County Fair​; Goblin Jamboree; Howl-O-Ween: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Northern California — from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 24.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

EAST BAY:

Alameda County Fair: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

"Beyond The Veil" Nighttime Tours: McConaghy House and Meek Mansion, Hayward

Children's Fairyland Halloween Jam and Monster Mash Parade: Children's Fairyland, Oakland

Chili Cook-Off: Carnegie Park, Livermore

Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Danville FallFest: Hartz Avenue, Danville

Diablo Summit Stomp Run: Mt. Diablo State Park/Castle Rock Recreation Area, Walnut Creek

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

El Cerrito Free Folk Festival: Virtual via El Cerrito Free Folk Festival, El Cerrito

Emeryville Art Exhibition: Bay Street Emeryville, Emeryville

Floating Pumpkin Patch: The Dublin Wave, Dublin

Halloween Craft Sale: West End Mercantile, Alameda

Halloween Spooktacular Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser: Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Concord

Holiday Craft Fair: Pleasanton Hacienda Mobile Home Park, Pleasanton

Jubilee Road with Special Guest Darryl Rowe: Village Theatre & Art Gallery, Danville

Lafayette Res Run for Education: Mt. Diablo Boulevard at Oak Hill Road, Lafayette

Live Music on the Patio with The Foxcatchers: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Live Music with Roy & Lloyd: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild Presents "POPS": Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Makers Market in the Plaza: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Music in the Vines with EP Sax: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Music on the Tarmac with Saint-Pigeon Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

NewBark Dog Park Howl-O-Ween: NewBark Dog Park, Newark

"The Claim": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

The Running Dead 5k Fun Run and Trunk-or-Treat: Union City Civic Center, Union City

Tribute to Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular: Downtown Main Street, Martinez

"Welcome Back! A Night at the Globe Theatre": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Cemetery Tour: Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma

Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Workshop: Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma

Ernie Watts Quartet: THE 222, Healdsburg

Fall Colors Festival and Vintage Car Show: Geyserville

Goblin Jamboree: Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito

Halloween at Howarth: Howarth Park, Santa Rosa

Halloween Fun: Bel Aire Plaza, Napa

Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade: Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg

Michelle Lambert: Be Bubbly Napa Valley, Napa

Music in the Vineyard with Petty Theft: Orsi Family Vineyards, Healdsburg

Oktoberfest: Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company, Fairfield

Sunset LGBTQ+ History Hike: Rodeo Beach Parking Lot, Sausalito

The Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show: Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato

V-Town ShakesFEAR in the DARK: Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo

THE PENINSULA:

Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park, Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay Native Plant Sale: Native Plant Nursery, Half Moon Bay

Halloween on the Library Plaza: Downtown Library, Redwood City

Haunted Hangar and Kids' Carnival: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

Music@Menlo: "Voyage Through the Americas": Menlo School, Atherton

Mussel Rock Cleanup: Mussel Rock Car Park, Pacifica/Daly City

Palo Alto Baylands Adobe Creek Loop Trail: Baylands Adobe Creek Trail, Palo Alto

Redwood City Woman's Club Historic Landmark Plaque Dedication: Redwood City Woman's Club, Redwood City

Ribbon-Cutting Celebration: Rockaway Beach Gifts & Sweets, Pacifica

Sweet Treats for Halloween: Community Activities Building, Redwood City

The Great Pumpkin Hunt: Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

The Great Pumpkin, South City: Orange Memorial Park, South San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO:

A Halloween Drag Queen Brunch: The Vault Garden, San Francisco

Bay Area Shorts at SF Dance Film Festival: Brava Theater, San Francisco

Dancing Queens at SF Dance Film Festival: Brava Theater, San Francisco

Dogpatch Beautification Day Cleanup: Minnesota Street, San Francisco

Guitarist Lyle Sheffler: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, San Francisco

Ingleside Community Cleanup: Philz Coffee, San Francisco

"Lawrence Weiner: OUT OF SIGHT" Installation: Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco

"Nature in the City" Exhibition: Hayes Valley Art Works Gallery, San Francisco

Noe Valley Walk and Cleanup: Noe Valley Town Square, San Francisco

"Remembering Shanghai: A Memoir of Socialites, Scholars and Scoundrels": Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, San Francisco

Russian Hill Neighbors: Autumn Leaves Challenge Cleanup: Broadway Tunnel West Mini Park, San Francisco

SCRAP Bayview Beautification Day: SCRAP, San Francisco

SF Performances PIVOT: Violinist Jennifer Koh and Pianist Missy Mazzoli: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

Shipyard Open Studios: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco

"Where We Are" Exhibition: Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Board in the Library: Felton Branch Library, Felton

Guided Coastal Walk: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

Historic Ranch Ground Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

HOWLoween Doggie Date Night: Brommer Park, Santa Cruz

Intro to Tarot: Magic in the Cards: Felton Branch Library, Felton

Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch: Live Oak Grange, Santa Cruz

Member Meet-Up: Natural Dyes from Seeds: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Profile Performance by Artist Guillermo "Yermo" Aranda: Virtual via Santa Cruz County Parks, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Scotts Valley Haunted House: Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley

Strike Out Against Cancer: Boardwalk Bowl, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

"Cher Jacques!": St. Jude's Episcopal Church Outdoor Courtyard, Cupertino

Pumpkins in the Park: Milpitas Sports Center, Milpitas

Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary Club Gala and Online Auction: Virtual via Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary Club, San Jose

The Rabbit Haven Adoption Showcase: Pet People, Los Gatos

Travel & Adventure Show: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Boo At The Zoo; Fall Festivals; Howl-O-Ween: SoCal Weekend

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