Modesto-Area Halloween Events
Looking for a few fun ways to enjoy this Halloween? From spooky to spectacular, check out the line up of events going on around Modesto and the Central Valley area. A few of these are entirely too scary for me but wanted to share all of the events I could find. Personally, I'm more of a church parking lot Trunk or Treater type always looking for an excuse to put my kiddos (and myself) in a costume. Be sure to check out each event website or contact the hosts directly for specific details and time confirmations.
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HALLOWEEN KIDS NIGHT
October 28, 2011 6:00pm
Brenda Athletic Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354
Annual Halloween Party! It's the biggest kids’ night of the year. Come in costume and get ready to trick or treat. Your kids will have a scary good time! This event is a safe and family friendly way to enjoy your Halloween! $15 per child, this is for ages 4-12 and registration is available at the front desk or at www.brendaathletics.com.
HALLOWEEN PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST
October 29, 2011 1:30pm registration; 2:00pm parade starts
Lakes Shopping Center, 2601 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
Annual Halloween parade and costume contest. Candy and
prizes by age group. This is a
free event.
Connect with Lakes Shopping Center on Facebook
MJC’S 7th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL & HAUNTED HOUSE
Saturday, Oct 29 starting at 2:00pm
Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto
Family oriented. Music from Golden Bough, games, storytelling, pie-eating contest, haunted house where players can test their zombie-hunting skills, family-appropriate costume contest. Barbecue, kettle corn, cotton candy, frozen yogurt, nachos, garlic fries, shaved ice. Free carnival admission. Charge for playing games.
Contact: 602-1599
SHADOWFEST
October 29, 2011 9:00pm
Galletto Ristorante, 1101 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Central Valley Professional Exchange presents Shadowfest 2011: An adult Halloween costume party benefiting local children in need. Entertainment by Sounds In Motion & Platinum Booth. $500 Costume Contest. Tickets: $25
Phone: 209-523-4500 Website:www.CVPE.org
Connect with CVPE on Facebook
DANCE DANCE HALLOWEEN
October 30, 2011 5-9pm
Peterson Event Center, 720 12th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Modesto Sound's 3rd Annual Fundraiser to benefit the Youth Job Training Program. Dance-off and costume contest. Ages 13-22. $10 Admission.
Contact : 209-573-0533 Website: www.modestosound.com
Connect with Modesto Sound on Facebook
SPOOKTACULAR FILM FESTIVAL
October 30, 2011 1:00pm & 4:00pm
State Theater, 1307 J Street, Modesto
They say what's old becomes new again - but in the case of zombies, they never seem to go out of style, or maybe it's just that they refuse to stay undead. Now see the consummate zombie film - the granddaddy of the genre -- along with trailers from classic horror films, mostly from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The Spooktacular Film Festival, constructed like the greatest midnight spook show ever, is a hilarious and oddly disturbing mix, including a Technicolor cartoon called The Cobweb Hotel from 1936 and, the main attraction, a full-length, uncut print of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), the gross-out classic that literally changed the face of screen terror. A lot of the laughs in Spooktacular come from the trailers.
Phone: 209-527-4697 Email: shows@thestate.org Website: www.thestate.org
Connect with The State on Facebook
DEATHWORKZ HALLOWEEN HAUNT
October 30, 2011 - October 31, 2011 7:00pm-10:00pm
Deathworkz, St Charles Place, Modesto
Our Motto...SCARING IS CARING :) Over 12 years of Home Haunting in Modesto, CA. We're a family of 5 who LOVE all things Halloween!!
Email: Deathworkz@gmail.com Web Site: www.Deathworkz.com
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Monday, October 31 6:00p to 8:00p
CrossPoint Community Church, 1325 12th Street, Modesto
A free indoor carnival with games and candy for everyone.
Food available for small cost. Non-scary costumes encouraged.
Connect with CrossPoint on Facebook
TRUNK OR TREAT
Monday, October 31 6:00p – 8:00p
Davis Park Church of Christ, Modesto
With games, food & treats for all, this year’s annual
Trunk or Treat is guaranteed one-stop fun for the whole family. Join us for a safe & fun family alternative to traditional
trick or treating. There will be food, activities, games, and of course, treats
for kids of all ages. Free hot dogs, chili, chips, hot chocolate & coffee
for all. (No scary or inappropriate costumes, please.)
Website: www.DPCOC.com
Connect with Davis Park Church of Christ on Facebook
TRUNK OR TREAT
Monday, October 31 6:00p – 8:00p
Big Valley Grace Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto
Dress up and bring the family out to trick or treat from one fantastically decorated trunk to the next. Enjoy a bounce house, music, games and festivities galore in the parking lot at Big Valley Grace church.
Website: www.bigvalleygrace.org
Connect with Big Valley Grace on Facebook
DELL'OSSO FAMILY FARM
Through October 31 opens daily at 10am with last entry in gate at 8:00pm
Dell'Osso Farms, 26 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop
Zip lines, steam train, jumping pillows, corn maze, haunted house, pumpkin blaster, racetrack, food, pumpkins and more. Free entry. Charge for activites.
Phone: 209-982-0833 Website: www.pumpkinmaze.com
Connect with Dell'Osso Family Farm on Facebook
DUTCH HOLLOW FARMS
Through Oct. 31 9 am to 8pm
5101 Oakdale Road, Modesto
Pumpkins, picnic area, farm animals.
Phone: 456-4629
Connect With Dutch Hollow Farms on Facebook
FANTOZZI FARMS
Through October 31st. Check website for hours of operation.
2665 Sperry Ave., Patterson
Pig races, corn mazes, haunted mazes, pumpkin patch, corn cannons, hay-bale labyrinth, pony rides, pyramid and more. $7-$12.
Phone: 892-2015 Website: www.fantozzifarms.com
Connect with Fantozzi Farms on Facebook