuring trick-or-treating, arts & crafts.

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PENNGROVE:

OCT. 29: Polenta & Stew Benefit Dinner. The perfect fall meal & hosted by Penngrove Social Firemen.

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PETALUMA:

OCT. 21: 'Hocus Pocus' Movie In The Park. At Lucchesi Park.

OCT. 22: Cemetery Tour With Petalumans Of Yesteryear: Cypress Hill Cemetery. Take a guided tour through history.

OCT. 29: Witches & Warlocks On The Water Parade: The Floathouse Petaluma. "A spooky afternoon of paddling, pedaling, rowing & water-biking."

THROUGH OCT. 30: Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze & Pony Rides. Take a ride on the "Grain Train," partake in paintball, jump zone & more.

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat Trail. "Gather your little ghosts, goblins, monsters, Harry Potters, witches on broomsticks and princesses & join participating downtown merchants."

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PIEDMONT:

OCT. 30: Halloween Carnival & Tot Parade. Registration underway.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Wildwood Dads Club Pumpkin Patch. A community tradition ... and a school fundraiser.

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PINOLE:

OCT. 21: Halloween Movie In The Park 'Casper': Fernandez Park. "Spooky snacks and treats will be provided."

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PLEASANT HILL:

OCT. 28: Haunted Trail. Free for all ages.

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PLEASANTON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Pirates Of Emerson' Halloween Haunt: Fairgrounds. Tickets on sale for the annual scare-fest.

OCT. 15 & 21-22: Museum On Main 'Ghost Walk' - Always a sell-out, so book soon.

OCT. 28-30: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: Fairgrounds. Featuring hundreds of artisans. Kick off your holiday shopping!

OCT. 29: Halloween Brew Crawl: Downtown. "Grab your friends, grab your costumes & come enjoy the BEST night in Downtown Pleasanton!"

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POPE VALLEY:

OCT. 15: Harvest Party with Paella del Reyes. A Napa Valley harvest kick-off.

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REDWOOD CITY:

THROUGH OCT. 30: Zoppé Italian Family Circus. A fall tradition with acrobats, trapeze artists, high-wire acts, clowns & more.

OCT. 22: Halloween Spooktacular: Red Morton Community Center. Pre-registration encouraged.

NOV. 6: Day of Dead Celebration. With music, dance, food & more.

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RICHMOND:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. Pick a pumpkin & stay for the amusement activities.

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ROCKRIDGE:

OCT. 30: Halloween Parade & Trick-Or-Treat. DJ, costume contest & dance party planned.

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 23: Symphony Spooktacular & Instrument Petting Zoo: Green Music Center. A family-friendly event.

OCT. 29: Halloween Carnival & Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Carnival games, live performances, hypnotist, haunted maze, exotic animals, kids' crafts, Day of Dead altars & more.

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SALINAS:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween Pumpkins, Corn Maze & Critters, Borchard Farms. It's a five-acre corn maze, so good luck in the dark!

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SAN ANSELMO:

OCT. 28: Goblins Spooktacular & Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. Geared for youngsters 10 & under.

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SAN BRUNO:

OCT. 27: Halloween 'Jinxed Joyride': The Shops at Tanforan. Pre-registration required.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. "Come pick the perfect pumpkin and let your children jump and play!"

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SAN CARLOS:

OCT. 22- 30: Haunted Hangar & Halloween Carnival: Hiller Aviation Museum. Carnival weekends pack the fun, including pumpkin drops.

OCT. 28: Halloween 'Goblin Walk' Trick-Or-Treat. The first 1,000 trick-or-treaters get free Goblin Walk bags.

OCT. 28: Fall Festival. With jumpy, carnival games, crafts & more at Fully Alive Community Church.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. Geared to ages 2-12.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

THROUGH NOV. 5: SF Mint Halloween Haunt 'The Summoning' - "A combination of theater, haunted mazes and special effects."

OCT. 15: Oktoberfest By The Beach. Cultures unite as event is hosted by United Irish Cultural Center .

OCT. 20: MAKE: Halloween. Things get spooky at Museum of Craft & Design.

OCT. 25: 'Hocus Pocus' Film With Live SF Symphony: Davies Hall. "Experience the magic of 'Hocus Pocus' like never before."

OCT. 26: Living Altars: Dia de los Muertos in San Francisco. In-person or via livestream.

OCT. 28: 'SuperNatural Halloween' Werewolf, Vampire & Mummy Party: California Academy of Sciences. A fun evening with"eek-vents & activities"

OCT. 28: American Conservatory Theater 'All Hallows’ Gala' - With lavish dinner, live music & special guests Tony Award winner BD Wong & stage and screen star Bill Pullman.

OCT. 29: Crawloween: San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl. 45+ bars, over 10,000 attendees, drink specials, no cover charge, DJs & free M Ride Party Shuttle.

OCT. 31: San Francisco Halloween Bar Crawl. Evening starts at Mayes Oyster House on Polk.

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SAN JOSE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Winchester Mystery House 'Unhinged' Halloween Haunt. Confront malicious spirits, terrifying scenarios & twisted tales at haunted landmark.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patches - Inflatables & Kids' Fun. Five area pumpkin patches from which to choose!

OCT. 15, 21-23, 28-31: 'Grimm's Hollow' Halloween Haunt: Moreland Pumpkin Patch. Choose your fate: family-friendly labryinth or scary Oubliette.

OCT. 15-30: Field To Table. An autumn, dining experience at PayPal Park.

OCT. 22: Boo At The Zoo: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Ticketed event with trick-or-treating, magician & more.

OCT. 27-28: Hammer Theatre presents "Frankenstein" - Perfect for the spooky season.

OCT. 29: Green Halloween: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Features creepy-crawly wildlife talks & Halloween-themed fun.

OCT. 30: Dia De Los Muertos. Afternoon of arts & crafts, live music & dancing at Westfield Oakridge.

OCT. 31: Halloween at Westfield Oakridge. Trick-or-treating & spooky fun.

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SAN LEANDRO:

OCT. 19: Family Fun Night: Halloween Puppet Show. Free to all, but space is limited.

OCT. 27: Dia De Los Muertos Crafts. Geared to children in grades K to 5.

THROUGH NOV. 5: Fear Overload Scream Park: Newark Mall. Relocating in 2022 to Newark.

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SAN LORENZO:

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables & Paint Ball. "Come pick the perfect pumpkin and let your children jump and play!"

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SAN MATEO:

OCT. 15: Fall Festival, Bounce House & Pumpkin Fun. This year, it's pirate-themed.

OCT. 23: Fun Run - The Great Goblin Escape - San Mateo Rotary Club. All invited & costumes encouraged.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Inflatables, Paint Ball & Duck Boats. With outdoor inflatable park for ages 2-12, pumpkins, paint ball range & more.

NOV. 11-13: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: Event Center. Jump-start your holiday shopping!

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SAN RAFAEL:

OCT. 16: Free Marin Jewish Community Sukkot Festival. At the JCC with food, activities, crafts & music.

OCT. 22: Día de los Muertos Car Procession. After the cruise, cars will be on display at Multicultural Center of Marin.

OCT. 28: Caulbridge Pumpkin Path. Tickets are limited, so act fast if interested.

NOV. 4-6: Marin Arts & Crafts Show. Kick off your holiday shopping.

NOV. 5: Day of the Dead. Free, family-friendly event now in its 34th year.

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SAN RAMON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Moore Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Rides & Jumpers. Family owned & operated since 1984, with fun for all ages in Livermore & San Ramon.

OCT. 15: Free Halloween Themed Coding Event - Kids 6+.RSVPs requested.

OCT. 29: Trick-Or-Treat On The Farm: Forest Homes Farms. Don't forget your costume!

OCT. 30: Tri-Valley Halloween Con & Cosplay Costume Contest. Special guest is Mary Gibbs, voice of "Boo" on "Monsters, Inc."

OCT. 30: Halloween Harvest at Farmers' Market. Costume parade planned, too.

NOV. 5: Annual Holiday Boutique: Community Center.Kick off your holiday shopping.

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SANTA CLARA:

THROUGH OCT. 30: Halloween Tricks & Treats: California's Great America. "All-new, over-the-top, larger-than-life, gotta-be-there Halloween event."

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patches - Inflatables & Paint Ball. Two locations with fun for kids 2-12.

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SANTA CRUZ:

OCT. 15: Santa Cruz Elks Oktoberfest. All ages welcome, plus root beer floats & activities for kids.

OCT. 20 & 27: Evergreen at Dusk: Cemetery History Tours. "Chase the shadows & discover the secrets ... at one of oldest public cemeteries in California."

OCT. 29: 'The Lost Boys' Free Movie On The Beach: Boardwalk. "Santa Cruz & the Boardwalk are forever linked to this cult classic," a Halloween-time fave.

OCT. 30: Boardwalk Trick-Or-Treating & Halloween Costume Contest. Be brave & venture under Boardwalk for Fright Walk, too!

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SANTA ROSA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Blind Scream' Halloween Haunted House. "Deep in the dank, dark woods stands a dilapidated old dwelling and," ... Oh, my! Sounds scary already.

OCT. 28-30: Funtazmagoria & Ghostly Glow-In-The-Dark Lab: Children's Museum of Sonoma County. Spooky, not scary!

OCT. 29: Halloween at Howarth. Sold out.

NOV. 4-6: Sonoma County Holiday Home & Gift Show: Fairgrounds. With food, music & chance to start your holiday shopping.

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SARATOGA:

OCT. 23: Halloween Art Party at Montalvo Arts Center. Sold out.

OCT. 23: Vine-to-Wine. End-of-harvest celebration at Mountain Winery.

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 22-23 & 26-30: Goblin Jamboree: Bay Area Discovery Museum. "An absolutely fangtastic Halloween celebration for the whole family."

OCT. 31: Halloween Parade, Trick-or-Treat, Haunted House & Dog Costume Contest. An evening jam-packed with fun for all ages & pets, too.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

OCT. 21-22 & 28-30: Annual SV Haunted House. Family tours for little ones offered Oct. 29-30.

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SEBASTOPOL:

OCT. 29: Black Hatter's Samhain Ball. "The witchiest party of the year!"

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SONOMA:

THROUGH OCT. 30: 'The Halloween House' Walk-Thru Haunt. "Creeping out since 2020, a must-see haunt in Sonoma!"

OCT. 15: Sugar Skulls. Create & paint a unique, expressive work.

OCT. 27: The Great Pumpkin Party. Free with refreshments, crafts & more.

OCT. 29: Pan De Muerto & Paper Flower Making. At the community center.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 15-16: Oceanica BALLET 'Sleepy Hollow and Lupita' Bay Area Ballet Conservatory. Featuring tale of Headless Horseman & ballet celebration inspired by Dia de Los Muertos.

OCT. 29: Halloween Extravaganza Carn-Evil & Floating Pumpkin Patch. Family fun includes trunk-or-treat & more.

NOV. 5: Día de los Muertos/Day Of Dead Celebration. With arts, crafts & movie "Coco."

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SUISUN CITY:

OCT. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30: Pumpkin Patch Festival & Train Rides: Western Railway Museum. Fun includes tractor rides, hay fort, pumpkin chucking & petting zoo.

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SUNNYVALE:

OCT. 30: Halloween Pet Parade & Talent Contest. This one's for the dogs!

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SUNOL:

OCT. 15-16: Ex-California Western M200 - Fall Railbus Rides: Niles Canyon Railway. Take in the fall colors. A few weekends only & seating is limited.

OCT. 15: Heritage Festival, Music & Games: Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. Pack a picnic & enjoy a day outdoors with music & games.

OCT. 29: Spooky Open House: Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. Interesting in meeting reptiles or tasting bat-pollinated food

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TIBURON:

OCT. 29: Jeepers Jack-O-Lanterns - Halloween: Paradise Beach Park. "Join rangers to carve a spooky Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween!"

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UNION CITY:

OCT. 30: The Running Dead 5k Fun Run & Walk. Duck & dodge those zombies! Costume contest, too.

OCT. 30: Halloween Carnival. For youngsters 3-12.

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VACAVILLE:

OCT. 22-23: Solano County Home Show & Fall Festival. With artisans, vendors & kid-friendly activities.

OCT. 29: 'Howl-O-Ween' Pooch Parade & Costume Contest. It's your doggie's day to shine!

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VALLEJO:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Fright Fest - Halloween: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Includes five terrifying haunts, three scare zones & mind-bending entertainment.

OCT. 1-31: Halloween's NightMARE Island. Go ahead, and try to survive the horror of the island.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Kids Boo Fest & Trick-Or-Treat Street: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Select dates in October with Halloween-themed fun & animal shows.

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WALNUT CREEK:

OCT. 15: Oktoberfest - Music, Dance, Food & Biergarten: Civic Park. Includes Kinder Platz Kids Zone for youngsters, too.

OCT. 20-30: 'Spontaneous Hitchcock: An Improvised Thriller': Lesher Center. "It all takes place in the Bates Motel. But not that Bates Motel. That one belonged to Norman Bates but this one belongs to his brother Nathan. And he’s the bad one!"

OCT. 28: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat, Kids' Fun & Food Trucks. Free to all with jumpers, face-painting & balloon twisters, too.

OCT. 28-29: Elks Lodge Halloween Haunted House. Spooky fun with games & treats.

THROUGH NOV. 4: Haunted VR: Halloween Haunted Hospital & Escape Room at Diablo Escapes. Suitable for ages 10+.

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WATSONVILLE:

OCT. 29: Downtown Halloween Candy Crawl. For youth 13 & younger, and pre-registration required.

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WINDSOR:

OCT. 29: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration & Procession. At Town Green with dance, food & children's activities.

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WINTERS:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'The Haunted Forest' 15-Acre Halloween Haunt. "There are no walls to keep you in… and no walls to keep THEM out!"

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WOODSIDE:

THROUGH OCT. 30: Filoli Estate's Orchard Days. Themed weekends with music, food & stunning fall foliage!

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YOUNTVILLE:

OCT. 23: Wizards of Elixirs. Prizes for best Halloween costumes!

OCT. 29: Halloween Carnival. A free, community event.

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