Scarecrow Stroll | Fear Overload Halloween Haunt: Saturday Smiles

Are you ready for the weekend? We have gathered twelve uplifting stories about upcoming seasonal activities, sweet acts of kindness and fundraisers to help those in need.

25th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch To Go Virtual

• California’s largest Great Glass Pumpkin Patch will be a little different this year. It will feature an online sale Sept. 24-Oct. 4.

Fear Overload Halloween Haunt To Open For 2020 In San Leandro

• Fearing this year would leave you with no frightening place to freak out? Fear no more …

Danville 'Scarecrow Stroll' Coming This Fall

• The town is seeking 20 local businesses interested in decorating and displaying a scarecrow.

Cool Patch Pumpkins & Corn Maze 2020 Opens This Weekend In Dixon

• The Halloween destination is scaling back some activities, but still features its massive maze - with widened paths for COVID safety.

Pumpkin Patches Near San Francisco 2020

• Yes, there are pumpkin farms open this year with plenty of fun activities. Check our list and links!

Watsonville Día De Los Muertos Celebration Goes Virtual

• The in-person event featuring ofrendas has been canceled due to safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Makers Market In Walnut Creek To Feature Handcrafted Products

• Makers of jewelry, wine barrel products, organic body, home goods, apparel, glass, and floral arrangements are all planning to be there.

Pleasanton Nonprofit Expands Nationwide To Feed The Hungry

• A Pleasanton tech entrepreneur started the nonprofit in March. By June, donors were feeding hungry people in New York, Chicago and beyond.

The Salvation Army Sets Out To Rescue Christmas

• "This year we are expecting a rise in need across Northern California."

UC Berkeley: Saving Mom And Pop Businesses Is Personal For These Undergrads

• With so many small businesses struggling to remain open amid the pandemic, one student jumped into action.

San Bruno Lions Present $2,500 Check To San Bruno 4H

• The money will be used to help kids who raised livestock and were unable to sell at auction during the county fair.

Veteran Local Winemaker's Donation Supports SRJC Wine Program

• Proceeds from sales of the wines made from Russian River Valley grapes are reinvested into the educational goals of SRJC's winery.

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