October 2025

Monster Bash (Oct 25th)
Mountain View’s Rengstorff Park will transform into a ghoulish good time for all ages with the return of MONSTER BASH. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., community members are encouraged to don their favorite costumes and enjoy a fall festival loaded with treats, fun games and more.

This event is free and open to the public. Limited parking is available at the Mountain View Community Center and Senior Center. Walking or biking to the event is encouraged!
https://www.mountainview.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2528/18

Stevenson and Theuerkauf Trunk or Treat (Oct 24)
First time ever, our local elementary schools — Stevenson and Theuerkauf — are coming together to do an extra big Trunk of Treat!  6-8pm

Gilroy Gardens Big Boo Campout (Oct 18-19)
Sleep under the stars and enjoy Gilroy Garden’s fun Halloween decorations and festivities!
Register here

Apple Picking – Luz Del Valle in Aptos
Now is the perfect time to grab some fresh apples at ! Apples are $2/lb, and if you are coming with your family, they ask you buy entrance/parking tickets online at Eventbright. And don’t forget to check out their cool Harry Potter Barn.
https://luzdelvalle.us/

Music on Castro (Wednesdays)
Enjoy free live Music every Wednesday evening at the Civic Center (April through October!)
https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/music-on-castro

Mountain View Library Programing
There are SO many great events coming up at the library!
Bad Art and Boba (Oct 23)
Halloween Trick or Treat (Oct 31)
Laya Arts Collective’s Diwali Celebration (Oct 21)
and More

Lemos Farms Pumpkin Patch
This is a family tradition — hay rides, ponies, goats, train, bounce houses and more! All in lovely Half Moon Bay.
https://www.lemosfarm.com/

Parenting Book Club
If you are interested in discussing, just shoot me an email and we’ll figure out a time!

October: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper