SPOOKFEST
SOLEDAD — The Fifth Annual Front Street’s Spookfest & Trunk or Treat will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of festive activities, such as games, a costume contest, pumpkin painting and a spooky house. Community members are also invited to decorate their cars and participate in the Trunk or Treat. For more details, email sp***********@gm***.com .
FALL FESTIVAL
KING CITY — King City Library is hosting its 2024 Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 402 Broadway St. This family-friendly event will feature a range of activities, including games, a costume contest, mask and pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), a scavenger hunt and a photo station. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the King City Library and is open to all. Those needing a Spanish or sign language interpreter are encouraged to contact the library at 831-386-6885 in advance to ensure accommodations.
TRUNK OR TREAT
KING CITY — King City Recreation Department will host its seventh annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Expo Lawn. The family-friendly event is free for children and features businesses, organizations and community members decorating the trunks of their cars for Halloween and passing out candy. There will also be a costume contest with fun prizes. To decorate a trunk, help sponsor the event or for more information, go to kingcityrecreation.com or call the Rec Department at 831-385-6748.
BONUS BRIEF: CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
SALINAS — Fever’s Candlelight concert series is set to light up Salinas Valley Community Church in Salinas with special Halloween-themed shows on Oct. 31 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. These haunted evenings will feature favorite movie soundtracks, including “The Addams Family,” “Beetlejuice,” “Ghostbusters,” “The Exorcist,” “Thriller” and more. The unique musical program welcomes everyone ages 8 and up and promises to be a fun and spooky night for all. Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing the access to classical music. This innovative format represents a unique live musical experience through a varied offer of programs to meet all tastes, played by local musicians, in emblematic venues, with the space and performers illuminated by thousands of candles. Tickets can be purchased at feverup.com/m/137228.
