Halloween Event Guide 2019: Capitola & Beaches

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — October is here and the "spooky" season is upon us with its accompanying fall festivals, Halloween carnivals, Day of the Dead celebrations, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and more.

Scroll through upcoming activities in Santa Cruz County and the South Bay, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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BELMONT:

OCT. 31: Halloween Fun & Costume Parade 2019: Carlmont Village. Trick-or-treating, too!

• Carlmont Village Shopping Center, 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

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BOULDER CREEK:

OCT. 26: 'Missing Arm' Spooky Walk 2019: Big Basin Park. "Campfire, music, and crafts round out this festive family event."

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, California 95006

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CAMPBELL:

OCT. 4-6: St. Lucy School Fun Fest. Fall tradition with music, food, carnival rides, games and silent auction

• St. Lucy, 2350 South Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA, 95008

OCT. 25: Thriller Zombie Crawl 2019: Downtown. A horde of dancing zombies are coming!

• Downtown Campbell, E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, California 95008

OCT. 27: Creepy Crawly Halloween & Costume Contest. With more kid activities and candy stations this year.

• Downtown Campbell, East Campbell Avenue and North 1st Street, Campbell, CA 95008

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CAPITOLA:

OCT. 27: Capitola Village Halloween Parade. "Trick-or-treating at Capitola Village shops following parade."

• Parade heads down Capitola Avenue to Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA.

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CUPERTINO:

OCT. 19: Wildlife & Harvest Day 2019: Blackberry Farm. Free event to celebrate the season.

• Blackberry Farm, 21979 San Fernando Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014

OCT. 25: 'Monster Mash' Family Halloween Party. With costume parade, crafts & dancing for all!

• Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, California 950144

OCT. 26: Deer Hollow Farm’s Spooky Times. "Explore haunted barns and a ‘dark forest.’"

• Deer Hollow Farm, in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA

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FELTON:

OCT. 12: Soup & Cider On The Covered Bridge. "A fun family event to celebrate the welcome of fall in our sweet little town!"

• Felton Covered Bridge, Graham Hill Road at Mount Hermon Road, Felton, CA

OCT. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27: Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party 2019: Roaring Camp. Wear costumes & perfect for all ages.

• Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California 95018

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GILROY:

OCT. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-26, 31 & NOV. 1-2: Halloween Big Boo & Boo Trail 2019: Gilroy Gardens. Come in costume!

• Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy, California 95020

OCT. 19: Annual Halloween Beer Crawl. "Dress up, eat the best tacos, and taste over 20 different craft beers!"

• Downtown Gilroy, California 95020

OCT. 25: Halloween Spirits Night. "Free community event includes children's costume contest, games, arts & crafts, trunk or treat, face painting, raffles and more."

• San Ysidro Park, 7700 Murray Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020

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HOLLISTER:

OCT. 1-31:Pumpkin Junction, Train Rides & Carousel. Guests can mine for gemstones, too.

• Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, California 95023

OCT. 4-31: Trail of Lights and Frights 2019: Swank Farms. "Be prepared to be amazed!"

• Swank Farms, The Experience, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, California 95023

OCT. 19-20: Halloween Fun & Costume Contest 2019: Renaissance Fair. Trick-or-treating for the kids.

• Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass HWY 152, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023

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LIVE OAK:

OCT. 27: Día de los Muertos Festival & 5K/3K. "With Mexican dance, colorful costumes, face painting, special performances, homemade altars (ofrendas), and food vendors."

• East Cliff Shopping Center, 21513 East Cliff Drive, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA

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LOS ALTOS:

OCT. 19: Twas 13 Days Before Halloween Movie Night. "Free, family-friendly, double-feature where costumes are encouraged!"

• Grant Park, 1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos, California 94024

OCT. 25: 'Witches' Delight' Halloween Carnival. With rides, cake walk, fun house & costume contest.

• Santa Rita Elementary School, 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween Spook-tacular. Fun, games and trick-or-treating!

• Downtown Los Altos, CA

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

OCT. 25: Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Tour Town Hall. "Exciting opportunity for your child to dress up in their Halloween costume and tour Town Hall offices, Heritage House, Council Chambers and the Parks and Recreation Building. "

• Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 W. Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California 94022

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LOS GATOS:

OCT. 9, 16, 23 & 30: Halloween Movie Nights 2019: Loma Brewing. Four classic movies & lots of Halloween fun!

• Loma Brew, 130 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA

OCT. 19: Harvest Festival 2019: Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. A local tradition with pumpkin decorating & lawn games.

• Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, California 95032

OCT. 27: Halloween Pet & Kids Parade. Festive fun to support SPCA.

• Sereno Group Los Gatos, 214 Los Gatos Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030

NOV. 2: Masquerade Ball Wine Release Party at Black Ridge Vineyards. "Dress: Costume and mask; Cocktail attire."

• Black Ridge Vineyards, 18570 Black Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95033

NOV. 8:Harvest Dinner 2019: Testarossa Winery. A gourmet season celebration.

• Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030

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MENLO PARK:

OCT. 19: Facebook Festival - Fall Fiesta. "Latin Cultural Celebration with Halloween Activities."

• 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025

OCT. 26: Halloween Hoopla Parade & Spooky Carnival. Full day of family fun!

• Downtown Menlo Park & Fremont Park, Menlo Park, CA

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MILPITAS:

OCT. 25: Halloween Costume Party - Silicon Valley. "Adults of all ages welcome."

• Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035

OCT. 26: Pumpkins In The Park. City-sponsored event.

• Cardoza Park, Milpitas, California 95035

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MORGAN HILL:

OCT. 5: Fall Tarantula Fest. Fascinating walk & BBQ.

• Henry W. Coe State Park, 9000 East Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037

OCT. 26: Family Halloween Geocache Night 2019: Coyote Valley. Great family fun, and Halloween costumes encouraged.

• Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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SAN JOSE:

SEPT. 6-NOV. 2: 'Unhinged' New 'Horror Experience': Winchester Mystery House: New terrifying fun replaces the Candlelight Tours.

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 4-6: Glass Pumpkin Festival 2019: Santana Row. Thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Bay Area Glass Institute artists and renowned artisans from around the country.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 10-20: Teatro Visión's Macario. "The classic Day of the Dead story told through music and dance, spectacle and song."

• School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116

OCT. 19: Sarah's Spirited Supper 2019: Winchester Mystery House. "Gourmet Halloween-themed dinner in the Estate’s beautiful ballroom."

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 25-26: Trick-or-Treat Trail 2019: Winchester Mystery House. Great family fun, and free!

• Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California 95128

OCT. 29: Halloween Family Fun Fest 2019: Santana Row. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating & more.

• Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128

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SANTA CLARA:

SEPT. 27-NOV. 2: Halloween Haunt 2019: California's Great America. "Terrifying haunted mazes and attractions, thrilling scare zones and ghoulish live shows."

• California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

SEPT. 28-NOV. 3: Great Pumpkin Fest 2019: California's Great America. Family fun with hay maze and trick-or-treating.

• California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

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SANTA CRUZ:

OCT. 19-31: 13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf. Find your fun!

• Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

OCT. 20: Floating Pumpkin Patch. Dive in ... and for a good cause.

• Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, California 95062

OCT. 26: Museum of the Macabre. Come in costume!

• Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95062

OCT. 26: Gault Elementary Halloween Parade & Carnival. A community tradition!

• Parade begins at the Buttery, 702 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

OCT. 27: Día de los Muertos Festival & 5K/3K. "With Mexican dance, colorful costumes, face painting, special performances, homemade altars (ofrendas), and food vendors."

• East Cliff Shopping Center, 21513 East Cliff Drive, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA

NOV. 2: Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Festival. "Join in on a procession to enjoy more dance, music and outdoor altars at Evergreen Cemetery."

• Procession begins at Cooper Street, Downtown Santa Cruz (MAH), Santa Cruz, California 95060

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SARATOGA:

OCT. 18-20. Sacred Heart Fall Carnival. Bands, food, rides & more!

• Sacred Hear Parish, 13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA

OCT. 26: Witchy Walk-A-Bout Trick-or-Treat. With a slew of fun activities planned.

• Downtown Saratoga Village, Saratoga, CA 95070

NOV. 3: Dia De Los Muertos 2019: The Mountain Winery. With music, dancing & authentic Mexican food and beverages.

The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, California

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

OCT. 25: Halloween Movie & Food Trucks In The Park. Dress in costume & get a treat!

• Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4036

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SUNNYVALE:

OCT. 26: Trunk or Treat 2019: Presbyterian Church. Come in costume!

• Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, California 94087

OCT. 27: K-9 Officer 'Jax' Memorial Halloween Pet Parade. "On Oct. 31, 2017, K-9 officer Jax died during a confrontation with a suspect engaged in domestic violence." This event is a tribute & fundraiser.

• Sunnyvale Downtown, 260 South Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Flags Discovery Kingdom. Multiple attractions for those who loved being scared to death.

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom,1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589

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WATSONVILLE:

OCT. 13: Pumpkin Harvest Party & Music 2019: Crystal Bay Farm. With crafts for the kids!

• Crystal Bay Farm, 40 Zils Rd, Watsonville, California 95076

OCT. 30-31: Halloween Maze Of Horror. With various levels of "scary."

• Gene Hoularis & Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center, 30 Maple Ave., Watsonville, CA 9507

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If we missed your organization's Halloween or fall event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com

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