Annual fundraiser to support outdoor education and recreation programs at Whittenberg Country School, this is an all-age event. It includes five there-and-back-again routes: the 5K Seedling, 15K Jack-Be-Little, 25K Jack O’Lantern, 35K Jack Pumpkinhead and 45K Giant Pumpkin. For the not-yet-ready-for-the-road set there is a 1/4-mile Pumpkinseed loop that includes riders on trikes and training wheels. All riders get a PFBR sports bottle, a goodie bag and candy along the way. Tickets available at the event. Discounted pre-sale ride tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/pumpkinhead-family-bike-ride-x-tickets-413425967197). Tickets for the Pumpkinseed loop route are only available at the event. October 8. Gates open at 9am and the ride starts at 10am. facebook.com/pumpkinheadfamilybikeride. 12245 Willard Rd. (530)529-0866.

Family owned and operated farm offers eight acres of pumpkins and interesting gourds, an eight-acre uniquely designed corn maze, and a country store with jams, jellies, local honey, pumpkin butter, syrup and other farm products. Families can have bales of fun on the hay pyramid and hay slide. An observation beehive introduces children to the important role these insects play in agriculture. Proceeds of the maze benefit 4-H programs and other local non-profit organizations. On select nights the “brave at heart” (10 years and older) can visit the haunted version of the maze to get a dose of the Halloween thrills. Daytime maze is $5/person. Nighttime haunted maze is $15/person. Parking and general entry are free. Open daily Oct. 1-31 10am-5pm. countrypumpkins.org. 7152 Highway 32, Orland. Look for signs between Road P and Stony Creek.

Offers families a wide range of modern fun, including bumper cars, go-karts, haunted attractions, a roller coaster, a mechanical bull, a pumpkin blaster and more! Those with a taste for more traditional harvest activities will love the Hawes Express train rides, the six-acre corn maze and the eight-acre pumpkin patch with more than 50 pumpkin and gourd varieties for visitors to choose from. historichawesfarm.com. 6465 Deschutes Rd., Anderson. (530)365-2332

First held in 1888, this is the oldest harvest festival in the state. The 2023 fall festival celebrates Paradise’s orchard heritage with apple pie and ice cream, and fresh apples from Noble Orchards. Artisans from all over the state and beyond will sell a variety of handicrafts. The children’s area, sponsored by Paradise Unified School District, will feature face painting, nostalgic games and Johnny Appleseed with fruit and stories. Continuous hometown entertainment graces the Gazebo Stage. A variety of delicious food will be available for purchase. October 7, 10am-5 pm and October 8, 10am-4 pm. Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway, Paradise. paradisechamber.com/johnny-appleseed-days. (530) 877-9356

Come to the farm for a tour of the land, creatures and all its abundance. You’ll see goats, ducks, chickens, bees, gardens and humans working together to feed each other. Learn where your food comes from and how to create your own at home. Hands-on family fun for all ages. Tours scheduled seven days a week for individuals, families and school groups or learning pods. Call ahead to schedule a tour. Every day is a new adventure on this Mt Shasta Farm. Call Leslie at (530)925-6752 to arrange your tour. Mention North State Parent magazine for a discount on scheduled tours. maagicmtnfarm.com. (530) 925-6752.

North State Parent Magazine is celebrating 30 years of providing valuable resources and information to North State families with a not-too-scary, colorful and safe Halloween evening at The Museum of Northern California Art (monca). Chico Princess Parties will be painting faces, NSP will offer an art project and there will be treats to enjoy. Tickets are $5 at the door and the funds will be used for the monca building project. The whole community will benefit from the completed 9,000 square-foot facility with classrooms, auditorium, stage and kitchen. October 31, 6pm-8:30pm. 900 Esplanade, Chico. Call (530) 859-2309 for event information.

A one-of-a-kind place that has been growing pumpkins for 30 years. Kids can ride a backboard wagon through the fields and pick their favorite one-of-a-kind pumpkin, ride on the hay wagon, see the antique farm equipment display and feed the friendly farm animals. Country store features TJ Farms gourmet food products. Enjoy complimentary tastings of their products on the weekends. Open October 7-31st., Wed-Sun. 10am-6pm, as long as pumpkins are available. tjfarmsestates.com. 3600 Chico Ave. (530)343-2294.