This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including the County Library, County Museum, Regional Parks and more.
Ghost Haunt returns to Calico for a Miners vs. Outlaws Showdown
Get ready for a weekend of tricks, treats, Old West showdowns and frights as Calico Ghost Haunt returns to Calico Ghost Town from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, bringing the battle between miners and outlaws to life with Halloween entertainment for the whole family.
Visitors can enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, live music with bands throughout the day and a Saturday night headlining concert, gunfighter shows, games and activities, a monster mash dance, and live entertainment throughout the historic town this weekend.
When darkness falls, the haunt takes a spookier turn as town scarers emerge from the shadows and roam the streets. Scare hours are Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m.
Haunted attractions and classic Calico experiences will also be available for an additional fee, including train rides, gold panning, haunted mine tours, Mystery Shack and ghost tours. Food, beverages and shopping will be available throughout town.
Visitors can show off their Halloween spirit in a costume contest with categories for funniest, cutest, scariest and most creative costumes. Dogs can get into the fun too with a dog costume contest on Saturday. Campers are invited to transform their campsites for the annual Ghost Haunt Campsite Decorating Contest, inspired by this year’s “Miners vs. Outlaws” theme.
Halloween Day ‘I Boo’ weddings
San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales invites couples to celebrate Halloween with a wedding ceremony unlike any other during the third annual Halloween Marriage Services at Calico Ghost Town on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Silver Bowl.
To tie the knot on Halloween at Calico, visit arc.sbcounty.gov/marriage to register.
Ghost Haunt tickets
Tickets are now available for purchase online at bit.ly/4p02crx.
General admission is $15 for adults ages 12 and older, $10 for youth ages 4–11, and free for children ages 3 and younger. Admission is included for registered campers.
Calico Ghost Town is located at 36600 Ghost Town Road in Yermo.
Ghost Haunt hours are Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For Ghost Haunt event details, schedule of events, attractions or ghost tour pricing, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-ghost-haunt.
For more information on camping reservations or other Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow Calico Ghost Town on Facebook. You can also follow Regional Parks on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with the latest news and events.
Glow big this Halloween with San Bernardino County Library
Something “boo”-tiful is brewing at San Bernardino County Library! This Halloween, customers can scare up a glowing goodie by stocking up on books, movies and more during the “Friendly Frights” circulation incentive.
Until Oct. 31, customers who check out 30 qualifying items can receive a colorful Halloween pumpkin bucket featuring a light-up handle, while supplies last. Choose from orange, purple, green or neon green, based on availability.
Whether you’re sinking your fangs into a spine-tingling mystery, checking out a stack of ghost stories, brewing up some family movie nights or discovering your next favorite read, there are plenty of fang-tastic reasons to haunt your local library this October.
“Friendly Frights gives us a fun opportunity to connect the excitement of Halloween with reading and discovery,” said Library Programs Coordinator Elizabeth Williams. “The light-up buckets add an extra element of fun while encouraging families to explore everything available at their local library.”
Find a ‘Friendly Frights’ event
The treats don’t stop at the checkout desk! Throughout October, participating library branches will be conjuring up “Friendly Frights” celebrations filled with Halloween-inspired activities, crafts and family fun. These playful gatherings promise more giggles than screams and plenty of opportunities to make some spook-tacular library memories.
Upcoming Friendly Frights events include:
- Mentone Senior Center and Library: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2-5 p.m.
- Running Springs Branch: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-noon
- Twentynine Palms Branch: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-3 p.m.
- Lucerne Valley Janice Horst Branch: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m.
- Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m.
- Yucca Valley Branch: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and bring the whole family to their local library for a fun-filled Halloween celebration that’s more delightful than frightful.
All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Event activities, schedules and availability may vary by location.
For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Register for one of the free virtual and in-person Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention trainings to learn how to recognize warning signs, offer support and connect someone to help.
In this FREE 90‑minute training, participants learn the three life‑saving QPR steps — Question, Persuade, and Refer — to help recognize when someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to connect them to support. This interactive training empowers the community to respond with confidence.
QPR training
Oct. 29
2:30 – 4 p.m.
9445 Fairway View Place, Suite 110 (Haven Room), Rancho Cucamonga
Interested in attending? Register for the October 2026 trainings.
QPR virtual training
Oct. 30
10-11:30 a.m.
Microsoft Teams (virtual)
Interested in attending? Register for the October 2026 trainings.
QPR virtual training in Spanish
Oct. 30
3-4:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams (virtual)
Interested in attending? Register for the October 2026 trainings.
Community cleanup event in Chino and Muscoy
San Bernardino County Land Use Services’ Code Enforcement Division and Public Works’ Solid Waste Division will host free community cleanup and bulky item disposal events. These events are open to residents of San Bernardino County’s unincorporated Chino and Muscoy communities. Residents are encouraged to come out, take part and help keep the community clean and beautiful.Business or commercial waste cannot be accepted.
Chino
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental School – 11880 Roswell Ave., Chino
Muscoy
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Muscoy Elementary School – 2119 Blake St., San Bernardino
Accepted items:
- Household trash
- Bulky items
- Green waste
- Up to nine tires per load, including rims
- Documents for on-site shredding
- Electronics such as TVs, monitors, VCRs, stereos and cellphones (collected by the Urban Conservation Corps)
Not accepted:
- Concrete
- Hazardous waste such as batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, pesticides, fertilizers, fluorescent lights, pool chemicals, paint products and medication
- For hazardous waste disposal information, call 800‑645‑9228 or 909‑382‑5401
Additional service:
- Compost will be available for community members
- Please bring your own containers
- Please bring your own containers
Participants should secure and cover loads before traveling, unload their own items and note that oversized or difficult loads may be turned away. The event may close early if equipment fills up.
For questions, contact Deleon Luna, staff analyst with Land Use Services, Code Enforcement at 909‑383‑2133.
Take flight during Kite Day at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
Join San Bernardino County Regional Parks along with the office of Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez for Kite Day on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park.
Come out to meet Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez for an afternoon of family-friendly activities and learn to fly a kite. A free kite will be given at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your family and join us for a day full of laughter, excitement and unforgettable memories! All ages are welcome and leashed pets are welcome too!
This event is free and early registration is strongly recommended. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4p02crx to register.
Cucamonga-Guasti is located at 800 N. Archibald Ave. in Ontario. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more park and camping information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.
Additional County Update News – October 29, 2026
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- New Medi-Cal requirements begin in 2027
- A new look for San Bernardino County election results
- Office of Emergency Services launches storm preparedness webpage
- Continuing the connection: Probation highlights progress, people and public service
- Learning, growing and thriving together during Head Start Awareness Month
- Celebrating wellness and community across generations
- Thousands celebrate Halloween at Bloomington’s annual trunk or treat
- County seeks input on BHSA Intermittent Update
- SBC Through Your Eyes: Pacific Crest Trail
- Submit your photos and videos of the county’s destinations, nature and cityscapes
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