Monterey Bay Parent 2019 Fall Fun Guide

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Halloween is quickly approaching and most pumpkin patches are either already open or opening in early October. Here are our favorite local places to visit for pumpkins, animals, and even some spooky fun!

Rodoni Farms 4444 Coast Road, Santa Cruz North of Santa Cruz on HWY 1 www.rodonifarms.com Excellent selection of many different varieties of pumpkins. Corn maze and hay forts. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Borchard Farms 142 Rodgers Road, Salinas www.borchardfarms.com Find thousands of pumpkins, gourds, and squash while enjoying family activities of Ghost Town, the Haunted Barn, the 5 acre corn maze, and lots of farm animals. Open from September through the end of October.

Earthbound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley www.earthboundfarm.com Organic store, frozen yogurt, pumpkins and a children’s garden.

Cardinale and Wright Pumpkin Patch Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey Many types of pumpkins. Opens October 1.

The Farm Spreckles Blvd Exit off Hwy 68, Salinas www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com Pumpkin patch, hay structure, animals, hay rides and a cow train. Special October events include a puppet show, pumpkin vase workshop, and Pumpkin Night on The Farm.

Crystal Bay Farm 40 Zils Road, Watsonville www.crystalbayfarm.com Organic pumpkin patch open 10 a.m.6:00 p.m. 7 days a week. There is a $2.00 per person entrance for purchases under $10.00.

Hacienda Hay and Feed 7180 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley http://carmelvalleyroadco.com/business/hacienda-hay-feed/ Little hay maze, pumpkins and farm animals.

Swank Farms 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister www.swankfarms.com Huge pumpkin patch. Giant corn maze, kids play areas, bee garden, animals, jumping pillows, cow train, corn cannons and much more. Entrance fee applies.

Uesugi Farms 14485 Monterey Road, San Martin http://morganhillpumpkins.com/attractions Train, cow train, children’s corn mazes, carousel, hayrides, pumpkin pyramid, hay jump, pumpkin lab, pumpkin theater and much more. General admission to the park is free, tickets can be purchased for attractions. Parking fee applies on weekends. Opens at 9:00 a.m. daily, check website for closing times.

Young Life Pumpkin Patch Two locations: Reservation Road exit off Highway 68, Salinas and Northridge Mall parking lot at 796 Northridge Dr, Salinas, 93906 www.facebook.com/younglifepumpkinpatch Pumpkins, bounce house, face painting and more.

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Fall Festivals

Friday, October 11

5-8 PM. Pumpkin Night at The Farm

It’s the busiest time of the year on the Monterey Bay with Fall Festivals and Halloween events galore. Check out our list of events and make your plans!

Be sure to visit MontereyBayParent.com for last minute additions as well!

Friday, October 4

4 PM. Glass Pumpkin Festival at Santana Row Stroll through thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Bay Area Glass Institute artists and renowned glass artisans from around the country. Also held October 5 and 6.

377 Santana Row, San Jose www.santanarow.com

Saturday, October 5

9 AM. Harvest Faire & Steam Festival 2019 Welcome Fall with heritage children’s activities like scarecrow making, pumpkin patch picking, candle making, and gold panning. Behold a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display. Admission is free.

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton www.roaringcamp.com 10 AM. Northern California Renaissance Fair Jousting, comedy, music, artisans, crafts, food and drink, games, rides, and so much more.

Halloween Fantasy Weekend for kids Oct. 19 and 20. Free admission for kids 12 and under every weekend. Held every weekend from 10 am to 6 pm through October 20.

Casa de fruita, Pacheco Pass, Highway 152 Hollister, NorCalRenFaire.com

11 AM. Fall Puppet Show at The Farm Free puppet shows at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm. Pump-

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kin races at 12 pm. $5 cowtrain rides and free hayrides until 2 pm.

5 Foster Road, Salinas thefarm-salinasvalley.com

11 AM. Spreckels and Buena Vista Middle School Carnival Games, BBQ, cake walk, farmer’s market, and prizes.

18250 Tara Drive, Salinas www.spreckelsunionsd.org

Sunday, October 6

11AM. 55th Annual Carmel Mission Fiesta Located on the beautiful grounds of the Carmel Mission, locals and visitors alike will enjoy savory food, delectable libations, and scrumptious desserts, while listening to fabulous live music and shopping the handmade works of many fine artisans and crafters.

Carmel Mission, Corner of Rio Road & Lasuen Drive carmelmission.org

4:00 PM. Swank Farms Sunflower & Fall Festival Check out our many attractions and activities including Pumpkin Patch, photo ops, u-pick sunflowers, delicious food, corn maze, cow train and much more. Learn more at www. swankfarms.com. Held Friday (4:00-10:00 pm), Saturday (10:00 am-10:00 pm), and Sunday (10:00-6:00 pm) through October 27. Also open Oct. 31 from 4:00-10:00 pm.

4751 Pacheco Pass, Hollister www.swankfarms.com

Come on out and pick your pumpkins by the light of the Fall moon. Tacos will be available for purchase. Free hayrides and live music.

5 Foster Road, Salinas thefarm-salinasvalley.com

Saturday, October 12

9 AM. 26th Harvest Jubilee Handcrafted creations, music, fresh produce, food, bakery, raffle and more.

Compass Church 1044 S.Main Street, Salinas www.compasschurchmc.com 11 AM. All Saints Fall Festival The crisp morning air, the warm afternoons, the pumpkin patches springing up along Carmel Valley Road... It means the All Saints Fall Festival is nearly here! We can hardly contain our excitement for this annual student, family and community favorite.

Get ready for delicious food, delightful beverages, fabulous rides, and good ol’ fashioned family fun.

All Saints’ Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, asds.org

11 AM. Uesugi Farms Gourd Festival Gourd art, vendors, demos & exhibits.

14485 Monterey Road, San Martin http://uesugifarms.com

11 AM. Harvest Carnival at Toro Park Elementary School The Harvest Carnival is open to everyone and money raised goes back to Washington Union Schools. We’ll have inflatables, carnival games, and prizes, food trucks, vendors, Farmer’s Market and more.

Toro Park Elementary School 22500 Portola Drive, Salinas,

www.wusdparentsclub.org

Friday, October 18

5 AM. Fall Festival at La Mesa Elementary School Carnival games, bounce houses, obstacle course, trunk or treat, haunted house, chili cook-off, cake walk, carnival snacks, and food trucks. $10 per kid, $30 family pack (for families with 3 or more kids, kids 3 and under free, adults free but supervision required).

1 La Mesa Way, Monterey lamesapta@gmail.com

Saturday, October 19

9 AM. 49th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Enormous/heavyweight champion pumpkins, smashing entertainment with four stages of live music, the home-spun Great Pumpkin Parade, harvestinspired crafts, tasty homestyle foods, premium wines, seasonal craft beer, and much more.

500 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, www.miramarevents.com/ pumpkinfest

weighed in for cash and prizes.

From the tiniest to the gigantic – Come on down and be shocked at the size of these orange wonders.

Borchard Farms 142 Rodgers Road, Salinas http://borchardfarms.com

Sunday, October 20 11 AM. Greenfield Harvest Festival

Community Arts Festival with a 1K/5K Run in the morning at 8:30 am, community parade at 11:30 and music, arts & crafts, dance, pony rides and petting zoo and lots of activities for the family.

Three stages with bands.

Downtown Greenfield El Camino Real, Greenfield www.firstnightmonterey.org/ harvest_fest/

11 AM. Jacob’s Heart 5th Annual Kidrageous Golden Gallup Enjoy live music, a costume contest, costumed characters, fun activities, bounce houses, science fun, food trucks and more.

1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey www.jacobsheart.org/gallop/

1 PM. 49th Floating Pumpkin Patch Come swim with the pumpkins, ride the water slide, stand up paddle board in the deep end, and help raise money for learnto-swim scholarships! There will be games and prizes for all who attend.

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

Wednesday, October 23 10 AM. Parents’ Place Fall Festival

Live music by MaryLee Sunseri, a fire truck, raffle, auction, arts and crafts, food and more! This annual fundraiser supports the Parents’ Place library, music program, curriculum, and program supplies.

1025 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove http://pgae.pgusd.org/parents/

5:30 PM. Prunedale Elementary Fall Festival Games, food, petting zoo, and much more.

17719 Pesante Rd, Salinas 831-663-3963

Saturday, October 26 10 AM. York School’s Fall Fair

From games, music, and food to a used book sale and clothing thrift shop, there is something for the whole family. Admission is free and open to the community.

9501 York Road, Monterey

www.york.org

11 AM. Carnival Day Fun for the entire family with a farmers’ market, cake walk, BBQ, games and prizes, silent auction, raffle and more. Sponsored by Mission Park School PTA. 403 W. Acacia Street, Salinas, 93901, (831) 753-5635

11 AM. University Park Fall Festival Carnival games, food, trunk or treat, farmers’ market, prizes, and more.

833 W Acacia St, Salinas, 831-753-5655

Sunday, October 27

2 PM. Harvest Festival Free fun for the whole family!

Costume parade, candy, pony rides, face painting, balloon twisting, giveaways, kids crafts and live music.

3618 The Barnyard Carmel, 93923 www.thebarnyard.com

Thursday, October 31

5 PM. Harvest Carnival

1:30 PM. The Great Floating Pumpkin Patch

11 AM. Heritage Harvest Festival

Hunt for your pumpkin in the Monterey Sports Center’s pool.

Once you pick your pumpkin, you can decorate it at the decorating station. Finders of the lucky prize pumpkins will receive a surprise gift. Enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, face painting, carnival games and prizes.

Swimsuits are required. Anyone 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool.

301 East Franklin Street, Monterey www.monterey.org/Services/ Monterey-Recreation

Candy, contest, food and games.

Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. Pacific Grove

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Historic tractors/engines, square dancing, hand-cranked ice cream, living history demonstrations, children’s crafts & games, food for sale, apple tasting, wagon rides.

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, www.parks.ca.gov

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Trick or Treat Pumpkin Patch

11 AM. San Carlos Harvest Festival This fun filled event includes great games, delicious food, face painting and more.

San Carlos School 450 Church St, Monterey www.sancarlosschool.org

Visit shopdelmonte.com for details

12 PM. 20th Annual

Borchard Farms Pumpkin Weigh-Off

OVER 75 FAVORITE STORES & RESTAURANTS

Growers from all over California come to have their giant pumpkins

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From games, music, and food to a used book sale and clothing thrift shop, there is something for the whole family. Admission is free and open to the community.

9501 York Road, Monterey

www.york.org

11 AM. Carnival Day Fun for the entire family with a farmers’ market, cake walk, BBQ, games and prizes, silent auction, raffle and more. Sponsored by Mission Park School PTA. 403 W. Acacia Street, Salinas, 93901, (831) 753-5635

11 AM. University Park Fall Festival Carnival games, food, trunk or treat, farmers’ market, prizes, and more.

833 W Acacia St, Salinas, 831-753-5655

Sunday, October 27

1:30 PM. The Great Floating Pumpkin Patch Hunt for your pumpkin in the Monterey Sports Center’s pool.

Once you pick your pumpkin, you can decorate it at the decorating station. Finders of the lucky prize pumpkins will receive a surprise gift. Enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, face painting, carnival games and prizes.

Swimsuits are required. Anyone 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool.

301 East Franklin Street, Monterey www.monterey.org/Services/ Monterey-Recreation

2 PM. Harvest Festival Free fun for the whole family!

Costume parade, candy, pony rides, face painting, balloon twisting, giveaways, kids crafts and live music.

3618 The Barnyard Carmel, 93923 www.thebarnyard.com

Thursday, October 31

5 PM. Harvest Carnival Candy, contest, food and games.

Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. Pacific Grove

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Halloween

Tuesday, October 1

10 AM. Halloween Lantern Craft of the Month During the month of October, make your very own Halloween Lantern sign. Fun for the whole family. Come in during the opening hours to make your craft.

Harrison Memorial Library Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel, https://ci.carmel.ca.us/library

Saturday, October 5

12 PM. 6th Annual Pumpkin Rolling Contest The official pumpkin-rolling course is right down Ocean Avenue between Santa Rita to Junipero Streets. The course will be lined with hay bales and fencing to keep pumpkins from veering off track and give spectators a front row view of the heart-stopping action. Come join in the fun! If you’d like to participate in Carmel’s Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest, look for the truckload of pumpkins parked at Ocean Avenue and Santa Fe Street. www.carmelcalifornia.com

5 PM. Halloween at Gilroy Gardens Don’t miss “The Great Big Boo!” live musical show, spookified rides, games, crafts, and magical light displays throughout the park. Come in costume and go trick-or-treating along the Boo Trail! Admission is free with 2020 Premium membership!

Held on select days through October 31.

Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, www.gilroygardens.org

Saturday, October 12

9 AM. Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertain-

ment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Your ticket includes a fun-filled day of activities: a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, Storytelling, and Video Viewing, Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor friends, and an Imagination Station with Arts & Crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor.

5301 Graham Hill Road, Felton www.roaringcamp.com

Saturday, October 19

10 AM. Halloween Party for Tots This Halloween Party is designed especially for 3-5-year-olds and their parents to enjoy a little silly and spooky fun! The Monterey Public Library will be joining us to present special Halloween stories and songs, followed by tot-friendly crafts, mini-games and a costume parade. Light snacks will be provided. The Bookmobile will be available following the party for all to visit and enjoy. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Hilltop Center, 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, www.monterey.org

1:00 PM. Daddy & Me Spooky Halloween Baking Class Hey daddies...here is an adorable workshop where daddies and children can spend some quality, memory-making time together baking creepy cookies, singing seasonal songs and playing ghostly games.

Hilltop Center, 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, www.monterey.org

4:00 PM. 13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at

the scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz www.cityofsantacruz.com

6:00 PM. Howl-O-Ween Family Sleepover Be our overnight guest for a howling good time and enjoy the thrill of the zoo after dark.

(This is for ages 5 and up with an adult.) During your adventure, learn the truth about “scary” animals through Halloweenthemed activities, games, live animal encounters and night tours. Your adventure includes Trick-or-Treat stations and a hot breakfast the next morning. Bring your own tent to tent camp in the Crooked House Meadow, or sleep indoors inside the classroom. Class fee is for each individual participant. A paying adult must accompany all children.

Happy Hollow Zoo 1300 Senter Road, San Jose www.happyhollow.org

Monday, October 21

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loween Safety Zone and special offers at participating businesses.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Downtown Pacific Grove, www.pacificgrove.org

fixin’s--plus chili, chips, drink, ice cream, and birthday cake!

Downtown Carmel www.carmelcalifornia.com

Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel https://ci.carmel.ca.us/library

11 AM. Downtown Salinas Trick or Treat

11 AM. Free Family Fun Day: Spooktacular This Free Family Fun Day features Halloween inspired projects sure to thrill all ghouls and goblins. Admission and all activities free.

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940, www.montereyart.org

Mark your calendar and start making your costume for one of our most popular evenings of the year. It’s sure to be an evening full of tricks, treats and fang-tastic festivities Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, www.montereybay aquarium.org

Bring your kids for this family friendly event and enjoy the ease of trick or treating at your local businesses. Costume contests for kids and adults.

Gabilan Street between Main & Salinas Streets, Salinas www.cityofsalinas.org

11 AM. 103rd City of Carmel Birthday Party & Parade The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was incorporated on Halloween in 1916, so it celebrates its birthday and the country’s favorite costume-and-candy holiday with a Halloween Parade at 11 a.m. through downtown. Following the parade at Sunset Center is a hot-dog lunch with all the

1:30 PM. Steam Saturday with Miss Myah from River School Miss Myah, the science teacher from River School, will be here leading cool science experiments. This program is for K-5th grade, and all materials are supplied by the library. Miss Myah will be doing fun Halloween experiments.

Harrison Memorial Library

open to the public. Also enjoy arts and crafts, live DJ, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and more.

377 Santana Row, San Jose, 95128, www.santanarow.com

7 PM. Members’ Halloween Dance Party

Wednesday, October 30

10 AM. Musical Storytime With Marylee Marylee Sunseri will be here for a fun Halloween musical storytime for babies and toddlers.

Please wear your Halloween costume. This program is for babies and toddlers, but older siblings are welcome.

Harrison Memorial Library Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel https://ci.carmel.ca.us/library

Tuesday, October 29

10 AM. Mummy & Me and Daddies Too: Halloween Family Fun Fest!

Santana Row will host its Halloween Family Fun Fest featuring trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, live music and entertainment, balloons and more.

Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat on The Row! This event is free and

Thursday, October 31

2 PM. Lighthouse District Children’s Trick-or-Treat Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-

6 PM. Pumpkin Carving Workshop Each child will receive their very own pumpkin to carve, decorate and take home just in time for Halloween.

Hilltop Center, 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, www.monterey.org

Friday, October 25 6 PM. Kids Monster Madness Night

Don’t miss this “spooktacular” event! Parents enjoy a night out while your kids make spooky arts & crafts projects and participate in a “mini” Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest.

El Estero Park, 725 Pearl Street, Monterey, www.monterey.org

Saturday, October 26

10 AM. Trick or Treating in Downtown Pacific Grove Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to this free family event. Activities include candy, giveaways, music, the PGPD Hal-

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WEEKENDS NOW thru OCT 20th

Halloween Fantasy Weekend for Kids

OCT 19th & 20th

Trick or Treat Candy Provided by:

Kids 12 & Under FREE Every Weekend Jousting, Comedy & Music, Artisans & Crafters, Food & Drink, Games & Rides at Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass, HWY 152, Hollister

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5pm, rain or shine! All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, 93940 www.lighthousedistrict.net

2:30 PM. Pumpkin Pandemonium at Del Monte Shopping Center This annual free community event is great for all ages with Trick-or-Treating, candy, glow sticks, and free pumpkins at our Pumpkin Patch. We hope to see you there.

1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, shopdelmonte.com 3 PM. Halloween on the Wharf Come in costume and enjoy this free family-friendly event on Halloween. Costume contest, too. Trick or Treat and receive some sweet treats at participating merchants on the Wharf.

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witch and other Halloween characters roaming the wharf.

1 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey www.montereywharf.com

6 PM. Halloween Bonanza

4 PM. Trick or Treat for the Littles Bring your littles out for an evening of trick-or-treating at Northridge Mall shops and restaurants! From 4-6:00 pm, children can parade their costumes from shop to shop collecting their treats. Also, stop by the selfie station to capture this year’s spooky looks.

Northridge Mall, Salinas, 93906 https://shop-northridge-mall. com

5 PM. Spooky Quail Trunk or Treat & Golf Cart Drive-In Movie Trunk-or-treating, a bounce house, golf-cart drive-in movie and good ol’ family fun. Free to participate in Trunk or Treat.

Golf cart movie (the original Ghostbusters) is a paid activity.

Quail Lodge & Golf Club 8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, quaillodge.ticketmob.com/

This is a free family event for youth ages 10 and under. The Halloween Bonanza will take place at the Oldemeyer Center, located at 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. The event will feature a Haunted House, costume contest, free glow necklaces for the first 500 youth, carnival games with prizes, crafts, face painting, and treat bags.

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, www.ci.seaside. ca.us

Museum after hours. $5-$20 admission depending on membership.

180 Woz Way, San Jose, 95110 www.cdm.org

8 PM. Rocky Horror Picture Show at Paper Wing Theatre Time to do the ”Time Warp” as four separate casts perform the classic. Performances run through early November.

6 PM. Halloween Family Night at Discovery Museum Join Children’s Discovery Museum for an “all treats, no tricks” bash for the entire family.

Come in costume and experience the magic of the

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