EAST KERN — Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and communities across East Kern have filled the three days leading up to it with haunted houses, parades, trunk-or-treats and costume parties. Most events are free. They include:
Thursday, Oct. 29
Tehachapi Terror Haunted House opens with free admission from 6 to 9 p.m. at P-Dubs Brew Pub, 20800 Santa Lucia St., Tehachapi. It continues from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. P-Dubs is hosting. Sponsors listed on the flyer are Rise Renewable Energy, Sim, Mt. Curo Autowerke and DisKarded DeZigns. More information is on Instagram and Facebook at @TehachapiTerror.
Friday, Oct. 30
In Ridgecrest, the City of Ridgecrest Parks & Recreation’s annual community trunk-or-treat runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kerr McGee Center West parking lot, 100 W. California Ave., next to Freedom Park. AltaOne Federal Credit Union is presenting the evening and is hosting its Halloween Spooktacular inside the gym, which includes a free maze.
In California City, the Witch Walk lines up at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 8001 California City Blvd. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. for Dawn’s Cozy Corner, and the event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Walkers pay $5 and are asked to dress in classic witch-inspired costumes; witches and warlocks are welcome. Organizers promise vendors, food and drink, cackle and costume contests, and prizes. For information, call Renee Rivera at (760) 373-6053.
AltaOne is also hosting free trunk-or-treats at two branches, both in the parking lot with candy, popcorn, games and costumes welcome:
- From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tehachapi branch, 665 Tucker Rd., Tehachapi, with a DJ.
- From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the California City branch, 9601 California City Blvd., California City.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Inyokern Airport’s “Halloween in the Hangar” runs from 2 to 6 p.m. in the airport’s World War II hangar, 1669 Airport Road, Inyokern. Costumed children can trick-or-treat with planes and pilots, and the event includes bounce houses and popcorn. Roaming Dog Kitchen is the featured food truck, and Lauren Gross Photography will sell costume photos.
In Golden Hills, the free Ghoulden Hills Trick or Treat family event takes place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Park, Golden Hills.
In California City, VFW Post 9375 is holding a trunk-or-treat from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Spaces for decorated vehicles of any size are free, but participants provide their own candy. Organizers expect more than 300 trick-or-treaters.
In downtown Tehachapi, Go2Girlz presents the seventh annual Downtown Tehachapi Treat Trail from 4:30 to 7 p.m., with trick-or-treating from business to business. All ages are welcome. Businesses that want a pop-up spot can text or call (661) 972-5064 or email funkyjunkgirlz@gmail.com, which is also the contact for candy donations.
In Mojave, “Stars & Stripes and Spooky Nights” runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mojave High School parking lot, with a 250th-anniversary theme. Businesses, families and groups can enter a decorated vehicle by texting their name and vehicle type to (805) 405-5127. Participants are asked to bring a bag of candy, and the Mojave Elks Lodge will provide more. Security will be on site.
Source: Community websites and promotional fliers