October in Temecula: Your Fall Bucket List
Fall in Temecula is a season full of cozy charm, festive events, and plenty of ways to celebrate the harvest season. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, October is the perfect time to explore all that wine country and Old Town Temecula have to offer. From haunted houses to grape stomps, here’s your ultimate Temecula fall bucket list.
Classic Fall Fun
Visit Peltzer Pumpkin Farm (through Oct 31) – A must-stop for families, friends, or couples looking for pumpkin patches, rides, and seasonal treats.
Big Horse Corn Maze & Harvest Festival – Get lost in SoCal’s largest corn maze and enjoy all the harvest festival vibes.
Attend a Fall Movie Night at Peltzer – Nothing says cozy fall like a seasonal movie under the stars.
Attend a Haunted House – Get your adrenaline going at one of Temecula’s spooky haunted attractions.
Seasonal Parties & Celebrations
Attend a Winery Halloween Party – Local wineries go all out for spooky season, with themed events and costume contests.
Oktoberfest Parties – Celebrate German-style with beer, food, and live music at local wineries like Cougar and Europa.
Attend a Grape Stomp Party – Experience harvest tradition the fun way—stomping grapes with friends and family.
Attend a HalloWine Party at Peltzer (Oct 25) – Wine and Halloween come together for a night of festive fun.
Events & Workshops
October 12: Sugar Skull Workshop at Briar Rose – Celebrate DĂa de los Muertos traditions with a hands-on workshop.
October 13: Fall Paint & Sip at Jordan Parker
October 19: Pumpkin Lettering Class at Akash Winery
October 22: Fall Charcuterie Workshop at Peltzer
October 22: Fall Paint & Sip at Bottaia Winery
Family-Friendly Activities
Old Town Temecula Ghost Tour – Learn spooky history while strolling through Old Town at night.
Halloween Carriage Ride at Temecula Carriages Co. – A magical way to experience the season.
Pumpkin Painting at Peltzer (Various Dates: Oct 9, 10, 14, 16, 28, 30) – A creative outing for kids and adults alike.
October 25: Paws at the Promenade Halloween for Pets – A pet-friendly Halloween bash with costumes and fun for furry friends.
Spooky Nights Out: Halloween Parties
October 11: Briar Rose Villians Halloween Party
October 24: CarnEvil Ball at Europa Village
October 24: Lorimar Winery Halloween Party
October 25: Haunted Masquerade Ball at Fazeli
October 25: Haunted Hoedown at Old Town Ranch
October 29th (18+) & 31st (21+): Costume Parties at Stampede – Two big nights of dancing, costumes, and live music.
Fundraisers & Markets
October 24: Haunted Studio Haunted House Fundraiser – Get spooked for a good cause.
October 25: Spooky Market at Vail HQ – Shop local makers and enjoy Halloween-themed fun.
Plan Your October
Temecula is brimming with events that mix small-town charm with wine country celebrations. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, sipping seasonal wines, or dancing the night away at a costume party, there’s no shortage of fall fun here.
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