OCT. 28
Laurel Halloween Carnival
Bring the whole family out for an evening of fun at Laurel Elementary, 1441 Laurel Road in Oakley, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy games, treats and the infamous Laurel Haunted House. Admission is free.
OCT. 29
Halloween Festival
Halloween at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a costume parade for children and pets, a pumpkin carving contest, and trick-or-treating throughout the lifestyle center. For more information, call 925-516-8500.
Pumpkins and Pancakes
The Shadow Lakes Event Center, 401 West Country Club Drive in Brentwood, provides a harvest-themed all-you-can-eat breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.; late seating at 10 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call 925-325-6263.
OCT. 30
Trunk or Treat
Antioch Covenant Church, 1919 Buchanan Road, hosts Trunk or Treat from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume for an evening of fun, food and games. Admission is free. For more information, call 925-754-3626.
Halloween Hoopla
Resurrection Wee Care Kid Connection presents Halloween Hoopla from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The event features treats, games crafts, scavenger hunts, piñata fun and a costume parade. For more information and times for special events, call 925-634-5180 or e-mail kryssiem@aol.com.
Witches’ Brew Family Festival
Trick-or-treaters are welcome from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sand Creek Crossing Shopping Center in Brentwood. The center’s stores, restaurants and retailers will be handing out free Halloween goodies while supplies last. The event also includes pumpkin carving demonstrations, free pumpkins, face painting and a balloonist. For more information, visit www.sandcreekcrossing.com.
OCT. 31
Holy Eve Community Carnival
A fun and safe substitute to Halloween takes place at the Holy Eve Community Carnival from 2 to 9 p.m. at Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road in Antioch. For more information, visit www.somersvilletownecenter.com/events.
Circus Night
The Harvest Time Assembly of God Church, 2200 Ventura Drive in Brentwood, offers a safe-and-sane alternative to Halloween from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features candy, games and pony rides. Admission is free. Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and other snacks will be available for $1. For more information, call 925-516-1908.


