The ultimate spooky guide to Halloween in Sonoma County
From scary events to family-friendly fun, plus pumpkin patches around Sonoma County, here’s everything you can do locally to celebrate Halloween.
SCARED STRAIGHT EVENTS
Oct. 7-31
Blind Scream Haunted House: Ready to be terrified? Blind Scream opens its haunted house this weekend, running every weekend through Halloween, starting this Friday. This haunt is a 12,000+ SF maze that includes special effects, live actors, animatronics and more that’s not for the faint of heart or young children. Dates are Oct. 7-9, 13-16, 19-23, 26-31. Admission is $10-$30. Purchase tickets at blindscream.com.
NorCal Fear: Come to the Bedlam Asylum at the Petaluma Fairgrounds where the patients have revolted and are ready to make your worst nightmares come true. Your job is to stay alive while you make your way through the asylum. Open Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 20-23, 26-31. Admission is $15. Purchase tickets at norcalfear.com.
EERIE EVENTS
Sonoma Plaza Ghost Walking Tour: Step back in time with this historic tour of Sonoma, learning about the Native American spirits of Mission Solano, the Sonoma Plaza, the Whipping Tree and more. Tour takes place most Friday and Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Cost is $28 plus tax per person. Reservations required at napaghosts.com.
Oct. 27
Mystery Writers in the Mausoleum: Listen to Sonoma County readers share their short stories by lamp oil light at Santa Rosa Memorial Park’s Mausoleum. Past years have been standing room only. This is a free event, taking place 7-8:30 p.m. Find out more at srmp.org.
THEATRICAL & BIG SCREEN EVENTS
Oct. 7-Nov. 5
Bell, Book and Candle: A modern day witch in New York casts a spell on an unsuspecting stranger she desires, then must choose between having him and losing her magic, or letting him go and keeping her powers. See this witchy tale at Curtain Call Theatre in Monte Rio. Admission is $15-$20. Purchase tickets at russianriverhall.com.
Oct. 22-23, 29-30
Witchie Poo and the Haunted Cruise: Enjoy a Halloween variety show for the whole family at Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma, presented by Witchie Poo Players and Rhoten Productions. Come in costume to participate in the Costume Parade, and for a chance to win a prize. Admission is $8-$10. Ticket locations available at sebastianitheatre.com.
Oct. 15, 21, 28
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Play a game of whodunnit when Charlie’s Restaurant at the Windsor Golf Club with “Murder at Joe’s Speakeasy,” a roaring ‘20s mystery. Guests are encouraged to dress in the style of the 1920s. Cost for the 3-course meal and show is $68 per person. Reserve your space at www.getaclueproductions.com.
Oct. 20-30
The Woman in Black: The theatrical adaptation of a mourning mother ghost and the actor retelling her story creates a play within a play for Raven Theater audiences. Performed live at Costeaux Bakery in Healdsburg, the location plays a large part in setting the scene. Performances are Oct. 20-23, 37-Oct. 30. Admission is $10-$25. Purchase tickets at raventheater.org.
Oct. 23-Nov. 8
Live performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show: The 6th Street players present a live-action performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Every line and song is true to the original for this Santa Rosa tradition. Performances are Thursdays through Sunday. Admission is $10-$26. Purchase tickets at 6thstreetplayhouse.com.
PARTIES FOR GROWN UPS
Oct. 27
Zombie Crawl: Dress up as the living dead for a night of costume contests, drink specials and dancing, starting at Sprenger’s Tap Room and ending at Stout Brothers Irish Pub. The evening starts at 6 p.m. and makes its final stop at 9 p.m. where you can dance till you drop. For more information, visit the Facebook events page.
Oct. 29
Halloween LGBTQI & Friends Dance: Scare up some fun for an evening of dancing, costume contests, appetizers and wine at the Sebastopol Senior Center. Come in costume. Admission is $10 at the door for 21-plus. Find our more at sebastopolseniorcenter.org.
Oct. 29
Sebastopol Halloween Party: Starting at 7:30 p.m., dance the night away to Frobeck and Mr. Music & Love Choir at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. Come in costume. Admission is $12-$15. Purchase tickets at seb.org.
UNSPOOKY FAMILY EVENTS
Oct. 27
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Party: Teens and tweens are invited to a pumpkin decorating party at 4 p.m. at the Rincon Valley Library. The sky’s the limit for your creation, and pumpkins will be provided. More information at sonomalibrary.org.
Oct. 29
Midnight of the Day Mad Monster Party: Kids 5 and older are invited to Sebastopol Regional Library for pumpkin decorating, costume fun and more, noon to 2 p.m. Find out more at sonomalibrary.org.
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