October is a time for frights and delights, when skeletons adorn front porches and jumpscares lurk around every corner. In Sonoma County, Halloween festivities span the month, with themed dinners, masquerades, costume contests and horror film festivals.
Here’s where to celebrate Halloween in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa
Pumpkins in the Parks: A Santa Rosa Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 1-30
Throughout October, locals are invited to visit any Santa Rosa park to hunt for laminated pumpkin cutouts, which include directions on how and where to collect prizes. Prizes include a variety of treats and specials from Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Snoopy’s Home Ice. An adult must be present to claim the prize. City staff will re-hide the pumpkin cutouts for others to find. The last day to collect a prize is Oct. 30. Santa Rosa parks, 707-543-3737, srcity.org
Blind Scream Haunted House, select dates from Oct. 9-31
Blind Scream, one of Sonoma County’s most thrillingly scary haunted houses, will run from 7-11 p.m. on Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31; and from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 11, 18, 22 and 25. The theme of this year’s haunted house is “Caverns of Carnage,” which transports guests beneath a graveyard into skeleton-infested caverns where horrifying creatures and demons await. The Blackout Haunted House is back again this year, daring brave guests to navigate a creepy maze in total darkness. General admission to the haunted house is $30, admission for the blackout experience is $25, and admission to both is $40. Fast passes are available. Purchase tickets online. 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 707-953-3909, blindscream.com
Santa Rosa Zombie Crawl, Oct. 10
Blind Scream will host the city’s Zombie Crawl, a spooky bar crawl featuring Halloween-themed cocktails and specials, starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Check in at the Blind Scream Haunted House between 5-5:30 p.m. to collect a wristband and crawl map. The recommended route starts at Shady Oak Brewing Company and traverses through downtown Santa Rosa. Other participating businesses include Ausiello’s, Belly Left Coast, J & A Lounge and La Rosa Tequileria. Tickets are $40; purchase tickets online. Hosted by Blind Scream, 98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 707-953-3909, blindscream.com
Halloween at the Flamingo, Oct. 10, 18, 30, 31
The Vintage Space music and events lounge at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort & Spa will host a number of 21-and-over Halloween events throughout the month. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, vintagespacesr.com
A Halloween dance party and costume contest will be held from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Oct. 10. Local singer-songwriter Erica Ambrin will host the party, which will include music by DJ Lady Char and DJ Dyops, burlesque by Joey Vayda, local vendors, a photo booth and more. There will also be a costume contest with first place awarded a one-night stay at The Flamingo. The event is the official Petaluma Pride after-party and is an inclusive space for all. Tickets are $20, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Ritmo y Pasión Dance will host a Halloween Bachata Party from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Oct. 18. The party will include a dance class starting at 8 p.m. with instructor Isa; DJ Edge spinning bachata, salsa, and cumbia; and a costume contest with prizes for the best looks. There will be a full bar and drink specials available. Pre-sale tickets are $15 and tickets at the door are $20. Purchase tickets online.
A Flamingo Fright Night costume party will be held from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 30. Starting at 9 p.m., Northern California party band Pop Fiction will play dance hits from the 1970s through the 2000s. Costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
A Halloween Rave will be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 31. The party will include house music by guest DJs played all night, local vendors, games, a full bar, lasers and an immersive sound system. Advance tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Midnight at the Masquerade, Oct. 16
Vinarosa Resort & Spa will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner party, from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at its John Ash restaurant. The evening will feature a four-course dinner paired with wines from Mercury Wine alongside a murder mystery for guests to solve. The menu includes roasted beet salad, kanpachi crudo, fried quail and chocolate cremeux. Masquerade-inspired attire is encouraged. Tickets are $200 per person, plus fees and gratuity. Purchase tickets and reserve a spot on OpenTable. 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-7687, vinarosaresort.com/dining/john-ash
Halloween at Coddingtown, Oct. 17, 29
In addition to fun Halloween displays set up at Coddingtown all month long, the mall will host a Card Show Halloween Special from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 17, and a Halloween Spooktacular from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29.
The card show will include trading cards of various sorts, from “Pokémon” and “Magic: The Gathering” to “Riftbound” and sports cards. There will be Halloween activities, giveaways and memorabilia on display. Entry is free and guests are encouraged to bring their collections and dress up. Reserve a spot on Eventbrite.
Family FUNtaz Night at Children’s Museum, Oct. 22-23
As the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County undergoes an expansion project, it will invite families for a Family FUNtaz Night, Oct. 22, in lieu of its annual kid-friendly Halloween event, FUNtazmagoria. The event will take place from 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 22 and from 3-8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the museum. It will include spooky crafts, creepy science experiments, food for purchase from local food trucks and wine and beer for purchase for adults. Costumes are encouraged. General admission is $22, member tickets are $11 and entry is free for infants 11 months and younger. Purchase tickets online. 1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-546-4069, cmosc.org
The Rocky Horror Show at California Theatre, Oct. 22, 23, 24
Santa Rosa’s California Theatre is doing the time warp again with three productions of Richard O’Brien’s 1973 musical The Rocky Horror Show, presented by THTR Productions, on Oct. 22, 23 and 24. Doors and bar open at 7 p.m. and showtime runs from 8-10 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged. General admission is $60. Learn more and purchase tickets online. 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, 707-664-7529, caltheatre.com
Halloween at Howarth, Oct. 24
Santa Rosa’s 20th annual Halloween at Howarth will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 24, at Howarth Park. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to trick-or-treat through the park at treat stations hosted by local businesses. The event will also include a fun zone with face painting, a photo booth, train and pony rides, and arts and crafts. A basic pass is $7 and a deluxe pass is $25. Purchase tickets in person at Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Ave.), by phone at 707-543-3737 or online. Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, 707-543-3298, srcity.org
Halloweird at El Infierno, Oct. 29
Wine Country event producer and promoter Jake Ward will present his annual, 21-and-over-only Halloweird event — a North Bay Cabaret Halloween variety show — starting at 6 p.m., Oct. 29, at El Infierno Cantina in Santa Rosa. The show will include a cocktail reception with an opening set by DJ Dyops; a variety show featuring comedy, burlesque, pole dancers and drag performances; live music by Oakland swing-punk band Van Goat; and a DJ dance party closing out the night with live visuals, costumed characters and dance beats by DJ Dyops. There will also be a costume contest, live art demos, tarot card readings, a photo booth, two full bars and a kitchen open all night. Costumes encouraged. Tickets range from $25-$315, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. El Infierno Cantina, 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. 707-494-6855, northbayevents.com
The Villains Ball at California Theatre, Oct.30
THTR Productions will host a wicked Halloween party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Oct. 30, at The California Theatre. The Villains Ball, hosted by San Francisco drag queen Curveball as Elvira, will include drinks, dancing and drag performances. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite villain and compete in the costume contest. Tickets are $30, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, 707-664-7529, caltheatre.com
Wine, Witches and Warlocks at Balletto, Oct. 30
Balletto Vineyards will host “Wine, Witches and Warlocks,” a Halloween party and Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise fundraiser, from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 30, at the Santa Rosa estate. The 21-and-over event will include music, dancing, raffle prizes and prizes for best costumes. General admission is $75 and includes two glasses of Balletto wine and hors d’ oeuvres from the Analy High School Culinary Program. All proceeds benefits the Analy culinary program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, The Dogwood Animal Rescue Project and the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Balletto Vineyards, 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. sebsunriserotary.org
Sonoma
Halloween at The Lodge at Sonoma, Oct. 9
The Lodge at Sonoma will celebrate Halloween with a complimentary outdoor screening of “Beetlejuice” as part of its Movie Night with The Lodge series from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 9, at The Lodge’s Stone Lawn. The movie starts at 6:45 p.m. and there will be popcorn, beverages and other concessions available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, as provided seating will be limited. Reserve a spot on Eventbrite. 1325 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-935-6600, thelodgeatsonoma.com
Haunted Wine Country at Sebastiani Theatre, Oct. 16
Petaluma’s Garfield Lane Productions will present its Halloween-themed Haunted Wine Country show at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. The show will include true stories of haunted places around Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties, recounted by historians, authors, psychics and paranormal experts. General admission is $17. Purchase tickets online. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-9756, sebastianitheatre.org
Murder Mystery Magic at Sebastiani Theatre, Oct. 17
The Sebastiani Theatre will host Murder Mystery Magic, a murder-themed one-man magic show, from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17. The interactive show will include magic and mind-reading demonstrations relating to murderers and criminals. The show is recommended for mature audiences. Tickets are $20; purchase on Eventbrite. 476 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-9756, sebastianitheatre.org
Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza 2026, Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25
Sebastiani Theatre will present a double weekend production of its annual Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza at 1 p.m. on Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are $11 for children 12 and under and $17 for adults. Purchase tickets online. 476 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-9756, sebastianitheatre.org
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sebastiani Theater, Oct. 24
Sonoma Valley Pride will present its second annual screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 24 at Sebastiani Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a costume contest with pre-show activities begins at 7 p.m., followed by the film screening at 7:40 p.m. with San Francisco’s Bawdy Caste performing live alongside the movie. Guests are encouraged to dress up and prizes will be awarded to favorite costumes. General admission is $25, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 476 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-9756, sebastianitheatre.org
Slay O’Ween at Lily’s Outpost, Oct. 29
Sonoma’s new bar Lily’s Outpost, formerly Starling Bar, will host the second annual Slay O’Ween, a fundraiser for local advocacy organization Wake UP Sonoma, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The event will include food, drink specials, costume contests, DJ Hurrykane and drag performances. Proceeds benefit Wake UP Sonoma. General admission is $30; purchase online at mynorthbaytickets.com/e/slay-o-ween. Lily’s Outpost, 19380 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, instagram.com/lilysoutpost
Petaluma
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Phoenix, Oct. 16-17
Petaluma’s Phoenix Theater will host two screenings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with live shadow cast accompaniment from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Oct. 16-17. General admission is $12, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 201 Washington St., Petaluma, 707-762-3566, thephoenixtheater.com
Ritual Dance Party at HenHouse, Oct. 23
HenHouse Brewing Company will host a Halloween dance party from 7 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 23, at its Palace of Barrels taproom in Petaluma. The 21-and-over event will include dance music by the Glitter Goth DJs, drag performances by San Francisco drag icon Trixxie Carr, tarot readings by House of Poets and tacos from local food truck La Colonia. Costumes are encouraged. Free entry; reserve a spot on Eventbrite. HenHouse Palace of Barrels, 1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 707-243-3360, henhousebrewing.com
Halloween Covers Show at The Phoenix, Oct. 24
The Phoenix will host a Halloween covers show from 8 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 24, featuring local bands performing music of popular artists such as David Bowie, Radiohead, The Ramones, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance. General admission is $12, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 201 Washington St., Petaluma, 707-762-3566, thephoenixtheater.com
Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition, Oct. 27
Charbay Distillery and The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley will host its eighth annual Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for general admission on Oct. 27 at Brewsters Beer Garden in Petaluma. A mix of Wine Country’s top bartenders will compete to craft the best original cocktail made with Charbay Meyer Lemon Vodka and a Perfect Purée flavor of choice. Among the competing teams are bartenders from Lo & Behold, The Matheson, Little Saint, Fern Bar, Brewsters Beer Garden, Waterhawk Lake Club and more. Attendees can sample handcrafted cocktails, and food will be available for purchase. The event is a benefit for local nonprofits Una Vida and Petaluma Active 20-30. Must be 21 or over to attend. General admission is $40, tickets at the door are $45, and VIP admission is $65, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Brewsters Beer Garden, 229 Water St., Petaluma, wizardsofelixirs.com
Halloween Dog Costume Party at Crooked Goat, Oct. 31
Crooked Goat Brewing’s Petaluma taproom will host a Halloween dog costume contest from 2-4 p.m., Oct. 31, with prizes for the best dressed pooch. The event is co-sponsored by Scenthound Affordable Dog Grooming. 110 Howard St., Petaluma, 707-559-5691, crookedgoatbrewing.com
Night of the Chicken Dead, Oct. 31
Petaluma’s Hall of the Above will host Night of the Chicken Dead, a Halloween party with a haunted avian twist, from 7-11 p.m., Oct. 31. The evening will include the unveiling of fossilized remains of prehistoric avian megafauna; DJ music and dancing to welcome the spirit of El Pollo Muerto; candy in the Haunted Henhouse; cocktails at three cash bars; food from a curbside pizza truck and a photo booth. Attendees are encouraged to dress in themed attire, such as a paleontologist or chicken farmer, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Presale tickets are $40 until Oct. 15, after which tickets will be $50, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Hall of the Above, 199 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-774-6013, halloftheabove.com
Bijou After Dark Halloween, Oct. 31
The Petaluma restaurant, which recently launched a new late-night menu, will host a Halloween event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Oct. 31. There will be snacks, cocktails, a costume contest starting at 11:30 p.m. and music by DJ Bryce of Modern Maestro Events. Winner of the costume contest will receive a $250 Bijou gift card. Entry is free; reserve a spot on Eventbrite. 190 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-753-9155, restaurantbijou.com
Cotati
Cotati Fall Festival, Oct. 17
The city of Cotati will host its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 17, at Veronda-Falletti Ranch. The festival will include a pumpkin patch, crafts, games, live music, animals and more. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Presale tickets are $6 and tickets at the door are $8. The fee include one small pumpkin per child. Register online. Veronda-Falletti Ranch, 175 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati, cotaticity.gov
Autumn Moon Soiree, Oct. 23
Cotati’s annual Autumn Moon Soiree will be held from 5-8 p.m., Oct. 23, at Veronda-Falletti Ranch. There will be live music, bingo, tarot reading, pumpkin painting, beer and wine, dinner prepared by Slow Co. Pizza, and sides and appetizers made with produce grown on the ranch. The event is for people ages 21 and over, and childcare will be offered for $10 per child at the Ray Miller Community Center across the street. Childcare will be provided by trained staff and includes a pizza dinner and a movie. Tickets for the soiree are $75 per person. Register online. Veronda-Falletti Ranch, 175 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati, cotaticity.gov
Rohnert Park
The Haunting at Waterhawk, Oct. 2-30
Waterhawk Lake Club is hosting a Halloween cocktail pop-up every evening through Oct. 30. A secluded section of the lakeside restaurant and bar transforms into The Haunting, an immersive Halloween cocktail experience featuring creatively themed drinks amid eerie and vintage decor. No entry fee; reservations are required. Reserve a spot on OpenTable. 5000 Roberts Lake Road, Rohnert Park, 707-355-4219, thewaterhawk.com
Rohnert Park Halloween Carnival & Día De Los Muertos, Oct. 24
The city of Rohnert Park will host its annual Halloween Carnival with a Día de los Muertos celebration from noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 24, at the Rohnert Park Community Center. The celebration will include live performances, carnival games, a magic show, haunted maze, community altars and wildlife animals. The event is free to attend, but carnival games will cost a small fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, rpcity.org
Fright Night Halloween Party, Oct. 24
Graton Resort & Casino will host a Halloween party starting at 8 p.m., Oct. 24, at the Rohnert Park resort’s Council room. The 21-and-over event will include a dance party with music from DJ Majestichris and Las Vegas band Badd Juju, as well as a costume contest with a prize of $2,500 for both best overall costume and best group costume. General admission is $30, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Ticketmaster. 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, 707-588-7100, graton.com
Sebastopol
Chick or Treat at Dutton-Goldfield, Oct. 24
Dutton-Goldfield Winery will host a Halloween-themed food and wine event from noon to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 24. The event will include estate wine, fried chicken for purchase by local pop-up Werk Bird and live music by Ali and Warren Mann. To reserve a spot, call 707-827-3600 or email [email protected]. 3100 Gravenstein Highway N., Sebastopol, 707-823-3887, duttongoldfield.com
Halloween Dance Party at Crooked Goat, Oct. 30
Crooked Goat’s Sebastopol taproom will host a Halloween dance party from 9 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 30. There will be a DJ playing music all night and plenty of brews on tap. Costumes are encouraged. 120 Morris St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, 707-827-3893, crookedgoatbrewing.com
Halloween Masquerade Ball at Laguna Lab, Oct. 31
Sebastopol’s Laguna Lab will host a Halloween Masquerade Ball from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., Oct. 31. The 21-and-over costume party will include a lineup of Bay Area DJs playing music all night long, a spooky visual art installation and a costume contest with a chance to win over $500 in prizes. Tickets are $60, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Laguna Lab, 117 Morris St., Sebastopol, 707-787-1414, lagunalab.org
Healdsburg
Sweeney Todd at Raven Theater, select dates from Oct. 23 to Nov. 8
Healdsburg’s Raven Players will perform “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” with Friday and Saturday showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. from Oct. 23 through Nov. 8 at the Raven Performing Arts Theater. A pay-what-you-can performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. General admission is $44 and tickets for students with ID are $10. Purchase tickets online. 115 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-6335, raventheater.org
Healdsburg Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade, Oct. 24
In partnership with the city of Healdsburg, the Humane Society of Sonoma County will host its annual pet costume contest and parade from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 24, at the Foley Family Community Pavilion. The Howl-o-ween Pet Parade will include costume contests and a kids’ corner with games. Water stations will be available for people and pups. The event is free to attend. Foley Family Community Pavilion, 3 North St., Healdsburg. humanesocietysoco.org
Halloween Tour and Tasting at Jordan Winery, Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
Jordan Vineyard & Winery will host its annual Halloween soirée starting at 1 p.m. from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 at its chateau in Healdsburg. The event will include a welcome glass of Jordan Cuvée paired with Jordan Chef’s Reserve Caviar, followed by a walking winery tour and a seated food and wine pairing, prepared by executive chef Jesse Mallgren. The Halloween tour and tasting menu includes Waldorf salad, spiced ham deviled eggs, fried chicken sandwich and a lemon icebox cake, all paired with estate wines. Tickets are $100, with special pricing for wine club members. Purchase tickets online. 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, 707-431-5250, jordanwinery.com
Halloween at Montage Healdsburg, Oct. 28-31
Montage Healdsburg has a few unique Halloween events for the whole family this year from Oct. 28-31.
Montage’s Paintbox Pumpkin Pals will be available for resort guests with children ages 5-12 years old from Oct. 28-31. The Halloween edition of Paintbox, the estate’s signature children’s program, will include pumpkin carving and other arts and crafts. The four-hour experience is $150 per guest. Book online.
There will be Halloween weekend tarot readings open to resort guests and the public. A complimentary 10-minute fireside tarot will be held from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 30, at the property’s Scout Terrace on a first-come, first-served basis. Private 20-minute sessions will be available at select times Oct. 31 at Spa Montage, available for $65 for resort guests and $75 for non-resort guests. Book online.
For those interested in spooky sports, there will be a Pumpkin Bullseye experience where guests can join an archery workshop with pumpkins for targets. Reservations are required for the one-hour session and is complimentary for resort guests 8 and older. Space is limited. Book online. 100 Montage Way, Healdsburg, 707-979-9000, montage.com/healdsburg
Halloween Bash at Little Saint, Oct. 30
Healdsburg vegan restaurant and events venue Little Saint will host a Halloween party from 8 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 30, at its second story bar and lounge area. DJ Saint Rose Disco will be spinning vinyl through the night. Cocktails will be available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Tickets are $10; purchase on Eventbrite. 25 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com
Healdsburg Farmers Market Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 31
The Healdsburg Farmers Market will host its annual Pumpkin Festival from 8:30-11 a.m., Oct. 31, at the Foley Family Community Pavilion. The event will feature three competitions divided by age groups (7 and under, 8-15 years old, and 16 and over). The contests are pumpkin race cars (must have wheels attached and be able to roll), pumpkin carving (contestants can bring a carved pumpkin from home or carve one at the market) and a costume competition (no commercial kits). Registration for the competitions is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on the day of the market. Winners will receive “market bucks” as well as prizes donated by local businesses. Foley Family Community Pavilion, 3 North St., Healdsburg. 707-824-8717, healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Geyserville
Halloween Carnival at Coppola, Oct. 25
Francis Ford Coppola Winery will host its annual Halloween Carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 25, at its Geyserville estate. The family-friendly carnival will include interactive carnival-style games with prizes, an opportunity to meet live reptiles and other critters, and the traditional Wheel of Fate. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Creepy Canteen. Tickets are $15 per child 13 and under, and no charge for people 14 and over. Purchase tickets on Tock. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, 707-857-1400, francisfordcoppolawinery.com
West County and Sonoma Coast
Witchfest in Monte Rio, Oct. 11
The Monte Rio Recreation and Park District will host Witchfest, a makers market and concert festival organized by West County Mystical Happenings, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Monte Rio Community Center. The event will include over 40 vendors, psychics, speakers and musicians. There will be food, live music, seminars, tarot readings and family-friendly activities. General admission is $20, plus fees, and children 12 and under enter free. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Highway 116, Monte Rio, mrrpd.org
Hitchcock Film Festival, Oct. 16-17
Bodega Bay’s annual Hitchcock Film Festival will begin with a screening of “The Birds,” the film that made the small coastal town famous around the world. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m., Oct. 16, at the Bodega Bay Grange Hall. There will be a costume contest with prizes for best-dressed characters as well as wines from Murder Ridge Winery. Admission is $45 and includes popcorn, a drink ticket and entry into the costume contest. Proceeds benefit the Bodega Bay Grange Restoration Project and art programs at local elementary schools.
Oct. 17 brings “Rear Window” screening at 11:30 a.m. and “Rebecca” at 2:30 p.m., with doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. A reprisal of “The Birds” will screen at 7 p.m., with doors open an hour before showtime. Tickets for each Saturday show is $20. There will be food and drinks available for purchase in addition to a student art show and memorabilia on display. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Bodega Bay Grange Hall, 1370 Bodega Ave., Bodega Bay. 707-875-3002, visitbodegabayca.com/hitchcock-film-fest
Halloween Booo Bash at Oaks Park, Oct. 31
Forestville will host Halloween festivities from noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 31, at Oaks Park. The event will include trick-or-treating at vendor booths along with Halloween music and food available for purchase from La Fogata taco truck. Costumes encouraged. Free to attend. Learn more and reserve a spot on Eventbrite. 6990 Front St., Forestville
Make this Halloween season memorable by exploring Sonoma County’s haunted attractions, pumpkin festivals, costume parties, and family-friendly celebrations. There’s always something new to discover across Wine Country in the fall. Thinking about making Sonoma County home? Excellerate Real Estate is here to help you find a community that fits your lifestyle. Visit https://excelleraterealestate.com/ to learn more.
