TUOLUMNE COUNTY, California — Friday, October 30, 2026. Tuolumne County’s Halloween Saturday includes a children’s costume parade at Sonora’s Junction Shopping Center and later family activities in Jamestown. Confirmed times make a two-part day possible, but evening railroad excursions are ticketed separately.

Saturday, October 31: confirmed events and critical date corrections

Junction Halloween Costume Contest and Parade

When: Saturday, Oct. 31: register 10:30 a.m.; parade 11 a.m.. Location: Under the clock at The Junction Shopping Center, Sonora.

The center’s official notice advertises children’s costume categories, including groups, with prizes for winners. Check the original listing.

Jamestown Halloween Town

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4–6 p.m.; parade at 4 p.m.. Location: Main Street, Jamestown.

A free downtown community Halloween gathering with a costume contest later in the afternoon, according to the local holiday events calendar. Check the original listing.

Railtown 1897 Track-or-Treat

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30–8:30 p.m.. Location: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown.

A seasonal railroad-themed candy event with paid admission; special evening Skeleton Starlight train rides require another ticket. Check the original listing.

Suggested day and travel logistics

Families can participate in Sonora’s morning parade then choose Jamestown in the afternoon. The Jamestown 4–6 p.m. gathering overlaps with the first railroad evening departure, so don’t purchase incompatible timed tickets. The community Tuolumne Park parade separately took place Wednesday October 28 despite generic annual pages saying October 31.

Sunday November 1 and other considerations

For a low-cost day, the shopping-center parade and Jamestown town event are clearly different from a reserved evening train ride; check admission before selecting the latter.

Confirm attendance and stay safe

All dates are local California time. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026; do not confuse Friday, October 30 announcements with events still happening tomorrow. If a venue changes its schedule, the organizer’s latest notice controls. Check age requirements, costs, whether a ticket includes special activities, and seasonal weather. Watch for pedestrians wearing costumes and never enter closed roads. For state highways review Caltrans QuickMap.

More news from Tuolumne County · Send dated corrections to california58com@gmail.com.

California58 county events desk; sources checked October 30, 2026. Listings which could not be verified for October 31 are explicitly marked as past or ordinary outings. Día de Muertos is a separate remembrance tradition.

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