From a free mansion celebration in Modesto to pumpkin farms in Turlock and Patterson, Stanislaus County offers families several ways to enjoy Halloween season. These selections distinguish one-day events from seasonal pumpkin attractions, with organizers linked for confirmation.

Updated October 11, 2026. Confirm current hours, admission and any changes with the linked organizers. Dates listed are not guarantees.

8 Halloween 2026 family outings in Stanislaus County

1. McHenry Mansion Spooktacular

Location: McHenry Mansion, 906 15th Street, Modesto
When: October 27, 2026, 4–7 p.m.

Free family Halloween event for children ages 2–17 at a historic mansion. Confirm entry procedures with the organizer. Organizer or local tourism listing.

2. Woofstock Monster Mash

Location: Stanislaus Animal Services, 3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto
When: October 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Free pet-oriented fall event with a trunk-or-treat component and adoptable animals. Supervise children around pets. Organizer or local tourism listing.

3. Graffiti USA Museum Trunk or Treat

Location: Modesto
When: October 11, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

An automotive-themed family candy event on the October 2026 regional tourism calendar; double-check the event status on the day of travel. Organizer or local tourism listing.

4. SONS Farm Fresh Pumpkin Village

Location: Oakdale
When: October pumpkin season, Daily hours listed as 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkins and a hay maze on a family farm. This is an autumn attraction, not necessarily a dedicated Halloween-night event. Organizer or local tourism listing.

5. RAM Farms Pumpkin Patch

Location: Turlock
When: From October 2, 2026, Farm hours vary

Corn maze and pumpkin picking; check admission details and operating days. Organizer or local tourism listing.

6. Dutch Hollow Farms

Location: Modesto area
When: October 2–November 1, 2026, Farm hours vary

Seasonal pumpkin activities, particularly convenient for a daytime visit with younger kids. Organizer or local tourism listing.

7. Fantozzi Farms

Location: Patterson
When: September 26–November 1, 2026, Farm hours vary

Pumpkins and cornfield attractions near Patterson. Reserve enough time for the longer drive. Organizer or local tourism listing.

8. Día de los Muertos in Oakdale

Location: South Yosemite Avenue lot, Oakdale
When: October 24, 2026, From 5 p.m.

A cultural remembrance event distinct from Halloween, with a focus on traditions and community rather than candy collection. Organizer or local tourism listing.

Plan your visit

For young children, choose an afternoon pumpkin patch or the McHenry Mansion event. Animal lovers may prefer Woofstock. Patterson, Oakdale and Turlock are in different directions from Modesto, so do not try to visit every farm in one afternoon.

Before you go: costs, road travel and safety

Schedules, parking, tickets and accessibility may change. Follow posted costume guidelines and traffic rules, supervise young children, and bring jackets for evenings. A seasonal pumpkin farm is not automatically a Halloween-night event; check the distinction in each description.

Travel planning: explore more Halloween county guides or organize your route with OptionTrip.

Sources

California58 editorial selection. OptionTrip is a related travel-planning service.

Explore Stanislaus County beyond Halloween

Explore beyond Halloween: read our Stanislaus County year-round travel guide for attractions, outdoor places and planning ideas.

For county-specific communities, public services and local knowledge, visit the Stanislaus County reference profile. You can also browse all California58 travel guides. Halloween 2026 events are seasonal and may change; check each organizer’s current calendar before traveling.

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