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 EVENTSBlind 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 EVENTSSonoma 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. Petaluma Historic Cemetery Tour: Take a peaceful stroll in the Cypress Hill Memorial Park beside the resting places of notable Petaluma residents while listening to docents share their stories. Admission to this daytime event is $10-$15. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets at petalumamuseum.com.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.
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THEATRICAL & BIG SCREEN EVENTSBell, 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. 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. Haunted Sonoma County: The ghosts of our region are revealed in this documentary by filmmaker Tom Wyrsch. The film shares the stories of 12 Sonoma County residents and includes a few surprises for moviegoers. The film is showing Oct. 15 & 19 at the Summerfield Theater and Oct. 21 & 23 at the Rio Theater. Find out more at hauntedsonomacounty.com.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. 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. Russian River Sisters and Rocky Horror Picture Show: Come in costume when the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present the annual screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Rio Theater. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a costume contest, beer and wine service, and a raffle to benefit the Russian River Sisters. The movie starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $20, and includes goodie bags. Purchase tickets at riotheater.com.Rocky Horror Picture Show at Phoenix Theater: Dammit, Janet, get over to the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma to watch the screened version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, with live shadowcasting by Barely Legal. The show says all ages, but it's probably best to keep the little ones at home. Admission is $10. Purchase tickets at thephoenixtheater.com.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.
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