# Halloween community celebrations in California and the US > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/halloween-community-celebrations-in-california > Updated: 2026-10-24T14:50:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Various California communities organized a range of Halloween festivities. In Menlo Park, residents prepared extensive front yard decorations, while Watsonville scheduled multiple events including a ‘Maze of Horror’, a Halloween Parade, a ‘Candy Crawl’, and a ‘TRUNK-or-Treat’ for students. As celebrations continued, pet-focused activities emerged in other regions. Ventura hosted its annual ‘Howl-O-Ween’ contest at Ventura Harbor Village, which featured over 70 entries across several categories. Winners included Samantha Gonzalez and her dog Ketut, who secured the ‘Best of Show’ title. Similarly, La Mesa Village held its eighth annual celebration, featuring a pet costume contest with categories such as ‘Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo’ and ‘Most Festive Halloween Pet’ alongside trick-or-treating at local businesses. Beyond California, seasonal activities expanded across the United States. In Ventura, the McGrath Brother's Great Pacific Pumpkins farm offered hayrides, a corn maze, and extended daily hours through the final week of October. In Casper, Wyoming, the YMCA of Natrona County held its ninth annual ‘Pumpkin Plunge’, which included a ‘Jack O’Lantern Jog 5K race’ and a costume-themed swim in a pool filled with pumpkins. Donated pumpkins from the event were distributed to local children. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Pet costume contests held during Halloween celebrations in California and San Diego Communities in Ventura, California, and La Mesa, California, are hosting Halloween festivities featuring pet costume contests and trick-or-treating events. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pet-costume-contests-held-during-halloween-celebrations-in-california-and-san-diego ### 2026-10-22: Various community Halloween festivities underway across the US Communities across the US are celebrating Halloween with seasonal events, including pumpkin patches in California and a Pumpkin Plunge swim event at the YMCA in Wyoming. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halloween-celebrations-scheduled-across-california-cities --- Cite as: Halloween community celebrations in California and the US. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/halloween-community-celebrations-in-california