Patch Parents: Don't Miss These Family-Friendly Fall Festivals In California

CALIFORNIA — From apple picking at California orchards, to pumpkin picking at a plethora of patches, fall is in full swing across the Golden State. Community and harvest-themed festivals have also popped up throughout the state.

Even one of the beachiest of places has been transformed into a picture-perfect autumn destination.

Fall Fest has returned to Belmont Park, a beachfront amusement park in the Mission Beach area of San Diego. The 4th consecutive beachside fall festival takes place every weekend through Sunday. Oct. 27.

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“Belmont Park offers the only Fall Fest in San Diego with an oceanfront backdrop, blending fall traditions with the laid-back San Diego beach lifestyle,” the Belmont Park marketing team told Patch.

The festival features activities for both kids and adults, including amusement park rides, games and other attractions, live music, fall-themed face painting, seasonal craft beer tastings and specialty fall treats.

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Kids ride free all October long with the purchase of an adult wristband. The park also offers free trick-or-treating every Sunday in October.

“This combination of the beach-meets-fall vibe, family-friendly activities, and unique daily offerings really sets Belmont Park’s Fall Fest apart from the rest,” the team said.

In addition to Belmont Park’s Fall Fest, there are a variety of other fall festivals happening across the state. Check out some of our favorite family-friendly fall festivals in California below.

Northern California

Apple Harvest Festival

Corning Olive Festival and Car Show

Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival

Central California

Harvest FestiFall

Oakhurst Fall Festival

Pomegranate Fruit and Nut Festival

Southern California

Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

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Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

Fall Back Festival

Oxnard Fall Festival

Silverado Days


Patch Parents is written by Patch Editor Kristina Houck, a mom of three boys. Have a story idea? Email [email protected].


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