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Pumpkin Patch Festival
Sunday,
OCT
23, 2016
9:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Gather the family and begin at the Western Railway Museum. The first electric express train leaves at 10:00 AM with departures every half-hour until 4pm. The ride on a historic life-sized electric train takes visitors back in time on a scenic five-mile trip to Gum Grove Station, a wooded glen far from the trappings of modern life. Local Rotarians from the Fairfield-Suisun, Cordelia, and Dixon Rotary Clubs are rallying together to make the event a success, providing a hay bale fort, food, tractor rides, music, games and of course, pumpkins for sale, just in time for Halloween. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and up), and $10 for children (ages 2 –14). Prices include admission to the Museum and to the Pumpkin Patch, unlimited train rides, use of the Museum's spacious and shaded picnic grounds, and free parking. Tickets are available at the door or you may purchase them in advance online. There is a small processing fee for advanced tickets. All proceeds benefit the Western Railway Museum (a nonprofit educational institution) and the local Rotary Clubs who provide thousands of dollars to local community and youth activities each year. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
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Haunted Depot
Sunday,
OCT
23, 2016
12:00 PM BENICIA MAIN STREET ORGANIZATION — Southern Pacific Railroad Depot The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot will mysteriously transform into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits daring the public to pay a visit. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children under 6 years of age with a donation of a canned good item (without a donation adults $6, children under 6 years $4). The hours of the Haunted Depot are Fridays, October 21 & 28 from 6-9pm; Saturdays, October 22 & 29 from 12-4pm and 6-9pm; Sundays, October 23 & 30 from 12-4pm; and Halloween. Location: 90 First Street Benicia |
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Lake Solano Canoe Tour
Sunday,
OCT
23, 2016
1:00 PM PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL — Lake Solano Make a splash and join a guided canoe program at Lake Solano Park. Discover the wonders of Putah Creek through exploration, relaxation, and education. The tour is an opportunity to learn about life along the river and the special riparian forest that grows along its banks. To ensure a friendly, personal experience, the guided trip is limited to just 14 guests. Children age 8 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. The volunteers will give you basic safety and paddling instructions before you begin. Canoes, paddles, and lifejackets will be provided free of charge. Participants may want to bring water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and paddling gloves. You will probably get wet, so a change of clothes is recommended upon your return to land. For those who want to take pictures, a dry bag (double ziplock bags work well) or water tight container is suggested to keep your camera dry. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot online. Guests should arrive by 12:45P to pay the parking fee of $6 per vehicle. For questions in advance, contact Karin by email or 530-795-3006. Leader: Carla Murphy Parking Fee: $6 Registration is required. Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. Pay the $6 parking fee and park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
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NightMARE Island
Sunday,
OCT
23, 2016
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve NightMARE Island returns to Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve! Get ready to get scared at our Annual Halloween Haunt Fundraiser on the grounds of the historic Mare Island Ammo Depot! Come haunt with us Thursdays – Sundays, October 20-23 & 27-31 from 5-9pm each evening. This year’s host, back from the near-dead, is "The man with one foot in the world of the living and the other foot six feet under": THE UNDERTAKER! He has so much planned for your visit! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own flashlights and come in costume. This is an all-ages event, though some of the attractions may be more suited to the 13+ crowd. (They will be marked.) Join The Undertaker on a tour of the Navy's oldest cemetery in the west, with graves dating back to the 1850's (nightly at 6:30pm), hike to the highest point on Mare Island, on the 1-mile long paved trail to visit the Spirit Ship and take in the 7-county twinkling view. (Rides in the Undertaker’s Hearse available to those with physical or costuming disabilities!) We will have outdoor displays, and many haunted sets in a 5,000 sq ft abandoned building. Entry Donation: Age 15 & older, $2-10 sliding scale. Children & under 15, Free. Leader: Dig THE UNDERTAKER Location: 167 O’Hara Ct Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Preserve Visitor Center, Building A-167, at the DEAD-end of Railroad Ave (1595 Railroad Ave) |
