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Halloween Happenings

Wednesday 1

All Aboard the Skunk Train Pumpkin Express! Enjoy a round trip train ride to the pumpkin patch where everyone gets their own pumpkin, wanders through the nearby woods, and enjoys some tasty fall treats. Tickets: $59.95 + fees. Ages 2 and under on laps: free. Through Friday, October 31. Willits Skunk Train Depot, 299 E. Commercial St., Willits. skunktrain.com/pumpkin-express.

Jack & Noel’s Pumpkin Patch. Kids play zone, duck race, carnival-style games. Pumpkin picking and hay rides. Fees apply. Saturdays and Sundays through November 2. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 9526 Laughlin Way, Redwood Valley. jackandnoels.com.

Friday 10

Fall Festival & Pumpkin Giveaway. Open to all Native American families. Contests, games, face-painting, raffles, prizes, dinner, and treats. 3–6 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds. 401 Martin St., Lakeport. tinyurl.com/mddpkhaz.

Saturday 11

Halloween StoryWalk & Crafting Party. Take a short walk while reading a StoryWalk® book with your kids. Crafting Halloween activity afterward. Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. tinyurl.com/2s4489eh.

Ukiah Country Pumkinfest. Food and festivities include arts and crafts vendors, family activities, a cornhole tournament, chili cook-off, doggie dash, and more. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Downtown Lakeport. lakeportmainstreet.com/harvest-festival.

Friday 17

Ukiah Pumpkinfest. Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Cash prizes. Friday, October 17: 4–7 p.m. Saturday, October 18: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, October 19: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Downtown Ukiah. cityofukiah.com/pumpkinfest.

Haunted Lake County Lakeside Sanatorium. $15 pp. Fridays–Sundays, October 17-November 2: 5–10 p.m. 2019 S. Main St., Lakeport. discoverlakeportca.com/event/haunted-lake-county-lakeside-sanatorium/2025-10-19.

Saturday 18

PumpkinFest. Downtown street fair. Food court, haunted house, interactive rides, children’s performances, baking and costume contests, basketball tournament, and more. Fees apply. Saturday, October 18: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, October 19: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. cityofukiah.com/pumpkinfest.

Friday 24

Haunted Hall of Horrors. $15–$20. Proceeds benefit local community service projects. Friday, October 24–Saturday October 25: 7–10 p.m. Thursday, October 30: 6–10 p.m. Friday, October 31: 7–10 p.m. Lions Hall. 430 E. Redwood, Fort Bragg. hauntedhallofhorrors.com.

FREE Middletown Trunk or Treat. Candy, face-painting, games. Costumes encouraged. Bring trick-or-treat bag. More info: Chanele: 707-738-5882. 4–7 p.m. Middletown Car Wash. 15741 Douglas St., Middletown.

Hallowfest. Cookie decorating, carnival game booths, scavenger hunt, sensory booth, and more. Friday, October 24: Goblins and Ghoulds Dance, Noon–3 p.m.; Freaky Friday Open Jam Music and Dancing, 5–8 p.m. Saturday, October 25: Opening ceremony 11 a.m.–noon; carnival games, bounce houses, costume parade, and more 10m a.m.–7:30 p.m. Nice Event Center. 2817 E. Hwy. 20, Nice. tinyurl.com/4e7ju75u.

Saturday 25

Halloween Costume Party. Competitions divided into ages 1–9, 10–17 and 18–20 years. $20 includes Halloween activities and contest. Prizes and raffles. Costume contest: 3 p.m. Konocti Vista Casino. 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd., Lakeport. tinyurl.com/5n8u93b9.

FREE Spooktacular Fall Carnival & Drop-In Trick or Treat. Storytime: 10:30–11 a.m.; Carnival: 11 a.m.–noon; Drop-in Trick or Treat: 1–5 p.m. Fort Bragg Library, 499 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg. fortbragglibrary.org.

FREE Magic Market. Activities include live music, craft booths, local vendors, costume parades for dogs, kids, and more. Downtown Fort Bragg. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. tinyurl.com/2s4xa6vv.

Sunday 26

Fall Festival. Admission is free, but attractions such as a rock wall, food, drinks, and sweets must be purchased. Proceeds benefit the Ukiah Junior Academy. Noon–4 p.m. Ukiah Junior Academy. 180 Stipp Ln., Ukiah. myuja.org

Halloween Carnival. Games, candy, prizes, face painting, free hot dogs for kids. Hosted by the Middletown Lioness Club. Costumes encouraged. 2–5 p.m. Middletown Central Park. 15399 Central Park Rd., Middletown. tinyurl.com/47vfe99p.

Thursday 30

Trick or Treat for Dogs. Bring your pup for some Halloween fun. Drive through to collect dog-friendly treats. Costumes encouraged. 5:30 p.m. Send Rover on Over. 2945 Reeves Ln., Lakeport. tinyurl.com/2edzcfy2

Friday 31

Enchanted Pumpkin Path. Refined-sugar-free, and scare-free Halloween adventure for all ages. Choose time slot from: 4:15–7:45 p.m. Admission $10. Babies in arms: free. The Waldorf School. 6280 3rd St, Calpella. tinyurl.com/3kvyd25b.

Trick or Treat on Main Street. Local businesses and organizations will be handing out goodies. Activities and festive fun for all ages. 2:30–5:30 p.m. Downtown Lakeport. Costume contest: 4–5 p.m. Museum Park. tinyurl.com/23cf43m2.

Trunk or Treat. Trick or treating. Costumes encouraged. 5–7 p.m. Clearlake Youth Center, 4750 Golf Ave., Clearlake. tinyurl.com/3j85swx9.

Trunk or Treat. First Presbyterian Church of Ukiah. Come in a costume, photo op, games, and candy. All welcome. 4:30–7 p.m. Corner of Perkins & Dora St., Ukiah.

Trick or Treat Main Street Kelseyville. All welcome. The street will be shut down for a block party, local merchants give out treats to costumed kids. 3–6 p.m. Main St., Kelseyville. tinyurl.com/4vwdp37x.