Halloween Event Guide 2019: Rohnert Park, Cotati & North Bay

NORTH BAY, 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, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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AMERICAN CANYON:

OCT. 27: Fall, Family Spooky Halloween Hike. Costumes encouraged! Snacks provided!

• Wetlands Viewing Area & Napa River Bay Trail, American Canyon, Ca

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BENICIA:

OCT 18-19, 25-26, 31: Haunted Railroad Depot. "The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot will mysteriously transform into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits."

• Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, 90 First St., Benicia, CA

OCT. 26: Halloween Costume Contest & Sidewalk Stroll. Little ones can trick-or-treat on First Street.

• City Park, 250 E. L St, Benicia, California 94510

OCT. 26: Canine & Critter Costume Contest. Dress up your pooch!

• First Street Green, E. B St., Benicia, California 94510

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CLOVERDALE:

OCT. 5: Oktoberfest & Courtney's Pumpkin Patch. Bavaria meets Halloween meets fall in this town tradition!

• Downtown Plaza, Cloverdale, CA

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CORTE MADERA:

OCT. 25: Spooky Bingo & Pasta Dinner. A howling good time with dinner from Marin Joe's.

• Main Hall, Corte Madera, CA

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COTATI:

OCT. 31: City Hall-Oween Trick-Or-Treating & Haunted Hallway. Scarecrow display, too!

• City Hall, 201 West Sierra Ave., & Veronda-Falletti Ranch (adjacent to City Hall), Cotati, CA

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DAVIS:

OCT. 12 & NOV. 2: Fall Plant Sales At UC Davis Arboretum. Create a beautiful autumn garden.

• UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery, 920 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA, 95616

OCT. 31: Halloween Treat Trail. Festivities include treats, fun and live entertainment!

• Downtown Davis, CA

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DIXON:

Through OCT. 31: Cool Patch Pumpkins & Corn Maze. This year's corn maze is tribute to First Responders.

• Cool Patch Pumpkins, 6150 Dixon Ave. West, Dixon, CA 95620

OCT. 6: Local Harvest Celebration. Fun includes contests.

• The Barn & Pantry, 125 West A St., Dixon, California 95620

OCT. 13: 1st Annual First Responder Day: Cool Patch Pumpkins. "Let the kids explore Police Cars, SWAT BEAR, Fire Trucks, Boats, Jet Skis, Bounce Houses & more!"

• Pumpkin Patch And Corn Maze Dixon, 6585 Milk Farm Rd, Dixon, California 95620

OCT. 13: Country BBQ, Dinner & Dance Benefit: Cool Patch Pumpkins. A festive pumpkin-patch fundraiser for area first responders. Tickets on sale.

• Cool Patch Pumpkins, 6150 Dixon Ave. West, Dixon, California 95620

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FAIRFAX:

OCT. 11: Fairfax Theatre's Cheese & Wine-Tasting Whodunit. Add a bit of mystery to the season.

• Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax, CA

OCT. 31: Annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest. Sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.

• Broadway to Bolinas to Haunted Grove, Bolinas Park, Fairfax, CA

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FAIRFIELD:

OCT. 4- NOV. 2: SKreamz Haunted Attraction. "sKreamZ Haunted Attractions, voted one of the top five haunts in Northern California, invites you to step right up to their newest attraction: Karnevil!"

• SKreamz Haunted Attraction; KarnEVIL, 1975 Pennsylvania (Behind JC Penny's at Solano Mall), Fairfield, CA 94533

OCT. 26: 'A Haunted Affair' CASA of Solano Co. Fundraiser. Spooktacular evening for a great cause.

• Green Valley Country Club, 35 Country Club Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533

OCT. 26: Annual Great Pumpkin Cooking Class 2019: Il Fiorello. In a word: yum!

• Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company. 2625 Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534

OCT. 26: Halloween Breakfast & Parade & Mr. Jelly Belly. Book seats; space is limited.

• Jelly Belly Visitor Center, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield CA

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FORESTVILLE:

OCT. 12: Shone Farm Fall Festival. Great family time with apple pressing, rotten-fruit slingshot and compost lessons, farm equipment displays, children’s activities and farm tours.

• SRJC Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville, California 95436

OCT. 26: 26th Annual Barn Dance & Dinner. "Live music & dancing with local, country star McKenna Faith."

• 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA, 95436

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GEYSERVILLE:

OCT. 27: Halloween Carnival 2019: Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Annually anticipated event, but tickets are limited, so don't delay.

• Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, California 95441

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HEALDSBURG:

OCT. 25: Roth Estate Winery Halloween Spook-tacular. This year's theme: "Alice in Wonderland."

• Roth Estate, 10309 Chalk Hill Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448

OCT. 26: Farmers' Market Pumpkin Fest & Costume Contest. Decorate your pumpkin, put wheels on it and race it down the track!

• West Plaza Parking Lot (behind Bear Republic Brewing), Healdsburg, CA

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LARKSPUR:

OCT. 16: Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater at Larkspur Library. "Face off against zombies, witches, werewolves, and vampires in this interactive theatrical experience."

• Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA, 94939

OCT. 26: Halloween Festival 2019: Marin Country Mart. Face-painting, pony rides and pumpkin patch

• Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, California 94939

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MILL VALLEY:

OCT. 18: Teen Zone: Fright Night Halloween Party. With pumpkin-carving, costume contest and more!

• Mill Valley Recreation, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, California 94941

OCT. 25: Trunk-or-Treat - Halloween 2019: Community Center. Lots of fun planned.

• Mill Valley Community Center Parking Lot, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, California 94941

OCT. 26: Halloween Costume Party & Dance. "Halloween is always the best theme each year for a party!"

• The Club at Harbor Point, 475 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

OCT. 27:Halloween Faire & Carnival Games. Face-painting, candy and prize hunt and a magician.

• Strawberry Recreation District, 118 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley, California 94941

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MUIR BEACH:

OCT. 19: Fall Harvest at Slide Ranch. Great day of family fun that includes a scarecrow parade. Tickets on sale.

• Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA 94965

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NAPA:

OCT. 5: Fall Faire - Where Science Fair Meets Carnival. Among the fun, a stroll down amazing Scarecrow Row.

• 1710 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA

OCT. 12: Pie Baking Class. Master making those holiday pies!

• Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, 608 Randolph Street, Napa, CA, 94559

OCT. 19: Fire Dept. Open House & Halloween Costume Exchange. "Respook. Rewear. Rescare!"

• Fire Station #1, 930 Seminary St., Napa, CA

OCT. 26: Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treat. "Trick or treat costume party for children of all ages."

• Napa, CA

OCT. 26: Tulocay Cemetery Walking Tour. "October Spooktacular Tour."

• 411 Coombsville Road, Napa, CA, 94558

OCT. 26: Family Fall Fest at The Village. Carnival games, Halloween crafts, cookie decorating & more.

• The Village, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA, 94558

OCT. 27: Ghosts and Ghouls Afternoon Tea Costume Party. "Leisurely Sunday afternoon basking in either the opulent Sitting Room, Parlor or formal Dining Room at the Ackerman Heritage House."

• Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, 608 Randolph Street, Napa, CA, 94559

OCT. 27: Haunted Dinner Party. Hands-on cooking class in professional cooking school, plus three-course, Halloween-themed dinner.

• The Village Food & Wine Center, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558

OCT. 28: Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition. Perfect fun for the spooky season!

• Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, 1260 1st Street, Napa, CA, 94559

OCT. 29: Copia Community Trick-or-Treat. Followed up by screening of "Hocus Pocus."

• CIA at Copia, 500 1st St., Napa, CA

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NOVATO:

OCT. 12: 'Monsters Inc.' Halloween Movie. Bundle up for seasonal, free, outdoor flick.

• Pocket Park, 950 7th Street, Novato, CA

OCT. 19: Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show. "Silly, fun, laughter-filled show" for all ages.

• Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave., Novato, CA

OCT. 26: Safe Trick or Treat. For all ages!

• Downtown Novato, California 94945

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PETALUMA:

OCT. 6-NOV. 2: Día de los Muertos Celebrations. A month of festivities hosted throughout the city.

OCT. 12-13 & 19-20: Tolay Fall Festival. Among the best fall fests the region has to offer!

• Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, CA 94954

OCT. 19: Annual Cemetery Walk 2019: Cypress Hill. A popular tour that takes one back in time.

• Cypress Hill Memorial Park, 430 Magnolia Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952

OCT. 19 & 26: Pumpkins On Pikes - Halloween 2019: Tara Firma Farms. "When the sun goes down the pumpkins are lit."

• Tara Firma Farms, 3796 I Street Ext., Petaluma, California 94952

OCT. 26: Hound 4 Huntington's Dog Costume Walk. Contests for pets, and a fire engine for the little ones to see.

• Shollenberger Park, 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, 94954

OCT. 26: Halloween Trick-or-Treating 2019: Plaza North. Event is free.

• The Plaza North Shopping Center, 259 N. McDowell Blvd. # B, Petaluma, California 94954

OCT. 26-27: Hotel Petaluma Petalumpkin Jack-o'-Lantern Display. Don't miss the hometown entries!

• Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky St., Petaluma, California 94952

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POINT REYES:

NOV. 2: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. "Games, food, activities and time to reflect on the best memories."

• Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Bear Valley Rd, Point Reyes Station, California 94956

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ROHNERT PARK:

OCT. 11-31: Blind Scream Haunted House. "Two heart-thumping, blood-pumping experiences that will not disappoint."

• Formerly Sears Auto Center at 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Rohnert Park, CA

OCT. 26: Halloween Carnival & Costume Parade. With DJ, kid-friendly haunted maze, animals, crafts & games, too.

• Rohnert Park Community Services, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, California 94928

OCT. 27: Symphony's 'Halloween With Harry Potter' - "Interactive concert with storytelling, music and delightful mayhem."

• Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, California

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SAINT HELENA:

OCT. 27: Pumpkin-Carving & Brunch 2019: Long Meadow Ranch. Tickets on sale!

• Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead, 738 Main St, Saint Helena, California 94574

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SAN ANSELMO:

OCT. 21: Pumpkin Painting Party. "Turn a pumpkin into a masterpiece."

• Library, 110 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo, CA, 94960

OCT. 30: Goblins' Spooktacular. A town tradition!

• Downtown San Anselmo between Woodland and Fire Department, San Anselmo, CA 94960

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SAN FRANCISCO:

OCT. 10-NOV. 10: Haunted 'Terror Vault' 2019: SF Mint. "Discover the untold story and dark history of the underground vaults as you travel through the hidden horrors that continue to plague and terrorize."

• The San Francisco Mint, 88 5th Street, San Francisco, CA

OCT. 16: Beyond Borders: Ghost Story Jam. "Join us on Oct 16 as we call in the spirits for our Ghosts Story Jam!"

• PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., San Francisco, CA 94102

OCT. 25: Zoo Fur Ball 2019: MasqueROAR 2019. Superb event, and another chance to wear a costume!

• San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd and the Great Highway, San Francisco, California 94132

OCT. 26: Pier Pressure Black Pearl - SF Halloween Yacht Party. "The ultimate Halloween party cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 26:W San Francisco Halloween - Superheroes vs. Villains. For 21+.

• W Hotel, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103

OCT. 26: San Francisco Halloween Weekend Pub Crawl (Marina District). "Massive Halloween Pub Crawl with Spook-tacular nights of fun with half a dozen bars."

• Various Venues, 1980 Union Street, San Francisco, 94123

OCT. 30: Ghoulish Pairings 2019: SF Cheese School. "Wear a costume or not, we'll bring the treats!"

• The Cheese School of San Francisco, 900 North Point St. at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA 94109

OCT. 31: Titanic Masquerade - Pier Pressure SF Halloween Party Cruise. "The ultimate 8th annual Masquerade Party Cruise."

• Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105

OCT. 31: Halloween with John Rybak + Friends at Revolution Cafe. "Fun evening of music and costume party."

• Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., San Francisco, CA, 94110

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SAN RAFAEL:

OCT. 26: Trick or Treat & Pet Parade. A full day of Halloween fun for residents & their furry family members!

• Downtown San Rafael, CA

OCT. 26: Graveyard Stroll & S'mores. With scary and less scary routes; bring flashlights!

• Meet at Marin County Parks Lucas Valley Field Office, 18 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael, CA

OCT. 31: Halloween Night Bash at George's Nightclub. With costume contest, Buckets of Beer specials & Halloween-themed drink specials.

• George's Nightclub, 842 4th Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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SANTA ROSA:

OCT. 4-5: Sonoma County Harvest Fair & Grape Stomp. Eat, drink & be merry!

• Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, California 95404

OCT. 10-NOV. 3: Pumpkin Nights Halloween 2019: Sonoma Co. Fairgrounds. "Magical quest along a half-mile walking path ... over 3,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins."

• Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

OCT. 26: Hoot ‘n Howl: Night Critters of the Laguna. Owls, bats & Halloween crafts.

• Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA

OCT. 26: Halloween Fun At Howarth Memorial Park. Expected to sell out, so get your passes!

• Howarth Memorial Park, 600 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, California 95405

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SAUSALITO:

OCT. 19-20:Goblin Jamboree 2019: Bay Area Discovery Museum. Pony rides, hay maze and witch races just among the fun!

• Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965

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SONOMA:

OCT. 4, 16 & 18: Haunted Ghost Walk. "Tour is led by real paranormal investigators."

• Sonoma Plaza Ghost Walking Tour, 1st St E, Sonoma, California 95476

OCT. 26: Harvest Masquerade Ball 2019: Buena Vista Winery. "A modern twist on a historic ball with great music, light hors-d’oeuvres and delicious Buena Vista wines."

• Buena Vista Winery, 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, California 95476

OCT. 31: Spooktacular Halloween Around The Plaza. Arrive in costume!

• Sonoma Plaza, 453 First Street East, Sonoma CA, 95476

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SUISUN CITY:

Saturdays & Sundays, OCT. 12 - 27: Pumpkin Patch & Train Rides 2019: Western Railway. With tractor rides, field maze, pumpkin chucking, petting zoo, pony rides and the giant hay bale fortress!

• Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, California 94585

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TIBURON:

OCT. 26: Jeepers Jack-O-Lanterns with Park Rangers. Fun family event!

• Paradise Beach Park ,3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA

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VACAVILLE:

OCT. 19-20: Solano County Home & Garden Fall Festival. With scarecrow contest & pet parade!

• Nut Tree Family Park, 1661 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA 95688

OCT. 26: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest. "Day of treats, tricks and a howling good time!"

• Andrews Park, 614 E Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, California 95688

OCT. 31: Gathering of Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls at Vacaville Commons. Enjoy free trick-or-treating and street entertainment

• Vacaville Commons, 2098 Harbison Drive, Vacaville, CA, 95687

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VALLEJO:

Through NOV. 2.: Fright Fest 2019: Six 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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WOODLAND:

OCT. 18: Tractors & Brews 2019: California Agriculture Museum. Celebrate fall!

• California Agriculture Museum & Event Center, 1958 Hays Ln, Woodland, California 95776

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YOUNTVILLE:

OCT. 26: Halloween Carnival. "Afternoon of games, crafts, snacks and tons of non-candy prizes."

• Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville, California 94599

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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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