Fave Five | October 27 – November 6

From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.


Elks Recreation: Haunted Hills…Drive Thru If You Dare

October 29 – October 30 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center
4040 South Highway 101
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Drive Thru spooky scenes, creepy sounds, and scary interactions with the Cowboys of Rodeos past during the month of October. These frightful nights are not for the faint of heart! We dare you to drive thru if you are looking for a good scare!

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Costa De Oro: Halloween Costume Party And Contest

October 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Costa De Oro
1331 Nicholson Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Mark Your Calendar! Friday, October 28th from 6-9pm. Join our Annual Halloween Costume Party at Costa de Oro. Come out and enjoy the party, food by Chef Rick’s Ultimately Fine Foods, and music by Houndstooth!

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Naughty Oak & Vino et Amicis: Halloween Block Party & Costume Contest

October 29 @  4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Naughty Oak/Vino et Amicis
165 S. Broadway, Ste 101 & 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Got your epic Halloween costume planned?! Naughty Oak and Vino Et Amicis are teaming up for another killer Halloween Party and costume contest. Featured drinks for tonight only, and you can level up by purchasing a wrist band to get the best drink special deal at both Naughty and Vino!

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Los Flores Ranch: “Not So Spooky” Twilight Hike

October 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Los Flores Ranch
6245 Dominion Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

This guided hike will allow you to explore the wonders of nature at twilight and finish in the dark. Along the trail you may discover glowing pumpkins but plan on bringing a flashlight to help light the way. There will be a surprise adventure at the end-for the ones that dare!

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Zaca Mesa: Paint & Sip in the Vineyard

November 6 @  11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Zaca Mesa
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Los Olivos, CA 93441 United States

Join Zaca Mesa for a painting party in the vineyard! Paint Jam USA is coming out to host a fun paint & sip event at Zaca Mesa’s Grenache Blanc vineyard! Jana Brody will lead you through painting a fall watercolor scene befitting the season.

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