Always call ahead to make sure events have not changed
Mission Art Show and Sale, La Purísima Mission SHP, 3 miles Northeast of Lompoc on Purísima Rd
October 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Artists will display their talents showcasing the California missions with a variety of mediums. Select works will be available for sale with a percentage being donated to support the educational exhibits in the new Visitor Center. (805) 733-3713. www.lapurisimamission.org Date to be announced
Fandango, Petaluma Adobe SHP, 3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma
October 4, 2008
Return to the Vallejo's Petaluma Ranch in the 1840's to celebrate the end of the matanza with music and dancing. Call for more information. (707) 762-4871. Noon-4pm
26th Annual Fiddle & Bango Contest, Columbia SHP, 4 miles North of Sonora via Hwy 49
October 4, 2008
The name "Bango" was a misprint on the 1st "t"-shirts and the name stuck! This fun event features the Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocal and much more! Sign ups begins at 9am and the contest at 10:30 SHARP! Great prizes and the event is free to spectators! For more information call Mike Keene at (209) 533-4176 or visit www.columbiagazette.com
“Harvest Festifall”, Columbia SHP, 4 miles North of Sonora via Hwy 49
October 11, 2008 - October 12, 2008
The Columbia Harvest Festifall is not a typical Arts & Crafts Fair. This is an educational, fun filled weekend used to demonstrate and share hobbies, crafts, music, dancing & daily living chores. Please contact the organizers. Nancy at (209) 588-9644 or Mike at (209) 533-4176 or visit www.columbiagazette.com
"Harvest Haunt Express", Railtown 1897 SHP, Jamestown, corner of 5th and Reservoir
October 11, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Climb aboard Railtown’s answer to Halloween: the Harvest Haunt Express, with our “Skeleton Crew” aboard! Specially decorated steam-powered excursion trains depart on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., filled with fun for the whole family! Step aboard for a six-mile, 40-minute roundtrip ride along the rails of the famous “Movie Railroad,” passing through California’s scenic Gold Country. Regular ticket prices apply. 24-hour information: (209) 984-3953 or (916) 445-6645 October 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26
“Spookomotive”, California State Railroad Museum, Old Town Sacramento
October 11, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Halloween-themed “Spookomotive” trains decorated for the season depart on-the-hour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot in Old Sacramento. Regular ticket prices apply. Join our “skeleton crew” for a fun and whimsical 40-minute, 6-mile roundtrip ride along the Sacramento River! Throughout Old Sacramento, special Fall Harvest activities will be in full swing these three weekends, with streets decorated for the occasion. For more information about all of the activities throughout Old Sacramento, visit www.oldsacramento.com or call the Old Sacramento Events Hotline at (916) 558-3912. October 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26
3rd Annual Autumn Festival, Railtown 1897 SHP, Jamestown, corner of 5th and Reservoir
October 11, 2008
Join us for Railtown 1897’s third-annual Autumn Festival, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! This family-friendly event features handcar rides, games, crafts, activities, and demonstrations. Also included are music and steam train rides. Come join the fun at Railtown this weekend! Steam-powered “Harvest Haunt” excursion trains (specially decorated for the occasion) depart on-the-hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this day. Tickets for today’s event are $8 adults, $3 youths ages 6-17, ages 5 and under are free. Tickets include all activities as noted above—even a train ride! 24-hour information: (209) 984-3953 or (916) 445-6645.
Rededication Day, Colonel Allensworth SHP, N Bakersfield; 20 miles north of Wasco on Highway 43; seven miles west of Earlimart on County Road J22
October 11, 2008
Join us for the 31st annual rededication. This festive event is presented to renew our commitment to the parks and its symbolic representation of self determination for all African Americans in the area of education and economic development. Friday evening you can sit around the camp fire and enjoy great story telling in the park's camp ground. Saturday you enjoy the works... free self-guided tours and special living history programs. Call 661-849-3433 or visit www.friendsofallensworth.org. 10am-4pm
Mission After Dark, Governor’s Mansion SHP, 16 & H Street, Downtown Sacramento
October 24, 2008 - October 25, 2008
See the Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park in a whole new light...Lights Out! This unique Halloween “Mansion After Dark” event will highlight the families who lived at the mansion. For a “Lights Out” adventure, be prepared for bats, great pumpkins, coffins and Halloween ghost tales in the dark. 6pm-8:30pm
“Haunted Campground", Doheny SB, Pacific Coast Hwy at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr
October 25, 2008
This fun event is for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Halloween in a safe environment with a variety of activities ranging from educational booths, arts and crafts, face painting, and even a Fun Zone. Don’t forget to wear your costume. For free entry to this event, however a donation of one non-perishable food item per person is greatly appreciated. (949) 496-2704. 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Heritage Harvest Festival, Wilder Ranch SP, 2 miles North of the Santa Cruz city limits off Hwy 1
October 25, 2008
Time to celebrate…the harvest is in! See tractor, drafthorse and other living history demonstrations, listen to music, do crafts, try your hand at harvest-time activities. Food available for sale or bring a picnic lunch. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. 11am-4pm.
USS Potomac Adventure, Angel Island SP, San Francisco Bay
October 29, 2008
Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to Angel Island SP onboard FDR’s Presidential Yacht, USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell, one of the oldest military posts in the nation, and other significant historical Angel Island sites. A gourmet box lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. The USS Potomac will leave and return to Jack London Square. $85 per person. Reservations required (510) 627-1215. Visit www.angelisland.org/potomac.htm for more information. 10am - 2:30pm
