Here are some of the events happening in the surrounding areas. Whichever one you choose to take your little goblins and ghouls to, you’re sure to have a spooktacular time.
Lake Elsinore:
Dia De Los Muertos
When: Saturday, October 28th // 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: City Park // 243 S. Main St. Lake Elsinore, CA
The annual Dia De Los Muertos event will be returning to City Park. There will be vendors selling handmade items, food vendors, live music, dancers, picture spots, altars, and crafts, Bring your folding chair to enjoy the entire afternoon in the park.
Menifee:
Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 28th // 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park // 30362 Lone Pine Dr. Menifee, CA
Come join the festivities at the City’s Annual Fall Festival. Activities will include: Trick or Treating, Food and Craft Vendors, Kids Zone, Costume Contests, Live Entertainment and many more!!
Murrieta:
Murrieta Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 28th // 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: California Oaks Sports Park // 40600 California Oaks Rd. Murrieta, CA
Open to all ages, the event includes candy and prizes, food and entertainment. Leaves and pumpkins, games and tunes, come and mingle under the moon. Bring a carved pumpkin for the best carved pumpkin contest.
Leave the dogs and pets at home–they are not allowed during this event.
Night of the Mummy
When: Monday, October 30th // 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Murrieta Public Library // 8 Town Square Murrieta, CA
Unravel the secrets of ancient Egypt in this fun-filled, hands-on exploration of mummies, hieroglyphs, and ancient curses. Ages 3-12.
Temecula:
Halloween Carnival
When: Friday, October 27th // 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ronald Reagan Sports Park Hockey Arena // 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA
Calling all Beauties, Beasts, Trolls, and Storm Troopers! Bring your empty bucket to be filled with candy and prizes at our annual Halloween Carnival. Games, costume contest, jumps, and train rides await! Don’t miss this treat-filled Temecula tradition.
Pennypickle’s Pumpkin & Apple Festival
When: Saturday, October 28th & Sunday October 29th // 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Temecula Children’s Museum // 42081 Main St. Temecula, CA
The Professor loves both pumpkins and apples, so he decided to include both at his first annual family-friendly fall festival! We’ll have some fun surprises for you, plus you can enter your best wacky pumpkin or apple-head carving for the chance to win a cool prize!
(Event held outside and does not include admission to the Workshop)
Halloween Wacky Workshop
When: Monday, October 30th
Where: Temecula Children’s Museum // 42081 Main St. Temecula, CA
You just know that this will be a wacky day cause the Professor loves Halloween. This won’t be a spooky or scary day at the Workshop though… more like a Mad Scientist party! Come and have fun with us.
Wildomar:
Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 28th // 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Marna O’Brien Park // 20505 Palomar St., Wildomar, CA
Come dressed in your costumes to trick or treat at the trunks of local organizations and businesses! Free to attend!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
When: Monday, October 30th // 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Wildomar Library – Community Room // 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
All necessary materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own mini-pumpkin to decorate. Dress for a mess. Good luck! Registration is required!